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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
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
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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March 28, 2023 Sarah Bauknight

Should Tennessee’s unseasonably warm February be cause for alarm?

February 2023 was an odd month for weather. The typical freezing breezes and harsh temperatures were nowhere in sight, as

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Luda Wilner, class of 2019, is the new First Steps Coordinator at the Maryville College Counseling Center. Courtesy of Luda Wilner.
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March 28, 2023 Brinley Knowles

Maryville College alum joins counseling center staff with unique qualifications

Luda Wilner, class of 2019, joined the Maryville College Counseling Center as the First Steps Coordinator in February. After graduating

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March 28, 2023 Jacob Newton

Childhood companions reunite in the emotional “Creed III” 

Hearing the name of the movie “Creed III,” one would expect a story focused only on what happens to Adonis

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Finding a climbing gym near my apartment in Spain has helped me feel at home. Courtesy of Emily Huffstetler.
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March 28, 2023 Emily Huffstetler

Emily in Spain: Two Months In

Today marks two months in Málaga, Spain—the longest I’ve been away from home in my life. The crazy thing is,

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Graphic courtesy of Lauren Huffstetler
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March 28, 2023 Emma Henson

Will AI Make my Humanities Degree Useless?

Whether you’re a computer science major or a future-minded entrepreneur, chances are that you have considered the role artificial intelligence

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Sisterhood Circle meets every Monday afternoon in the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CDEI). Fliers advertising the support group are posted on campus bulletin boards. Courtesy of Lilli Bryan.
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March 28, 2023 Lilli Bryan

Sisterhood Circle provides support for women on campus

In society, women share experiences that may go unspoken. There is a lack of space for women to simply be

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Two of the men’s intramural basketball teams face off in the playoffs. Courtesy of Courtney Baine.
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March 28, 2023 Bailey Myers

Intramural basketball is all about friendly competition

Throughout the spring semester, Maryville College offered intramural basketball for men and women. Intramural sports are a good way for

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The size of these alleged Bigfoot tracks cast in plaster is quite intimidating. Courtesy of Dr. Russell Jones.
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March 28, 2023 Shanon Adame

Local Legends: Appalachian Bigfoot inspires minds and menus

Bigfoot has captured the imaginations of young and old alike across the United States. With numerous TV shows, books, museums

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Four pieces of relaxing, non-required reading break up this month’s academic chaos. Courtesy of Julia Jeffress.
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March 28, 2023 Julia Jeffress

March is National Reading Month: An English major’s top picks

I became an English major because of a genuine love for reading. I love to get swept up in a

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Meredith Howel and Anna Kasemir, sophomores, relax in hammocks on the edge of campus. Courtesy of Calista Jones.
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March 7, 2023 Calista Jones

Signs of Spring

Many Punxsutawney Phil believers were disappointed when the groundhog saw his shadow earlier this month, predicting a six-week long extension

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