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    Blue Mountain Responds to COVID-19 On March 20, 2020, Blue Mountain College joined countless other universities across the nation in switching to online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The campus president, Dr. Barbara McMillin, wrote to the entire campus population about this change, explaining the new online format and urging everyone to continue to work hard. Since then, classes have continued almost as normal, with students, faculty, and staff giving their best effo
    Coronavirus and Its Affect on BMC’s International Population

    Coronavirus and Its Affect on BMC’s International Population

    Blue Mountain College has closed its doors on campus classes for the end of the spring semester of 2020. Everyone has been affected, but how was BMC’s international population affected? According to Nancy Grisham, the Coordinator for International Student Support, most of the international students were able to go home before the no-travel ban was put in place; however, some chose to remain on campus to finish out the school year. “Many of those who have returned home faced a
    Stop the Spread

    Stop the Spread

    The Panic Pandemic Within the past month, students across the world have experienced major upheaval at the hands of COVID-19. The infectious nature of the virus has caused extreme government action, leaving individuals quarantined and frightened. Such uncertainty can cause panic among the masses, as we’re bombarded with new information every day. Our best weapon against COVID-19 for both emotional and physical well-being is to remain informed and at home. Below are some key f
    Ministry in the Big Apple

    Ministry in the Big Apple

    During Spring Break 2020, a group of Blue Mountain College BSU students traveled to New York City. From Saturday to Friday, we were united under a common banner of ministering to the people of NYC. Partnering with MSU, The W, EMCC, and SMCC, we gathered for training on Saturday, March 7th. Each BSU contributed students to various teams; each team worked with a local church for a week of added ministry manpower. Blue Mountain Students Edison Holliday, Katelyn Ford, Benjamin My
    Diane Williams: Telling Tales that Matter

    Diane Williams: Telling Tales that Matter

    Blue Mountain College received a treat on Friday, February 21st, when storyteller Diane Williams spoke at the Mississippi Philological Association conference. The conference featured many outstanding writers, but Williams’ presentation was the height of the weekend. For nearly an hour, she delighted the audience with her vibrant personality and entertaining stories, drawing everyone in to the world of folktales. In her presentation, Williams explained how the majority of the
    BMC Opinion: Best & Worst Book-to-Film Adaptations

    BMC Opinion: Best & Worst Book-to-Film Adaptations

    A Question of Opinion: The Best and Worst Book-to-Film Adaptations, according to the BMC Community Numerous movies that we watch were books first. While book-to-film adaptations are notorious for not giving justice where it’s due, there are some pretty popular adaptations. Before the break, I was able to interview a few students and faculty about their favorite and least favorite book-to-film adaptations. Unsurprisingly, Lord of the Rings was the most common answer for the be
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