A question that’s constantly on my mind: If you could be a combination of any three animals, what would you be, and why? I asked students at UT and here’s what they had to say.
Adriana Carranca utilizes her skills as a storyteller to hook readers and keep their attention throughout her long form piece on the injustices dealt to young Pakistani girls. Carranca transports her audience into every story and setting masterfully through the subtle incorporation of a very distinct set of storytelling “tools.” This piece is […]
On Saturday, hundreds of people showed up for the 5th annual Hotter ‘N’ Hell 5K to show their support for new palliative care legislation.
The Jem230 course at the University of Tennessee is designed to help students develop their media reporting skills. The instructor, Dzmitry Yurna, teaches a Jem230 class for summer second session. His class maintains an attendance of roughly 20 students, each eager to go out into the field. The general consensus, according to Yuran’s students, is […]
April 5 marked the beginning of the 4th annual Rhythm n Blooms music festival, co-produced by Attack Monkey Productions and the Dogwood Arts Festival. The three-day event brought about five to six thousand Knoxvillians and tourists alike to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and downtown Knoxville. Chyna Brackeen, president of Attack Monkey Productions and director of […]
Zaxby’s on the strip is supporting Jessica, a child living in Ecuador, through a fundraiser by partnering with Children International.
Ever wondered which iPhone apps are the most controversial and funny in our opinions? This article showcases the most ridiculous apps that have ever made their way into (and mostly out of) the app store.
“Fort Sanders Fest” will be held in World’s Fair Park’s Festival Lawn on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. The 2nd annual event features 14 local bands. Event organizers expect a larger crowd than last year.
Harmony Korine’s film Spring Breakers hit the box offices March 22, 2013 and has received mixed reviews among critics and viewers. Here’s a review from the perspective of a college student (the target demographic). Spring Breakers boasts a star-studded cast with the likes of James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, and Gucci Mane. This oddly […]
Christian rock band, Needtobreathe performed at the Tennessee Theatre as part of their “Drive All Night Tour 2013.” Opening act, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors is an indie/rock band that is often compared to The Avett Brothers and The Black Keys.
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