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ATO apologizes for $11,410 misappropriated from Camp for a Cause 2022 funds

By Eliza Moore | January 31

All Fraternity and Sorority Program Executives were invited to a meeting in Willet Auditorium this evening regarding over $10,000 stolen from the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity (ATO) Camp for a Cause event in Spring 2022. According to ATO President Jacob Woods ‘25, who spoke on behalf of the Alpha Zeta chapter, the money was stolen by alumni Evans Hodges ‘22. 

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Calling all bookworms: Tarver Library hosts a sci-fi and fantasy book club

By Priyanka Yagneswaran | January 30

Calling all bookworms and sci-fi enthusiasts alike, Tarver Library has introduced a new book club for students interested in reading and discussing fantasy and science fiction novels. Established by library staff and student workers, the goal of this club is to encourage students to read outside of their classes. 

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Mercer Police Chief Gary Collins retires after 40 years of service

By Henry Keating | January 13

Mercer University announced Thursday that Chief of Mercer Police Gary Collins would be retiring Jan. 16. Collins has served as a campus safety and campus police officer since 1983, and helped transform the department beyond campus safety into a fully-fledged police force.

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Mercer student seeks aid to stay in school

By Henry Keating | December 3

Turkmenistan is a country located more than 6000 miles from Macon, but one hopeful student, Batyr Matyakubov, made the journey. Now he's in danger of being sent home.

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Light More Homes kicks off in Mercer Village

By Gabriel Kopp | November 20

In partnership with Mercer University and Live at Lofts, the Macon area Habitat for Humanity hosted its annual Light More Homes "Flip the Switch" event on Thursday.

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Israel-Palestine panel hosts a “conversation,” hears student voices

By Henry Keating | November 16

Tonight's panel on the Israel-Palestine conflict garnered more attention than was planned, forcing the organizers to move from the Godsey 103 lecture hall to Willet Auditorium, which was so full that panel attendees filled the upper deck of the auditorium and sat on the steps between the rows of lecture seats.

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From Toon-Sync to Cruz Plaza’s Pep Rally: Homecoming 2023

By Maura Rutledge | November 13

In the past few years, Mercer’s annual lip-sync battle and university pep rally have become a staple of the Homecoming week. Usually occurring the night before the Homecoming game, the lip sync battle and pep rally serves as a way for students to show their school spirit and have some friendly competitive fun. 

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Benjamin Smith and Ashton Mayo-Beavers crowned 2023 Homecoming king and queen

By Eliza Moore | November 12

Mercerians celebrated the university's largest homecoming in history this Saturday. Spectators braved the rain, donning ponchos and cheering as Benjamin Smith '24 and Ashton Mayo-Beavers '24 were crowned the 2023 Homecoming king and queen at halftime.

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Mercer's annual Gothic Festival presents a week of spooky events

By Delaila Marquez | November 9

The third annual Gothic Festival concluded after successfully hosting a week of horror-inspired events leading up to Halloween.

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Breaking the silence: student exhibit displaying Mercer's integration history opens on campus

By Eliza Moore | November 3

A small crowd gathered in the Plunkett Gallery on the evening of Nov. 1 to witness the opening of an exhibit titled “Mercer’s Integration: The Good, the Bad, and the Unfinished.” 

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Great Books Games celebrates hands-on interaction with ancient texts

By Kaitlyn Lee | October 31

Mercer students sporting ancient Greek costumes and shields gathered in Newton Chapel on Oct. 13 to participate in the ninth annual Great Books Games. 

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Homecoming 2023 Theme: Toby Tunes!

By Maura Rutledge | October 17

The 2023 theme for Mercers Homecoming festivities has been announced by Quadworks. This year is themed “Toby Toons” and will be styled around cartoons and animation, as according to Mercer's Quadworks Campus Activity Board, which organizes Mercer’s Homecoming. 

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Mercer debuts beer and fermentation class, encouraging school pride and responsible drinking

By Karisha Khadayat | October 10

Behind the tap handles and frothy mugs, Ol’ Toby Easy Ale made its debut on Sept. 9 at Five Star Stadium. The beverage is now recognized as Mercer Athletics' official beer, carefully crafted with the expertise of Mercer alumna, Kaitlynn Kressin ‘15.

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Biology department announces substantial changes in curriculum, including new courses and programming software

By Aditya Vayalapalli | October 5

Mercer’s biology department recently unveiled a new curriculum for the undergraduate biology major. The transition includes modifications of many introductory and intermediate level biology classes, the addition of new courses, the implementation of a programming component for several labs and changes in the course load for biology and biochemistry majors.

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UC staff attempt to handle gnat infestation amid complaints

By Eliza Moore | October 3

A gnat infestation at the University Center is causing widespread complaints among students. The bug problem has persisted for over a week, causing several students to avoid the University Center altogether. 

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“Photo enforced” notice on campus stop signs meant to improve safety for auxiliary services staff, Chief Collins says

By Henry Keating | October 2

Late last school year, Auxiliary Services added neon green signs to the three-way stop at the top of the hill between the Auxiliary Services building, the Medical School parking lot and the parking lot behind the first-year dorms. Mercer Police Chief Gary Collins said there was real danger and they knew a change had to happen.

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Crisis center for Georgians with disabilities set to open in Macon

By Eliza Moore | September 22

The new Crisis Stabilization Diagnostic Center for middle Georgia broke ground on Sept. 20 in downtown Macon. The center will be the first of its kind in Georgia to handle behavioral health crises exclusively for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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Girls Bid Day Recap

By Maura Rutledge | September 13

Screams and squeals of joy erupted across Mercer University on Sept. 8, 2023. The annual girls bid day, which celebrates the end of panhellenic recruitment, sent a crowd of excited new members "home" to their sororities. 

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New first-years, juniors, seniors elected to SGA for the 2023-2024 term

By Henry Keating and Karisha Khadayat | September 7

At a Student Government Association (SGA) Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, new candidates for the first-year, junior and senior classes shared their visions for Mercer’s student community. On Thursday, five of the 11 first-year candidates were elected to SGA Senate by their classmates. 

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Affirmative Action was overruled in June, what does that mean for Mercer?

By Henry Keating | September 1

Affirmative Action was overturned in June, but what does that mean for new Bears?