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Bitter-Sweet Dawn of Senior Year

The Mountain Echo

Sadaf SharifiSeniors gathered to usher in the beginning of the last year of their college journey as the sun rose over the mountains of Mount St. Mary’s University. This event centered on senior students’ community and reflection of the memories made throughout the years. The class of 2027 officers at the Student Government Association organized Senior Sunri

Macklemore's Removal From Ed Sheeran's Tour

The Mountain Echo

Awa SallahMacklemore opened for Ed Sheeran during his tour at MetLife Stadium in September 2026. During his performance, he openly expressed his support for Palestine by shouting, “Free Palestine,” which came as no surprise because he has been very vocal about Palestine. He is also known for using his platform to speak about important social causes throughou

Gloria Steinem and the Second-Wave Feminist Movement

The Mountain Echo

Nicholas RaffertyGloria Steinem, an American journalist and one of the leading figures of the second-wave feminist movement, died on Sept. 2, at her home in New York City. She was 92. While writing as a columnist for “New York Magazine,” she wrote an article titled After Black Power, Women's Liberation, which focused on the similarities between racial and ge

Perfect Imperfections: Nick Hutchings’ New Exhibition

The Mountain Echo

Ari GrahamProfessor Nick Hutchings, Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, kicked off the showcase of his latest work,“Known, Unknown” on Sept. 17, in the Delaplaine Fine Art Center. The exhibition was open to students and faculty, offering an inside look into Hutchings’ artistic process. His work explored themes of human brokenness and the infi

Wired for Creativity

The Mountain Echo

Ari GrahamInside the walls of Makers House, academic pressure pauses and creativity flows. The space is open to all student bodyevery day, serving as a safe place for students looking to slow down, take a break, and exercise their creative abilities. Crafts that allow students to work with their hands and create something tangible outside of memorizing new c

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