Hunger is a problem; “Swipes for Scots” may be the answer
Hunger amongst college students is a major problem—I think we can all agree on that. It touches and affects…
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The Robert Burns tradition at Maryville College
A Robert Burns dinner (or supper) is held annually on or around Jan. 25 to celebrate the life and works…
To shave men, save men, or shame men?
“We believe in the best in men.” That is the claim of Gillette’s controversial new commercial titled “Believe: The Best…
Challenging Myths about Immigrants and Immigration: A Seven-Part Series
Immigrants and immigration-related identities are among the many important stories of faculty, staff, and students in our diverse MC community.…
Memphis in May
Memphis in May is a month-long festival in Memphis, Tenn. that provides many different events such as the World Championship…
SPB comedian night
On Friday, Jan. 11, the Student Programming Board (SPB) held an event featuring a well-known, charismatic comedian who swept the…
The unity of a community with a man’s ongoing dream
In remembrance of the man that famously stated, “I have a dream.” the Black Student Alliance and guest speaker Mr.…
Maryville College: out in Tennessee
A little about this column: The idea of this column is to share information about outdoor activities near Maryville College.…
If the shoe fits: the importance of proper gear in athletic competition
When partaking in a sport or other form of physical activity, one feature that may be overlooked or under emphasized…
Maryville College professor publishes new book on science and religion
Dr. Drew Crain, a professor of Biology at Maryville College, published his first book, “Science & Christianity: Past, Present, and…
Musical preferences of Dr. Weedman
Dr. Michelle Weedman, an adjunct professor of New Testament at Maryville College, is an accomplished faculty member at the college…
A Defining Moment
It was spring 2014, a mid-term election year. I was attending a political fundraiser for a friend of mine that…
Unseen heroes
These guys don’t get the credit they deserve. The amount of the sacrifices they have to make is unbelievable. Having…
Campus spa brings much needed respite for students
Rainy weather, holiday planning, final exams, projects and essays: we all dread this time of year. Relief is just around…
“Nobody’s fool”: Was I a fool to go see it?
To be a fool or not to be a fool? The new movie “Nobody’s Fool” was released in theatres Nov.…
Hanging of the Greens reminds students of a season to come
The clock strikes 5 p.m., Students excitedly filter into the CCM and the trappings of Christmas are flung from storage…
The Nun that didn’t live up to the hype
Corin Hardy’s “The Nun” introduces a great concept but a bad execution. The film takes place in Romania, in 1952,…
The scariest moment of my life
We see all too often the news about mass shootings that happen every day. Never would I have thought that…
“Boy Erased” tells an important and heart-wrenching story
Focus Features has always been a pioneer when it comes to telling LGBTQ stories through cinema. Focus Features created movies…
The Earth is flat
The Earth is flat, objectively and factually speaking. NASA images are doctored to promote the myth, the moon and other…
Challenging Myths about Immigrants and Immigration: A Seven-Part Series
Immigrants and immigration-related identities are among the many important stories of faculty, staff, and students in our diverse MC community.…