In his book, "The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert and Mountain Spirituality," Belden Lane describes an incredible adventure — the search to catch a glimpse of one of nature’s most rarely-seen animals: the snow leopard.
It lives high in the...
A reader asks: How can I stay motivated in classes that I have no interest in?
“If we as a nation want to understand how to relate to the rest of the globe, then we need to have a richer and deeper understanding of different cultures — including various religions.”— Mark Chancey
Religious diversity brings awareness...
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...
A reader asks: I wish I could skip my public speaking class, but since I can't, what advice could you give me to help me succeed?
Dec. 21 was a remarkable day of contrasts. Two distinctive, and somewhat opposite, celestial events happened within the same 24-hour period. Did you notice?
At 5:02 a.m. Dec. 21, the winter solstice began in Georgia. Of course, the solstice is the darkest day...
Dear Kelly,
The year 2020 has definitely been rough, and I am completely devoted to ensuring that 2021 is better. What advice would you give me to help make 2021 truly remarkable?
You know, this time last year, I don’t think...
Mercer University’s new Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council is a group of faculty, staff and students that acts on behalf of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives to guide and make recommendations for the diversity, inclusion and equity processes of...
A reader asks: I've just come back to college after decades. Do you have any advice?
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,...
