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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
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
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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April 22, 2025 Gabriel Panchame

How do people feel about the Highlander Hub so far?

As the Highlander Hub’s debut semester ends, opinions on the platform’s performance are mixed, both with faculty and students. After

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April 22, 2025 Hannah Lee

Celebrating Maryville College’s rich graduation traditions

As spring blossoms across East Tennessee, Maryville College is preparing to honor the Class of 2025 with a blend of

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April 22, 2025 Chase Wells

The Legacy of Dr. Sam Overstreet

For 35 years, Dr. Sam Overstreet has served as a professor in the Division of Languages and Literature at Maryville

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April 8, 2025 McKenna Marr

Maryville College Students Bumper Stickers 

All over campus, Maryville College students decorate the outside of their cars to make them feel even much more personalized.

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April 8, 2025 Gabriel Panchame

Fermentation Science students utilize new equipment for beer making at MC’s downtown center

MC’s fermentation classes have been popular among students since their conception, and with new equipment at Maryville College’s Downtown Center,

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April 8, 2025 Carrie Jones

Protests on campus: student perspectives and how to organize at MC 

On March 4 2025, President Donald Trump made a post to the social media platform TruthSocial that reads:  “All Federal

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April 8, 2025 McKenna Marr

Maryville College Theatre students prepare production of Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches

Taking place in the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Angels in America features topics of sexuality, politics and spirituality

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April 8, 2025 Julia Jeffress

Hands Off! Blount County community members gather to protest the Trump administration

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday, April 5, in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies across the country to protest

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April 8, 2025 Sasha Hoenie

Students and staff share individuality through queer art at Amateur Drag Night

On April 4th at 8 p.m., MC Pride Club hosted its annual Amateur Drag Night. This 18+ event, hosted at

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April 8, 2025 Emma Henson

Freedom to Roam: A sustainable day spent in Maryville, TN

Maryville College is truly located in the heart of Maryville, making it an epicenter of tourism and subsequently, consumerism, but

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