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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
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...
Xavier Suggs
Feb 15, 20243 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...
Meghan Leavitt
Feb 15, 20243 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....
Abigail Zinzi
Feb 15, 20242 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....
Hanna Aggen
Feb 15, 20243 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...
Gabrielle Stine
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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