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.
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.
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.
I'm not a big proponent of universal truths, but the newfound independence associated with freshman year of college is one of those.
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.
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 ...
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. ...
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.
Parity, broadcasting and excitement are just a few of the reasons the CFP needs to change.
Doctor, engineer, lawyer, photographer… Do any of these careers feel out of place to you?
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.
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.
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.
Is it the right call to belittle the unvaccinated quarter of Georgia?
The reason for some tickets? “Going to class," the yellow slip reads.
“Bear Bucks are legitimately a scam, and I recommend no one use them,” a student at Mercer said.
A two-day time frame may not be enough for students to recover from the hectic week leading to fall break, especially if they have more assignments due during it.
There are simply not enough healthy, on-the-go dining options for students.
One of the most important days of the academic year is the drop-add deadline, but it can be easy to miss for new students at Mercer.This year it’s Aug. 27, the Friday of the first week of classes. Here’s everything you need to know about drop-add and how it can change your schedule and college experience.What ...
This is an opinion article. Any views expressed belong solely to the author and are not representative of The Cluster.COVID-19 has drawn divisive lines between friends, families, coworkers and everyone in between. It’s not an easy topic to avoid, and it’s a controversial one once it gets brought ...
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