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Breaking the silence: student exhibit displaying Mercer's integration history opens on campus
By Eliza Moore | November 3A 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.”
Collaborative student research project uncovers details of Mercer’s queer history
By Eliza Moore | October 27“I'm hoping, at the very least, having this information available might make it easier to show that we've always been here,” Crabtree said. “This isn't just a new fad or something like that, this is part of Mercer's history.”
5 of Macon's spookiest events to attend this October
By Cameron Hutchins | October 19As the temperature begins to drop and leaves become vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow, the city of Macon turns into a wonderland of Fall delights. There is a plethora of events lined up for this Fall season for anyone to enjoy. Grab a sweater and your pumpkin spice latte and prepare to explore the best Macon has to offer this season!
Washington Memorial Library to celebrate a century of service to the Macon community
By Thomas Neely | October 11This fall marks Washington Memorial Library’s 100th anniversary. The library will kick off the celebration on Nov. 9 with an opening birthday party, followed by a year of monthly challenges ending in October 2024.
Mercer debuts beer and fermentation class, encouraging school pride and responsible drinking
By Karisha Khadayat | October 10Behind 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.
The 2023 Campus Crime and Sex Offender Report
By Henry Keating | October 5On Sept. 29, in order to fulfill the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Mercer University released to students a copy of the 2023 Campus Crime report, which covers statistics from the 2022 calendar year. The University also released information to help students access the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) sex offender registry.
Biology department announces substantial changes in curriculum, including new courses and programming software
By Aditya Vayalapalli | October 5Mercer’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.
UC staff attempt to handle gnat infestation amid complaints
By Eliza Moore | October 3A 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.
“Photo enforced” notice on campus stop signs meant to improve safety for auxiliary services staff, Chief Collins says
By Henry Keating | October 2Late 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.
Crisis center for Georgians with disabilities set to open in Macon
By Eliza Moore | September 22The 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).
Girls Bid Day Recap
By Maura Rutledge | September 13Screams 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.
Mercer’s Email and Canvas systems are down
By Henry Keating | September 8Friday afternoon, Mercer University’s email system went down, sending students and faculty into confusion.
Ransomware group claims responsibility for cyberattack on Mercer’s systems
By Henry Keating and Mary Helene Hall | May 11Ransomware group Akira claimed responsibility for an cyberattack against Mercer. The attack resulted in sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers belonging to Mercer community members being compromised.
Historic Macon Foundation hosts semi-annual flea market
By Gabriel Kopp | May 3The Historic Macon Foundation (HMF) held its semi-annual flea market recently, running for three days from March 31 to April 2. The market has been a staple of Macon's yearly calendar of events since it started more than 40 years ago.