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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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