No, no, Glen Coco: What not to do as a freshman on a college campus
I am a teacher’s pet. Yep. That’s right. I am one of those obnoxiously annoying people who do everything they…
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MC’s annual Up ‘Til Dawn event helps St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
On Feb. 8, Maryville College hosted the Up ‘til Dawn letter writing event in Bartlett Hall. The annual event is…
Dear Garrett : The explanation
Beginning with this issue and in future issues of the “Highland Echo,” you will be able to find this column…
Community Conversations’ panel event focuses on women in leadership positions
On Feb. 12, Maryville College hosted a panel discussion entitled “Blount County Women’s PAC – Power, Authority and Consensus in…
Feminista: A modern feminist perspective
There are tons of issues that are relevant to women’s health, both directly and indirectly. A large part of my…
Latino Student Alliance offers new ways of exploring diversity
This semester, Jose Perez and Owen Shelnutt founded the Latino Student Alliance at Maryville College. Part of the inspiration for…
A Super Bowl made in Europe
What happened two weeks ago on Sunday, Feb 3? This very simple question would seem almost stupid to ask to…
Battlegrounds: Hockey vs. soccer
Hockey by Geoff Bokuniewicz A most glorious achievement of sporting excellence! Ho, what a fantastical pinnacle reached by our roguish…
ScotsNation: Lebron James or Michael Jordan?
Whether you love or hate LeBron James, you have to appreciate and respect what he has been doing this season.…
Students ask for universal attendance policy
After a couple semesters at Maryville College, I have heard several different points of view on the treatment of academic…
Heather Jackson: a new face in the Clayton Center
A new face has arrived in the division of fine arts at Maryville College. Heather Jackson was recently named the…
Wear it now, wear it later: Transitional fashion
As we all know, East Tennessee weather is a fickle thing. In January alone, we saw snow days and 75…
Clayton Center Presents’ ‘Hamlet’ proves a success
Clayton Center Presents was able to attract a full house in their latest production of “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare in…
The buzz about Buzz Sutherland Abby Davis
On Fri., Feb. 22, comedian Buzz Sutherland will visit Maryville College for a special comedy show. Sponsored by the Student…
MC celebrates Scottish heritage at the Robert Burns Dinner
On a Fri. Feb 1, notes of bagpipes could be heard from the center of campus as students, faculty and…
New ‘Tomb Raider,’ Lara Croft character receive makeover
Since its debut in 1996 on the PlayStation and PC, the “Tomb Raider” series have seen many games and locations,…
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis provide music with meaning, break boundaries
Hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis may have surprised themselves with their sudden, newfound success. After entering the hip-hop industry…
Movie beat: Geoff ‘Hollywood’ Bokuniewicz
So, I haven’t been in my groove for the past few reviews. It’s not that there have not been a…
Famous videos: Spreading like a virus
One aspect of modern popular culture became popular in 2005 with the invention of YouTube. Since then, popular videos have…
Travis Tritt presents acoustic concert at Clayton Center
On Feb. 2, country music newcomer Lyndsey Highlander took center stage with guitarist Brian Smith to open for Grammy-winning artist…
Voices of Praise presents annual gospel workshop with Eli Wilson, Jr.
Gospel musician and licensed life-coach Minister Eli Wilson Jr. was the guest speaker at the 2013 Voices of Praise (VOP)…