BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Ailym Ford ran for two touchdowns, Alex Mitchell and Kameron Brown returned interceptions for touchdowns and Chattanooga pulled away from Samford for a 47-24 win on Saturday. Mitchell’s 38-yard return came one play after Mocs’ quarterback Chase Artopoeus capped the opening drive with a 47-yard connection …
Read More »New Residential Project in Downtown Chattanooga will be less than fifteen minutes from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) – New off-campus housing may be available to the UTC community as the new residential project developed at 418 Manufacturers Road will be around two miles from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s campus. The seven-story residential development received approval to move forward with construction after receiving …
Read More »College campuses ban TikTok after Congressional hearing for privacy and security concerns
By: Iciss Wilkerson CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)- Although TikTok is one of the most used social media platforms, many college campuses are still in the process of banning the app due to privacy concerns. The rebranded social media platform grew in popularity during the pandemic in 2020. TikTok surpassed over two …
Read More »Should Students Be Able to Grade Their Professors? Exploring the Benefits and Limitations of Course Evaluations
By Allison Pursell CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com) The relationship between students and professors is at the core of the educational experience. While traditional grading systems allow professors to assess students, the question arises: should students be able to evaluate their professors? In recent years, the idea of students grading their professors …
Read More »It’s orientation season: Summer at UTC means preparing for fall
by PEYTON SCHULTZ CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- The summer semester at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially begun, which means that faculty, staff and students are gearing up for the arrival of new students on campus in August. Freshman orientation begins on June 5 and continues until August. The two-day …
Read More »The High Price of Hunger: Tackling Food Insecurity in College
By: Allison Pursell CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)- Food insecurity is an issue that has long plagued the college student population, and unfortunately, the pandemic has only made the situation worse. According to a survey conducted by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, over 38% of college students were experiencing …
Read More »Mental Health among College Students
By: Jasmine Dalton FRANKLIN, TN (mocsnews.com)- Mental Health among college students is a major problem today. It affects students across the nation, but it also affects students on the campus of UTC. UTC students sitting on Chamberlin Field According to Best Colleges, in 2022, 77% of college students experienced …
Read More »UTC grad student aims to increase awareness of Chattanooga’s transportation options
by PEYTON SCHULTZ CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- Arsen Martyshchuk, a first-year master’s student in public administration at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, just found his dream internship. While most UTC students must complete an internship to fulfill their program requirements, Martyshcuk’s path was unconventional. Martyshchuk’s first day of life in America …
Read More »Freetime as a College Student
by Chris Figgures CHATTANOOGA (Mocsnews.com) Being a college student isn’t always easy. Sometimes you will need a break or two just to enjoy life away from school. College students all around the country take time out just to gather their thoughts and to sit back and relax or maybe even …
Read More »Carjacking Reported on Campus
From UTC Marketing and Communications A carjacking incident was reported to UTC Police at 8:45 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 11. The incident occurred in campus parking lot 51 near the intersection of Palmetto Street and McCallie Avenue. Two suspects are described as black males, possibly juveniles, wearing all black clothing …
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