MC welcomes largest freshmen class in history
This year, Maryville College experienced its largest freshman class in history with 349 enrolled students. Director of Admissions, Cyndi Sweet,…
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Kelly Hider’s ‘Presence’ explores existence of supernatural beings
Exhibit artist Kelly Hider has concluded a study on “Presence,” a work defined by her search for the existence of…
‘Faith Works’ series presents reflections on spirituality, career
Playing off of the QEP title “Maryville College Works” the MC chapel decided on the title “Faith Works” for their…
Euripides’ Greek drama to open MC Theatre season
The Maryville College Theatre Department will be showcasing a production of “Medea” on Oct. 17-19 at 8 p.m. and 20…
MC partners with state for new wellness initiative
Maryville College has started an initiative dedicated to improving the health of its students and faculty, as well as its…
Jamie Owen voted preseason breakout player for USA South
With the Maryville College Football season underway, many are already expecting the Fighting Scots to improve on their 6-4 season…
Author Ron Rash opens 26th annual Appalachian Lecture Series
Ron Rash delivered a powerful set of readings to his audience Thursday, Sept. 12, at the kickoff of Maryville College’s…
‘Rayman Legends’ review: Rayman becomes a legend
Rayman debuted in the gaming world in 1995 with his self-titled game. After a few sequels and encounters with Rabbids,…
MC Reader: ‘The Fault in Our Stars’
If you read this column last year, you know I have an abounding love for young adult novels. Summertime is…
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…
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…