By Jackie Jones CHATTANOOGA(mocsnews.com)- Three UTC employees share their appreciation for the campus community and benefits offered while serving their administrative careers in the heart of the student center. (University of Tennessee Sign on McCallie Avenue. Photo Credit: Jackie Jones). From health benefits to tuition assistance, employees at UTC have …
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 »Ugly Duck Vintage prepares for a huge tourist boost after the annual Riverbend music festival
By: Iciss Wilkerson CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)- Ugly Duck Vintage is one of Chattanooga’s newest editions to local businesses downtown and the company is preparing to take on the traffic of many people attending the scenic city. With the success of the annual Riverbend festival, the event brought together many Chattanoogans …
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 »The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo set to bring new life and entertainment to the UTC community
CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – The $19-million investments into new facilities for The Hotel Chalet include a wide variety of amenities including world-class restaurants, multiple bars, ballrooms, meeting spaces, a fitness center, indoor/outdoor lounge spaces, an alpine pool and restored guest rooms. In the UTC community, the Choo Choo and its many …
Read More »Dear Evan Hansen Debuts in Chattanooga
By JACKIE JONES CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com)- The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in downtown Chattanooga is home to many traveling Broadway shows and musicals, including its most recent show, Dear Evan Hansen. Each year, the Memorial Auditorium houses a variety of traveling Broadway shows such as Book of Mormon, To …
Read More »Scientists Are Worried That Artificial Intelligence Will Lead The Human Race To Extinction.
By Allison Pursell bpr.berkley.edu CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm and we’re not sure it’s a good thing. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a global debate about the future of humanity. While some experts argue that AI can revolutionize industries, enhance productivity, and …
Read More »Suspect Accused for the Moscow Massacre in November 2022 Attends Plea Arraignment
By Jackie Jones MOSCOW, Idaho (mocsnews.com)- The suspect accused for the brutal murder of four University of Idaho students declined to enter a plea to the judge during Monday mornings arraignment. Kohberger’s attorney, Anne Taylor, stood up and proceeded to tell the judge that he would “stand silent” when asked …
Read More »Target faces backlash after removing Pride merchandise
By PEYTON SCHULTZ WASHINGTON (mocsnews.com) — Target released its annual Pride collection in early May ahead of Pride month in June but removed several items from shelves due to backlash from angry customers. Target showcases its support of Pride in Hackensack, N.J.,with a rainbow tag attached to merchandise.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) …
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