Precious Clark

Precious Clark '26 is a Law & Public Policy major with a minor in Political Science. She works at the circulation desk in Tarver Library and Auxiliary Services. When she is not writing for The Mercer Cluster, she enjoys reading, drawing and listening to Tame Impala.

Campus News

Georgia governor and lieutenant governor candidates speak at Mercer

By Precious Clark | February 21

Michael Thurmond, who is in Georgia's gubernatorial race as a Democrat, and lieutenant governor candidate Richard Wright spoke at Mercer about navigating predominantly white institutions as Black people on Feb. 17. The panel was part of a series commemorating Black History Month and was hosted by the Mercer University National Council of Negro Women.

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Teach-in lecture series draws hundreds, fosters conversations

By Precious Clark and Gabriel Kopp | February 9

A consortium of experts in political science and authoritarian states spoke Friday in Toney Auditorium during a “teach-in” event organized by Mercer Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Harper.

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National Weather Service predicts inch of snow on Saturday in Macon

By Precious Clark | January 30

Strong winds are expected to bring snow into Macon over the weekend as temperatures dip into the teens for the third weekend in a row. The winter weather is expected early Saturday morning and should peak in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

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Verda Colvin speaks at annual observance program honoring MLK

By Precious Clark and Nelson Daley | January 19

Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda M. Colvin spoke at an annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance program, hosted by Mercer’s TRIO programs on Jan. 14, 2026. From 6-8 p.m, students, faculty and Maconites filled Willet Science Center's auditorium to commemorate King.To kick off the event, Kassia ...

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National Weather Service projects possible snowfall over Macon

By Precious Clark | January 16

Winter weather is expected to move into Macon-Bibb County over this weekend with temperatures dropping below freezing. The cold front is expected to arrive on Saturday with the possibility of icy conditions Sunday morning.

Local News

Voting is open for District 18 Georgia special election. Here's what to know.

By Precious Clark | January 12

Georgia State Sen. John F. Kennedy announced his resignation from the state legislature to run for lieutenant governor of Georgia on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, launching a special election to fill his vacant District 18 seat.

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Newton Chapel repairs displace student groups

By Precious Clark | November 21

Throughout the years at Mercer University, Newton Chapel has been more than just a campus landmark; it has also been a symbol of cherished memories, whether that be wedding ceremonies, worship nights or, once a year, Freshman Sunday Introduction to Mercer.

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Students campaign for coltan awareness, host electronic recycling drive

By Precious Clark | November 21

Through a research campaign focused on teaching students about electronic waste and how to prevent additional mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a trio of Mercer students presented information on the humanitarian costs of producing many technological devices with elements found in cobalt in the CSC Breezeway on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

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Hands that speak: BearSign teaches students ASL

By Precious Clark | November 6

Mercer University BearSign offered a space for students to connect to deaf culture and learn American Sign Language at their second meeting on Oct. 16. With a turnout of around 20 students in Stetson Hall, BearSign Vice President Eliza Penfield '26 guided students through signing the alphabet. Soon after, the executive team explained how to express emotions, majors and minors using ASL.

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QuadWorks crowns MothaFunka at Cubstock 2025

By Precious Clark | October 4

QuadWorks held its annual Cubstock event on Friday with a spot at this year's Bearstock opening act on the line. In addition to student bands competing to be selected as the opener, solo acts were a part of Friday's show.