In 1999, Macon music icon Brax Bragg’s life was tragically cut short. To honor his legacy, friends organized a jam session to bring Macon musicians together. Local artists played for hours and created such great memories that they decided...
A reader asks: With school about to start, my anxiety is through the roof. What might help me over this hurdle?
Have a craving for the thrills and chills that can only be experienced on a live stage? The 2022-23 Mercer Theatre season will satisfy a flair for the dramatic, whether one dreams of being the star of the stage...
Mercer Athletics will host its annual Fan Appreciation Day on Aug. 13, ahead of fall sports kicking off their respective seasons with high expectations.
The free event will take place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Heritage Hall of the...
A reader asks: What programs or activities are available to the working adult student population who attend the Regional Academic Centers?
You’ve moved in, you’ve attended your first college classes, and you’re making friendships that will last a lifetime — and it’s only been a week! Freshman year of college is indescribable, and everyone has their own unique experiences. But...
It’s the beginning of the semester, and I know what that means for Bears everywhere around Macon — sorting out a busy social calendar of campus and community events. While deciding among the offerings is never easy, I encourage...
We know well the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” which highlights the importance of a community in shaping and protecting the lives of its children, often the most vulnerable members of any community.
I am...
Dear Kelly,
I’m currently in an online math class and feel like I am completely in over my head. I thought about dropping the course, but I know that would negatively affect my GPA. Can you give me any advice?...
Autumn is upon us. While some days it still may be 80 degrees outside, the leaves are changing, cardigans are out of the closet, and the spooky season is here.
Living in Macon, there are many great fall activities within...
