Contractual obligations of visiting speakers are troublesome for journalism students, according to one journalism student. “For my journalism class I needed to have a text and a video story,” said Kristen Rouse, a JEM 230 student. “As I was setting up my tripod, I was told by someone from the Center of Student Engagement that … More Contract Queries: The legal issues of student reporting

Education is the key to helping prevent sexual assault, according to members of the University of Tennessee’s Title IX department, Center for Health Education and Wellness, and police department. “Our primary approach is to teach active bystander courses to students, to teach them to safely intervene in situations that they think might precede into sexual … More Consent to prevent: UT and sexual misconduct

Ancient medieval cultures are an essential yet often-neglected study, according to some historians. Bailey Young, a professor of history at the Eastern Illinois University, says that this was an important time in the beginning of the study of ­­­­­­­­archeology and should not be overlooked. “We see the early middle ages as the time of crucial … More Frankly speaking: The medieval culture of the Merovingians

Lecturers at the UT Baker Center spoke on the crises of refugees following wars and conflicts. “Refugees are fleeing their countries. They are forced to leave their countries. It’s not a choice,” said Drocella Mugorewera, executive director of Bridge Refugee Services Inc. and a former refugee from the Republic of Rwanda. “You flee because your … More Lecturers give information, insights on refugees at Baker Center lecture

Social media plays a major role in the presence of Scripps Networks Interactive brands, according to a group from the company’s social media team. “We have to be the brands that are in front of people,” said Abigail McCollum, director of social media and convergence for Scripps Networks. “We have to catch your attention when … More Scripps Networks Interactive boosts brands, presence with social media trends

The Knox County Board of Education approved a move of classrooms from Lonsdale Elementary School to Sam E. Hill Community Center. The proposal would move five of the school’s Kindergarten classrooms to the community center. Special education and English language learner services would also be held at the community center. “Something has to be done … More Knox Co. School Board approves merger of Lonsdale Elementary, Sam E. Hill Community Center