GEORGIA (mocsnews.com)— In the wake of Hurricane Helene, a Georgia community is left in ruins, dealing with widespread destruction and ongoing power outages. Streets that were once busy with activity are now lined with dark buildings, while traffic lights remain out, creating chaos on the roads. Residents are facing a …
Read More »Four Dead, Hundreds Stranded as Severe Flooding Hits Eastern Romania
By: Amani Wilson ROMANIA (mocsnews.com)— Four people have been found dead in eastern Romania after storms triggered severe flooding, leaving hundreds stranded, emergency authorities said Saturday. The storms caused widespread damage, prompting urgent rescue operations across several hard-hit regions. Interior Ministry Personnel Assisting in Affected Areas by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová on Pexels …
Read More »Digital Detox: Students Embrace Flip Phones on Campus
During any given laundry cycle, students face losses of upwards of $2,000 just for being forgetful—that is, if they accidentally wash their smartphones. Yet, it doesn’t have to be that way, according to UTC senior and economics major Caison Cavanaugh. When he washed his previous phone, it cost him a …
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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 »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 »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 »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) …
Read More »A teenager raises awareness for brain injury after being shot in the head
By: Iciss Wilkerson KANSAS CITY, MO (mocsnews.com)- An African American teenager is set to attend a walk/run event in Overland Park, Kansas to raise awareness for brain injury after being shot in the head on April 13 when he mistakenly went to the wrong house to pick up his siblings. …
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