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Cheer team raises money to fund trip to national competition

By Brooke Longhurst | March 24

The Mercer cheer team has been raising money to fund a trip to the 2026 National Cheer Association & National Dance Alliance College Nationals set to run April 8-11 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Head Coach Nicole Scott estimated the total cost to be $46,000.

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Many 'I can’t believe I did that' moments later, de Silva crosses the finish line

By Brooke Longhurst | March 18

Associate physics professor Chamaree de Silva completed the 2026 Run Jekyll marathon in January, finishing her first marathon after months of personal and physical challenges.

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Cheer team raises money to fund trip to national competition

Many 'I can’t believe I did that' moments later, de Silva crosses the finish line

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