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'Tres Vidas Latinas' bring diversity to university entertainment

Stereotypes will be shattered in the Core Ensemble's upcoming performance of "Tres Vidas" at UTC, according to Marcia Noe, professor and coordinator of Women's Studies at UTC. While touring the United States, this music theater piece gained rousing acclamation for its captivating music and unprecedented acting, which together yielded an outstanding production for an extensive range of audiences, according to Noe.…

Swift to play concert, ticket sales soar

Tickets are going fast for the upcoming Taylor Swift concert in UTC's McKenzie Arena, according to Obie Webster, the Assistant Director of the McKenzie Arena. The concert will be Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. and is open to the public, Webster said. McKenzie Arena is a rental facility, and the concert was arranged when Taylor Swift's agency contacted the facility to check available dates and get the cost details, Webster said.…

New wind turbines bring green energy to campus

Chattanooga has established itself as a green community by inviting the commerce of eco-friendly companies into the city. In the past 10 years, companies have installed solar panels, researched nuclear energy and constructed wind turbines. In 2005, TVA began adding 15 more wind turbines in support of its Green Power Switch alternative energy program.…

New logos expected to strengthen Mocs' image

New logos expected to strengthen Mocs' image
The university recently introduced new logos that will be used along with existing logos, according to Chuck Cantrell, assistant vice chancellor. The new logo is not replacing Scrappy, Cantrell said. "A lot of students love Scrappy. This is just an add-on.…

Networking site allows free note sharing services

The networking site KNeTWiT allows college students to upload content for sharing. KNeTWiT is free to use and may even help you make a buck or two. "KNeTWiT is an online networking program where students can upload their notes and get paid for them, and other students can download them for free," according to Andrew Clark, a Manchester, Tenn.…

Clubs depict career challenges

Pre-professional clubs can help prepare students for their future careers according to Tyler Holley, a post-baccalaureate student from Cleveland, Tenn., and president of the pre-dental club. "I got involved last year because I wanted a leadership role," Holley said.…

Gardens provide 'moving' experience

Critic's Corner
Gardens provide 'moving' experience
As fall break quickly approaches and gas prices fluctuate, the idea of taking the longed-for long-weekend from ordinary to extraordinary presents something of a challenge. Luckily, for those of us who have experienced everything "the Scenic City" has to offer, Atlanta's Botanical Garden is only about an hour and a half away.…

Motion City Soundtrack plays Nashville

Critic's Corner
Since their first live show ever in 1998, rock band Motion City Soundtrack has sold almost 600,000 records and toured all the way from Australia to Japan. Although Motion City Soundtrack has become such a huge success, they did it without much help from radio exposure or chart topping recognition.…

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