Originally from Watertown, NY, Yolanda Ortiz grew up mostly in Clarksville, TN. She moved to Knoxville to attend school and is a senior majoring in Journalism and Electronic Media on the visual and magazine track with a minor in English. Yolanda hopes to work in production for a magazine or work with new media. Currently Yolanda is working on creating a monthly newsletter for the Tennessee Journalist. She is also completing her practicum at the Knoxville News Sentinel with Knoxnews.com and is working with Scoop magazine this semester. You can find her every weekend at Texas Roadhouse in West Town serving steaks and margaritas to Knoxvillians. Her interests include working out, taking pictures, cooking and watching movies.
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Yolanda Ortiz
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September 10 2007 :: Knoxville remembers September 11
September 29 2007 :: The Big Orange heads to the Big Apple
October 10 2007 :: The Big Orange back from the Big Apple
October 10 2007 :: Dinner made easy with meal prep business
October 11 2007 :: Walk in the footsteps of heroes at the Highlander Center
October 26 2007 :: How to throw a Halloween Party
October 30 2007 :: Black Box Theatre home to inventive, thought provoking plays
Editor
November 13 2007 :: New literary magazine provides voice for community
January 24 2007 :: OIT offers valuable computer training
November 29 2007 :: 'Southern Comfort' more than art, more than culture
November 29 2007 :: 'August Rush's' tune isn't very sweet
November 14 2007 :: One woman’s experience living as a man
November 23 2007 :: Keith Urban to perform at Thompson-Boling
October 11 2007 :: Radiohead's surprise release a revolutionary masterpiece
November 19 2007 :: Fort Dickerson's Living History Weekend provides educational entertainment
November 27 2007 :: Thai food thrives in Knoxville
November 19 2007 :: Black Friday brings guaranteed crowds, markdowns
November 15 2007 :: Students blog about life at UT
November 28 2007 :: Dinosaur Jr. performing at new venue
November 30 2007 :: Dylan film captivates with lofty goals and explorations
November 26 2007 :: Fantasy of Trees brings holiday cheer
July 17 2007 :: Falling in love with Naples
July 17 2007 :: UT student learns about life through grandmother's cooking
July 17 2007 :: The Orangery delights UT student
July 20 2007 :: The Orangery to remember
July 27 2007 :: "Chuck and Larry" disappoints audiences with brainless comedy
November 18 2007 :: 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium:' not that wonderful
August 31 2007 :: Bridgeview Grill provides modern dinning on a budget
August 31 2007 :: Knoxville Sunsphere reopens
September 02 2007 :: "The Honky Tonk Angels" celebrate Rocky Top
September 04 2007 :: “Balls of Fury” lacks laughter, action
September 09 2007 :: Harper to play Tennessee Theatre in promotion of new album
September 04 2007 :: Boomsday turns 20
September 07 2007 :: Market Square Kitchen fails to impress
September 07 2007 :: Rilo Kiley lights up with "Under the Blacklight"
September 05 2007 :: UT journalism students to tour the Big Apple
September 04 2007 :: Copper to perform at Blue Cat's
September 09 2007 :: Ang Lee’s “Lust, Caution” wins top prize in Venice
September 09 2007 :: Artist shares his fruit at First Friday
September 10 2007 :: Knoxville remembers September 11
September 10 2007 :: UT students and faculty remember 9/11
September 10 2007 :: TNJN's New Fall Series Preview
September 12 2007 :: “Shoot ‘Em Up” delivers top-notch action, hilarious stunts
September 12 2007 :: Kanye West's "Graduation" takes hip-hop in new directions
September 13 2007 :: Sitar lets diners experience India without leaving Knoxville
September 20 2007 :: The secrets to tailgating volunteer style
September 18 2007 :: "Mr. Woodcock" fails to teach comedy, emotions
September 17 2007 :: Bijou Fall Festival of the Arts begins Thursday night
September 19 2007 :: Western genre returns with "3:10 to Yuma"
September 20 2007 :: A restaraunt guide for game days
September 20 2007 :: Fox's "Back to You" delivers laughs from the news room
September 20 2007 :: Fraternity members seek leadership, friendship, service
September 24 2007 :: "Gossip Girl" offers attractive people, not much else
October 11 2007 :: Walk in the footsteps of heroes at the Highlander Center
September 26 2007 :: "Halo 3" released to gamers' delight
September 26 2007 :: Dave Matthews Band to hold free concert for contest winner
September 29 2007 :: KSO hosts opening night at Tennessee Theatre
September 29 2007 :: The Big Orange heads to the Big Apple
October 06 2007 :: The Yard Dogs Traveling Road Show provides extravagant entertainment
October 08 2007 :: “Pushing Daisies” is a wonderful fairy tale ride
October 07 2007 :: Atlanta music festival raises enviromental awareness
October 10 2007 :: The Big Orange back from the Big Apple
October 10 2007 :: Dinner made easy with meal prep business
October 19 2007 :: Dynamic musical acts lead The Echo Project
October 19 2007 :: Cereal bar provides new breakfast alternative
October 19 2007 :: Asheville gives students weekend options
October 21 2007 :: Cate Blanchett delivers splendid performance in “The Golden Age”
October 20 2007 :: James White`s Fort provides window to the past
October 22 2007 :: Haunted Swamp is fun for kids, disappointing for everyone else
October 23 2007 :: "30 Days of Night" horrifies with ultra-violent terror
October 30 2007 :: Black Box Theatre home to inventive, thought provoking plays
October 26 2007 :: How to throw a Halloween Party
October 27 2007 :: 'Ghosts and Ghouls' haunt Knoxville
October 26 2007 :: Blount Mansion's connection to history
October 25 2007 :: Bill Engvall to appear at Knoxville Coliseum
October 30 2007 :: “Saw IV” adds new juice to horror franchise
October 30 2007 :: "The Darjeeling Limited" offers beautiful locales, lacks focus
October 31 2007 :: Kings of Leon rock the Tennessee Theatre
November 05 2007 :: Top five computer-animated movies
November 06 2007 :: Bijou displays concert photos by UT staffer
November 04 2007 :: "Phantom Hourglass" sets sail on Nintendo DS
November 06 2007 :: "Secuestro Express" brings raw suspense with genuine meaning
November 08 2007 :: 'Antigone' provides entertainment at Lab Theatre
November 06 2007 :: Ebony Fashion Fair splashes Knoxville with 'Glam Odyssey'
November 08 2007 :: Artsclamation! sells art, raises awareness
November 07 2007 :: Keller Williams, the WMDs to play Bijou Theatre
November 09 2007 :: The best cake in Knoxville is...
November 12 2007 :: Ramsey House key to city history
November 08 2007 :: Guitar Hero III released for Nintendo Wii
November 12 2007 :: 'Fred Claus' has snowball fights, not much else
December 11 2007 :: Christmas Parade provides holiday entertainment
December 09 2007 :: Excursion train combines history with Christmas
December 09 2007 :: Audience sings along with 'A Christmas Carol'
December 12 2007 :: Concert series brings ‘80s bands to Knoxville
December 05 2007 :: Beowulf no more than a visual feast
December 03 2007 :: Discount bookstore deserves visit
December 05 2007 :: Local animal shelter offers great adopting experiences
December 11 2007 :: 'No Country For Old Men,' soon to be Coen Brothers classic
January 01 2008 :: Hookah bar offers authentic Middle Eastern experience
January 04 2008 :: Alternative Spring Break offers travel, volunteer opportunities
January 04 2008 :: Ten best films of 2007
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January 24 2007 :: OIT offers valuable computer training
August 27 2007 :: The Old City recieves a new addition
September 04 2007 :: A note from the Editor
September 29 2007 :: The Big Orange heads to the Big Apple
October 10 2007 :: Dinner made easy with meal prep business
October 10 2007 :: The Big Orange back from the Big Apple
October 30 2007 :: Black Box Theatre home to inventive, thought provoking plays
October 26 2007 :: How to throw a Halloween Party
November 09 2007 :: Web journalism expands horizons
April 10 2007 :: GAP seeks to educate on college campuses
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