Opinion
Tiktoxic by design
On the surface, TikTok seems like a harmless way to pass time and learn convenient life hacks, but there’s actually much more to...
Esports experience can’t be defined by a single exam
The Esports Certification Institute (ECI) tried to make a $400 certification for esports, and it died within three days. While it could come...
Conservatives aren’t being canceled
With the “free speech” alternative social media app Parler returning to the App Store after being banned for involvement in the Jan. 6...
A comma-n misunderstanding
I’d like to begin by thanking The Mercury’s most dedicated readers, Babe Ruth and President Biden. If you’re wondering why Babe Ruth and...
For the record: professors should record
While virtual classes can be exhausting or unengaging for many, class recordings allow students to re-watch lectures at their convenience rather than feel...
The info-demic: stopping the spread of false information
It goes without saying that COVID-19 has proven to be a public health nightmare. But it seems that something else is quickly gaining...
Not all Christians are equal
Going down the highway, some guy driving recklessly with a Jesus fish on his car cuts me off. A group of my Christian...
Periods need to be recognized. Period.
Ten percent of individuals who menstruate in college face a tough choice: do they buy a box of pads or their next meal?...
Mission: impossible (to help)
At first glance, short-term mission trips might seem like a good way to get involved in humanitarian work, but they are actually more...
We need women in STEM
“Too emotional for science.” Phrases like this have continuously hindered women trying to break the glass ceiling in STEM. Why are these barriers...