Yik Yak– harmful or helpful?
Have you ever felt very strongly about something happening on campus, but want to test the waters before outwardly sharing
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Maryville College Football Team Starts 3-1
This fall, the Maryville College football team is having a monumental start. The Scots are off to a 3-1 start,
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Blount Pride festival a success despite political opposition
On Saturday, Sept. 2, Blount Pride took place at the Clayton Center for the Arts (CCA). Despite the jubilant celebration,
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Poetry submission: “Froggy Summer” by Bones Lambdin
Bones is a freshman who joined Impressions Magazine this year. She is majoring in Art with a planned focus in
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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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Kim Trevathan, beloved Writing Communication professor of 23 years to retire
Wrapping up over two decades as a professor of Writing Communication, Maryville College’s “renaissance hillbilly,” so-called by colleague Dr. Jay
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The Coca-Cola Man: Students share their experiences and theories
Have you seen the Coca-Cola Man? Legend has it that a man in a reflective Coca-Cola jumpsuit walks around campus
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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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First semester of “Art, Design, and American Politics” a success
Professors Mark O’Gorman and Adrienne Schwarte introduced a brand new course this semester to help students execute social action campaigns
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