Kim Trevathan, beloved Writing Communication professor of 23 years to retire
Wrapping up over two decades as a professor of Writing Communication, Maryville College’s “renaissance hillbilly,” so-called by colleague Dr. Jay
Read moreThe Highland Echo Summer Playlist
How do you do, fellow kids? I’ve you kept up with my column (or my “guest appearance” on MC’s socials),
Read moreLocal Legends: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Just a short hour’s drive from campus is Petros, TN, home of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary—or what is left of
Read moreIs Cocaine Bear worth the hype?
The beautiful black bear in Cocaine Bear is loveable and hateable at the same time. Very loosely based on a
Read moreGetting active during springtime in Maryville
The weather is warming up, so getting outside is starting to feel more palatable. While curling up on the couch
Read moreKnoxFill: A new brick and mortar refillery for all your sustainable lifestyle needs
In the spirit of Earth Week (April 17-22, 2023) here at MC, which brings many green lifestyle events onto campus,
Read moreFirst semester of “Art, Design, and American Politics” a success
Professors Mark O’Gorman and Adrienne Schwarte introduced a brand new course this semester to help students execute social action campaigns
Read moreThe ups and downs of Pearson’s desserts
We all know and love Pearsons Dining Hall (better known by students as “Pearson’s”) desserts, but how does their deliciousness
Read moreThe Coca-Cola Man: Students share their experiences and theories
Have you seen the Coca-Cola Man? Legend has it that a man in a reflective Coca-Cola jumpsuit walks around campus
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MC’s Dr. Jay Clark: A modern-day Joe Hill for East Tennessee’s land and people
It’s been almost two decades since I first wrote about Dr. Jay Clark, MC’s director of environmental and sustainability initiatives,
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