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Five things to start your week: Macon's government film office, Miss Universe 2015, Mercer SGA has its first senate, 'historic' blizzard, and Greece's Syriza party

By Marin Guta | January 26

Macon might have its own government film office in the near future, according to The (Macon) Telegraph. The city has become a hotspot for Hollywood films, and Macon already has the volunteer-based Macon Film Commission. However, Commissioner Elaine Lucas suggested that a government film office could ...

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$500,000 federal grant puts Mercer's Southern Studies program in the limelight

By Marin Guta | January 25

A $500,000 grant from the National Endowment for Humanities will help bolster the visibility of Mercer’s Southern Studies Center. The highly competitive grant from the NEH aims to help institutions and organizations secure funding for the humanities programs and resources. The grant is known as ...

Sports

Mercer University baseball player arrested

By mercercluster | January 18

Mercer baseball player Nate Moorhouse was arrested and charged with second degree burglary after reportedly kicking in a door at Envy Nightclub early Friday morning, according to a news release. As of Saturday, he has been released from jail. A witness called police around 12:40 a.m. Friday saying ...

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UC Food Court, Bear Necessities, and CAF holiday hours

By Marin Guta | December 10

Worried about being stranded on campus during the last leg of finals week without any food options? No fear. We have you covered. The Cluster has compiled a master list of the times and dates the Cafeteria, University Center Food Court, Bear Necessities, and the University Center will open and close during ...

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Mercer's Christmas tree lighting 2014

By Katelyn Armstrong | December 9

One of Mercer’s oldest traditions took place Dec. 4, and this year was a little bit different Caroline Cooper, the Heritage Life Committee Chair on Mercer’s Student Government Association, said that this was the first year that the Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas in the Corridor were on the ...

Arts & Culture

New Madrid and White Violet to serenade Macon

By Marin Guta | November 22

Corner concerts will host New Madrid and White Violet to play in Shriner Temple on Dec. 6 New Madrid and White Violet are Athens-based bands. White Violet is an Athens based band that has a guitar-heavy presence with easy vocals and a sound that takes cues from peers in both their hometown of Athens ...

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Mercer reacts to Florida State shooting

By Marin Guta | November 22

A shooting this week at a Florida State University has prompted other schools -- including Mercer -- to scrutinize their own campus safety plans. FSU was praised for their timely response to tragedy. Once the university received notice of the gunman’s whereabouts, FSU's campus police officers stormed ...

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North Korean freedom struggle comes to Mercer

By Nicholas Wooten | November 20

The North Korean freedom struggle has made its way onto campus. On November 17, the Korean Student Association (KSA) hosted the non-profit organization, Liberty In North Korea (LINK). The event was designed to raise awareness about the issues North Koreans face on their journey to freedom. “Not ...

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Voicebox: What do you think about Mercer's changes?

By Conner Wood | November 20

A buzz of positivity has followed the announcement of a coming-soon residential, retail and commercial development on Mercer University’s campus. Autumn ushered in news of an address change and the proposed plans for new Loft developments along with new campus restaurants and lodging accommodations. Several ...

State News

Fort Valley woman receives innovative 3-D printed knee

By Nicholas Wooten | November 20

The scars on her knees tell a story of renewal and relief. In December of last year, and again this past May, Kathy Magill underwent two innovative medical procedures in which she received 3-D knee implants. Living on a farm out in Fort Valley, the 67-year-old Magill’s constant rough activity and ...

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Local Business Spotlight: Ocmulgee Traders

By Marin Guta | November 20

Macon natives and business owners Laura and Steve Bell were tired of hearing the words  “Macon” and “potential” being used in the same sentence. “We heard that word ‘potential’ for so long when describing Macon,” Laura Bell said. “We were so tired of hearing that word, and we were ...

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Get involved in Macon with Service Saturdays

By Jenna Eason | November 20

[gallery type="rectangular" ids="13790,13791,13792"] Change the world one Saturday at a time with the Center for Leadership and Volunteerism’s Service Saturdays. The center organizes the events to help the community by allowing students to volunteer. “I think it’s a good way to get involved ...

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National Novel Writing Month inspires Mercer sophomore

By Mary Lathem | November 19

For the last 16 years, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a nonprofit organization created with the goal of spreading the joy of writing, has inspired budding writers and experienced novelists alike to take on the challenge of completing at least 50,000 words of a novel over the 30 days of November. ...

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Mercer Senior Macie Franklin wins QEP logo competition

By Emily Farlow | November 14

Mercer University senior Macie Franklin was named the winner of the Quality Enhancement Plan logo design competition hosted by the Student Government Association. A version of her design will be used to promote “Research that Reaches Out,” the five-year QEP aimed at improving student learning. QEPs ...

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Mercer Bears Battling Cancer to raise money for St. Jude's

By Emily Farlow | November 14

Mercer Bears Battling Cancer (BBC), which used to be called Up 'Til Dawn of Mercer University, raises money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Tennessee. The hospital's focus is to treat children with cancer for free. "Our goal at Mercer is to fundraise for the hospital and to provide money for ...

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Mercer's own Frank Macke chosen for unexpected honor

By Katelyn Armstrong | November 13

One of Mercer’s own recently received a distinct and unexpected honor to give the keynote address at a national conference in June 2015. Dr. Frank Macke, a professor of communication studies, said he was surprised and honored when he read the email asking him to give the lecture at the Second National ...

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Kicking off Homecoming with the Dedication of the Rain Garden

By Jenna Eason | November 13

President William Underwood kicked off the homecoming activities for the weekend by leading a ceremony to dedicate the rain garden to M. Diane Owens on Thursday, Oct. 30. “I’m truly honored that this beautiful space will bear my name. It’s a wonderful legacy,” Owens said. The ceremony began ...

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$40 Million to $50 Million Housing Project for Mercer Students

By Jenna Eason | November 13

A $40 million to $50 million housing project is coming to Mercer University   . The complex is planned to be established across the road from the football stadium by the fall 2016. “It’s not just a housing development. It’s a full on retail, residential, commercial development,” Student Government ...

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Bear Bites: Dawson's Kitchen

By Nicholas Wooten | November 13

Dawson’s Kitchen at Milltown Market is a small, charming soul food establishment located in Payne City, the small milltown encircled by Macon. While I was reviewing H&H last week, a customer sitting at the table next to said that Dawson’s Kitchen was the better restaurant. Naturally, I wanted ...

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Maker culture soon to be permanent fixture in Macon

By Conner Wood | November 12

All that innovation needs is a spark of creativity, a spark of entrepreneurial spirit. SparkMacon LLC hopes to create that exact environment with its new “maker space,” a physical place where artisans, crafters and engineers can use the provided equipment and resources to share ideas, network with ...