Upon walking into the gym at Mercer County Community College, one is greeted with a surprising yet familiar scene. Upon entering the facility, one is greeted with the regular gym scene: a rubber matted room packed with free weights, an assortment of equipment with which to use them, over 20 aerobic machines and over twenty weight training machines.
December 21, 2012. While the mere mentioning of this date may not conjure up images of hellfire and brimstone, for many it symbolizes a long awaited judgment day. The root of these fears is not the voice of a lone prophet, but rather one of a long departed civilization.
With the motto "Serve, Learn and Earn," the Bonner Leader Program's students at Mercer commit their time to give back to the community. Although the program has been on and off for a number of years, this academic year, under the direction of communications Professor Donna Munde, the program has been re-launched.
On February 10, 2009, civil rights activist Jesse Epps spoke as part of Mercer's Distinguished Lecture Series. Epps was invited by Dr. Eric Watson, professor of English and African American History as part of Mercer's Black History Month cultural offerings.
Going on vacation for March break is the highlight of the spring semester for many. Day dreams during classes flit through our heads; lying out on a sandy beach, bathing in the warm sun, sharing laughs with your good friends. This perfect picture is ruined when you get second and third degree burns from not protecting yourself against the sun.