Movie beat: Geoff ‘Hollywood’ Bokuniewicz and the Coen brothers
When I was a precocious 17-year-old, not much younger than this incoming class of newbies, I had the good fortune…
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Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder open CCA’s fall season
Performers who have careers spanning decades do so because they have a rare combination of talent, audience chemistry and humility…
Dorm Cooking 101: The basics
Dorm cooking is famously difficult. Limited access to kitchen space and lack of room to store ingredients can make planning…
New from Nepal: Dr. Shankar Ghimire
The youngest of four siblings, Shankar Ghimire grew up in a family of teachers. He knew that one day he…
Sea of questions from across the pond
Nearly 4,000 miles across the Atlantic, there lies a land called England. This summer I embarked upon a two-month journey…
Late night sex talk: Virginity
I had my first girlfriend when I was a freshman in high school. I was very young, very naïve and…
MC announces new athlete drug policy
When Maryville College athletes reported for their respective sports this year, they were welcomed by a major overhaul to the…
Cross country team gains key member
The Maryville College Cross Country team is starting off on the right foot this season. According to pre-season rankings, Maryville…
Johnny ‘Trash Talk’ goes from exposing defenses to destroying reputation
When it was announced that Johnny Manziel would be crowned the Heisman for the 2012-2013 season, he became the superstar…
Summer in Nicaragua: Exploring big ideas in a tiny country
“What did you do over the summer?” I grin from ear to ear when I hear that question. “Oh, you…
SGA pushes to change alcohol policy
Last spring, SGA passed a resolution intended to change the consequences regarding alcohol consumption on Maryville College campus. It’s a…
Welcome to the Thunderdome: This one’s for the kids
Look, none of us know a thing about anything. Welcome back to my column, by the way, for those returning…
The console wars: The One 4 U
On Nov. 18, 2012, Nintendo started the next generation of gaming with its successor of the Wii, titled the Wii…
Allison Norris: A fresh face in administration
Over the summer, Maryville College welcomed a new team member into the Student Development Office. The self-proclaimed “soccer mom and…
MC Scotties welcomes new members
This year holds both new members and new ideas for the MC Scotties dance team. Recently, one success for the…
Campus international students integrate through volleyball
A group of 25 new international students from 23 different countries arrived at Maryville College about three weeks ago to…
MC junior interns at biomedical research lab
To Maryville College students, summer break signifies a retreat into the age-old collegiate relaxation rituals: lazy days on the beach,…
Sexual comedy as absurdity: A review of Lisa Soland’s ‘Waiting’
The Maryville College Theatre Department performed MC adjunct and playwright Lisa Soland’s original comedic work, “Waiting” from May 2-5. The…
From sweats to slacks: Building a professional wardrobe
The liberal arts education that we receive at Maryville College helps to develop many skills that make us hirable after…
MC says goodbye to Lewter, Brunger, West, Finn and Hutchens
As the 2012-2013 school year comes to a close, it is worth recognizing the Maryville College faculty and staff members…
‘Iron Man 3’ focuses on character, offers strong follow-up to ‘The Avengers’
Everyone’s favorite Avenger is back. “Iron Man 3’” marks the return of armor-clad billionaire playboy Tony Stark and the beginning…