MC Basketball season kicks off this month
The Maryville College men’s basketball season starts on Wednesday, Nov. 16 against Centre College. The season opener will be hosted…
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So, where do we go from here?
Our country has elected Donald Trump to be our next president. This article was supposed to be a simple recap…
LGBTQ+ Students Find Sanctuary at Maryville College
June 26, 2015 was a historic day for human rights. After years of advocating for the equal right to…
Crowding in the Smoky Mountains
It was 11 a.m. on a beautiful and sunny Saturday when Matt Whitehead and myself left the Maryville College parking…
Holiday Decor Supported by Al Gore
The blissful memories created during the holidays bring a broad set of potential environmental issues. During the holidays, Americans tend…
I Dream In Pixels: Falling out of love with the modern blockbuster
In a 2013 interview with Kotaku, lead creative director on the “Bioshock” series Ken Levine said that the reason games…
Commuting: A blessing and a curse
Being a commuter at Maryville College is hard enough without the added detail that they can sometimes feel like the…
RT Lodge remains unharmed after corporate adjustments
Resting in the oasis of the college woods, the Ruby Tuesday Lodge (RT Lodge) is one of the more breathtakingly…
The Liberating Arts: Who are you?
Who are you? Or maybe, who are we? This is a question we might ask from time and time, and…
I Dream in Pixels: Queer Games and the Importance of Safe Spaces
The first time I played Nicky Case’s “Coming Out Simulator 2014,” I was still largely ignorant to the LGBTQ community.…
A little help from my friends: Traveling through time and space with M83
This was probably my most memorable concert that I have recently attended. No, it wasn’t the band. It wasn’t the…
Newly chartered “MC Gamers” is ready to press start this semester
“This is so exciting!” said MC Gamers president, Renee Reeve. Reeve set down her notebook as the first club meeting…
Live Like a Local: Spain Edition
Ana Gonzalez-Tablas is a translation/interpreting major from the University of Murcia in Spain. Speaking of home, Gonzalez-Tablas said, “There are…
Let’s talk sexuality and religion: Asexuality and aromanticism
Many people grow up knowing that feeling romantic attraction and wanting sex is normal. Everyone wants to lose their virginity,…
Offense leads Scots to key win during Homecoming
Oct. 22. – The Maryville College Football Scots (6-1, 4-0) held on for a 31-26 victory over Averett University (3-3,…
MC Dems and Reps are preparing for the election and beyond
With the 2016 Presidential Elections less than a month away, the national political season has officially hit full swing. Although…
Dean Vandy Kemp announces retirement
Recently, Maryville College’s Vice President and Dean of Students celebrated 12 years as Dean of Students. In addition to this,…
Founder of Crawford House said to be haunting Mountain Challenge
“So,” I said. “Why do you think there’s a ghost in here?” “Stay right there,” said founder and director of…
Lonely no more! The liberating arts as antidote to Vonnegutian Malaise
The liberal arts are traditionally understood as the arts of freedom, and a liberal arts education is training in the…
Rance Hightower: From Player to Coach
Coach Rance Hightower is a 2015 graduate of Maryville College. Hightower played on the offensive line for the Fighting Scots…
Students dissatisfied after recent Isaac’s changes
Changes made to the menu in Isaac’s Café this year have many students disappointed. Their main concern is that while…