The ups and downs of Pearson’s desserts
We all know and love Pearsons Dining Hall (better known by students as “Pearson’s”) desserts, but how does their deliciousness
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Getting active during springtime in Maryville
The weather is warming up, so getting outside is starting to feel more palatable. While curling up on the couch
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Local Legends: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Just a short hour’s drive from campus is Petros, TN, home of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary—or what is left of
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The Highland Echo Summer Playlist
How do you do, fellow kids? I’ve you kept up with my column (or my “guest appearance” on MC’s socials),
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Seniors share their experiences with comprehensive exams
Each semester at Maryville College, there is a buzz amongst groups of seniors. The excitement for graduation, finishing senior studies,
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March is National Reading Month: An English major’s top picks
I became an English major because of a genuine love for reading. I love to get swept up in a
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Local Legends: Appalachian Bigfoot inspires minds and menus
Bigfoot has captured the imaginations of young and old alike across the United States. With numerous TV shows, books, museums
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Will AI Make my Humanities Degree Useless?
Whether you’re a computer science major or a future-minded entrepreneur, chances are that you have considered the role artificial intelligence
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Emily in Spain: Two Months In
Today marks two months in Málaga, Spain—the longest I’ve been away from home in my life. The crazy thing is,
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Eco-conscious faculty and staff pilot “Scots in the Smokies”
“Few colleges and universities in the United States are blessed to have the views and amenities of an amazing national
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