Fields makes politics ‘cool’ in community conversations lecture
Maryville College director of community engagement Preston Fields kicked off this year’s Community Conversation series on Sept. 27 in Lawson…
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Stereotypical Bahamas
Hello, my name is Thomas Sykes, and I am an international student from the Bahamas. Yes, I am white. Yes,…
Campus orchards still thriving
Last March, professor of biology Dr. Drew Crain, in coordination with Mountain Challenge director Bruce Guillaume and Physical Plant director…
Sudden death: the latest conversation in the world of sports
As the highly anticipated National Football League season has finally arrived, many fans have noticed that there is one major…
Who’s that coach?
Born on Sept. 12, 1979 in Kingsport, Tenn., Teddy Gaines was destined to play football. Dominating his high school football…
Rader’s Huntingdon return, Scots take to field once more
Maryville College’s own Mike Rader had a different kind of debut than most new head coaches. Rader opened up his…
MC junior spends summer in France
I remember the first step I took when I arrived in France. I had just descended the steps of the…
MC reader: ‘Game of Thrones’ by George R. R. Martin
As a lover of literature, I am a firm believer that you should read the book that inspired a film…
Fashion alert: dressing for class
During my high school career, my principal defended our ridiculous dress code by saying that school was our job, and…
A note from dean Kemp
I love fall, especially on this campus, as classes and activities get underway, new relationships begin, fall sports pick up…
The Democratic angle
The Democratic National Convention was held in Charlotte, N.C. from Sept. 4 to Sept.6. At the convention, viewers were presented…
Feminista: a modern feminist perspective (Sep26)
Welcome, welcome! I am so glad to be writing this column again after a very long, productive summer. If you’re…
Glee Project star presents conce rt at Maryville Faith Promise
On June 21, 2011 Oxygen network debuted a new reality show. “The Glee Project,” a singing competition that hosted 12…
‘The Glass Menagerie’: an introspective adventure
“I like a lot of adventure,” said Tom Wingfield, a character of the Tennessee Williams drama, “The Glass Menagerie.” The…
ASAP Rocky: insight on a trill life
ASAP Rocky plans to release his debut album later this fall. Since the release of his first mixtape, “Live.Love.ASAP”, buzz…
CCA presents acoustic concert: ‘An Evening with Amy Grant’
Often referred to as the ‘Queen of Christian Pop,’ Amy Grant is an American songwriter, musician, author, media personality and…
Kim-Kassor inspires ‘Tension’ into exhibit viewers
Maryville College students can now experience a different kind of “tension” than is usually created by classes. For the entire…
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ promises successful start to fall season
The MC theatre department will be opening the season with Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” showing on Oct.…
Abbott recital: unique and unforgettable
While most students are settling into the groove of the fall semester, Ashley Abbott has topped off her academic glass.…
Apple releases iPhone 5, new iPods, iOS 6
On Sept. 18, Apple held a keynote announcing the new iPhone 5. Living up to the rumors before its release,…
Apple vs. Samsung: the aftermath
Over the summer, Apple and Samsung sued each other for copyright infringement. According to Apple, Samsung crossed seven of…