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McEachern Art Center hosts third annual 'From Ocmulgee to Okmulgee' art exhibit

By Hannah Mock | September 17

Mercer University's McEachern Art Center (MAC) welcomed a crowd of over 100 people on the opening night of the third-annual "From Ocmulgee to Okmulgee" art exhibit on Friday, Sept. 12. Attendees included Mercer students and faculty, members of the Ocmulgee Mounds Association, family and friends of the exhibited artists and Macon locals.

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TPUSA, Mercer College Republicans host prayer for Charlie Kirk

By Gabriel Kopp | September 16

Turning Point USA, Mercer College Republicans and about 200 students gathered on Cruz Plaza Monday evening to "pray for college campuses" in the wake of last week's assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of TPUSA. Kirk, whose online presence brought politics to young people ...

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MU Runway makes waves outside Penfield Hall

By Precious Clark | September 15

Fashion is all about making a splash, so why not drench the executive board for a good cause?Executive members of MU Runway turned heads as the organization held its first-ever "Splash An Exec" fundraiser for future event costs on Sept. 11, including their popular annual fashion runway show. ...

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Kings of the (Greek Village) hill: Lambda gets its laurels

By Livvy Kerr | September 15

Banners plastered houses down Greek Village for this year’s Interfraternity Council rush season, and they are as IFC-esque as would be expected. The fraternities certainly do not embrace themes the same way sororities do – they typically only present a banner – but someone put time into getting each one prepared for this year's bid day.

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Ying Yang Twins draw tailgating crowd

By Kendall McMahon | September 14

The Ying Yang Twins took stage during the Ford Concert Series on Saturday. The band, featuring D-Roc and Kaine, have been together since 1997. In 2000, they released their debut album "Thug Walkin’" and quickly became hip hop sensations after that. The band has collaborated with music artists ...

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MU Motion Moves dances into second year on campus

By Clara Kurczak | September 13

Students of all backgrounds and majors file into the fitness room found at the University Center. MU Motion Moves is not your typical workout class, it is something “freer and full of art” said NeeAli Scott ‘28, founder, leader and choreographer of MU Motions Moves. During the classes, the stress ...

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Mercer's take on 'performative male' contest draws dozens

By Livvy Kerr and Gabriel Kopp | September 10

“I spend most of my time in the locally owned vegan bookstore and coffee shop,” Lina Kern ‘29 claimed at Wednesday’s impromptu Performative Male Manipulator contest, held on Cruz Plaza. Two people laid out a blanket to watch the contest, followed by an audience of about two dozen students. ...

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Mercer offers free streaming service

By Nevaeh Wilson | September 8

A free streaming service has been introduced for students to use while making campus their home away from home. The service allows students to stream free shows and movies while connected to the university’s Wi-Fi.Mercer Cinema, as it is called, is available on a variety of devices and includes a ...

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Mercer Wrestling Club rolls out the mats for a fresh start

By Nelson Daley | September 8

Since its reincarnation in January 2024, finding space and equipment has been the biggest challenge for Mercer’s wrestling club. However, an "open mat" event the club held on Aug. 28 using borrowed equipment showed just how far the team has come since reforming.Huy Lam ’26, the club’s ...

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Tailgating and tacos: Students react to season's first tailgate

By Livvy Kerr | September 4

Mercer students, faculty and alumni gathered on Black Field on Saturday, Sept. 30, for the first tailgate of the season as the Bears prepared to face Presbyterian College.The first home game of the season is a tradition for students as freshmen experienced the excitement of their new college football ...

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Mercer Maniacs paint up for football

By Jacob Hossler | September 3

The Mercer Maniacs hosted a paint up event last Saturday, August 30, in support of the football team before their home opener against Presbyterian College.The club, founded in 2012 as Hoffman's Hooligans, painted up willing participants during the tailgate on Black Field. Participants could opt ...

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Roberts Hall gets new look over summer

By Clara Kurczak | September 1

A revamped Roberts Hall opened its doors once again to new residents this August after being closed during the 2024-2025 school year for extensive renovations.In August 2024, Mercer's Housing and Residence Life decided to close down the freshmen residence hall because the incoming freshmen class ...

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Students make a splash at WaterWorks

By Nathaniel Jordan | August 31

QuadWorks kicked off Labor Day weekend with WaterWorks, a summer-themed event on Cruz Plaza on Friday, Aug. 29. Students enjoyed inflatable water slides, a photo booth, water guns and free shaved ice.Organizers anticipated 100 to 200 attendees, but nearly 200 students filled the plaza within the first ...

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Shelter-in-place lifted on campus after 'active threat' reported

By Gabriel Kopp | August 27

Mercer police reported an "active threat" on Macon's campus at 12:15 PM on Aug. 27, 2025. By 1:25 PM, Mercer police ended the shelter-in-place orders.

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Mercer 'archives' student research on campus's LGBTQ+ history

By Gabriel Kopp | April 20

Acknowledgement of student research into the history of Mercer's LGBTQ+ community and the university's long relationship with the Georgia Baptist Convention (GBC) has been removed from The Den, Mercer's media outlet, according to one of its authors, Bekhem Mohn '25.

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Mercer hosts second-annual French Bowl

By Gabriel Kopp | March 28

The Connell Student Center was home to the second-annual French Bowl on Thursday, March 20, where students from local high schools, Wesleyan College and Mercer met for a competition testing their pedigree with the French language and culture.

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Plowing ahead: Botanical society digs for greater impact on campus

By Gabriel Kopp | March 11

 While the Mercer University Botanical Society is still a seedling of a student organization, it has plans to reach its tendrils across Mercer and Macon.

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Mercer announces location for new medical school

By Gabriel Kopp | February 27

Mercer announced the next location for its School of Medicine, which is currently on the southeast corner of the Macon campus, on Thursday, Feb. 27. The new location will face the Ocmulgee River, along Riverside Drive, between Second Street and Spring Street.The land is currently not developed, according ...

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Students unimpressed by new options at The Drop

By Jacob Hossler | February 4

The Drop added three new menu options Monday, Jan. 6, for the start of the new semester: Queso, a Mexican Chipotle-style restaurant, Drop Zone Pizzeria, a pizzeria offering custom creations, and Botrista, a cafe spot offering boba and coffee.Student reactions to all three new additions to the menu have ...

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Update: Classes cancelled Wednesday

By Gabriel Kopp | January 21

Classes and offices on Mercer's Macon campus will be closed until noon Wednesday in response to forecast icy roads, according to a press release emailed on Tuesday night.