Yearly Archives: 2020

Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

By WILL WEISSERT Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for …

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Stress Levels at an All-Time High on College Campuses

By Lexxie Ortner Mocsnews.com (AP) – Students headed to college today face a drastic change of pace compared to their parents that came before them. University student’s stress levels are at an all-time high. Students today are faced with increasing debt, heavier workloads, and longer work hours. According to The …

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How to stay active during this quarantine

Chattanooga, TN In the month of March, the cases of coronavirus skyrocketed pushing the Governor of Tennessee, Bill Lee, to begin closing everywhere from restaurants, movie theaters to even gyms. With the year barely being four months in, many had committed to their resolution—fitness. How can you possibly stay motivated …

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Challenges for Media During the Coronavirus Pandemic

newspaper with word truth written on it

By Laura Dolejs Chattanooga, Tenn. (mocsnews.com)— People around the world are currently at the receiving end of non-stop news updates about the coronavirus pandemic. From smartphones to televisions, newspapers and magazine covers this continuous feed of information has incited panic in some people and indifference in others. Spreading the word …

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British Prime Minister Moved to ICU

By DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests. A view …

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Orientation Goes Online

From Yancy Freeman, Vice-Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Dear Campus Colleagues, After much thoughtful consideration, we have made the decision to move our summer transfer and freshman Orientation sessions to an online format. We are still hoping to offer some in-person programming in August prior to the start …

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Corona Virus Effects Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tenn. – As of Saturday, April 4, according to the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee has had 3,321 cases of COVID-19 confirmed. That puts Tennessee 17th in the list of U.S. coronavirus cases by state. The total number of deaths has now reached 53, and the number of recovered patients reached 248. …

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