Monthly Archives: April 2022

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 Outdoors

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 …

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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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