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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
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
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
Target has an amazing selection of holiday scented candles for under three dollars! Photo by Savannah Stewart.
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November 23, 2020 Savannah Stewart

How to holiday shop on a budget

With the holidays quickly approaching, some of us may be looking at our bank accounts with worry. During the season,

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November 23, 2020 Coleman Bomar

COVID Connections

It’s hard being alone. The coronavirus has forced this realization upon us. If we choose not to be physically alone,

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The sun begins to set behind the Clayton Center for the Arts, as its unexpected tenth anniversary year also draws to an end. Photo by Katie Leming.
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November 23, 2020 Katie Leming

The Clayton Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2020

Entering Maryville College campus from Lamar Alexander Parkway, the Clayton Center for the Arts is one of the first buildings

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Kaelyn Finnegan poses with the 2019-2020 Hall Ethical Thinking Award. Photo courtesy of Kaelyn Finnegan.
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November 23, 2020 Grant Agnew

The Hall Ethical Thinking Award for MC juniors is now open

The Social Sciences Division has released the application for the annual Hall Ethical Thinking Award Essay Contest.  The purpose of

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The Covenant stone stands in the middle of campus to remind students of the promises they made at the beginning of their Maryville College journey. Photo by Myndalynn Word.
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November 23, 2020 Myndalynn Word

Maryville College students should be mindful of the Covenant when talking about the election

“We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as

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November 23, 2020 Delaney Redden

It is not politics but values that define relationships

As I sat in one of my zoom classes the afternoon of Nov. 10, 2020, I listened to my peers

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COVID-19 has been one of the many highlights of 2020. Photo by Carder Sprous.
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November 23, 2020 Carder Sprous

Why is 2020 the best year yet?

There is no doubt 2020 has been a hectic and historic year. This year has been full of sporadic changes

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Eliza Komisar demonstrates how to hold Saran Wrap to allow for safe contact. Photo by Savannah Stewart.
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November 23, 2020 Eliza Komisar

Can we still kiss on New Year’s Eve?

I love holidays, and New Year’s Eve easily cracks my top five. Sequined tops, fun music, the possibility of a

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Meridith Daffron-Byrd and her husband Hank Byrd after their small socially distanced ceremony on May 23, 2020. Photo Courtesy of the couple’s photographer Taylor Marsh.
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November 23, 2020 Meridith Daffron

I got married in the middle of a pandemic

Getting married in general is a nerve-racking experience. Getting married in the middle of the pandemic is nothing different. With

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Anderson is framed by warm yellow leaves. Photo by Sarah Cardall.
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November 23, 2020 Sarah Cardall

You should hang out with trees!

Studies have shown that spending time with trees (if you want to sound more official, call it Shinrin-Yoku, a practice

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