“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…
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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…
MC student’s thoughts, opinions, and hopes in a semester with no breaks
A new semester is a time for students to continue to reach their full potential in academics, possibly athletics, and…
How an idea becomes a course
Among the requests brought before the Diversity Task Force this summer was an appeal for a more diversified curriculum. It…
How to give thanks in a pandemic: Thanksgetting
Thanksgiving will be odd this year. Much of my family is within the vulnerable population demographic regarding the virus due…
Social media is changing the way we interact with politics
One would run the risk of being misleading and outright dishonest if they were to deny the influence social media…
NFL players struggle to follow COVID-19 protocols
The impact of COVID-19 has hurt many of the professional and collegiate sports this past year. The NFL has been…
Trump is a bad person and other reasons not to throw your vote away this 2020 election from the perspective of (1) white, cis-gendered female college student
This election, you have the power to change the future of America for the better by casting a ballot for…
Maryville College gets Spooky!
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One MC student’s perspective on going through a semester with no breaks
At the beginning of a new school year, students approach the semester with excitement, anticipation, and eagerness for the new…
Maryville College’s chapter of Alpha Psi Omega (APO) hosts theatre workshops for students
Maryville College’s chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theater honors society, is hosting four workshops this semester for students.…
To vote is to be heard, and here’s how
As Athenian statesman Pericles said, “just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take…
Maryville Corner Market is Maryville’s hub for local and organic foods
Just a 10-15-minute walk from my home in Beeson, is Maryville Corner Market at 800 Montvale Road. Many of you…
Leadership Workshops are making an impact on campus.
After seeing the need for more leadership development on campus, Jessica “Twitch” Twitchell began hosting virtual leadership conferences every week.…