By: Ryan M. Brooks Mocs News Writer The University of Tennessee has overcome a lot of changes throughout the school year, to which numerous colleges can relate. Most of the students that were on campus before the pandemic have had to undergo various adjustments to reach the standards COVID-19 set …
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Students and Social Media
By: Bailey Tate How many UTC students utilize social media? According to studies, ages 10-24 utilize social media which would also include college aged students. According to Instagram, the account “utchattanooga” has 30,000 followers, along with “utcnewmocs” following with 8,432 followers. I believe that it is safe to say that …
Read More »UTC Theatre Company Partner Obvious Dad Reaches Fundraising Goal for 2022 Season
CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- Chattanooga theatre company Obvious Dad officially reached its fundraising target for the 2022 season, according to a recent social media release. The theatre group, which premiered only last year, has raised well over $12,000 for the upcoming season through a mix of donations and event tickets. The fundraising process was launched …
Read More »NFL Trading Prices at Record High
By HARRISON BROWN CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – The NFL (National Football League) took a massive financial blow in 2020 and 2021 with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. The salary cap for 2021 was set at $192.6 million while this year’s salary cap is set at $208.2 million. This is an …
Read More »The “SLAP” that’s got everybody talking
By: Ryan M. Brooks Mocs News Writer Actor-producer Will Smith slaps comedian Chris Rock on the 95th Oscar night just minutes before receiving The Academy Award for Best Actor. In his speech shortly after he quotes Denzel Washington’s words, “At your highest moment be careful, that’s when the devil will …
Read More »Who is really to blame for gas prices?
By Tate Scott CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) – Gas prices are at a record high and Americans are trying to decide where to place blame: the Biden Administration, gas station owners, the oil industry, or the simple concept of supply and demand? This article will explain where this rise in price …
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UTC Students at Dogwood Climbing, camp ground and venue. CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has a strong program that encourages students to be outside and enjoy the beauty that is Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chattanooga is more recently known as the Scenic City. Senior Abby Moore explains that UTC …
Read More »A look back on a magical season for the Chattanooga Mocs Basketball team
By Owen Kennedy, Chattanooga, Tennessee (mocsnews.com)- After a long season of highs and lows the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball season has come to a very disappointing close. After much anticipation for their upcoming 2021-2022 season the Mocs jumped off to a great 11-3 record to open the season with wins …
Read More »UTC Football is Underway
By John Coleman: CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – March is the month of many new beginnings. The weather can be summed up by this saying “in like a lamb, out like a lion” or “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” It’s unpredictable. The first super moon of the year appears …
Read More »Starbucks Cutting Employee Hours with Unclear Motive
By Brenna Powers CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – According to a survey by Starbucks union members and supporters, Starbucks is cutting employee hours across the board, with two to 15 hours being cut from their weekly schedules. There are many concerns as to why Starbucks would randomly cut employee hours, …
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