New Scrabble Dictionary For A New Generation Merriam-Webster published the new edition of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, containing 300 new words, on Monday. Among those words are twerk – to dance by shaking the buttocks while squatting – and ew, used to express disgust. The dictionary is a reference …
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Randy Boyd Named as UT Interim President; Releases Video Randy Boyd, Knoxville businessman and former adviser to Gov. Bill Haslam for higher education, will serve as interim president of the University of Tennessee following the retirement of UT President Joe DiPietro in November. The appointment was made by the board …
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By Mocs News Staff While supplies last…. Flu shots will be available to the UTC community on Wednesday, September 26 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM on the 2nd floor of the UC at the bottom of the main stairwell. Shots will also be administered at the UTC Community Health Fair on …
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NBC picks up new daytime talk show for its fall 2019 schedule, starring the first American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Unfortunately this pick up will lead to the cancellation of long time favorite talk show Steve, starring Steve Harvey. Steve Harvey’s syndicated talk show has been on the air for …
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By Mocs News Staff U-T officials are recommending a former Tennessee gubernatorial candidate to serve as an interim president for the University of Tennessee. Randy Boyd, a Knoxville businessman and U-T alumnus, lost his bid for the GOP nomination for governor to Bill Lee. If the appointment is approved, Boyd …
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By Mocs News Staff University of Tennessee President Dr. Joe DiPietro has announced he will retire. Dr. DiPietro made the announcement by email, saying November 21st will be his last day of active service. Here’s the press release released Thursday morning September 17th. A video message from DiPietro can be …
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By Bailey Biddle The Browns had a lot of hype surrounding their 2018 season with drafting Baker Mayfield, Denzel Ward, and being featured on the show Hard Knocks, which allowed a behind the scenes look into the Browns offseason. They also landed free agent Jarvis Landry that was probably …
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Chick-fil-A is rewarding those who download their “Chick-fil-A One” app and create an account in the month of September. The giveaway will last until the 29th of the month. Recipients will receive a free 8-count nugget, grilled or original. This offer is redeemable at any Chick-fil-A store, however it is …
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