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On-Campus Safety: The Facts

            CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – With daylight savings time making the days shorter and the nights longer, there is no better time to revisit the issue of on-campus safety. According to USA Today, on-campus crime has been rising steadily with an 8% increase from 2019 to 2022. With this increase, are …

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Electric Scooters on Campus: Convenient, Eco-Friendly, or Risky?

CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)— Electric scooters have become increasingly popular among University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) students, offering a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around campus. But as these devices zoom across campus, they raise questions about safety, environmental impact, and overall student experience.         Many UTC students are drawn …

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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 …

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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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