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Mercer’s inaugural Anya Krugovoy Silver Poetry Prize announces winner, honors legacy of late professor

By Clara Kurczak and Jacob Hossler | April 25

The inaugural Anya Krugovoy Silver Poetry Prize, a newly established award that invites students at Mercer University not just to compete, but to celebrate poetry as an art form, was awarded to Isabella Ragsdale '26, who penned the poem "Semelparous." The award was created, its organizers said, to remember the life and legacy of Anya Krugovoy Silver.

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A match maid in heaven: Mercer Fencing Club brings costumes to combat

By Kristen Duncan and Jacob Hossler | March 25

Mercer University’s Fencing Club held a fundraiser involving some of its members who fenced in maid outfits. The fundraiser featured a maid cafe with treats for sale in order to purchase equipment and boost recognition of the team on campus.

Bearstock 2026 in frame: Performers bring hype, crowd interaction

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Bearstock 2026 in frames: Performers bring hype, crowd interaction

By Jacob Hossler | March 15

Bearstock 2026 featured a variety of artists and genres on Mercer's biggest stage on Cruz Plaza Saturday, March 14, bringing with it energy and crowd interactions.

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B.o.B, Hot Chelle Rae to perform at Bearstock 2026

By Jacob Hossler | February 19

QuadWorks announced American rapper and record producer B.o.B. as the headliner act for the annual Bearstock concert Wednesday afternoon in the Connell Student Center.

Arts & Culture

Valentine's Day special: How a Mercer Crush confession connected a couple

By Olivia McNamara and Jacob Hossler | February 14

It was a normal day for Cody Burns ‘25 as he left a pickleball mixer between Phi Delta Theta and Chi Omega in October 2024. Little did he realize, his future girlfriend had been eyeing him from the sidelines. “I didn’t think I was ever gonna get ‘Mercer crushed,” Burns said.

News

Quarterback Braden Atkinson caps historic season with Jerry Rice Award

By Jacob Hossler | December 4

Mercer quarterback Braden Atkinson '29 became the first Southern Conference player and first player in Mercer football history to win the coveted Jerry Rice Award, an award that honors the best freshman football player in the FCS, on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Sports

Bears to take on South Dakota at home in second round of Playoffs

By Jacob Hossler | December 3

No. 7 Mercer football (9-2, 8-0 Southern Conference) will face No. 11 University of South Dakota (9-4, 6-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference) in the second round of the NCAA FCS playoffs this Saturday, Dec. 6.The Coyotes are coming off of a decisive first-round victory against Drake University on ...

Sports

No. 6 Mercer falls to Tigers, earn first-round bye in NCAA Playoffs

By Jacob Hossler | November 23

Mercer football (9-2, 8-0 Southern Conference) lost to Auburn University (5-6, 1-6 SEC) 62-7 on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. The following day, the Bears were awarded the No. 6 seed in the FCS Playoffs, and they will receive a first-round bye in their third-straight playoffs appearance. It will be their first Saturday off since Oct. 19.

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'It tastes like Christmas': Chi Omega debuts limited edition drink with ZBeans

By Jacob Hossler | November 12

Mercer sorority Chi Omega is debuting two limited edition drinks this week with Mercer on Mission success story ZBeans. The collaboration, which organizers said will be available only until Friday, Nov. 14, features two offerings.

Sports

Women's soccer falls to Samford in SoCon Championship match

By Jacob Hossler | November 10

After an unprecedented run to the finals of the Southern Conference Championship, the women's soccer (10-7-3, 3-3-3 Southern Conference) lost to Samford University (13-2-5, 7-0-2 SoCon) on Sunday, Nov. 9, 4-1.