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A replica of The Grotto made by the Jesuits in the early 20th century. Stephen Reichert, one of the current property owners, replaced the replica of the Blessed Mother that rests at the top right niche. Reichert also said the middle niche is an altar used by the Jesuits, while the third niche on the far left represents the place where Bernadette uncovered the spring of holy water.

The Hidden Existence of a Catholic Retreat

A look at The Grotto and St. Stanislaus College
Piper Riser, Murphy Center
December 6, 2024
Army Master Sgt. Craig Mattoon briefs former Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen on border operations. Photo courtesy Craig Mattoon

Mercer ROTC instructor left chiropractic career to join the Army

Piper Riser
November 16, 2024
The Mercer University Pipes and Drums band poses for a group photo outside Willingham Hall on Sept. 24, 2024. Front row, from left: Karen Wallace, tenor drum; Scot Gunn, piper; Dr. Jack Mahaney, instructor and piper; Skip Blumenthal, piper; and Jeff Bare, lead drummer. Back row, from left: Dr. Kenneth Marek, pipe major, and Phillip McDevitt, pipe sergeant.

Hearing bagpipes on campus? Chances are it’s the Mercer Pipes and Drums band

Piper Riser
November 6, 2024
2nd Lt. Garland Crawford in the 1st Armored Division in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Photo courtesy Dr. Garland Crawford

Chemistry professor still uses skills he learned in Mercer ROTC and the Army

Piper Riser
November 13, 2024
Michael Junod crouches next to a bunker complex in Iraq in 1991. Photo courtesy Michael Junod

Longtime University Center director brings 30 years of military experience

Piper Riser
November 12, 2024
Mercer Votes helped students register to vote at Bearstock 2024.

Mercer Votes aims to increase election participation as registration deadline nears

Piper Riser
October 4, 2024

The Assembly hosts ‘Believe’

Piper Riser, Center for Collaborative Journalism
January 25, 2024

[Video] The 31st Annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration

Piper Riser
December 14, 2023

[Video] 2023 Central High School Varsity Football Recap

Piper Riser
December 14, 2023

A Look Inside Lane Southern Orchards

Piper Riser
December 14, 2023
Macon Water Authority

Macon Water Authority follows law on meeting access

Scott Dahlberg and Piper Riser
December 8, 2023

Macon’s Appeal to Filmmakers

Piper Riser and Scott Dahlberg
December 1, 2023

The Origin of Halloween

Piper Riser, Center for Collaborative Journalism
November 6, 2023
Tiny Tour: Washington Park

Tiny Tour: Washington Park

Piper Riser, Center for Collaborative Journalism
February 15, 2023
Ahmed wearing his grandfather’s watch on his arm that was given to him during his first year in high school. Photo taken on February 3rd, 2023

Mercerian’s Carrying Generational/Sentimental Items From Loved Ones

Piper Riser, Center for Collaborative Journalism
February 14, 2023
Clothing on a rack in closet

5 Hottest Items Selling in Local Macon Boutiques

Piper Riser, Center for Collaborative Journalism
January 26, 2023
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