Maryville College through a commuter’s eyes
I never pictured myself commuting to my college campus. Yet here I am, driving to class each morning after ensuring…
Perspectives
Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie?
Throughout my life, three questions have continuously haunted me: Why does round pizza come in a square box? If coconut…
The Importance of Veterans Day
Growing up, I had a fascination with the military. It wasn’t so much about how cool the planes were or…
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Let’s Work on Visibility First
Last semester, I had an internship with PAVE via student affairs. I was very excited to create an affinity space…
It’s not just about the turkey
Mashed potatoes, green beans, turkey, pumpkin pie, macaroni and cheese—these are the things that we associate with Thanksgiving. The warmth…
Tourism in national parks is increasing, and it may affect your next experience in the Smokies
Growing up in East Tennessee meant that day trips to Cades Cove with my family were (and still are) a…
International Pronouns Day acknowledges importance of recognizing pronouns
To celebrate everyone and promote inclusivity, MC celebrated International Pronouns Day on Thursday, October 21. Students were encouraged to pick…
Highland Eco: How to start an initiative
In my junior year of high school, I developed a Girl Scout Gold Award project called “Build for Bees” dedicated…
What no one tells you about being pregnant in college
April 28, 2021, I got the amazing and nerve-racking news that I was pregnant. The first thing that came to…