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Posted by Josh Loomis on Jan 21, 2015

Clash of ideals and reality: Je Suis Charlie

The attack on French satire magazine Charlie Hebdo was a tragedy. There is no debating that people should not have to live in fear of expressing what they wish. Free speech is important and human life is to be respected and those who attacked Charlie Hebdo clearly broke both of these principles. However, in the wake of this tragedy, there is a chance, as there is in the case of most tragedies, for...

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Posted by Sarah-Dianne Jones on Jan 21, 2015

Beyond the Buff Jesus: Peace Bound

My coffee mug of choice for the past couple of weeks has been from To Write Love on Her Arms, a non-profit organization that aims to find help for those struggling with mental illness —particularly depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. The cup is not anything fancy. It’s white and has a tandem bike on the front, surrounded by the words “People Need Other People.” I have been calling it my...

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Posted by Ashlyn Kittrell on Jan 21, 2015

Fashion forward: Not all closets are created equal

In college, the idea of fashion often takes a back seat to other factors that loom a bit larger for the future: getting to class on time, making friends, and generally being comfortable. While it is ill advised to judge someone based solely on appearance and what they are wearing, the clothes we choose to spend our money on actually have a far-reaching impact that is often overlooked. I’m not here to...

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Posted by Candace Whitman on Jan 21, 2015

MC’s switch from Coke to Pepsi explained

The announcement of the college’s switch from Coke products to Pepsi products was revealed to students at the beginning of December and went into effect over Christmas break. While Coke fans may not be pleased with the decision, Jeff Ingle, Vice President for Finance and Administration, explained that the decision came down to the greater services that the Pepsi Company was able to provide. Maryville...

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Posted by Shelby Sparks on Jan 21, 2015

Anderson Hall finished

Anderson Hall is finally in the last stages of renovation, and the end of that project marks the beginning of many others in the near future of Maryville College. In the last few weeks of the Anderson Hall Project, furniture is being moved in, technology being installed and plans are being made for faculty to move into their new offices. As planned, Anderson will open for spring semester classes on Jan....

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Posted by Shawn Richards on Jan 21, 2015

Darrin Travillian wins 100th game at Maryville College

Ever since joining the Maryville College women’s basketball program in 2010, head coach Darrin Travilian has instilled and maintained a winning culture. After winning the Great South Athletic Conference Title in his second season, the Scots have won back to back USA South titles, appearing in the NCAA Tournament all three years. His 100th victory came in the form of a convincing 64-47 win over William...

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Posted by Kim Trevathan on Jan 21, 2015

Alaska’s fiddling poet to perform on campus

Ken Waldman describes his survival of a single-engine plane crash in Alaska’s frozen wilderness as good story material, a perspective only a writer would take. A traveling performer for the last 20 years, Waldman, known as Alaska’s Fiddling Poet, will share his stories, poems and music with two performances on the Maryville College campus. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, he will perform solo in Lawson Auditorium at...

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Posted by Chase Condrone on Jan 12, 2015

MC, USA TODAY to launch mobile app on Jan. 26

This spring, Maryville College will be joining a select group of universities to become one of the first-ever partners in USA TODAY’s customized mobile news app, The Buzz. MC will launch a trial version of the app this spring to bring students campus and national news like never before. So, what’s all the buzz about anyway? In its initial launch last November, USA TODAY described the app as “a...

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Clash of ideals and reality: Je Suis Charlie

Posted by Josh Loomis on Jan 21, 2015 in Feature Slider, Perspectives | 2 comments

The attack on French satire magazine Charlie Hebdo was a tragedy. There is no debating that people should not have to live in fear of expressing what they wish. Free speech is important and human life is to be...

Jesse Munoz: Defying the odds

Posted by Wesley Bloeme on Jan 21, 2015 in Sports | 0 comments

It is 6:30 a.m. The Texas sun starts to rise above the flat landscape. Light penetrates through Jesse Munoz’s windows making it nearly impossible to sleep any longer. This sunlight is the same natural alarm clock...