Carpe Librum: ‘Through Painted Deserts’
Saint Augustine once said that the world is a book, and that those who do not travel read only a…
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New football coach has long-term future on Rader
When asked about his favorite superhero, Johnson City native and new Fighting Scot Mike Rader responded, “Batman, but I could…
Classified from Scotland Yard
Early Season Preview If I had to sum up what it is like to be a division III athlete in…
Mind the gap: tales from j-term abroad in UK
The best advice I received before leaving for the United Kingdom was to “mind the gap.” At the time, I…
American Spiritual Ensemble thrills audiences at CCA
The American Spiritual Ensemble graced the stage at the Clayton Center for the Arts Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre and…
Derek Webb to perform at MC Feb. 7
Who is Derek Webb? Perhaps you have seen some students walking around campus with this question on their T-shirts. Here’s…
Carpe Librum: ‘The Woman in Black’
Have you ever had the feeling you’re being watched? What about the creeping sensation that you’re not as alone as…
‘Les Miserables’ exceeds expectations at Tennessee Theatre
Among the most talented of these performers were J. Mark McVey, who played central figure Jean Valjean, and Chasten…
College commemorates MLK Day with week-long celebration
On Jan. 12-16, Maryville College hosted a five-day event in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. The event is an…
Political food for thought
There is an elephant in the room of the current election. It is in the back of everyone’s minds, but…
‘Best Things about MC’ Facebook page promotes school spirit
The student body at Maryville College is comprised of individuals of all types. There are athletes and wordsmiths, artists and…
Financial aid, admissions hold second annual virtual town hall meeting
On Jan. 17, Maryville College featured its second annual financial aid virtual town hall. The event, which began last year,…
This s**t is bananas
Americans are a stratifying people. If you follow sports, most likely you are going to have a conversation or read…
Kim Trevathan: adventurer, traveler, teacher
When he’s not teaching MC students to expand their creative writing abilities or taking a group of students into nature…
Rader ignites Maryville College, has high hopes for football Scots
Sitting in his back office, Mike Rader had last season’s media guide open in front of him, the names of…
An unprepared rookie’s guide to wildlife photography
Let me begin by saying that I know about as much about photography as I do about nuclear physics, so,…
Feminista: perspectives on modern feminism
Greetings all! It feels good to be writing this column again after a much needed winter break and an exciting…
Crawford House goes green at the speed of light
No, Crawford House is not getting 900 satellite channels or attempting to communicate with space aliens. The large structure recently…
The Point After
Since it is the new year, I feel it is only appropriate to make some predictions on the next year…
Joining the Peace Corps
While on my search for what I’m supposed to do with my life (you know, the one they tell you…
Bonner scholar hosts charity photography show
Sending a Bonner scholar to do humanitarian work in Africa makes sense. Letting an art major loose with her camera…