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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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October 18, 2022 Emily Pinion

Local Businesses Offer Student Discounts

Juggling school and extracurricular activities can be tough. On top of this, many students have jobs. Everyone knows juggling all

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Maryville College football now has tickets for sale online. Photo Courtesy of Tammy Kregel.
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October 18, 2022 Bailey Myers

Football Tickets For Sale Online

Football season is finally here at Maryville College. Fans now have the opportunity to skip the line and purchase their

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October 18, 2022 Steve Wildsmith

Sound Advice

“How do you do, fellow Scots?” In my head, I’m wearing a gray T-shirt emblazoned with the logo “Music Band,”

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Pic 1: The movie poster for “Don’t Worry Darling” pictures Harry Styles and Florence Pugh as Alice and Jack, the protagonists of the movie. Photo courtesy of the “Don’t Worry Darling” official movie site.
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October 18, 2022 Sarah Bauknight

Constant Contradictions: Is “Don’t Worry Darling?” Worth Seeing?

Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde stirred the pop-culture pot when “Don’t Worry Darling” was released. From the start,

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October 18, 2022 Josephine Ross

A Walk in the Woods

I watch a cardinal flit over my head and off into the treetops. I was kind of hoping it would

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October 18, 2022 Olivia Hill

“VegFest” Month Benefits Students With Plant-Based Diets

Vegan and vegetarian students have shared opinions on the alternative options offered at Pearsons and Isaac’s Cafe. Some feel that,

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Aiden Higgins, sophomore at Maryville College, and friend Aaron Page taking in the sunrise over the Great Smoky Mountains. Photo courtesy of Lilli Bryan.
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October 18, 2022 Lilli Bryan

Is Fall in the Smokies Overrated?

Admittedly, as I was growing up, my time spent in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was little to none.

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The great debate between streaming services: Spotify vs. Apple Music. Graphic courtesy of Lauren Huffstetler.
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October 4, 2022 Sarah Bauknight

Constant Contradictions: Spotify vs. Apple Music

The infamous Gen Z debate: “What music streaming app do you use?”  “Apple music? Ew, you don’t get Spotify Wrapped!

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October 4, 2022 Olivia Hill

Does Pineapple Belong on Pizza?

Very few foods cause division in the world as dramatically as pineapple on a pizza. For as many years as

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Caption: Juniors Sophie Turner and Alex Smith, along with sophomore Sierra Lee, enjoy getting Starbucks Coffee to reward themselves for a job well done. Photo courtesy of Sophie Turner.
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October 4, 2022 Sophie Turner

Fighting Burn-Out Blues as a Junior

As a 2020 high school graduate, my college experience started in the middle of the pandemic. Going to Pearson’s, playing

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