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…
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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…
Sunset Café opens new dining to MC community
A new dining experience opened to the Maryville College Community on Nov. 1 giving students, faculty and staff a new…
Men’s Soccer wins USA South Conference title; NCAA tournament bound
The Maryville College Men’s Soccer team captured its first USA South Conference Regular Season Title with a 9-1 conference record.…
A Little Help From My Friends: A ride with SoMo
Last week I attended The Mill and Mine with one of my friends to see SoMo. Before going to the…
Proposed policy change aims to combat hate speech on campus
In light of recent events both on the national scale and within the Maryville College community, MC is considering an…
Let’s talk Religion and Sexuality: Satanism
Satanism is a misunderstood ideology. Many people believe it is about sacrificing animals or participating in rituals that call Satan…
Fighting Scots win third USA South ring
The Maryville College Fighting Scots won their third USA South Championship title on Saturday, Nov. 12 in a 70-14 blowout…
The Alexander House: Maryville College’s hidden gem
There are many buildings on the Maryville College campus that students probably visit on a daily basis. One building that…
Scots Volleyball team dominates on Senior Day
As the only four seniors on the Lady Scots roster took the court this past weekend, they looked to lock…