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As Dr. Aaron Astor bids farewell, what does that mean for the MC History Department?
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As Dr. Aaron Astor bids farewell, what does that mean for the MC History Department?

April 14, 2026 Finch Peddicord
Ted Higgs retires after years of service, both to his country and to Maryville
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Ted Higgs retires after years of service, both to his country and to Maryville

April 14, 2026 Audrey Rivera
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Maryville College opens discussionon reviving Greek fraternities, sororities

April 14, 2026 Eli Cauthorn
A look at the work behind the production of MC Theatre’s ‘Grease,’ opening April 16
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A look at the work behind the production of MC Theatre’s ‘Grease,’ opening April 16

April 14, 2026 Addison Doornhaag
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MC students seek health care off campus grounds

April 14, 2026 Ansley Hoard
New sociology professor to join MC faculty for 2026-27: Annie McGhee
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New sociology professor to join MC faculty for 2026-27: Annie McGhee

April 14, 2026 Carrie Jones
Delta Kappa Epsilon and the history of Greek life at MC
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Delta Kappa Epsilon and the history of Greek life at MC

April 14, 2026 Carrie Jones
The rise, fall, and potential revival of the Chilhowean yearbook on MC campus
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The rise, fall, and potential revival of the Chilhowean yearbook on MC campus

April 14, 2026 Emma Knight
Brian Childs (’69): stories from his time as Echo editor
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Brian Childs (’69): stories from his time as Echo editor

April 14, 2026 Maddux Morse
Students organize an anti-ICE protest on campus
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Students organize an anti-ICE protest on campus

March 31, 2026 Carrie Jones
Ted Higgs retires after years of service, both to his country and to Maryville
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Ted Higgs retires after years of service, both to his country and to Maryville

April 14, 2026 Audrey Rivera
As Dr. Aaron Astor bids farewell, what does that mean for the MC History Department?
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As Dr. Aaron Astor bids farewell, what does that mean for the MC History Department?

April 14, 2026 Finch Peddicord
Brian Childs (’69): stories from his time as Echo editor
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Brian Childs (’69): stories from his time as Echo editor

April 14, 2026 Maddux Morse
The rise, fall, and potential revival of the Chilhowean yearbook on MC campus
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The rise, fall, and potential revival of the Chilhowean yearbook on MC campus

April 14, 2026 Emma Knight
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November 16, 2016 Nate Kiernan

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

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November 16, 2016 David Peters

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

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November 16, 2016 Seth Pemberton

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

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November 16, 2016 Nate Kiernan

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

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November 16, 2016 Cayllah McKensey

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

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November 16, 2016 Chandler Chastain

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

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November 16, 2016 Dr. John Gallagher

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

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October 26, 2016 Nate Kiernan

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.

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October 26, 2016 Clair Scott

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

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October 26, 2016 Nate Kiernan

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

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