Fall in full bloom at MC: students’ thoughts on the turning of the season
Fall has officially arrived at Maryville College. The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling down, and students are soaking…
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MC Theatre Department welcomes new shop superhero
Maryville College might not be in Gotham City, but that doesn’t stop a certain crime-fighting hero from visiting the campus.…
General Life Advice for A College Student, given by Tarot.
Time moves nonlinearly when you’re a student. When seasons change, it’s easy to forget that what’s meant to help us…
Coaching changes highlight strong senior leadership on MC Women’s Soccer Team
Coming into the 2025 soccer season, the women’s soccer team at Maryville College faced a new obstacle: a change from…
Isaac’s Cafe will close after Thanksgiving break for renovation, reopening in January
Isaac’s Cafe will begin a renovation project during Thanksgiving break and will open again at the start of the spring…
Candy Crawl, an annual tradition at MC, brings costumes and trick-or-treating to campus
Spearheaded by Bursar Melanie Croft as a way to encourage FAFSA completion from students, the Haunted Highlands Candy Crawl began…
Maryville College students navigate political tensions on campus
As discussions about equity, citizenship, freedom and liberty engross modern debates and political tensions rise across the nation, Maryville College…
Loss of sports pride at MC: decrease in intersport engagement and homegame turnout
Maryville College campus is home to 19 NCAA Division III varsity teams, spanning more than 20 different sports. On top…
The state of the MC athletic training: understaffed and overwhelmed
Last academic year, Maryville College athletics had four athletic trainers. However, this year, MC only has two athletic trainers: Jenny…
RAs on probation: freedom of speech in MC Residence Life
Following the events of the death of Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing figure, two Resident Assistants (RAs) were placed on…
The empty room of global leadership
There was a time when the phrase “international community” meant something. There was a distant but firm hope that, when…
Leadership transition at Maryville College leaves international students seeking stability
After more than two decades of service, Kirsten Sheppard has left her role as director of Maryville College’s Center for…
Jake Woods, Lauren Sutton assume new Athletic Department positions
Jake Woods and Lauren Sutton have large shoes to fill as they step into the Athletics Communications department after John…
Maryville College $80 million science center, an investment to address campus maintenance concerns in the future
The Alexander Institute for Environmental Education and the Sciences is an $80 million investment approved by Maryville College President Dr.…
Frightfully Festive: The spooky season sees MC make a Halloween transformation
Midterms got to this studying MC student skeleton, who can be found on the third floor of Anderson Take a…
Pride Chalk Walk a shining example of community perseverance and acceptance
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, MC Pride Club hosted its annual Chalk Walk, in collaboration with the Center for Campus Ministry.…
Fighting Scots set school record with first 5-0 start in 48 years on the football field
Scots are excited and optimistic as football records are broken and the players unwavering teamwork guides Maryville into their first…
Student concerns lead IT to address name, gender displays on platforms
Since the transition to the new student information system, Highlander Hub, in November 2024, issues surrounding name and gender markers…
The U.S. government shutdown affects Clayton Center for the Arts performance
Maryville community members excitedly awaited a sold out performance from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, until the government…
Passing the torch: Maryville College preparesfor retirement of veteran faculty members
Maryville College faces potential loss of institutional knowledge through aging faculty and wave of retirement in the near future. The…
Artificial vs. human intelligence: Canacademia safely and effectively use AI?
Over the course of the past year, MC has adopted approaches toward artificial intelligence, aiming for students to utilize it…