The Highland Echo

News

MC’s integration of AI on campus

By Watiyeli Taylor \ Oct. 20, 2026 As artificial intelligence has continued to develop, it has become more prevalent on campus. From assignments to advertisements, it is impossible to ignore…

Watiyeli Taylor • Oct 20, 2026 • 6 min read • 187 views

Arts/Entertainment

Theatre department expands with new class and consecutive years of musicals

By Abby Haney | Oct. 20, 2026 Maryville College has course changes every year, and one new addition this year is Introduction to Musical Theatre. Students learn from Andy Vaught…

Abby Haney • Oct 20, 2026 • 4 min read • 144 views

Features

Buff Jesus captures hearts in Maryville College’s CCM

By Madeline Yalove | Oct. 20, 2026 From a post office to a library to the building we know today, Maryville College’s Center for Campus Ministry has taken many forms.…

Madeline Yalove • Oct 20, 2026 • 4 min read • 141 views

News

The Red Zone of sexual assault, in a time of decreased protections

By Gia Smart | Oct. 20, 2026 According to an Association of American Universities study, the overall rate of nonconsensual sexual contact, beginning after the time of enrollment into college,…

Gia Smart • Oct 20, 2026 • 6 min read • 266 views

News

Blount County celebrates pride festival despite protest gathering

By Jacey Goetzinger \ Sept. 29, 2026 On Sept. 12, in pop up tents surrounded by an orange mesh fence, Blount County hosted its sixth annual Pride festival, this year…

Jacey Goetzinger • Sep 29, 2026 • 6 min read • 368 views