The Highland Echo

Theatre department expands with new class and consecutive years of musicals

By Abby Haney | Oct. 20, 2026 Maryville College has course changes every year, and one new addition this year is Introduction to Musical Theatre. Students learn from Andy Vaught…

Abby Haney • Oct 20, 2026 • 4 min read • 62 views

Features

Buff Jesus captures hearts in Maryville College’s CCM

By Madeline Yalove | Oct. 20, 2026 From a post office to a library to the building we know today, Maryville College’s Center for Campus Ministry has taken many forms.…

Madeline Yalove • Oct 20, 2026 • 4 min read • 58 views

News

The Red Zone of sexual assault, in a time of decreased protections

By Gia Smart | Oct. 20, 2026 According to an Association of American Universities study, the overall rate of nonconsensual sexual contact, beginning after the time of enrollment into college,…

Gia Smart • Oct 20, 2026 • 6 min read • 92 views

News

MC’s integration of AI on campus

By Watiyeli Taylor \ Oct. 20, 2026 As artificial intelligence has continued to develop, it has become more prevalent on campus. From assignments to advertisements, it is impossible to ignore…

Watiyeli Taylor • Oct 20, 2026 • 6 min read • 73 views

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Chartwells Higher Education assumes Fresh Ideas contract, feedback is mixed

by Maddux Morse \ Sept. 29, 2026 Returning students may have been surprised this summer to hear of a new dining provider, only one year since the switch from long-time…

Maddux Morse • Sep 29, 2026 • 9 min read • 569 views