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...
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Carly Danner
Nov 142 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 142 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...
Corcoran Austbarr
Nov 143 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...
Nicole Campos Villaran
Nov 142 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...
Stacey May
Nov 143 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
Oct 162 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,...
Nicole Campos Villaran
Oct 162 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...
Stacey May
Oct 163 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...
Corcoran Austbarr
Oct 162 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...
Carly Danner
Oct 152 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,...
Seth Eckert
Sep 182 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...
Mary- Brittney
Sep 182 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...
Stacey May
Sep 183 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.,...
Alejandra Drullard
Sep 172 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...
Nicole Campos Villain
Sep 172 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 172 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...
Corcoran Austbarr
Sep 172 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...
Abigail Zinzi
May 22 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...
Meghan Leavitt
May 22 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...
Ryen Sakyi
May 22 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...
Gabrielle Hendricks
May 22 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...
Kristin Roots
May 21 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...
Ryen Sakyi
May 22 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...
Hanna Aggen
May 22 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...
Ryen Sakyi
Apr 102 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...
Abigail Zinzi
Apr 102 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...
Gabrielle Hendricks
Apr 103 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...
Ryen Sakyi
Apr 102 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 102 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...
Gabrielle Hendricks
Apr 101 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...
Ryen Sakyi
Mar 132 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...
Alexis Mobley
Mar 133 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 132 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 132 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....
Abigail Zinzi
Mar 131 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...
Xavier Suggs
Feb 153 min read
Mountain Radio and Student Involvement
Xavier Suggs Student-run radio stations are a staple on campuses around the country, and quiet Emmitsburg is no different. Broadcasting...
Meghan Leavitt
Feb 153 min read
Suffering Injustice and Black Liberation
Meghan Leavitt Anthony Ray Hinton was exonerated after 30 years on death row. He now spends his time travelling around the country...
Abigail Zinzi
Feb 152 min read
Mount's Busy Homecoming Weekend
Abigail Zinzi At the PAC On Nov. 26 AMP hosted our annual Homecoming Dance. Many students attended the dance in their homecoming attire....
Hanna Aggen
Feb 153 min read
Spring Semester Starts with Snow Day Disaster
Hanna Aggen A great beginning to this semester was welcomed with a snow storm leading to dangerous conditions and class cancellations....
Gabrielle Stine
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Taste of the Tropics with Caribbean Culture Club
Gabrielle Stine The Horning Tower classroom was alive with tropical tunes and tastes on the evening of Nov. 14, as the Mount’s Caribbean...
Meghan Leavitt
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Thanksgiving Play Sheds Light on Native History
Meghan Leavitt The Thanksgiving Play written by Larissa FastHorse was performed by eight Mount Students. This production is a comedy that...
Maria Diaz
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Community Editor's Farewell Letter to the Echo
Maria Diaz For the past year-and-a half, I have had the opportunity to be an editor for the Echo. This experience sparked my interest in...
Bryant Martinez
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Christmas Festivities Shine Across Campus
Bryant Martinez Mount St. Mary’s University was lit up with bright decorations and the spirit of Christmas, transforming it into a winter...
Christian Myers
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Mount Prays for Middle East
Christian Myers On Oct. 30, the Mount community gathered in Founders Plaza to conduct a prayer for all the events that are going on in...
Meghan Leavitt
Nov 15, 20232 min read
MUN HAMAS Event
Meghan Leavitt As seen across multiple media platforms, there is tension arising within the Middle East. Historically, Israel and HAMAS...
Emily Flores-Amaya
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Environmental Club Raises Climate Awareness
Emily Flores-Amaya On Oct. 30, the Environmental Sustainability and Stewardship Committee (ESSC) in collaboration with the Environmental...
Christian Myers
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Building Success One LEGO at a Time
Christian Myers On Oct. 24, Dr. Bryan Zygmont, the Mount’s current Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, put together a workshop involving...
Christian Myers
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Praise Be to Ecological Advocacy
Christian Myers The 2023 Fall Ducharme Lecture, featuring Dr. Jordan Loveridge, Associate Professor of English and Communication, was...
Christian Myers
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Campus Life MOOVs to New Presence Application
Christian Myers The Presence app, available on iOS and Android, is created by Modern Campus to track student engagement and student...
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