Santiago Correa: striving to make difference
For some international students, attending college is an opportunity that would be otherwise impossible in their native countries. Santiago Correa…
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Carpe Librum: George Friedman’s ‘The Next Decade’
“A century is about events. A decade is about people.” This is how George Friedman, author of “The Next Decade:…
‘Komodotion’ has taken over Knoxville Zoo
While she does not have wings or breathe fire, Khaleesi is still a dragon princess. The new addition to the…
Students react to Kony 2012
In recent weeks, a viral video has been taking the Internet by storm. The “Kony 2012″ short film has been…
Lambert recieves assembley honor for having “fun”
If the satisfaction of the remarkable accomplishment of reaching 600 wins wasn’t enough for Coach Randy Lambert, being honored in…
Insecurity and its poisonous effects
It is the natural tendency of humanity to be innately flawed, and the exposure of these shortcomings excites a sense…
Mark Hall: master of art, master of life
Professor of art Mark Hall’s office is packed with an array of items: light-up flamingos, Hawaiian party supplies, a giant…
Welcome to the thunderdome
This article is about a subject that is much more serious and delicate than I normally address, so please forgive…
Campus organizations hold first-annual History Fair
On March 31, several clubs and interest groups came together for Maryville College’s first-annual History Fair. The History Club created…
The Point After
Though March had some madness, my bracket being one of its many victims, when the smoke had settled, four very…
‘The Hunger Games’ phenomena: which side are you on?
Often compared to “Twilight” for its passionate and sizable fandom, “The Hunger Games” has inspired movie-goers and readers to reflect…
Gregory Williams to visit MC about MACC/FACT advocacy organizations
Bonner Scholar and Maryville College Alumni Janean Strobert has invited CEO and co-founder of Males Advocating Change Together (MACC) and…
‘Tis the season to spring into action
The Great Smoky Mountains and all their scenic vistas are literally just down the road, so grab your hiking boots…
Fun.’s ‘Some Nights’: album fit for college students
Fun. There is perhaps no band with a more fitting name. Gaining notoriety for their song featured in a Super…
College faces budget challenge head-on
On March 7, the Maryville College 2012 budget was sent out to faculty and staff, explaining the challenges ahead concerning…
Living in the shadow of Edinburgh castle
Edinburgh Castle is undoubtedly the most evocative image of Scotland’s capital city. Perched high on an extinct volcano in the…
The Point After
It’s that time of year again. No, not Christmas, though the fact that some people already had their brackets up…
Onyeka Ononye: Nigerian citizen, MC student
International students are a valuable part of the Maryville College community. They each have a fresh, unique perspective on American…
Community Conversations: Schaeffer talks politics, religion and life
As part of Maryville College’s Community Conversations program to promote and provoke dialogue in community and on campus, a series…
Literacy Corps hosts annual Dr. Seuss birthday party
On Friday, March 2, Maryville College’s Literacy Corps held a birthday party for Dr. Seuss. The Center for Campus Ministry…
Welcome to the thunderdome: Twilight and Shakespeare
Think of someone saying this: “But O, how bitter a thing it is to look into happiness through another man’s…