Through early morning fog I see: Alan Alda and science communication
The University of Tennessee is very large, several times larger than Maryville, and thus is able to bring in lecturers…
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Non-traditional student completes degree that is 39 years in the making
In May of 2017, Beth Myers-Rees, a senior at Maryville College, will complete her Bachelor of Arts in Writing Communication.…
“Fantastic Beasts” invites viewers back to JK Rowling’s beloved world
Calling all Harry Potter fans, witches and wizards alike, because “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is taking the…
Christmas break is almost here; Go home and spread some cheer
The tree is up, stockings are hung, and lights are on the house. Christmas is quickly approaching as well as…
Hate crimes on the rise
The Federal Bureau of Investigations has released its statistics on hate crimes from 2015 and shows a 6.8 percent rise…
Impoverished Politics: How neoliberalism ruined America
America has been and probably always will be a plutocracy. But in the last few decades, that truth, and the…
Petitioners seek to alter election outcome
It has been over three weeks since Republican candidate Donald Trump won with an unexpected victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton…
Trump’s cabinet picks cause controversy
As the controversies surrounding the 2016 presidential election continue, president-elect Donald Trump has started the process of selecting his cabinet.…
Meido kissa: Behind the doors of Japan’s maid cafe industry
The meido kissa, also referred to as meido kafe or the westernized “maid cafe”, is a subcategory of cosplay restaurants…
Wildfires cause tragedy in East Tennessee
Over the course of the past few weeks, Tennessee and surrounding states have been affected by numerous wildfires, threatening the…
Movies to get you in the holiday spirit
To me the holidays are all about three things: food, decorations and movies. Christmas is an especially festive holiday with…
Being nonreligious at MC
When I was accepted at Maryville College, its affiliation with the Presbyterian church was the furthest thing from my mind.…
A Maryville Christmas Preview
Christmas is coming to Maryville College early this year. On Monday Dec. 5, the MC Performing Arts will be putting…
Wildfire in Walland
As the state of Tennessee and surrounding areas continue to suffer from drought conditions, wildfires have continued to spread throughout…
Impoverished Politics: Living in Trump’s America
It’s hard for me to find the words to complete this piece. My whole soul has been heavy for days…
Maple Lane Farms
Maple Lane Farms located in Greenback, TN is just a short 20 minute drive from the Maryville College campus. According…
Student reflects on time as an intern in Stockholm
Studying abroad is more than a few weeks or months away from home. It is the opportunity of a lifetime.…
The sad defeat of a powderpuff football player
There I was with my back flat on the ground while the girl who had plowed me over was already…
Potential scheduling changes are being discussed at MC
Recently, there has been buzz in the Maryville College community about possible upcoming changes. One such issue is the case…
Gore, Glory and Mel Gibson
It has been over a decade since Mel Gibson fell from the graces of the American glitterati. The filmmaker and…
“As They Dance Real Slow in Jackson” tells a story of bullying, death and isolation
As her wheelchair crashed to the stage floor and she drug her body down the steps, the audience of “And…