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	Is that what that ruckus was? By Ashley Mann October 23, 2011 - 11:25pm This was the site on Saturday as the historic houses moved to their new home on Oglethorpe! READ MORE
	The United States’ high rates of unemployment lead to uncertain futures By Brittany Dant October 23, 2011 - 11:05pm A dentist appointment over fall break served as an eye opening experience for me this year. As if my hatred of the dentist was not enough, when I climbed into the dentist’s chair the dental hygienist asked if I was in school and what year. When I told her I was a senior she asked what my major was and where I wanted to move when I graduated. My response was, “I will move to wherever there is a job opening for me.” She chuckled and proceeded to tell me how hard it was going to be to find a job in the journalism field. My understanding of how much a dental hygienist knows about the job market for journalists aside, I could not help but think that she had a very valid point....
	9 Halloween Costume Ideas By Emily Farlow October 23, 2011 - 10:46pm Finding the perfect Halloween costume can be stressful, especially when you are on a budget. But the great thing is, the coolest costumes aren’t always the most expensive. Here are some cheap alternatives, along with some more expensive ideas for those who can afford to go all out. READ MORE
	Mercer Players Reveal Plays for Fall! By Ashley Mann October 23, 2011 - 10:25pm Throughout the years, the Mercer Players have continued to entertain students and faculty with their talents through plays and musicals. “I would say the goals and objectives are fostering an environment of theater appreciation and information where we would work together as a group to enhance our craft, so that we can be productive actors, actresses and technicians when we graduate,” said senior co-president Kyle Shook. This year, the organization hosts bi-weekly studio events where students may attend in order to strengthen their theatrical talents. These classes serve as a platform where students can rehearse monologues, perform musical theater numbers and play improvisational games. ...
	‘Spirits in October’ Haunts Historic Riverside Cemetery By Alaisha Key October 23, 2011 - 9:18pm If you are looking to have an encounter with ghosts, ghouls and spirits during this Halloween season, then the Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy is providing a unique opportunity for audiences of all ages to meet some of the cemeteries most beloved residents at a series of events called Spirits in October. READ MORE
	Mercer Relocates Historic Homes for Phase II of Lofts By Kaitlin Marrin October 23, 2011 - 8:21pm Be prepared Mercer, in the near future three homes will be slowly creeping by campus on their way to a new location as their empty lots become the next loft development. The homes, currently located at 1658, 1674 and 1690 Coleman Ave., will be relocated to 1035, 1065 and 1071 Oglethorpe St. READ MORE
	Our President is Black, Now What? Race Relations and the Obama Presidency By Ashley Mann October 15, 2011 - 9:24pm Courtesy of Quadworks: QuadWorks is helping spread the word about an upcoming Mercer Lyceum event entitled, "Our President is Black, Now What? Race Relations and the Obama Presidency" as part of its "Rebuilding Democracy" series. If you are interested in learning about the intersection of race and politics, especially in relation to the Obama presidency, we would strongly recommend that you come out on Thursday, October 20th, at 7 p.m...to the Med School Auditorium. Author Dr. Johnny Hill will be the guest lecturer, along with Jeremy Tate. The pair will delve into various topics of discussion about race, politics, and the intermingling of both. This event will be held in a Q&A-style of lecture, with audience participation highly encouraged....
	Come on Ladies, It's Time to Embrace Your Inner Beauty By Olivia Brayan October 15, 2011 - 9:19pm All women know that feeling, a sickening feeling that takes hold as you mistakenly glance at the rack in the grocery queue. It starts in your gut and slowly rises as your eyes are captured by the stick-thin, perfectly-proportioned models staring up at you with their laughing eyes, like they know exactly what’s going through your mind. Women have become standardized. We are told and consequently misinformed. READ MORE
	Shop Til You Drop By Kaitlin Marrin October 15, 2011 - 9:09pm This week, the Cluster has profiled five boutique stores in Macon to help students uncover the best shopping downtown has to offer. Macon boutique stores may be small in numbers but are growing in style and accommodating to students on a college budget. For more information on any of the boutiques please visit their respective Facebook pages or websites. Fab’rik READ MORE
	Quentin Mays '14 By Ashley Chackalayil October 15, 2011 - 8:55pm Sophomore Quentin Mays is a political science major, and has been in a long-lasting relationship with his high school sweetheart. Always walking around campus as the dapper young man that he is, no wonder he's our campus cutie! READ MORE