Month: November 2014

TNJN Kitchen: Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

Marieli November 30, 2014

After having any holiday meal, these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies provide the perfect dessert end. These delicious cookies are quick and easy to make.

Ijams Nature Center features critters at weekly event

Teresa Cooper November 30, 2014

Every Saturday, Ijams Nature Center presents an up close look at a different animal during their Creature Feature event.

Opinion: Swarvy’s “Scotch” combines old and new sounds

Travis Dorman November 30, 2014

Philadelphian experimental electronic beat maker Swarvy recently released his first LP of original, sample-free music on Feelin' Records. Entitled "Scotch", the album contains ten tracks and features the musical contributions of bassist Jerry Thompson III and band mate Ryan McKenney.

Opinion: How to survive the Megabus experience

Laurel Cooper November 30, 2014

Traveling this holiday season? The Megabus has the cheapest rates that are perfect for college students. Laurel gives tips on how to survive the experience.

Knoxville shows solidarity for Ferguson with downtown rally

Jessica Carr November 26, 2014

Protesters in Knoxville took to the streets on Tuesday, Nov. 25, and marched in solidarity with the nation after a grand jury decided not to indict Officer Daren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.

Arts and Culture

Visiting art critics speak on the public’s role in criticism

arodri30 November 25, 2014

It is the influence of the masses that now drives art criticism, according to two seasoned art critics that spoke in the University Center Auditorium on Nov. 20.

TNJN Spotlight: Alexia’s Dance Studio strives for cultural, personal awareness

Noreen Premji November 25, 2014

Alexia's dance studio, in Louisville, Tenn. aims to teach Middle- Eastern dance, otherwise known as belly dance or oriental dance. Alexia is a professional dancer that has trained and performed all over the U.S. and in other countries. She wants to spread cultural awareness and help her students become more self-aware and confident.