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An analysis of the expected and the unexpected of IFC rush themes

By Savannah Smith | September 14

Though many members of the Mercer community are eagerly anticipating this week’s close and the observance of Boys’ Bid Day (a national holiday), I am relishing the opportunity to evaluate the rush themes of each chapter.

Opinion

Bear Perspectives: Uninformed critiques of Macon are more harmful than you think

By McKenna Kaufman | September 6

I entered college with a narrow view of how my affluent, white, Christian upbringing gives me a systemic advantage in nearly every facet of American life. I also had a narrow view of how Mercer students’ offhand comments about Macon can ultimately be very harmful. 

Opinion

Bear Perspectives: Getting involved on campus is a college game-changer

By Rylan Allen | August 31

One of the best parts of my college experience was making friends by getting involved. Honestly, my college experience would probably be entirely different if I never ran for SGA.

Opinion

Bear Perspectives: It’s time to set boundaries, freshmen

By Heather Liley | August 23

I'm not a big proponent of universal truths, but the newfound independence associated with freshman year of college is one of those.

Opinion

Bear Perspectives: Why I joined a Panhellenic sorority, and you should too

By Savannah Smith | August 9

Coming into college, I never had the image of myself as the kind of person who had to be in a sorority. My decision to sign up for recruitment amounted to a mere whim. 

Opinion

OPINION: Are the diversity and inclusion initiatives at Mercer enough?

By Mallory Morgan | March 28

This is an opinion article. Any views expressed belong solely to the author and are not representative of The Cluster.Famous feminist writer and progressionist Hilary Neroni once wrote that progress cannot exist without contradiction. A famous example of such a contradiction comes at the Cannes Film ...

Opinion

OPINION: The Freddie Freeman saga of Braves history has been marred by the money

By Micah Johnston and KC Wetherington | March 25

This is an opinion article. Any views expressed belong solely to the author and are not representative of The Cluster.When a team pulls off a blockbuster trade for an All-Star caliber team leader to complete what looks to be a playoff-contending roster, fans usually rejoice in the front office decision. ...

Arts & Culture

Predictions for the 2022 Oscars: Will talent or money determine the victors?

By Mallory Morgan | March 14

As the Oscars approach, many people have begun filling out their prediction ballots and starting conversations online about which films are nominated, which were left out and the film that will come away with the most awards. 

Opinion

OPINION: The College Football Playoff has to be expanded to save the sport

By Micah Johnston | February 9

Parity, broadcasting and excitement are just a few of the reasons the CFP needs to change.

Opinion

OPINION: Creative careers are worth it. Here's why

By Dean Yusuf | February 8

Doctor, engineer, lawyer, photographer… Do any of these careers feel out of place to you?

Arts & Culture

The Douglass Theatre and Macon Film Guild shed light on unconventional cinema

By Mallory Morgan | January 18

Foreign, indie and international films are some of the most well-crafted films, and it is amazing that the Douglass Theatre and the Macon Film Guild give them their time to be shown on a big screen in a beautiful theater with an electric atmosphere. 

Opinion

OPINION: General education courses waste time and money

By KC Wetherington | December 9

I’ve never heard an undergraduate college student say they are thankful that they have to take general education courses before focusing on their major. 

Opinion

OPINION: College students need and deserve longer breaks

By KC Wetherington | November 23

The stress that comes with being a college student is immense and extending breaks and making them more frequent could allow students to properly de-stress. 

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Vaccine hesitancy needs to be met with empathy, not anger

By Stormy Orlin | November 11

Is it the right call to belittle the unvaccinated quarter of Georgia?