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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
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
River Valley Health logo
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MC students seek health care off campus grounds

April 14, 2026 Ansley Hoard
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
Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is the sequel to Ant-Man (2015) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018). Photo courtesy of www.Marvel.com.
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March 7, 2023 Jacob Newton

Quantumania: a step in the right direction for Marvel

Marvel has started to move into the right direction with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. It may not be the

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Shaun Johnson is an Emmy-winning singer/songwriter who has sold almost two million albums as part of the vocal group, Tonic Sol-fa. Courtesy of the Artist.
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March 7, 2023 Steve Wildsmith

Jumping, jiving and wailing with the Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience

Growing up, any reference to big band music made me think of Saturday nights at my grandparents’ house, where the

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Multi-colored Bottle Tree. Courtesy of Linda Stinnett Heatherly.
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March 7, 2023 Shanon Adame

Local Legends: Bottle Trees

Driving around in Appalachia, you may have seen what is commonly known as a bottle tree in gardens and front

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March 7, 2023 Maryn Pope

Former Maryville High School teacher opens Beard Brothers Coffee in town

The air was warm with a gentle breeze, and the sun shone down brightly above, the outdoors suddenly smelling like

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Mike Billups (far left) and Icky Stardust (far right) pictured with the band Scrooge Mandella at last November’s Punk and Drag charity toy drive.
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February 21, 2023 Steve Wildsmith

A Valentine’s Day makeover, courtesy of Punk and Drag, on tap for Saturday

The artist known as Icky Stardust is preoccupied these days with an uncertain and potentially ominous future. Icky—an East Tennessee-based

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Large possible cat track. Photo courtesy of William Crosby.
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February 21, 2023 Shanon Adame

Local Legends: Mountain lions on the prowl in East Tennessee?

There is no arguing that the southern Smoky Mountains are home to an array of wildlife. The National Park Service

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Hunter Thaxton (sophomore) celebrates a home run with teammates at MC’s first game of the season.
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February 21, 2023 Shelby Armintrout

Male Vulnerability in the Athletic Environment

A topic I recently came across and have been pondering ever since is male vulnerability in the athletic environment. Watching

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In Málaga, Catholic and Muslim influences meet. This is the Cathedral of Málaga, a Roman Catholic church in the Renaissance tradition. Courtesy of Emily Huffstetler.
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February 21, 2023 Emily Huffstetler

Emily in Spain: Getting Settled

If you caught my last column, you might recall that I’m studying abroad in Southern Spain this semester. Now that

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Kailtin Koster (sophomore) stays outside in the winter by dressing warmly. She wears a cozy beanie on a winter hike in this photo.
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February 21, 2023 Lauren Huffstetler

Staying Outside During the Winter

As temperatures drop, often so does participation in outdoor activities, but this doesn’t have to be the case. There is

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Mike Crabtree teaches an engaging lesson on realistic YA fiction. Photo courtesy of Julia Jeffress.
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February 21, 2023 Julia Jeffress

Mike Crabtree, new English instructor, brings YA Lit appreciation to campus

Maryville College welcomed Mike Crabtree, new adjunct instructor of English, to the campus community in the fall of 2022.  Crabtree

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