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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
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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
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
President Sarah Rackley crochets while talking to participants about their new plants. Photo courtesy of Amelia Shelton.
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March 22, 2022 Amelia Shelton

Progressive Christian Community hosts creative seed starting event

On a chilly day, the Progressive Christian Community’s seed starting event, held in front of the Center for Campus Ministry

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Emily Peterson works at the deli station with a bright smile and a happy attitude! Photo courtesy of Sarah Bauknight.
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March 22, 2022 Sarah Bauknight

Metz staff cares: interactions with kind students make their day

“Kindness, it means everything to me… It means that we are just good to each other,” said Metz employee Mary

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Parker Owens (‘23), is studying abroad in Europe this semester. A photographer, he’s been capturing his adventures to share with friends at home. Photo courtesy of Parker Owens.
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March 22, 2022 Admin

Studying Abroad in the UK

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March 22, 2022 Meg Fraelich, PhD (‘87)

Cades Cove isn’t overrated

Owning a car followed by a tow truck and two vultures in the pre-cellphone 1980’s, I didn’t often risk frequenting

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March 22, 2022 Alina Rosati

Maryville College’s United Response to the War in Ukraine

On February 24, 2022, the day Putin’s Russia invaded the sovereign country of Ukraine, President Dr. Bryan Coker sent an

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Mason bee house located in the lower orchard of the college woods in the fall (left) and just before spring (right). Several mason bees have already dug their way through the mud caps protecting their nests. Photo courtesy of Emily Huffstetler.
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March 22, 2022 Emily Huffstetler

Highland Eco: Mason Bees Emerge on Campus

A couple of weeks ago, when it was too cold for most bee species to work, mason bees started to

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Students can easily find their way to their required classes on the Maryville College website under the Academics tab by choosing “Academic Divisions." Photo courtesy of Sarah Bauknight.
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March 22, 2022 Sarah Bauknight

How to Make a Four-Year Plan

Planning your future in college can be anxiety-inducing. Crafting a four-year plan is a great way to reduce stress.  There

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A Meme Explained. Photo courtesy of Alina Rosati.
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March 22, 2022 Alina Rosati

Meme on Russian-Ukrainian conflict draws attention to US’ shortcomings

What makes a meme good is its ability to capture a feeling specific to an instance, a reaction to a

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March 22, 2022 Highland Echo

Unmasking Ableism

Recently, the mask mandate at Maryville College was lifted. While students across campus celebrated a return to a normal life,

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Photo courtesy of Angela Anderton.
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March 22, 2022 Angela Jamison Anderton

Storm Windows

I grew up in rural Pennsylvania. My mother, grandmother, sister, brother, and I lived in a two-hundred-year-old Victorian home my

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