Joshua Johns

Founders Hall to Receive New Elevator

Founders Hall is  under construction in a attempt to make the building more accessible and modern. Construction workers are building an elevatorin the historic building, along with a new path from Oak Street to comply for accessibly. The project started last Fall, and while the recent snowfall put a slight …

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Bill Haslam Unveils Opioid Plan

This week, Governor Bill Haslam rolled out his plan to fight the opioid epidemic in Tennessee. The proposed plan would cost $30 million and calls for new limits on painkillers, more educational outreach to students, and boosting availability of addiction treatments.      

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JCPenney Helps Students With “Suit-Up” Event

JCPenney and UTC teamed up for an event to help college student stand out and look good doing it. The event helped UTC undergraduate and graduate students purchase career apparel at a deeply discounted prices. JCPenney closed their store to the public so that students could shop until they drop. …

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South African City Running Out of Water

A city in South Africa is set to run out of water. Cape Town, South Africa will reach “day zero” where the water sources in the city will reach their end. Originally, the date for the water supply to end was April 22; however it was recently moved to the …

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Roland Martin On the Current Political Climate

A renowned journalist came to the UTC Campus and he was brutally honest about the current political climate. Roland Martin was the invited guest for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration luncheon. Martin has served as a political analyst for CNN and has covered presidents from Bill Clinton to …

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This Flu Season Could Be Worst One Yet

Cooler temperatures are here to stay, but because of the cold weather, flu season has started early, and medical experts are afraid this could be the worst one yet. In the latest report from the CDC, the graphic shows that the flu has already spread across the United States, with …

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Yakuza Boss Arrested After Tattoo Goes Viral

After a tattoo went viral on Facebook, Thailand police arrested a Japanese Yakuza boss after being on the run for 15 years. Shigeharu Shirai is accused of murdering a gang rival in 2003. When pictures of Shirai went viral, they caught the attention of the Japanese police who requested his …

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