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QuadWorks celebrates 20th year on campus

By Max Kilham | September 23

To commemorate the anniversary, QuadWorks hosted a “birthday bash,” complete with many common features of a birthday party.

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Vaccine town hall, clinic to be held by Mercer Faith in the Vaccine Ambassadors

By Alina Noorani | September 10

“It is a group that has the idea that people of all different faith traditions and no faith traditions can work together on projects for the common good,” Mercer Professor Darlene Flaming said.

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Second Saturday series to begin with Alabama football watch party, live music

By Max Kilham | September 10

Second Saturday will occur on the second Saturday of each month this fall, with a block party and live music highlighting the events’ proceedings.

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Panhellenic sorority new members celebrate during Bid Day 2021

By Katie Linkner | September 9

Check out the joyous, glittery glory of Mercer University’s Fall 2021 Panhellenic Bid Day.

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Election results for 2021-2022 Mercer SGA Senators released

By Samantha Homcy | September 9

SGA released results for their annual senatorial elections for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Executive Forum to feature Emmy award-winning sportscaster

By Alina Noorani | September 7

Mercer University’s Executive Forum will hold its 42nd annual dinner presentation Tuesday hosted by seven-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.Founded in 1979, the Executive Forum aims to connect students and faculty to the outside business world with events ranging from networking ...

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COVID-19 cases jump as students return to Macon campus, classes begin

By Mary Helene Hall | September 3

Over 70 cases of COVID-19 were reported on Mercer University’s Macon campus this week according to the weekly testing summary. The number has nearly doubled each week since students began moving back on campus.The week freshmen moved in for Bear Beginnings, August 13-19, the Macon campus reported ...

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Panhellenic recruitment to begin virtually after positive COVID-19 cases

By Mary Helene Hall | September 2

Mercer Panhellenic will begin the first round of fall formal recruitment virtually via Zoom Friday.Each round was scheduled to be in-person originally, but three members of Panhellenic sororities reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 Monday and Tuesday, according to the Office of Campus Life in a ...

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Blue Bird Scholars hint at bigger corporate relationships for Mercer

By Samantha Homcy | September 1

This past summer, eight Mercer students from the Stetson School of Business and the School of Engineering were selected to participate in the new Blue Bird Scholars program. The program is part of a larger university initiative to enhance corporate relations at Mercer, according to Kimberly Meredith, ...

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Five great places to study on campus

By Samantha Homcy | August 31

The transition to college can be tough, and getting used to a new school and a new environment contributes to that. One of the most important parts of starting college is developing an efficient study plan. Luckily, there are lots of beautiful places to study on Mercer’s campus. Tarver Library Tarver ...

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$1 million Outdoor Recreation Complex unveiled at Rec the Night

By Mary Helene Hall | August 31

Mercer’s all-new Outdoor Recreation Complex got a warm welcome from students during the annual Recreational Sports & Wellness “Rec the Night” event last Thursday. Rec the Night typically takes place in the University Center, but the opening of the ORC gave those behind the project the chance ...

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Black Bear movie theater to open in Mercer Village

By Henry Keating | August 26

Coming soon to a vacated hair salon near you: an all-new, unique movie theater with Mercer ties. Jay Black, a Mercer professor, Carl Fambro, owner of Francar's Buffalo Wings, and Bill Ackerman, a recent Veterans Affairs retiree, have begun converting the former Indigo Salon & Spa next door to Francar’s ...

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Student MTA shuttle releases updated routes

By Mary Helene Hall | August 25

The Mercer shuttle has announced new routes, times and an additional pick-up area for the 2021-2022 academic year. The shuttle, managed by the university and the Macon Transit Authority, is a service to allow students a safe method of transportation. Each route has three pick-up and drop-off locations: ...

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Free COVID-19 vaccines to be offered at Bear Fair, Mercer Law School, Penfield Hall

By Samantha Homcy | August 22

Mercer is encouraging students, faculty and community members to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by offering free and convenient opportunities to get the shot. In an email sent to the Mercer community Aug. 12, President Bill Underwood said that Mercer’s goal is to have 80% of students either fully ...

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Alpha Kappa Alpha suspended due to hazing, other chapters on probation

By Samantha Homcy and Mary Helene Hall | August 21

Fall recruitment for Mercer’s fraternities and sororities is quickly approaching, and according to Fraternity and Sorority Program’s 2020-2021 review, most of the Greek Life organizations are currently in good standing. However, there are a few exceptions.Alpha Kappa Alpha is suspended for the 2021-2022 ...

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Mercer Law announces interim dean of school

By Mary Helene Hall | August 20

Karen Sneddon, former Mercer Law School associate dean, has been named the interim law school dean by Provost David Scott Davis. The announcement comes in the wake of Dean Cathy Cox’s appointment to president of Georgia College and State University. “I value Mercer's students, alumni, staff, faculty ...

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SGA announces fall event dates, summer updates, election qualification details

By Samantha Homcy | August 19

Mercer’s Student Government Association (SGA) has been hard at work this summer to plan for another successful year, according to SGA President Rylan Allen. The organization now has a newly remodeled office and has solidified many of their plans for the upcoming year, including details about this ...

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Getting to know Mercer Affirmations

By Mary Helene Hall | August 19

Mercer students were treated with a new source of entertainment this summer. Mercer Affirmations, an Instagram page that features memes relating to life as a student at Mercer, was started in July and has been going strong ever since. The Cluster had the opportunity to sit down with the curator of ...

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Masks now required on campus for unvaccinated individuals

By Samantha Homcy | August 18

Mercer has updated its campus vaccination and mask policy according to an Aug. 12 announcement. The university now requires unvaccinated students, employees and guests to wear masks in indoor public spaces. The university does not require masks for individuals in outdoor settings. While the statement ...

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Dean of Mercer School of Law to become president of Georgia College

By Samantha Homcy | August 16

Cathy Cox, former Georgia Secretary of State and the current dean of Mercer’s School of Law, has been named as the sole finalist to become president of Georgia State and College University by the University System of Georgia. Georgia College’s current president, Steve Dorman, announced in January ...