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Students committed to balancing school, work, play

Books aimed at helping students maximize their college experience and achieve balance exist by the dozen. But in a culture that promotes being able to do it all, is it possible for students to party like rock stars and still maintain a decent GPA? When asked how he manages to keep cool, calm and collected, Brandon Bess, a Memphis junior, said," I try to keep the thought in my head that sometimes things are going to be stressful; but they have to be done and that's life.…

Expectations raised for new SGA officers

Now that SGA elections are done some students are ready to share their hopes and concerns for the upcoming year. Students answers varied when asked what they want new officers to focus on. Jamal Brown, a Memphis senior, said he hopes that the new SGA officers will "do everything in the best interests of the school and students.…

Undergrads look forward to grad school transition

With graduation quickly approaching many students are getting ready to make the transition from undergraduate to graduate school. Erica Eberle, a Chattanooga senior said that choosing her graduate school was frustrating in the beginning.…

Volunteering opportunities abound

Volunteer opportunities in Chattanooga are plentiful, according to some students. Gavin Cross, a Chattanooga sophomore, volunteered during spring break for a mission trip. He and 47 others from the Pres House visited Haitian children in the Dominican Republic.…

Students say fee one of many ways to help the environment

The majority of students who voted on a proposed environmental fee during SGA elections last week indicated they would be willing help UTC get greener and cleaner. Students were given the opportunity to vote for or against a proposal to convert to green energy at UTC.…

'Shut up!' It's another talk show

Critic's Column
Do we need another talk show? TLC apparently thinks so. Enter "Shut up! It's Stacy London!" Stacy London is one of the co-hosts from "What Not to Wear" and "shut up!" is what she utters in pleased delight after she sees a makeover.…

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