Knoxville medical professionals offer possible explanation for opioid misuse
A September 2016 study states that there are more opioid prescriptions than there are people in the state of Tennessee.
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UT reflects on hate and bias during fall semester
Several acts of hate and bias have occurred this semester at the University of Tennessee. These hate and bias incidents make various campus communities feel disconnected. The University’s Bias Incident Reporting Team reports nineteen incidents of bias for this semester.
Dr. Jenna Lamphere discusses the history of Knoxville’s Green Economy
Dr. Jenna Lamphere discussed the history behind Knoxville’s green economy development on Nov. 30.
Tennessee campus carry, present circumstances and the future
The controversial decision from Tennessee state legislators to allow faculty to carry firearms with a permit on campus is broken down and explained.
Wildfires in Gatlinburg displace more than 14,000 residents and tourists
Thousands forced to evacuate due to at least 14 wildfires that continue to sweep across the state.
Beverly Davenport selected as next Chancellor at UTK
The University of Tennessee’s next chancellor will be Beverly Davenport. The first female leader of UT will be formerly recommended by President Joe DiPietro on Dec. 15.
Campus carry dialogue highlights student safety, divide of opinions
A panel of speakers discussed differing opinions on the controversial open-carry laws on the university that allow faculty to carry a firearm on university grounds with a permit.
SGA bill regarding hate speech and university involvement fails
The Daily Beacon staff answered Senate questions and concerns about the letter to the editor targeting the Muslim population at the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
UT students hold anti-Trump rally
A student led anti-Trump protest began at the HSS amphitheatre and quickly moved to pedestrian walkway on UT’s campus on Thursday, Nov. 10.
Examining UTK’s sexual assault policy and how the definition of consent is being spread
With the new changes to the University of Tennessee’s sexual assault policy, Title IX coordinator Jenny Richter goes in-depth in what they are doing to promote the definition of consent.
