The art department will introduce a photography and media art concentration beginning in the fall semester.
The curriculum will combine photography, video and other time-based media courses, some of which have been offered since fall 2009.
"The concentration is brand new and has not been announced or promoted," Jessica Westbrook, a professor of both photo media arts and graphic design courses, said.…
Imagine standing in a sea of blue and gold among thousands of screaming fans, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the football team and barely being able to find a parking space half a mile from the stadium.
This is the vision UTC alumnus Kim White has pictured in her mind for years.…
Many local businesses and organizations offer discounted prices on their services and products to students simply because they are just that, a student.
From oil changes to free drinks, the list of student perks around Chattanooga is surprisingly long and extensive.…
As finals week nears, students are preparing for exams.
Michelle Garcia, a senior from Memphis, said she normally has more exams than papers during the week of finals.
"I usually go to the library the night before the day of the exam and I will stay there for hours studying for that one test," Garcia said.…
Patti Phillips, a junior from Goodlettsville, Tenn., is the first student at UTC to receive the Undergraduate Interfraternity Internship.
According to www.nicindy.org, Undergraduate Interfraternigy Internshp is a five day program that allows chosen sorority and fraternity members to gain new leadership skills and learn different ways to benefit their chapters and communities.…
This summer is bringing cinematic sequels, sequins and steel, action, fashion, and good-looking vampires and werewolves, in movies such as "Iron Man 2," "Sex and the City 2" and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," and students are looking forward to their arrival.…
The Riverbend music festival will return to Chattanooga's waterfront June 11 through 19.
Some of the artists playing the festival include, Sheryl Crow, Allison Krauss, Billy Currington and Darius Rucker , according to the festival's Web site.
Jennifer Jones, a senior from Ringgold Ga.…
The Starbucks that is part of the Sheraton Hotel located on Broad Street is a jewel of the downtown area few students know about.
Because the establishment is part of the Sheraton Hotel, access to the free WiFi every Starbucks provides is easier to use.
Whenever I have tried to use it at other locations, I have had to buy a gift card and register my computer.…
When I saw a preview for the new 'sequel' to "Alice in Wonderland", I could not wait to see it. Even though the film ended up being much different than I had imagined, it was definitely not a disappointment.
For anyone who is a fan of Tim Burton films, you should be pleased with his latest work because it stays true to his style.…
Big River Grille & Brewing Works
222 Broad St. (423) 267-2739
Sun-Th 11 a.m.- Midnight
F-Sat 11 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Big River Grille is located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga and offers a full menu of dinning choices as well as beautiful views of the Scenic City.…
Chattanooga Market
1826 Carter St. (423) 648-2496
April 18- Dec. 5: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Chattanooga Market is a local open aired market that offers local produce and live music every weekend.
Revival
1110 Market St. #109
(423) 265-2656
M-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.…
Chattanooga Choo-Choo
1400 Market St. (800) 872-2529
Model Rail Road 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Trolley rides 11 a.m., 1 a.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
The Chattanooga Choo-Choo was originally Chattanooga's historic train station that is has been converted to a hotel that houses several restaurants, an ice cream shop, and various activities.…
Mountain Opry
630 Chestnut St. (423) 267-8583
Hours vary Friday nights
Admission Price: Free
The Mountain Opry offers live bluegrass music from local artists.
Nightfall
Miller Plaza 850 Market St.
(423) 265-0771
May 28- Sept. 24 Friday Nights Nightfall is a free concert series featuring live music from national and international talents.…
