Law Professor and Polisci Students Reflect on the Country’s Dire Lack of Civic Education
By Jillian Waterhouse, Staff Writer— On March 23, law professor Angela Mae Kupenda met with University of Tennessee at Chattanooga political science students…
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Bookshelves Are Leaving Room For Growth
Cassandra Castillo, Asst. Features Editor– Schools across the country celebrated Dr. Seuss Day just days after six of his books were taken down…
Put Stock Into Athletes Political Opinions But Not Too Much
By Parris Clarke, Assistant Sports Editor– Three weeks ago, European soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic waded into a war of words with Los Angeles…
Why Local Elections Matter (Go Vote!)
By Briana Brady, Opinion Editor– Today marks Election Day for the City of Chattanooga! Not only will the city be voting for its…
Semillas Mayoral Forum Pushes Candidates for their Takes on Issues Concerning Marginalized Communities
Photo by Dewayne Bingham By Jillian Waterhouse, Staff Writer— In preparation for Chattanooga’s 2021 mayoral election, local organizations have been busy hosting candidate…
Feelings Don’t Care About Your Facts: An Appendix to “Pilgrimage for Life sends a message about prevailing sentiments on abortion in Tennessee”
By Joe Bailey, Features Editor— It’s hard to argue with someone’s subjective experience.That’s why, when I attended a “pro-life” event over the weekend…
Chattanooga Mayoral Candidates Weigh In on Climate Issues at Online Panel
By Jillian Waterhouse, Staff Writer— In the midst of a pandemic and a mayoral election cycle, Chattanoogans are seeking alternative, safe ways to…
Mayor Andy Berke’s 2021 State of the City Address Mark’s His Transition Out of Office
Photo by Stephanie Swart By Jillian Waterhouse, Staff Writer— On January 29th 2021, Andy Berke delivered his final State of the City Address…
A Case for Streamlining Politics
By Briana Brady, Opinion Editor– 16 candidates have qualified to run for Mayor of Chattanooga. Over twenty people are running for City Council;…
The 5 Best Things the Biden Administration Accomplished This Week
By Lorena Grajales, Editor-in-Chief As we approach the two-week mark of Biden’s presidency, I am drawn to review the best five executive orders…