As the holidays draw near, so do the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn. I don’t mean this in the sense that they are getting closer to Earth; that distance is slowly increasing. They are, however, getting closer to each...
I was sitting on the platform at graduation last week. I was looking out on a sea of Mercerians who were about to be sent out from their alma mater to do exactly what the banners all over campus...
A reader asks: My personal life is challenging, and I'm having a difficult time focusing in class. What should I do?
Years ago, I knew a woman who had lost her voice, not temporarily, but permanently. Her name was Polly, and cancer had invaded her larynx. To save her life, her vocal cords and the surrounding tissue had to be...
As I write these words, our nation is commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I suspect that Dr. King would be surprised by what would become the impact of his life. He was just a young, Black,...
A reader signed up for summer classes and questions whether she can make it through.
The spring semester is over, and summer is heating up! If you're staying in Macon for this sunny season, you are in for a treat. Whether you’re working, taking classes or just here for fun, there are plenty of...
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...
Dear Kelly,
I really struggled last semester. I had family and job challenges, and along with that, the classes I was taking were courses that were very involved. I decided I needed to take a break after that, so I...
It’s springtime! Days are growing longer. The air is getting warmer (on its way to hot!). Azaleas are blooming. Robins are singing. The bare, wintery branches of the oak are starting to dress themselves in their summer greenery. And,...
