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Maryville College spring sports in action
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Maryville College spring sports in action

April 28, 2026 Dakota Forelle
MC springs toward the end of the semester
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MC springs toward the end of the semester

April 28, 2026 Sasha Hoenie
Tennis doubles play relies on chemistry and teamwork
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Tennis doubles play relies on chemistry and teamwork

April 28, 2026 Eli Cauthorn
Contested election brings new energy to MC student government 
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Contested election brings new energy to MC student government 

April 28, 2026 Ansley Hoard
Departing faculty members on Maryville College’s retention challenges 
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Departing faculty members on Maryville College’s retention challenges 

April 28, 2026 Maddux Morse
Grease is the word: a personal review of Maryville College’s Grease
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Grease is the word: a personal review of Maryville College’s Grease

April 28, 2026 Finch Peddicord
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
Maryville College spring sports in action
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Maryville College spring sports in action

April 28, 2026 Dakota Forelle
MC springs toward the end of the semester
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MC springs toward the end of the semester

April 28, 2026 Sasha Hoenie
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Maryville College’s English Department finalizes two new positions

April 28, 2026 Gia Smart
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Club leaders face fluctuating participation from MC students

April 28, 2026 Gia Smart
Halle Hill ‘17, and writing communications professor Ms. Christina Seymour discussing Hill’s Good Women and catching up. Photo courtesy of Savannah Slater
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October 11, 2023 Maddux Morse

MC alumna Halle Hill ‘17 tells the stories of underrepresented Appalachian voices in her debut novel, Good Women

When she was still a student at Maryville College, Halle Hill ‘17 was starting the journey for her debut book,

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October 11, 2023 Camiyah Goins

Neurodivergent “Chameleons”: People with Hidden Limitations

The average person might believe that it’s easy to identify neurodiverse individuals. Often, people immediately associate neurodiversity with individuals who

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Ej Smith, First Year Class President, “As First Year Class President, I will be reaching out to the community more, and doing whatever is best for the First Year Class.” Photo courtesy of Ej Smith.
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September 26, 2023 Bailey Myers

SGA election results

The 2023 Student Government Association (SGA) Election Results are finally in for Maryville College. SGA has added 10 new members:

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September 26, 2023 Admin

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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Drag performer Orion Mars reads "I Love You Because I Love You" by Muon Thi Van during Drag Storytime at Blount Pride. Photo courtesy of Taryn Ferro, of Aw Snap Photography.
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September 26, 2023 Maddux Morse

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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The Maryville College football team celebrates on Victory Hill after their big win against Centre. Photo Courtesy of Suzi Carrol.
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September 26, 2023 Bailey Myers

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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September 26, 2023 Emily Pinion

Dining Services to continue with reduced hours during Fall break

Maryville College students are getting close to fall break of 2023, which will take place October 5 through October 8. 

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Maryville College student opens Yik Yak to the app’s loading screen. Photo courtesy of Lilli Bryan.
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September 26, 2023 Lilli Bryan

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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Rainbow Roots Florals offers a variety of flowers each Saturday, including both zinnias and dahlias. Photo courtesy of Lillian Peterson.
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September 26, 2023 Marlee Giles

Maryville Farmers’ Market is the hidden gem of College Hill

Every Saturday morning from April to November, the Maryville Farmers’ Market fills Founder’s Square in the heart of Historic Downtown

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Marvin Overholt ‘26 and Calista Jones ‘24 rehearse a scene as Rocky and Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Photo courtesy of Colin Hood.
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September 26, 2023 Julia Jeffress

MC students celebrate community and self-acceptance with The Rocky Horror Picture Show

October is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the start of spooky season than with the

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