The Liberating Arts: The Liberal Arts and all that rot
John Alexander Smith, a professor of philosophy at Oxford, told students the following in 1914: “Nothing that you will learn…
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MC’s Black Student Alliance is a safe haven for students of color
Maryville College’s Black Student Alliance started as an African American support group and has become the storefront of diversity on…
Students experience “Celtic Connections”
Twelve students accompanied by Dr. Lori Schmied and Dr. Paul Threadgill are currently representing Maryville College in Europe. The…
Coffee Culture: Bridging the gap between Folgers and Mayan Mochas
“You want cold coffee?” a waiter once asked me when I requested an iced coffee. The waiter’s puzzlement elicited mine.…
Seniors embrace their last months at MC and prepare for life beyond
The time is approaching. The hot Sunday in May will be upon us in the blink of an eye. We…
Better aquariums for betta fish
“Putting a betta in a tank that size is like putting a human in jail. I can tell you from…
A local treasure: Southland Books & Café
Tucked away in a corner of Maryville, Tennessee on 1505 and 1507 Broadway Ave., next to the hookah shop, The…
A plight of perseverance
“Throughout its history, Maryville College has held sincerely to the Christian belief in dignity, worth and freedom of all people…
No more victims: Student life at Smoky Mountain Self-Defense
The students of Smoky Mountain Self-Defense shuffled nervously as Roy “Hoot” Shields entered the training room, slapping a baseball bat…