Opinion
OPINION: Qatar is not deserving of the World Cup
By Gabriel Kopp | November 18There is a dark underlying message in our collective viewing of the tournament this time around.
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Opinion
An analysis of the expected and the unexpected of IFC rush themes
By Savannah Smith | September 14Though 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 6I 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.
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Bear Perspectives: Getting involved on campus is a college game-changer
By Rylan Allen | August 31One 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 23I'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 9Coming 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 28This 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 ...
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OPINION: The Freddie Freeman saga of Braves history has been marred by the money
By Micah Johnston and KC Wetherington | March 25This 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 14As 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.
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OPINION: The College Football Playoff has to be expanded to save the sport
By Micah Johnston | February 9Parity, broadcasting and excitement are just a few of the reasons the CFP needs to change.
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OPINION: Creative careers are worth it. Here's why
By Dean Yusuf | February 8Doctor, 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 18Foreign, 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 9I’ve never heard an undergraduate college student say they are thankful that they have to take general education courses before focusing on their major.
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OPINION: College students need and deserve longer breaks
By KC Wetherington | November 23The 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 11Is it the right call to belittle the unvaccinated quarter of Georgia?
Opinion
OPINION: Campus parking is inadequate and unfair to students
By Mallory Morgan | November 10The reason for some tickets? “Going to class," the yellow slip reads.
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OPINION: Mercer students need more ways to spend Bear Bucks
By Lidya Dereje | October 19“Bear Bucks are legitimately a scam, and I recommend no one use them,” a student at Mercer said.
Opinion
OPINION: Fall break isn't long enough to give Mercer students a break
By Mallory Morgan | October 6A 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.
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OPINION: Mercer’s on-campus dining options need more variety
By Mallory Morgan | September 27There are simply not enough healthy, on-the-go dining options for students.
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Drop-add can make or break your semester. Here’s what you need to know
By Micah Johnston | August 23One 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 ...
