“We feel like it's the right thing to do.” Miller said. “It's something that we needed in our community for a while.”
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Bibb County schools return to in person classes after pushed online by COVID-19
By Henry Keating | September 20Almost immediately, the migration online for all students was necessitated by a spike in COVID-19 cases nearing 400 students.
Arts & Culture
Mercer religion professors to speak at Storytellers Macon
By Ivy Marie Clarke | September 14This month’s theme is “Finding My Religion.”
Macon
Macon-Bibb County cracks down on security for alcohol vendors
By Henry Keating | September 12Macon-Bibb County is introducing strong requirements for businesses selling alcohol.
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Macon mayor calls for community efforts to end violence
By Henry Keating | August 24The Macon Violence Prevention Program has sent a call-to-action for local Macon nonprofits and community efforts: send us an idea to reduce violent crime, and we will fund it. “Macon-Bibb county is experiencing an unacceptable spike in crimes like murder, aggravated assault, especcialy during these ...
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Must-eats in Macon
By Ivy Marie Clarke | August 21A long day of moving and unpacking is sure to work up an appetite. Check out the following restaurants for a bite to recharge before the new school year starts. Chico & Chang A staple of any good Mercer Bear’s diet, Chico & Chang is a Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant serving up superb dishes ...
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A guide to voter registration
By Henry Keating | August 20Many hail registering to vote as one of the most important steps in an adult’s life, and it is one of the few things that being 18-years-old still opens to the young American. Registering to vote allows Americans to take a step towards becoming a civically responsible citizen. Many over the years ...
Georgia
Kemp says no to state shut-down, encourages vaccines
By Henry Keating | August 19Brian Kemp, the governor of Georgia, is taking some action to protect the state against COVID-19, but he is still refusing to shut down the state. Kemp says his stance against closing the state is due to the fact he does not want to stop Georgians from being able to provide for their families. However, ...
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Masks now required on campus for unvaccinated individuals
By Samantha Homcy | August 18Mercer has updated its campus vaccination and mask policy according to an Aug. 12 announcement. The university now requires unvaccinated students, employees and guests to wear masks in indoor public spaces. The university does not require masks for individuals in outdoor settings. While the statement ...
Georgia
All Georgians now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, Mercer Macon distribution remains unclear
By Mary Helene Hall | March 26All residents of Georgia age 16 and over are eligible starting today to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to an announcement from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.The announcement took place on Tuesday in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The order comes after President Joe Biden ensured all Americans ...
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SGA Presidential debate features student questions, in-depth discussion
By Micah Johnston | March 26Mercer’s Student Government Association held its 2021 Presidential Debate in the Connell Student Center Wednesday night at 7 p.m. The event featured discussions between presidential candidates Rylan Allen and Ashton Bearden and vice presidential candidates Natalie Yeager and Caleb Mills. Bearden, ...
Arts & Culture
Record realness: Vinyl records are taking over the music scene... again!
By Jacqueline Lamothe | March 12Before the reign of streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, vinyl records were the primary way to listen to a favorite artist uninterrupted in the comfort of one’s home. Now, both music artists and music lovers alike can utilize these products for nostalgic, artistic and expressive purposes. Whether ...
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COVID-19 has made service industry jobs tougher. These Mercer students say Macon’s restaurants are no exception
By Nadia Pressley | March 4The foundation of many cities across the world, the restaurant industry brings in billions of dollars a year. In 2020 alone, the National Restaurant Association predicted that the industry would make $899 billion. The impacts of COVID-19, however, have caused restaurants around the world to take devastating ...
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Mercer men’s basketball looks to prove themselves in Southern Conference play
By Keith Holmes Jr. | February 4Mercer men’s basketball started off the season red-hot winning their first six games. The Bears then lost four of their next five before winning another three games in a row. In their last three games, the team showed promise for the future — but also a worrying trend. The Citadel The Bears ...
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Coronavirus crafting: Artistic hobbies to pick up with the new year
By Sarah Moore | January 31Like many people, I deal with my pandemic anxiety by crafting. 2020 was the least predictable year of my life, but I’ve never made so many sweaters and earrings. So far, 2021 seems just as turbulent as last year, so it’s a great time to pick up some new artistic hobbies. Whether you’ve been knitting ...
