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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
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
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
Instagram’s message to non-users who try to view the Maryville College profile. Photo by Katie Leming.
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February 24, 2021 Katie Leming

Stepping off social media: Disconnection doubled in a pandemic.

About two weeks after my September departure from social media, I had a wonderful interview with SGA Vice President Maddie

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Christina LaFreniere, 20, having a “FaceTime date” with her boyfriend Bryce, 21. Photo courtesy of Christina LaFreniere.
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February 24, 2021 Charlotte Locke

College students are finding love in the time of COVID.

Dating as a college student is already hard enough, and once you add a global pandemic into the mix, it

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Graphic by Katie Conner.
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February 24, 2021 Emily Huffstetler

Highland Eco: Killing Earth while saving it

When I was in the fourth grade, I led a “Save the Rainforests” campaign. Every indoor recess, I corralled my

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February 24, 2021 Haley Davis

SGA is working hard during a hard year.

The Student Government Association has been hard at work this year with rebuilding itself and helping the student body in

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Students walk with protest signs in hand to the steps of Thaw Hall. Photo by Katie Conner.
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February 24, 2021 Katie Conner

BSA hosts protest to raise student voices on minority issues at MC.

“We’ll walk hand in hand,” goes the second verse of the gospel, “We Shall Overcome,” a key anthem of the

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Donuts are individually wrapped to safely distribute to students on the first day back in person. Photo by Meridith Daffron.
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February 24, 2021 Meridith Daffron

Maryville College President talks about the benefits and drawbacks of social media.

Maryville College’s 12th President, Dr. Bryan Coker, connects with students through social media. Coker transitioned into the president position at

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Graphic by Katie Conner.
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February 24, 2021 Eleanor Forester

The Super Bowl LV Halftime Show and The Weeknd’s Influence.

Blinding lights, bandaged dancers, and–what’s this? A hall of mirrors?! The Weeknd (stage-name for Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye) has become

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February 24, 2021 Grace Mathews

New books to get you through the rest of winter.

If you are anything like me, you may have fallen off your reading habit during the last year due to

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Klaire Varney (13) goes up strong with a left-handed layup. Photo courtesy of MC Athletic Communications.
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February 10, 2021 Grant Agnew

Maryville College’s women’s basketball team is ready to take the next step.

After falling short a year ago, the Maryville College Women’s basketball team is coming into this season ready to compete

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Graphic by Katie Conner.
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February 10, 2021 Admin

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