Sudden death: David Stern
So, the NBA has officially tipped off, and there has already been controversy. I cannot say that I am surprised,…
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Ballers are back, shooting for big things
After dominating the Great South Atlantic Conference (GSAC) for the past several years, the Maryville College men’s basketball team will…
Who’s that coach? Jon Baker
Originally from Billingham in the Northeastern part of England, the associate head coach of Maryville College’s men’s and women’s soccer…
Feminista: the “purity myth”
There are a lot of things that genuinely bother me about the way our society treats women. I have talked…
Garrett Painter: MC’s student Superman
At Maryville College, with its rigorous curriculum and high expectations, even students with a normal course load are continually stressed…
Theater conference provides opportunities for students, hosts workshops
On Oct. 25-18, theater lovers, auditionees, Maryville College students and theater professionals convened in The Clayton Center for the Arts…
‘Impressions’ works to gain prominence on campus
Merriam-Webster defines an “impression” as “an effect of alteration or improvement,” and “a characteristic, trait or feature resulting from some…
The practicalities of being a useless philosophy major
When Dr. Andrew Irvine, associate professor of philosophy and religion at Maryville College, tells people that he teaches philosophy, he…
Dandy Lions continues to contribute to Maryville
The atmosphere of Dandy Lions, a store in downtown Maryville, is so welcoming that it spills out onto the front…
Southland Books celebrates 20 years of business in Blount County
Neil Gaiman wrote in his novel “American Gods,” that a “town isn’t a town without a bookstore. It may call…
Randall Tate: MC dining worker, aspiring actor
When students walk into Pearsons or Isaac’s, they are greeted by a group of Maryville College staff members. Among those…
Cannon lets her voice be heard through voting
On March 7, 1965, they walked down the streets of Selma, Ala. On every side of them was opposition. There…
Gombert shaves beard for daughter’s fundraiser
The last time Dr. Carl Gombert remembers shaving his beard was in the early 2000s for a series of selfportraits.…
New student activities coordinator brings experience, seeks to provide SPB awareness
When one steps into the Maryville College Student Involvement office, they will typically notice a number of things: the large…
Behind the scenes of SPB
Returning to school after summer break, holidays and January term trips may present students with stress about what they should…
Dr. Asami Segi: living a life driven by curiosity
“Curious” is how adjunct professor of Japanese Dr. Asami Segi described herself. She said that she had been “curious about…
MC hosts microbiology branch meeting
On Oct. 26-27, over 115 scientists and researchers attended the annual American Society for Microbiology KY-TN Branch Meeting in Maryville…
Screen-worthy style: how to get inspired by favorite characters
It is the time of year that students always start to seem as if they are in a slump. With…
‘Black Ops II’ strengthens multiplayer, adds zombie options
The “Call of Duty” franchise has enjoyed major success with “Modern Warfare 3” and “Black Ops.” Gamers have spent countless…
Master Chief awakens again in Halo 4
For the past five years, Master Chief has been asleep in deep space waiting to be awoken when he is…
MC reader: ‘The Casual Vacancy’ by J.K. Rowling
I have to preface my review with a disclaimer. I love J.K. Rowling. “Harry Potter” is my childhood book, and…