One student’s take on arming campus security officials
On Feb. 7, I overheard a student say, “they’re testing the emergency system on campus.” She just as quickly deleted…
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Seeking Nominations for the Spirit of the Covenant Award
In 2002, The Keepers of the Covenant decided to develop awards called Spirit of the Covenant Awards, which serve to…
Scots in Washington trip brought professional development and eye-opening opportunities
Professional development, hearing the passionate and angry voices of our nation’s youth, and getting both lost and found on the…
Headless Women
In Hollywood, glistening pairs of disembodied legs have been promoting films for decades. These headless women are front and center…
What drives Ms. Daisy
It’s late, and the day was near dreadful. Disappointed, you return to your dorm room aching for sleep, but your…
Upcoming artist in residence: Chris Barnard
Coming soon, creator Chris Barnard will be joining us as our annual artist in residence for a week. From April…
“Black Panther” in the age of hype
In 1988, veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese released “The Last Temptation of Christ” to worldwide controversy. The film portrayed Jesus Christ…
Celebrating Black History month with X-Night
waited to hear some amazing poetry. On the evening of February 21 the X-night — formerly known as poetry night…
Maryville College to receive tuition increase
Maryville College is set to receive a two percent tuition increase for the 2018-2019 academic year. The increase comes after…
Letter to the Editor: one student’s take on the new library quiet space
Editor’s note: During the inter-semester period between J-Term and Spring Semester, the MC library staff created a new quiet zone…
The Fourth Wave: There should be no more witches
Throughout history, gender issues and the patriarchal society in which we live have created conversation and social change. Fourth Wave…
Students explore portraiture
David Peters and Rachel E. Britt are currently enrolled in Advanced Digital Photography taught by Adrienne Schwarte, Professor of Art…
The Womb Spooners to release album
Womb Spooners is a local band featuring the up-and-coming artists Kate Lane, senior Liz Lane, and junior Hannah Wilson. The…
That’s what she said: campus program on sexual harassment in the workplace
“That’s what she said” is a phrase people often associate with the inappropriate sex talk of a middle schooler or…
MC Uplift and Get Down
With exams, essays, presentations and deadlines getting closer, tensions are high on campus. Students can fall into the trap of…
A love letter from “9 to 5: The Musical”’s plus-size costumer
While many people who are talking about Maryville College’s “9 to 5: The Musical” are reminding us how timely the…
Perspectives On Integrity
The Keepers of the Covenant are a coalition of faculty, staff and students who aim to uphold the three tenants…
Gun Violence, Gun Control, and the Dickey Amendment
As debate over gun violence and proposed gun control initiatives continues in the wake of the Feb. 14 Stoneman Douglas…
Trevathan takes to the water once again
Kim Trevathan, an Associate Professor of Writing Communications and faculty advisor of the Highland Echo, is heading off this month…
Spring break plans for Maryville students
It is crazy to think spring break 2k18 is just around the corner. For some, spring break is a time of…
9 to 5: the Musical and Sexual Harassment
Correction: In a previously published version of this article, the portrait painting of actor Professor Doug James as character Frank…