By Editorial, Chattanooga, TN—As many of our editors are set to graduate and others move into summer classes and internships, it is important to remember why we are here. A college degree is only a stepping stone in having a successful career, and making good use of a summer can help students regress. While summer [...]
Joining student organizations is a key for post-graduation success
April 16, 2013 by
By Editorial, Chattanooga, TN—Many of the students who are graduating this year have one concern on their minds: getting a job. But those students who think passing classes and keeping a high GPA is the only thing employers look at, well, those students will be in for a rude awakening. Being knowledgeable about a major [...]
States should support bright students’ higher education aspirations
April 10, 2013 by
By Editorial, Chattanooga, TN—Recently, there has been a question of whether or not the state is responsible for students being able to get into colleges successfully. An article on the Huffington Post said that Mike Reynolds, state representative for Oklahoma, made it clear that he does not think that it is the responsibility of lawmakers [...]
Changes in athletics should include jump to FBS classification
April 9, 2013 by
By Aaron Wells, Chattanooga, TN—As the 2012-2013 school year comes to a close, there are many changes abound that will likely shape the future of the University. When incoming Chancellor Steve Angle comes into office July 1, he will be faced with a variety of challenges, including implementation of the master plan and the hiring [...]
Georgia should find alternative way to handle current water issue
April 3, 2013 by
Editorial, Chattanooga, TN–The war between states was more than 100 years ago we aren’t a divided country anymore we are the United States of America. Although the Civil War was 150 years ago there is still a “feud” between Georgia and Tennessee about who should get access to the Tennessee River. Last week the Georgia [...]
Technology has quickly become a necessity for college experience
April 2, 2013 by
By Editorial, Chattanooga, TN—With the growing competition among college students for positions in the real world, the need for extracurricular activities and other experience is growing. With this growth comes the increase in responsibilities and time commitments, making technology and its never ending capacity for communication a vital part of the day-to-day existence of the [...]
Disgruntled Victoria’s Secret shoppers should simply shop elsewhere
March 27, 2013 by
By Editorial, Chattanooga, TN—Victoria’s Secret is not an unfamiliar name when it comes to the retail world. They are known for their models and undergarments, among other beauty products and lounge wear. One of the more popular brands for Victoria Secret is their PINK collection. The PINK collection is targeted towards the college-aged female shopper. [...]
Gay marriage an issue of civil rights, fear
March 25, 2013 by
By Editorial, Chattanooga, TN—As the Supreme Court debates the issue of gay marriage in several separate cases this week, we urge the justices to do the right thing and uphold the value of civil rights in the nation. The Supreme Court will be looking at a couple of different facets of gay marriage, mostly related [...]
Media should focus on responsibility to people
March 20, 2013 by
Editorial, Chattanooga, TN–In the media, a great deal of talk goes on about responsibility and ethics. Frequently, this conversation is directed at the audience, whom we often say do not understand where we are coming from or why we make the decisions we do. However, unfortunately, we often forget to practice what we preach. The [...]
‘Sex Week’ recieving unfair criticism
March 20, 2013 by
Editorial, Chattanooga, TN–Alright, kids. Let’s talk about sex, shall we? For those who are unaware, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is hosting its first ever “Sex Week” in April. Unfortunately, the educational event is being misinterpreted and misrepresented by members of both the state government and national news media—we’re looking at you, Fox News. “A [...]
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