Stephen Townsend began working with the Tennessee Journalist as a news reporter in spring 2007. He was appointed assistant news editor in spring 2008, and news editor for the fall 2008 semester. He finished by serving as editor in chief for the spring 2009 semester. He was born and raised in Marietta, Ga., which is near Atlanta.
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September 16 2008 :: More than 250 employers visit UT for job fair
September 28 2008 :: Sustainable Living Roadshow makes stop at UT
September 30 2008 :: Lisa Ling gives insight into China's one-child policy
October 11 2008 :: UT's SPEAK advocates environmental reform at Belmont debate
October 14 2008 :: Four-time cancer survivor shares her story
November 15 2008 :: Students eat insects at smorgasbord
November 03 2008 :: TNJN's video coverage of Phillip Fulmer press conference
November 24 2008 :: UT to possibly provide new e-mail
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February 25 2008 :: Bill could allow companion dogs on restaurant porches
February 26 2008 :: TOMS shoes college tour steps into Knoxville
February 17 2008 :: UT receives $2 million to open center
February 17 2008 :: UTPD offers self-defense course
February 18 2008 :: Total lunar eclipse to take place Wednesday night
February 18 2008 :: UT continues athletic success
February 21 2008 :: Panelists give insight into online journalism
March 05 2008 :: Workshop to explain open records, open meetings law
March 04 2008 :: Cable Maverick Lecture Series comes to UT
March 05 2008 :: UT offers new master's degree in human resource management
March 05 2008 :: Best-selling author helps students think globally
April 04 2008 :: UT Legal Clinic celebrates 60-year anniversary
April 04 2008 :: San Diego professor, hip-hop artist lecture on Black Panther Party
April 19 2008 :: UT junior honored with 'Volunteer of the Year'
April 19 2008 :: Bedouin tribe member speaks on Jordanian refugees
April 21 2008 :: Students participate in life-changing experience
April 21 2008 :: UT names 2008 Torchbearers
April 21 2008 :: TriDeltathon draws athletes to UT
April 21 2008 :: Divide the Ride helps families 'go green'
April 23 2008 :: Volunteers beautify UT campus
April 23 2008 :: Doug Blaze named new dean of College of Law
April 24 2008 :: Dashboard Confessional headlines 6th annual Volapalooza
April 24 2008 :: UT receives numerous public relations awards
April 24 2008 :: UT campaign aims for $1 billion
April 25 2008 :: UT Outdoor Program, SPEAK sponsor Bike to School Day
April 27 2008 :: Senate bill hopes to curb student credit card woes
April 28 2008 :: Graphic design students display hard work
November 15 2008 :: Dodgeball event promotes cancer awareness
July 30 2008 :: Thoughts, remarks on Sunday's shooting
August 27 2008 :: HBO.com features UT student film
September 03 2008 :: Specialized physician joins UT Medical Center staff
September 03 2008 :: UT Medical Center to host "Man Run"
September 04 2008 :: MAP guides students to future
September 05 2008 :: Strayhorn receives grant, plans research on minority education
September 05 2008 :: Knoxville community "swims for life"
September 05 2008 :: Ewing Gallery displays historic NYC photos
September 05 2008 :: UT student volunteers 4,000 hours, given presidential award
September 07 2008 :: Clinic Vols' potential membership exceeds expectations
September 07 2008 :: Phoenix encourages UT students, faculty to submit works
September 08 2008 :: UT chancellor candidate Young speaks at forum
September 10 2008 :: UT puts foot down on student file sharing
September 10 2008 :: Chancellor candidate Cevera says UT has great potential
September 11 2008 :: NSF awards UT $16 million for institute
September 12 2008 :: 'Voice of the Vols' speaks to aspiring broadcast students
September 12 2008 :: UT professor wins prestigious academic award
September 13 2008 :: Architecture professor to discuss impact of skyscrapers
September 14 2008 :: Career Services director gives tips for job fair
September 15 2008 :: UT falls to 18th on 'party school' ranking
September 16 2008 :: Third chancellor finalist speaks on campus
September 16 2008 :: More than 250 employers visit UT for job fair
September 17 2008 :: Baker Center forum examines faith-based initiatives
September 17 2008 :: UT graduate programs win two $3 million grants
September 18 2008 :: Outdoor Program hosts rafting excursion
September 19 2008 :: Chancellor finalist Johnson visits campus
September 21 2008 :: SuChin Pak talks to students about teen politics
September 21 2008 :: BCPC hosts actress, choreographer Debbie Allen
September 21 2008 :: Environmental activist from NYC comes to Knoxville
September 21 2008 :: Sustainability Week to promote environmental action
September 22 2008 :: 'Switch Your Thinking' aims to help UT reach energy-saving goal
September 22 2008 :: Filmmakers to show premiere of Appalachian film at UT
September 23 2008 :: Emmy-winning choreographer seeks inspiration at UT
September 23 2008 :: Environmental activist presents 'Greening the Ghetto'
September 24 2008 :: UT's audiology, speech program survives budget cuts
September 24 2008 :: Phi Beta Sigma fraternity to hold sleep-out in Humanities Amphitheater
September 24 2008 :: Students get chance to work with Dept. of Defense
September 26 2008 :: Cheek makes case for UT chancellorship
September 28 2008 :: Lisa Ling to speak on China's one-child policy
September 28 2008 :: Sustainable Living Roadshow makes stop at UT
September 30 2008 :: Lisa Ling gives insight into China's one-child policy
October 01 2008 :: Mother gives presentation about daughter's suicide
September 30 2008 :: Peace Corps picks UT Knoxville as new recruitment office
October 01 2008 :: LGBT students to share their experiences on campus
October 01 2008 :: Student-made political documentaries spark lively discussion
October 01 2008 :: UT to host Women in Business conference
October 01 2008 :: Vet college receives grants from Dept. of Homeland Security
October 02 2008 :: UT launches Grief Outreach initiative
October 02 2008 :: LGBT panel speaks out about campus issues
October 02 2008 :: Bash at the Clash teaches Knoxville history
October 05 2008 :: Writers in the Library presents Margaret Lazarus Dean
October 05 2008 :: Architecture lecture series hosts its fifth speaker
October 06 2008 :: Report highlights Tennessee's air infrastructure needs
October 07 2008 :: UT library puts age-old yearbooks online
October 07 2008 :: Architecture college hosts its fifth lecture series speaker
October 07 2008 :: Stock market continues to fall despite Congress's efforts
October 08 2008 :: Author reads from novel about Challenger accident
October 09 2008 :: UT faces $17 million in additional budget cuts
October 09 2008 :: VolAware teaches UT students about mental health
October 11 2008 :: UT's SPEAK advocates environmental reform at Belmont debate
October 13 2008 :: UT professor shines light on alcohol abuse in violent women
October 12 2008 :: Team of MBA students places second in national competition
October 12 2008 :: WUOT's new series inspires citizens to vote
October 14 2008 :: UT names new assistant VPs to boost public service
October 15 2008 :: Bradshaw speaks to class on keys to future success
October 15 2008 :: UT hosts foreign journalists from Europe
October 15 2008 :: Retired diplomat to lecture on world's view of U.S.
October 15 2008 :: Jazz for Justice brings prominent speakers to UT
October 16 2008 :: Former child soldier returns to UT
October 16 2008 :: UT public service has $1 billion impact on state economy
October 17 2008 :: John Boyd speaks on America's importance worldwide
October 17 2008 :: Panels of speakers discuss African war conflicts
October 17 2008 :: United Way grant helps students pursue health care careers
October 19 2008 :: Writers in the Library hosts award-winning author
October 19 2008 :: Speaker to discuss media's obsession with beauty
October 20 2008 :: TIA report outlines funding needs for Tennessee's waterways
October 21 2008 :: High gas prices increase local tourism
October 21 2008 :: March to raise awareness of sexual assault, violence
October 21 2008 :: Former actress gives lecture on media's effects on women
October 22 2008 :: UT, DuPont to build ethanol research facility
October 22 2008 :: Jog your dog for a chance to win prizes
October 22 2008 :: Pet owners buy cheaper food, less toys
November 13 2008 :: Speaker to discuss roots of country music
October 23 2008 :: Caffeine could be more harmful than students think
November 13 2008 :: Knoxville participates in America Recycles Day
November 13 2008 :: Rocky Top becomes 'Rocky Flop' for businesses on The Strip
November 14 2008 :: College of Law hosts panel on combating discrimination
November 13 2008 :: UT's waste solution may be a matter of convenience
November 13 2008 :: Professor to exhibit immune system research
October 24 2008 :: Business college offers its students more opportunities with new facility
October 24 2008 :: Student robbed on Forest Avenue
October 24 2008 :: Sandra Day O'Connor to celebrate Baker Center's opening
October 24 2008 :: Jimmy Cheek to be UT's new chancellor
October 25 2008 :: Exhibition tells story of girl's life before, during Holocaust
October 25 2008 :: Science forum highlights problems with U.S. health care
October 26 2008 :: History professor discusses shaping of national identities in Iran, Iraq
October 27 2008 :: C.L. Lindsay to discuss online legal problems for students
November 14 2008 :: Four men invade student apartment in the Fort
October 28 2008 :: Foreign correspondent to speak about health care
October 28 2008 :: Career Services aids undecided students in finding a major
October 28 2008 :: Say 'Boo to the Flu' Wednesday at the UC
October 28 2008 :: Students react to budget cuts
November 13 2008 :: UT students face problems registering for classes
October 29 2008 :: C.L. Lindsay educates students on Internet's legal dangers
October 29 2008 :: Students' civil rights documentary competes in Romanian film festival
October 30 2008 :: Pulitzer Prize winner in history talks on political correctness
October 31 2008 :: Final Writers in the Library session hosts local authors
October 31 2008 :: Pulitzer Prize winner discusses election coverage
November 03 2008 :: Political science grad student shares view on election issues
November 03 2008 :: Phillip Fulmer to step down after 2008 season
November 03 2008 :: TNJN's video coverage of Phillip Fulmer press conference
November 03 2008 :: Howard Baker Center to host election night party
November 03 2008 :: UT professor helps offer treatment to at-risk children
November 03 2008 :: Electoral system called into question by Tennessee democrats
November 04 2008 :: Historic election draws record turnout
November 05 2008 :: Students robbed of pot during home invasion
November 07 2008 :: Homecoming weekend continues UT traditions
November 07 2008 :: Thompson-Boling Arena to be smoke-free
November 08 2008 :: UT's credit card program issued 'medium level of fraud'
November 09 2008 :: Microbiology professor examines climate change effects
November 10 2008 :: UT MBA program rates well among worldwide programs
November 10 2008 :: Speaker to address effect of race on regional identity
November 10 2008 :: Economic outlook for Tennessee, nation looks dismal
November 10 2008 :: Sculptor Diane Simpson presents clothing-inspired artwork
November 11 2008 :: College of Law to host panel discussion on discrimination
November 12 2008 :: UNC professor speaks on South's differing racial perceptions
November 12 2008 :: PR Day 2008 is all about 'crisis communication'
November 13 2008 :: Professor shares analysis of archaeological finds
November 16 2008 :: Education Week to stress importance of community engagement
November 22 2008 :: UT helps save lives, defeats Kentucky in Orange vs. Blue Blood Drive
November 16 2008 :: Students debate banning of fossil fuels
November 16 2008 :: Lecturer explores country music roots
November 18 2008 :: Flu researcher speaks on past, future pandemics
November 19 2008 :: UT grad says universities are vital for betterment of world
November 19 2008 :: UT economic expert voices concern for women
November 19 2008 :: UT study links transportation tendencies with obesity
November 19 2008 :: Archaeology lecturer to discuss 14th century shipwreck artifacts
November 20 2008 :: FCC ruling allows public to use white space
November 20 2008 :: Annual lecture highlights distressed communities in connection to higher education
November 20 2008 :: Materials science professor to deliver semester's last Science Forum lecture
November 21 2008 :: Honors programs not immune to budget cuts
November 21 2008 :: Professor discusses Bay of Pigs invasion
November 22 2008 :: Archaeology professor scrutinizes age-old mystery
November 23 2008 :: Part of Phillip Fulmer Way to close Dec. 1
November 23 2008 :: Chancellor Simek keeps students, parents, faculty updated on budget cuts
December 18 2008 :: Media professionals comment on future of industry
January 13 2009 :: RouXbarb scores big for Southern soul food
January 14 2009 :: Student paints Obama portrait, presents it to him
January 14 2009 :: Journalism class takes part in 1,000-year-old experiment
January 14 2009 :: NFL Playoff picks and other Random Ramblings
January 15 2009 :: Vols fill out football coaching staff
January 17 2009 :: Writing technique takes backseat to innovation
January 17 2009 :: Web producer advises students to blog
January 17 2009 :: Students share opinions of ICONN
January 17 2009 :: UT alum explores new frontiers at ICONN conference
January 18 2009 :: Professors say journalists must constantly evolve
February 09 2009 :: TNJN News - Week of Feb. 8
February 09 2009 :: TNJN Opinions - Week of Feb. 8
February 09 2009 :: TNJN Arts and Culture - Week of Feb. 8
February 09 2009 :: TNJN Radio - Week of Feb. 8
February 09 2009 :: TNJN Sports - Week of Feb. 8
February 09 2009 :: TNJN Sci/Tech - Week of Feb. 8
February 17 2009 :: TNJN - Week of Feb. 15
February 18 2009 :: President Petersen to resign
March 05 2009 :: Science for Dummies - Sci/Tech editor answers evolution questions
March 29 2009 :: Knoxnews editor thrives on chaos
March 29 2009 :: Top Tennessee sportswriter visits campus
March 05 2009 :: Experience Diversity Banquet offers cultural experience
April 01 2009 :: Chandler's Cave provides interesting journey
April 15 2009 :: Caving in Knoxville provides plenty of adventure
April 01 2009 :: Cherokee Bluff's Cave nearest spelunking to UT
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January 21 2007 :: UT Bible study group holds Tuesday night meetings
January 30 2007 :: Peyton Manning gives communities more than just a quarterback
February 05 2007 :: Knox County Beekeepers Association to hold meeting Tuesday
February 13 2007 :: UT Outdoor Program hosts five days of fun activities
November 16 2007 :: Crabtree: 'We cannot be content'
February 23 2008 :: Dean Kuo to leave UT
August 29 2007 :: Jordanians to speak about foreign journalism
August 31 2007 :: Journalists from Jordan host farewell seminar
September 04 2007 :: Campus cookouts offer more than food
February 23 2008 :: Nobel Prize winner examines divide between science, art
September 16 2007 :: College of Engineering to hold its annual fair
September 21 2007 :: Famous social activist to speak on campus
February 21 2008 :: Nobel Prize winner to speak on campus
September 30 2007 :: “America’s Job Search Guru" helps students get into graduate school
February 26 2008 :: Dean Bursten to serve one-year term as ACS president
October 10 2007 :: Award-winning journalist Bob Woodward to speak on campus
October 10 2007 :: UT Libraries completes project that preserves history of Smokies
October 16 2007 :: Bob Woodward speaks on government secrecy, president
October 22 2007 :: High school students compete for scholarships
October 26 2007 :: Business students meet with industry professionals
November 02 2007 :: Powell, Habercom shed light on homeless
November 08 2007 :: Tennessee Journalist celebrates first birthday
November 10 2007 :: Gallery displays artwork of UT faculty
February 12 2008 :: History professor explores U.S.-China relations
January 16 2008 :: U.K. lecturer uncovers secrets of constellations
January 19 2008 :: Are multimedia Web sites the future of learning?
January 25 2008 :: Armed robbery occurs on Laurel Avenue
January 29 2008 :: Campus competitions encourage students to recycle
January 29 2008 :: UT joins campuses for national teach-in
January 30 2008 :: Historic preservation workshop assesses historic buildings, sites
March 03 2008 :: Skin cancer awareness event shows dangers of UV rays
March 07 2008 :: Skinsolutions shows effects of prolonged UV ray exposure
March 15 2008 :: Rep. Campfield proposes bill to ban illegals from school
March 20 2008 :: UT Counseling Center offers help for students
March 29 2008 :: Professor examines defenses for humanities
April 03 2008 :: Web professionals discuss online journalism
April 09 2008 :: College of Engineering appoints interim dean
April 16 2008 :: Documentary film to show 'realities' of Iraq War
April 17 2008 :: Filmmaker shows Iraq documentary, comments on war
April 30 2008 :: UT Provost accepts UMass chancellorship
August 25 2008 :: UT narrows chancellor search to five
September 03 2008 :: Federal jury convicts retired UT professor
September 16 2008 :: More than 250 employers visit UT for job fair
September 28 2008 :: Sustainable Living Roadshow makes stop at UT
October 14 2008 :: Four-time cancer survivor shares her story
October 22 2008 :: Students talk to employers at communications job fair
October 23 2008 :: SGA discusses alcohol legalization, parking changes
November 04 2008 :: TNJN Radio hosts election show
November 15 2008 :: Students eat insects at smorgasbord
November 24 2008 :: UT to possibly provide new e-mail
December 05 2008 :: Professor says insects are important food source worldwide
January 17 2009 :: Journalism professors, professionals gather to discuss collaboration
January 20 2009 :: ICONN conference explores future of journalism
January 20 2009 :: KPICC honors local civil rights activists at inauguration event
January 25 2009 :: From the Editor: TNJN unveils new science and technology section
January 28 2009 :: New telescopes probe for alien life, answers
February 02 2009 :: Countries worldwide celebrate astronomy in '09
February 09 2009 :: From the Editor: TNJN releases weekly section videos
March 31 2009 :: TNJN to host public conversation on Web journalism
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