By Sean Jones, Chattanooga, TN– Jay-Z is really important. Like, really important. He is so important, that the White House had to call a press conference to address his lyrics. This is, in my opinion, absolutely ridiculous. I do not think there have been any rap related press conferences involving the White House before, but [...]
Take advantage of the summer and utilize opportunities
April 17, 2013 by
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 [...]
Campus Comments: What would you like to see the new SGA president accomplish?
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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 [...]
Editor reflects on highs, lows at the Echo
April 9, 2013 by
By Hannah Lazar, Chattanooga, TN—Well, guys, this is it. This is my last University Echo as its editor. Many of you probably don’t know who I am, and you might not have followed the University Echo in any sort of dedicated manner. But still, I feel like I have had a personal relationship with every [...]
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor 4/7/13
April 9, 2013 by
By David Burke, The House, Chattanooga, TN—To the editorial staff of the University Echo: I commend you for including an issue [same sex marriage] that is currently central in national debate. I submitted this letter too late for last week’s issue. I do think, unfortunately, that the current discussion that exists via facebook, twitter, news [...]
Letter to the Editor 4/4/13
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By Samira Rahbe, Chattanooga, TN—I was glad to see the “Campus ‘shanty town’ raises awareness” article in the Echo this week. Unfortunately, I wasn’t on campus Wednesday to see the constructed shanty town, but the fact that there was one on campus is extremely cool because of how proactive and bold it was. It’s encouraging to see [...]
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Social media helps us forget that it’s inner beauty that matters most
By Shawna O’Neal, Chattanooga, TN—I am not your typical smartphone user or social media user for that matter. I only have one social media account and it is with Facebook and yes, I have the app on my iPhone. But that is all folks. I do not understand the thrill that comes with having several [...]