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Audiogram: The Sound of Mercer Intramural Basketball

Al Wooten, Center of Collaboritve Journalism February 23, 2022

Mercer University hosts an intramural basketball game on February 21, 2022. This series of basketball games can be found in the University Center. Mercer's intramural basketball league is an inclusive...

A Minute at Hawkins Arena

Trevor McMullen, Center for Collaborative Journalism February 23, 2022

Every year, 358 NCAA Division One Men's Basketball teams compete for one of the 68 spots in "March Madness". One such team is Mercer University, who is attempting to get into the "Big Dance" for the first...

Z-Beans Coffee Sounds

A Z-Beans barista poses with the coffee she just made.
Avni Trivedi, Center for Collaborative Journalism February 23, 2022

Z Beans, a coffee shop created by a Mercer Alum, is busy with baristas making coffee, students studying, and friends meeting up. Z Beans is located in Mercer Village on Mercer's Macon Campus. Listen to...

Audiogram: Kyung-A Yoo and Boson Mo’s Performance Of Suite Italienne By Igor Stravinsky

Audiogram: Kyung-A Yoo and Boson Mo's Performance Of Suite Italienne By Igor Stravinsky
Samantha Vaquero, Center For Collaborative Journalism February 23, 2022

  On Feb. 18th, 2022, Kyung-A Yoo and Boson Mo performed at Mercer University in the McCorkle Music Building located in Macon, Ga. Their performance is titled "Decadent Music To Celebrate Our Friendship:...

The Faces Behind Mercer Athletics

c/o Mercer Athletics
Trevor McMullen, Center for Collaborative Journalism February 16, 2022

In order for a successful athletic event to be put on, it requires the hard work of many people in many different departments. While the players and coaches are obviously vital in college athletics, the...

3 Questions you may have about the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

3 Questions you may have about the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Avni Trivedi, Center for Collaborative Journalism February 2, 2022

In the last few weeks, you have probably been bombarded with news involving Ukraine and Russia. News articles can get a bit confusing and it’s hard to sift through multiple websites to find out all the...

Five Athletes Representing Mercer at the Professional Level

Five Athletes Representing Mercer at the Professional Level
Trevor McMullen, Center for Collaborative Journalism February 2, 2022

According to the NCAA, nearly 6% of all high school athletes go on to play collegiately. Of the few athletes who make it to the collegiate level, nearly 2% will go pro. Despite the slim odds of making...

Three of Macon’s Spookiest Places

The Johnston-Felton-Hay House in Macon, Georgia captured on Monday, January 31, 2022.
Naya Tillitt, Center for Collaborative Journalism February 2, 2022

It may come as no surprise that Macon is home to a few haunted hot spots. Maconga.org promotes this, writing that, “Macon is said to be a pretty haunted place, full of eerie stories and folklore chilling...

Five Must-Read Books on Their Way to Becoming Classics

Photo by Eliza Moore
Eliza Moore, Center for Collaborative Journalism February 2, 2022

Whether you’re an avid reader or haven’t picked up a book in years, sometimes it seems like there are so many bestsellers that it’s hard to know where to begin. Everyone should read these modern,...

3 Unique Clubs at Mercer University You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Mercer Allergy Awareness Club promotes its club with a poster in the Conell Student Center.
Al Wooten II, Center for Collaborative Journalism February 2, 2022

Mercer University has over 160 student organizations. Due to this immense amount of student activity, it's easy for certain clubs to get overlooked. Here are the top 3 unique clubs at Mercer University...

Three life-changing graduation speeches from African-American public figures

Three life-changing graduation speeches from African-American public figures
Samantha Vaquero, Center For Collaborative Journalism February 2, 2022

The time to celebrate the four years student’s have dedicated to their education is approaching. It’s no surprise that graduation commencement speeches are meant to inspire students as they begin a...

Historic Luther Williams Field

Luther Williams Field pictured on a sunny day in Macon, GA. Taken December 5, 2019.
Sloan Aubrey, Center for Collaborative Journalism December 17, 2021

Luther Williams Field in Macon, Ga, is rich in history. Players like Chipper Jones, Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, and Jackie Robinson have all played there. Current Macon Bacon President Brandon Raphael, and...

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