Blount Pride festival a success despite political opposition
On Saturday, Sept. 2, Blount Pride took place at the Clayton Center for the Arts (CCA). Despite the jubilant celebration,…
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Maryville College Football Team Starts 3-1
This fall, the Maryville College football team is having a monumental start. The Scots are off to a 3-1 start,…
Dining Services to continue with reduced hours during Fall break
Maryville College students are getting close to fall break of 2023, which will take place October 5 through October 8. …
Yik Yak– harmful or helpful?
Have you ever felt very strongly about something happening on campus, but want to test the waters before outwardly sharing…
Maryville Farmers’ Market is the hidden gem of College Hill
Every Saturday morning from April to November, the Maryville Farmers’ Market fills Founder’s Square in the heart of Historic Downtown…
MC students celebrate community and self-acceptance with The Rocky Horror Picture Show
October is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the start of spooky season than with the…
President Coker discusses plans for new science center on campus
During a press conference for Maryville College Journalism students last week, MC President Dr. Bryan Coker announced and gave details…
Local Legends: East Tennessee’s Doomsday castles
One was built to keep you out, and one was built to draw you in…what they both have in common…
Andy Vaught inspires, educates and integrates communities during his first year at the MC theater program
After his impressive first year at Maryville College, it’s time to check in on Theater Professor Andy Vaught. Though he’s…
SGA issues budget cuts to Maryville College clubs and organizations
Maryville College clubs and organizations may be feeling financial hurt this year as SGA institutes blanket budget cuts. Kelton Bloxham,…
Kim Trevathan, beloved Writing Communication professor of 23 years to retire
Wrapping up over two decades as a professor of Writing Communication, Maryville College’s “renaissance hillbilly,” so-called by colleague Dr. Jay…
The Highland Echo Summer Playlist
How do you do, fellow kids? I’ve you kept up with my column (or my “guest appearance” on MC’s socials),…
Local Legends: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Just a short hour’s drive from campus is Petros, TN, home of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary—or what is left of…
Is Cocaine Bear worth the hype?
The beautiful black bear in Cocaine Bear is loveable and hateable at the same time. Very loosely based on a…
Getting active during springtime in Maryville
The weather is warming up, so getting outside is starting to feel more palatable. While curling up on the couch…
KnoxFill: A new brick and mortar refillery for all your sustainable lifestyle needs
In the spirit of Earth Week (April 17-22, 2023) here at MC, which brings many green lifestyle events onto campus,…
First semester of “Art, Design, and American Politics” a success
Professors Mark O’Gorman and Adrienne Schwarte introduced a brand new course this semester to help students execute social action campaigns…
The ups and downs of Pearson’s desserts
We all know and love Pearsons Dining Hall (better known by students as “Pearson’s”) desserts, but how does their deliciousness…
The Coca-Cola Man: Students share their experiences and theories
Have you seen the Coca-Cola Man? Legend has it that a man in a reflective Coca-Cola jumpsuit walks around campus…
MC’s Dr. Jay Clark: A modern-day Joe Hill for East Tennessee’s land and people
It’s been almost two decades since I first wrote about Dr. Jay Clark, MC’s director of environmental and sustainability initiatives,…
Seniors share their experiences with comprehensive exams
Each semester at Maryville College, there is a buzz amongst groups of seniors. The excitement for graduation, finishing senior studies,…