Chancellor Carver signs domestic violence awareness proclamation

Chancellor Keith Carver signed a proclamation into effect Oct. 1 that recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the university. The proclamation was created in order to bring awareness to the ever-growing domestic violence rates in Tennessee and to encourage safe, stable and nurturing relationships. Tennessee has remained in the top 10 states for… Continue reading Chancellor Carver signs domestic violence awareness proclamation

Tennessee Sportsball Roundup: Vols edge out South Carolina 31-27

The Tennessee Volunteers football squad kicked off their irregular 2020 schedule with a road matchup against the unranked South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, September 26. Despite a shaky opening performance from senior quarterback (QB) Jarrett Guarantano and the offensive line, the QB made the most important plays where it mattered most. And when it came… Continue reading Tennessee Sportsball Roundup: Vols edge out South Carolina 31-27

Now That We Have Your Attention: The Captive Audience and Streaming Services

Since self-quarantine began in March of this year, many Americans have tuned to streaming services such as the long-running Netflix and newcomers Disney+ and HBOMax for small bits of comfort amidst these hard times. However, as we descend further and further into quarantine, it seems like each of these platforms’ quality has begun to degrade,… Continue reading Now That We Have Your Attention: The Captive Audience and Streaming Services

Former Pacer Executive Editor makes award-winning history

On September 20, former Pacer executive editor—now a U.S. media personality—learned that his newest project won a Creative Arts Emmy award. Van Jones graduated from UTM in 1990 with bachelor’s degrees in both communications and political science; He went on to attend Yale Law School where he earned his Law degree in 1993. This year’s… Continue reading Former Pacer Executive Editor makes award-winning history

America’s pathological response to COVID-19

As journalists, even in the smallest capacity, there is always a temptation to shrink away from the hard questions. There is a temptation to toe the line, to not question one side or the other when their conduct is egregious. This is especially the case when one finds themselves writing in the greatest period of… Continue reading America’s pathological response to COVID-19

The death of RBG and the shattering of the American republic

If you haven’t heard by now, then there is a good chance that you live under a rock or in a fallout bunker hidden away from civilization: Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died. The stalwart liberal justice of the Supreme Court, who spent 27 years on the highest bench in the land, died of complications due… Continue reading The death of RBG and the shattering of the American republic

Campaign buttons to be featured at Discovery Park

Discovery Park of America has announced a pop-up exhibit of presidential campaign buttons that opens Oct. 8, 2020 ,and will be on display at the museum and heritage park though the end of the year. The exhibit will be located in Art Hall near the current temporary exhibit on women’s suffrage. The collection of campaign… Continue reading Campaign buttons to be featured at Discovery Park