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HC MERCER NEWS

Honor Students Present Research in Hawaii

Jan 30 - While the majority of Mercer students were returning to classes in Macon, four Seniors from Mercer’s Honors Program were attending the 10th annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities in Waikiki, a neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. Mercer’s Honors Program sponsored four students, Sarah Stitt, Kimberly Campbell, Alicia Landrum, and Mercedes Mixon to... Read more

5 Ways to a Healthier You!

Jan 21 - In our attempt to become a better self, we often make resolutions to bring in the New Year. As the new school year gets underway, here are five ways for you to start and stick to your New Year’s resolution of getting healthy. 1. Develop a Plan -To start out on the right path, you need to ask yourself some pertinent questions first. Are you looking to lose weight, or just... Read more

Knight Foundation

Dec 18 - At the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of the Lofts at Mercer Village, Mercer President William Underwood announced an effort sponsored by the Knight Foundation to bring together professional journalists and students in a joint newsroom in College Hill Corridor. A $4.6 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will create the Center for Collaborative... Read more

"Ye Gods" performance Debuts at Mercer

Dec 9 - On Nov. 30, a very unique play performed by the Mercer Players opened at the Back Door Theatre. “Ye Gods,” ran though Dec. 3. and Mercer student, Kyle Shook not only wrote, but also directed the play, which was a series of seven small vignettes, or mini plays. Opening night was a sell out show, and the cast and crew impressed the audience. “I couldn’t have... Read more

HC MERCER BLOG

Happy First Day of School!

Happy First Day of School Mercerians! Her Campus would like to wish you the best of luck with all of your classes, and we cannot wait to get the semester started with you. For the juiciest topics on relationship, love, school news and how to shed those pesky holiday pounds, be sure to check back... Read more...

MU Opinions: Joe Paterno Dismissal Right Decision

The football scandal that rocked Penn State last week warrants discussion. Not only was longtime football coach Joe Paterno sacked due to a “cover-up,” but so was the university’s President Graham Spanier. The question here is what should have been done, and was the action taken... Read more...

Some Hurtful Truth is Better Than a Well Intended Lie

“Liar, liar pants on fire!” I remember screaming those words as a child on the playground, feeling so very betrayed when some boy decided to no longer be my “husband” as we played house. Everyone tells lies and nobody likes them. Still it is an everyday occurrence to lie to... Read more...