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Posted by Allison Luppe on Apr 23, 2014

The social student: Blount County Library

If there is a particular book that you are looking for, most commonly you could find it in the college’s library. But for a place to go that has a different kind of selection for the avid book connoisseur, one can go to the Blount County public library. To have access to the library’s bountiful resources, you merely have to fill out an application. For Maryville College students, even if you do not live...

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Posted by Sarah-Dianne Jones on Apr 23, 2014

Beyond the buff Jesus: Honoring our saints

On April 29, there will be a service in the Center for Campus Ministry during which the new Presbyterian hymnals, “Glory to God,” will be dedicated in memory of Rachel Moore, an MC alum who worked for many years as the administrative assistant in the CCM and who passed away in 2011. Moore graduated from Maryville College in 1967 with a degree in music, and often played the piano for chapel services. She...

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Posted by Zackary Selby on Apr 23, 2014

New York Jets sign running back Chris Johnson

Move has serious implications for Johnson, Jets and Titans Chris Johnson, longtime running back for the Tennessee Titans, was released by the team after six seasons with the organization. Lack of production, along with expensive contract demands, prompted the Titans to part ways with Johnson. He has rushed for 1,000 yards in every season since he entered the league in 2008. It didn’t take long for him to...

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Posted by Skylar Smith on Apr 23, 2014

Scots win ‘Pennies for a Purpose’ challenge

Since Maryville College joined the USA South Athletic Conference in 2011, various teams have quickly made their presence known through their success on the field and court. By winning a second consecutive “Pennies for a Purpose” competition, Maryville College has made its presence known in the community as well. The competition gives schools from the end of Christmas break until March 31 to collect loose...

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Posted by Chase Condrone on Apr 23, 2014

Campus ducks waddle to MC once more

The arrival of spring always harbors a few specific recurrences for the Maryville College community. While some, such as finals, comps and the ever-imminent onset of thesis, are more frequently than not looked upon with disdain, a symbol of spring at Maryville that is vibrant and important to the lives of the students as the annual arrival of our resident ducks. These ducks have been a symbol of relief...

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Posted by Kegan Rinard on Apr 23, 2014

Gentleman and scholar: Lies, lives and storytelling

The book I have been reading the past couple weeks is “The Storytelling Animal” by Jonathan Gotschall, which has gripped my mind and has gradually began to twist. Gotschall goes into detail on the evolutionary function of humanity’s ability to spin fantastical weaves of words and narrative in order to establish a sense of identity in relation to the rest of the biological world. The aspect that fascinated...

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Posted by Ashlyn Kittrell on Apr 23, 2014

Fashion forward: The girl in the red scarf

I am the girl in the red scarf. The ambition that the protagonist Rebecca Bloomwood of the “Shopaholic” series in the very first book was nothing more than to be known as “the girl in the green scarf” after she finds an expensive, designer scarf that she can’t afford. She convinces herself that despite a mountain of shopping related debt, this green scarf will change her life. While I don’t have much...

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Posted by Megan Sparkes on Apr 23, 2014

Cub scouts visit Highland Echo for lessons in journalism, photography

On Tuesday, March 15, the Highland Echo staff was visited by local Cub Scout troop 498. The visit was arranged by request of den mother, Elizabeth Reagan, as part of their program, for the members of the pack to experience what happens in a newspaper newsroom. Six-year-olds Gabriel Grant and John Kaden Smirl, attended. The two boys go to Eagleton and Rockford Elementary, respectively. During the...

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The social student: Blount County Library

Posted by Allison Luppe on Apr 23, 2014 in Feature Slider, Perspectives | 0 comments

If there is a particular book that you are looking for, most commonly you could find it in the college’s library. But for a place to go that has a different kind of selection for the avid book connoisseur, one can...

Beyond the buff Jesus: Honoring our saints

Posted by Sarah-Dianne Jones on Apr 23, 2014 in Feature Slider, Perspectives | 0 comments

On April 29, there will be a service in the Center for Campus Ministry during which the new Presbyterian hymnals, “Glory to God,” will be dedicated in memory of Rachel Moore, an MC alum who worked for many years...