Month: April 2014

Doctor speaks about conflict, humanitarian crisis in Syria

Hannah Hunnicutt April 11, 2014

On Wednesday, April 9, MESA hosted the event, "Syria: The Forgotten Revolution," where guest speaker Dr. Jaber Hassan spoke about what he has seen in his visits over the past three years. Growing up in Syria, Dr. Hassan compared the Syria he knew then, and the Syria he can't believe now, impounding the importance of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Daniel Sakaan--UT junior and MESA officer--hopes that by spreading the word of this increasing humanitarian crisis, it may someday soon come to an end.

College Democrats, Republicans tackle local, national issues

Jennifer Brake April 10, 2014

The University of Tennessee Student Government Association presented pizza and politics Thursday night as the UTK College Democrats and College Republicans took a stance on foreign affairs, abortion, same-sex marriage, the Tennessee tax code and more.

5 Easy Tips to help the environment

Susan Ferguson April 10, 2014

Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures sponsor mini world cup

Sonya Romines April 9, 2014

Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures is sponsoring a mini world cup soccer tournament this Wednesday at the Regal Soccer Stadium.

Love United sponsors annual Gospel Explosion

Jasmine Moss April 8, 2014

On Saturday April 5 the Love United Gospel Choir sponsored its annual Collegiate Gospel Explosion...

Llamas, local celebs race to benefit local, international schools

Gabrielle O'Neal April 6, 2014

World’s Fair Park was full with people and llamas alike for the inaugural Great Llama...

FaithMarks exhibit showcases tattoos, spirtuality at Wesley Foundation

Hannah Hunnicutt April 5, 2014

Currently held at the Wesley Foundation, co-curator Anna Golladay has brought multiple pieces from FaithMarks' gallery for students to come see. The exhibit will be at the Wesley Foundation for roughly a week, according to Golladay, Golladay says that FaithMarks brings to life the representation of spirituality through body art. Christianity is not the only tattoo art displayed through FaithMarks, so Golladay welcomes anyone who has any form of spiritual tattoo art to submit a photo to the FaithMarks website.