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Rent-a-Skeleton: Maryville Hidden Gems and Perks of Sainthood

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As Maryville students approach the month of October, most are starting to get into the swing of things. By the swing of things, I mean living in the library and taking three naps a day. That still counts, right? Whether you’re a transfer student, freshman or y... More »

Presidential Candidates 2016: Going DownHILL or Hell Toupée?

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As campaign season hits its peak, it’s impossible to go anywhere without seeing bumper stickers or yard signs reading that “there will be hell toupee” or “Hillary for prison.” While such a touchy topic hits close to home for many, Pawprint knows it’s something... More »

Saints by Day, Dawgs by Night: Fall Festival Week at a Glance

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Maryville’s Fall Festival is being held from Oct. 3 to Oct. 7, 2016. The theme this year is Saints by Day and Dawgs by Night. Mr. Maryville will kick off the week, as it is the first opportunity for teams to compete for spirit points. The events are as follows... More »

Humans of Maryville: Dillon Bowers

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When did you graduate from Maryville and what was your major? “May 2015 and criminal justice/sociology.”   How did Maryville prepare you for the workforce as a police officer? “I owe a lot of my success to Maryville. I had so many opportunities presented ... More »

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Maryville Survivor's Story

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As breast cancer impacts people around the world, it also happens to those around us at Maryville. Breast cancer is a part of our mothers, cousins, professors, janitors and classmates, and in October, it is breast cancer awareness month. In 2013, Geri Dreiling... More »

Humans of Maryville: Cade Rich

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What influenced you to change your name from Alex to Cade? “In life as we face many challenges, my biggest challenge in life occurred this summer. I spent 31 days in Fort Knox, KY in basic camp for the U.S. Army. During my time there I grew as a person, and fe... More »

College Cooking 101: Meat Nutritional Needs With Meal Prep

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College is hard enough with exams, papers, endless studying, roommate drama and 8 a.m. classes. Worrying about what to eat, while having to cook with limited appliances can definitely add to the stress. Having dining hall food, takeout and PB&J day after day c... More »

Don't do Curls on the Squat Rack

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In the past few years, Maryville University has seen significant growth on campus. This growth includes two additional workout areas, the new fitness addition to Simon and in Saints Hall. Both of these centers feature cardio and exercise machines, pull-up bars... More »

Humans Of Maryville: Erik Shaefer

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Why are you majoring in mathematics? “I chose mathematics, because I’m kind of a nerd and because math has job security. Financial math, actuarial science, isn’t that big, so the pay could be great as well,  depending where I want to end up.” Why did you choos... More »

Humans Of Maryville: Brett Harris

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Why are you majoring in business administration? “I’m majoring in business administration, because I think it will be very helpful, and it’s a well-rounded degree. Being in business, I felt like it’s a broad degree, and you can do just about anything you want ... More »

Humans Of Maryville: John Wickersham

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#HumansofMaryville feat. John Wickersham What inspired you to write a book? “I wanted to work with my son, Jamie. He and I have talked [for] many years about working on a project together. We always talked about [it] and never really did much, so I thought tha... More »