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The culprit behind Macon's infamous stench
By Sam Tupper | January 11“I love the smell of fresh air, and I hope that one day Macon can improve its air quality and get rid of that foul scent."
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What you should know about the omicron variant
By Dean Yusuf | January 10After coming back from the holidays, it is important to also be mindful of your health and the health of those around you. The more unvaccinated people that gather, the higher the risk of spread in a group.
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Mercer classes to remain in-person, masks required for spring semester
By Micah Johnston | January 7The university will require masking and has changed its isolation period to five days, according to an email from president William Underwood.
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Mercer to offer COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics
By Mary Helene Hall | January 6"We encourage all students and employees to get a booster, and we want to make it very convenient for everyone to get a booster on campus," Reffitt said.
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Still haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what you should know
By Alina Noorani | December 18As of now, Mercer University does not require the vaccination to be on campus.
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David Keith to retire as School of Music Dean, search committee formed to find replacement
By Samantha Homcy | December 17“Every person in the music school has made an impact on my life," he said. "I’m grateful for having had the opportunity to just be a part of the team.”
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Revisiting the Mercer Village mural, its removal and its legacy
By Mary Helene Hall | December 16Quickly approaching two years since the mural’s removal, it is still unclear why the mural was removed, if any retributions were made to the artist or the community, and if there will ever be a mural on the previously occupied wall ever again.
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Mercer releases COVID-19 policies for spring 2022 semester
By Micah Johnston | December 13Nearly 98% of faculty and staff have been vaccinated, and 87% of students have been vaccinated.
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Mercer students scream on Cruz to start off finals week
By Mary Helene Hall | December 13"I feel like there's a lot of merit in some big group cathartic activities, such as screaming."
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SGA, QuadWorks host annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland
By Samantha Homcy | December 11The annual tradition is put on by SGA's Heritage Life Committee.
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"Macon Merry" returns to ring in the 2021 Christmas season
By Henry Keating | December 8The parade, which began at 4 p.m. and lasted for around two hours, concluded with a float featuring Santa and his reindeer waving to parade goers.
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Mercer students mark 40 years since AIDS identification with awareness events
By Dean Yusuf | December 6The lifetime risk of contracting HIV in Georgia is 1 in 51. Because of this, a planning committee came together to raise awareness for the virus as Mercer has not had a lot of HIV events in the past.
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Mercer community reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict
By Dean Yusuf | November 20The case has raised questions over vigilantism, gun rights and racism in America which caused many to debate over the results of the verdict.
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Friends of the Library brings back bi-annual book sale after COVID-19 hiatus
By Ivy Marie Clarke | October 21“It’s a great way for the community to show our support for both Middle Georgia Regional Libraries and Macon’s Friends of the Library, and all the resources we work hard to provide in Macon-Bibb County and throughout Middle Georgia.”
