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Ping Pong with Campus Ministry
Nicole Campos Villaran Campus Ministry hosted a fun and relaxing event that was a great opportunity to bond with friends and make new...
Nicole Campos Villaran
Mar 211 min read
Dean White Cooks with Students
Kandace Fernandez The Dean of Students, Dr. Adrienne White, and Chef David White hosted a free event for Mount students called Cooking...
Kandace Fernandez
Mar 212 min read


In Memoriam: Dr. Carol Hinds
Meghan Leavitt Dr. Carol Hinds was a member and a professor at the Mount community who made an everlasting impact on those around her....
Meghan Leavitt
Mar 212 min read
Italian Club's V-Day Hangout
Nicole Campos-Villaran The Italian Club was handing out goodie bags filled with Italian and American candies. This was a fun and relaxing...
Nicole Campos Villaran
Mar 211 min read
Mount Bingo: Valentine's Day Edition
Ryen Sakyi Mount Activities hosted a Valentine’s Day bingo on the evening of Feb. 14 in the PAC. That evening, the PAC was filled with...
Ryen Sakyi
Mar 212 min read
Interfaith and Between: A Collaboration with Different Religious Beliefs on Campus
Ryen Sayki Center for Student Diversity and Focus ministries collaborated and hosted an interfaith and between event in the O’Hara dining...
Ryen Sakyi
Feb 162 min read
Introducing: Father Justin
Stacey May This fall, the Mount welcomed Father Justin Gough as the new campus minister. Fr. Justin came to the Mount because...
Stacey May
Feb 162 min read
Mount's Lecture Series: Introducing Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Reverend Naomi Tutu
Anna Hsia and Ryen Sayki Getting ready for Black History Month is exciting here at the Mount. There was a lecture on Archbishop Desmond...
Anna Hsia
Feb 164 min read


Mount Students for Life
Ryen Sayki A group of Mount St. Mary’s University students traveled to Life Fest 2025 in Fairfax, Virginia, followed by the March for...
Ryen Sakyi
Feb 162 min read
Chicken for Change: Effort Towards Title XI
Moesha Facey Friday, November 15, “Chicken for Change" was held at the Horning Towers. This event was led by resident assistants Thomas...
Moesha Facey
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Caring For Children with Blue Peak Center
Hanna Aggen On Nov. 8, Blue Peak Center for Applied Behavior Analysis, which is directly affiliated with Mount St. Mary’s, had its grand...
Hanna Aggen
Dec 4, 20242 min read


A Meaningful Book Swag Amongst Students
Corcoran Austbarr Saturday, Nov. 12 Residence Life hosted a book swap in McCaffrey lounge, serving pizza and striking up conversations...
Corcoran Austbarr
Dec 4, 20242 min read


A Farewell Letter from Mountain Echo's Managing Editor
Gabrielle Hendricks Spending all my four years at the Mount working for “The Mountain Echo” has been a journey. Writing this article...
Gabrielle Hendricks
Dec 4, 20243 min read


A Grand Mount Thanksgiving Tradition
Moesha Facey On November 19, Mount St. Mary's University hosted their delightful annual Thanksgiving dinner in Patriot Hall. The hall...
Moesha Facey
Dec 4, 20242 min read
A No Booze Spectacular
Seth Eckert Residence Life, APC Community, Public Safety and the Title IX Office held the No Booze Bash at the PAC October 23. This event...
Seth Eckert
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Fairy Lights and Magic: Junior Ring Dance 2024
Carly Danner The Junior Ring Dance is an SGA- sponsored event that is enjoyed annually by the Mount St. Mary’s University community. This...
Carly Danner
Nov 14, 20242 min read
A Splash of Color with Makers House Tie-Dye Spectacular
Carly Danner The Cottage Community Advisors (CA) and the Makers House joined forces to host a tie dye and s’mores event. This was a...
Carly Danner
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Christianity's Role in Political Society
Corcoran Austbarr Dr. Jeremy Wilkins, Professor of Theology at Boston College, came to the Mount to discuss the Christian’s role in...
Corcoran Austbarr
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Welcoming New Clubs on Campus
Nicole Campos-Villaran There are many clubs on campus that the Mount encourages every student to join. One of the newest additions is the...
Nicole Campos Villaran
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Mount Students in Their Voting Eras This Election
Stacey May Over 212 Students, 200 shirts, and 20 pizzas later, a new President was elected. Student Life, Republican Club, and SGA all...
Stacey May
Nov 14, 20243 min read
Career Ready Mountaineers
Stacey May On Sept. 25, the Mount had their fall Career Fair. Over 61+ employers filled Patriot, including law firms, accounting firms,...
Stacey May
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Mount Students in Suits and Ties
Nicole Campos Villaran The University's Career Center hosted their traditional Mount Suits You. This event provides professional wear...
Nicole Campos Villaran
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Liberal and Conservative Youth Unify
Stacey May On October 1, the Mount Republicans and Discourse Society hosted a watch party for the Vice-Presidential candidate debate. It...
Stacey May
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Grand Art in Spirituality
Corcoran Austbarr September 25, 2024, the Mount hosted Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Religion and Politics at Washington...
Corcoran Austbarr
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Asian Culture Club Kicks Off Autum
Carly Danner MSMU Asian Culture Club (ACC) hosted a spectacular night of fun. Activities included painting lanterns, calligraphy,...
Carly Danner
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Utilizing the Science in Political Science
Seth Eckert The Sage Concept Grant is an upcoming grant at the Mount funded by Dr. William Christiansen. Christiansen explained what the...
Seth Eckert
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Full Day of Fun With BSU's Day Party and Trap Karaoke
ALEXIS M. & MARY-BRITTNEY U. Black Student Union kicks off the school year with a double event. A day party and trap karaoke in the...
Mary- Brittney
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Growing Use of Artificial Intelligence
Stacey May “Alexa, turn off the light,” “Siri, call mom,” “Hey Google, play ‘Despacito,’” are phrases we are all familiar with. A.I.,...
Stacey May
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Block Party Extravaganza
Alejandra Drullard What do you get when you combine raffles, student-led clubs, fun activities and the pure bliss of students? The...
Alejandra Drullard
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Show Case of Musicians
Nicole Campos Villaran Open Mic Night is a Mount hosted event at the PAC. This is where students can put on performances for one another...
Nicole Campos Villain
Sep 18, 20242 min read


An Eventful Night at the PAC of G.O.A.T's
Nicole Campos Villaran Mount this week hosted their annual Goat Yoga event at the PAC. You do not have to know yoga to enjoy yoga. Yoga...
Nicole Campos Villain
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Introducing the New Ethical Leaders Program
CORCORAN A. & NYEMA GILLESPIE Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor of Theology Dr. Love Sechrest developed the Ethical...
Corcoran Austbarr
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Cameras and Keepsakes
Abigail Zinzi Spring at the Mount is a special time for all students but most importantly its seniors. They get to join the esteemed...
Abigail Zinzi
May 2, 20242 min read


Trainor's Farewell Celebration
Meghan Leavitt With President Trainor leaving after being the president of the Mount for eight years there have been numerous events...
Meghan Leavitt
May 2, 20242 min read
Pageant Perfection: BSU's Annual Celebration of Beauty
Ryen Sakyi On April 21 the Black Student Union held their annual Pageant and Fashion Show. The judges are last year's BSU President and...
Ryen Sakyi
May 2, 20242 min read
Mount MSL Successes
Gabrielle Hendricks On April 13, the Mount’s Maryland Student Legislator (MSL) Club attended the Maryland Student Legislator’s 35th...
Gabrielle Hendricks
May 2, 20242 min read
Missing Krissy
Kristin Roots As I prepare to graduate and bid farewell to The Mountain Echo, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that has...
Kristin Roots
May 2, 20241 min read
Golden Ending to the School Year
Ryen Sakyi From elegant attire to bathing suits, The Mount community had an unforgettable weekend with two exciting events. The ASA...
Ryen Sakyi
May 2, 20242 min read


A Spotlight of Scholars at SPARC
Hanna Aggen On April 17 and 18, the Mount had its 2024 SPARC festival. SPARC is an event that focuses on the academic side of our...
Hanna Aggen
May 2, 20242 min read
Students Getting Pumped with Tri-C Zumba and ASA
Ryen Sakyi The first week of April was eventful for the Mount. With spring’s warmer weather came fun cultural activities, hosted by...
Ryen Sakyi
Apr 11, 20242 min read
Impact of Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge on Baltimore and Mount
Abigail Zinzi In the early morning on March 26, the people of Baltimore rested in their beds. They prepared for the workday ahead, most...
Abigail Zinzi
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Mount Celebrates Union of Easter and Ramadan
Gabrielle Hendricks The seasons of Lent and Ramadan have recently come to an end. Students at the Mount observed both seasons. Even...
Gabrielle Hendricks
Apr 11, 20243 min read


Steve Harvey Mount Stans
Ryen Sakyi Steve Harvey Mount Stans Ryen Sakyi Everyone’s favorite game show is now here at the Mount! The African Student Association...
Ryen Sakyi
Apr 11, 20242 min read
Mount Rings in the Spring
Ryen Sakyi If students were wondering why the PAC was so spaced out with the garage doors open and more lounging chairs it's because of...
Ryen Sakyi
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Great American Solar Eclipse
Gabrielle Hendricks On April 8 the Great North American Eclipse occurred. The eclipse was visible from parts of North America, stretching...
Gabrielle Hendricks
Apr 11, 20241 min read


Cupid's Visit to the Mount
Ryen Sakyi Love was in the air at the PAC: love and the smell of buttered popcorn. On Feb. 13. Mount’s SGA hosted their 2nd annual Game...
Ryen Sakyi
Mar 14, 20242 min read


LGBTQ+ Joyful Zine Event
Alexis Mobley Jan. 30, True Colors Club hosted a zine-making event. True Colors is an organization whose purpose is to create a safe...
Alexis Mobley
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Mr.Mount's Long-Awaited Comeback
Alexis Mobley The Mr. Mount pageant returns to the Mount after its last show six years ago in 2018. The show was discontinued due to low...
Alexis Mobley
Mar 14, 20242 min read
African Soul and Modernity Shown by Mount Students
Alexis Mobley and Ryen Sakyi Black History Month is celebrated annually in February and the Mount did not skip out on recognizing that....
Alexis Mobley
Mar 14, 20242 min read
Sharing Lent
Abigail Zinzi On Feb 14. The Mount community celebrated Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is a scared religious day that marks the beginning...
Abigail Zinzi
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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