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It’s hard being alone. The coronavirus has forced this realization upon us. If we choose not to be physically alone,…
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The Clayton Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2020
Entering Maryville College campus from Lamar Alexander Parkway, the Clayton Center for the Arts is one of the first buildings…
The Hall Ethical Thinking Award for MC juniors is now open
The Social Sciences Division has released the application for the annual Hall Ethical Thinking Award Essay Contest. The purpose of…
Maryville College students should be mindful of the Covenant when talking about the election
“We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as…
It is not politics but values that define relationships
As I sat in one of my zoom classes the afternoon of Nov. 10, 2020, I listened to my peers…
Why is 2020 the best year yet?
There is no doubt 2020 has been a hectic and historic year. This year has been full of sporadic changes…
Can we still kiss on New Year’s Eve?
I love holidays, and New Year’s Eve easily cracks my top five. Sequined tops, fun music, the possibility of a…
I got married in the middle of a pandemic
Getting married in general is a nerve-racking experience. Getting married in the middle of the pandemic is nothing different. With…
You should hang out with trees!
Studies have shown that spending time with trees (if you want to sound more official, call it Shinrin-Yoku, a practice…
The Homestretch Blues: a semester wrap-up
We are in what a lot of people like to call the “homestretch” of the semester. We have less than…
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“DeafU” brings a new perspective to a hearing audience
“DeafU” is a Netflix documentary following several deaf college kids that go to Gallaudet University, a deaf institution, that documents…
Maryville College APO virtual ghost tours
Maryville College’s chapter Alpha Psi Omega (APO) hosts ghost tours every year. This year, things are a little different, but…
MC Technical Director’s door is always open
Kevin Grigsby’s office is eclectic to say the least. Tucked into a back corner of the Scene Shop at the…
We’re fall-ing for these fashion staples!
As our shorts and sandals summer season comes to an end, we are all invited into sweater season. The best…
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is active on Maryville’s campus and beyond
Students come to Maryville College from out of state or even out of the country, and what they crave is…
Southern Grace provides safe space to try a cup of coffee
After parking in the cul-de-sac of Tedford Street, I walked up the steps of building 312, greeted by the wafting…
An MC Veteran’s Day highlight
The Highland Echo would like to honor both Maryville College student veterans as well as the friends and family of…
A Brief History of Maryville College’s Covid-19 Response
Moving further into 2020, it is important to remember how Maryville College has reacted in the past and near present…
The Career & Internship Fair is virtual this semester
Like many things during a pandemic, the Maryville College Career & Internship Fair is virtual this semester. On Nov. 12…