“The Perfect Storm”
Common Core standards in Tennessee are moving forward, but the clouds of controversy continue to gather.
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Club Week: Rock Climbing Club welcomes climbers of all experience levels
The rock climbing club is a place where new and advanced climbers can learn and progress together.
Club Week: Young Americans for Freedom promotes conservative values
In the fourth feature story of TNJN’s Club Appreciation Week, Savannah Lucas profiles the Young Americans for Freedom.
Club Week: Muslim Student Association works to connect students
In the third feature story of TNJN's Club Appreciation Week, News Co-Editor Courtney Anderson writes about how UT's Muslim Student Association strives to spread awareness.
Club Week: Spanish Tertulia unites foreign language, friendly conversation
In the second feature story of TNJN's Club Appreciation Week, Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jones profiles the UT Spanish Tertulia.
Club Week: Pokémon Club offers fun console, card gaming opportunities
In the first installment of the TNJN Club Appreciation Week, TNJN Social Media Director Drew LaFasto profiles the UT Pokémon Club.
Deciding Factor: Homelessness in Knoxville
A study conducted bi-annually for 20 years shows that the homelessness rate in Knoxville has been steadily increasing since the early 1980s, according to data compilations collected by Dr. Roger Nooe, the director of social services for the Knox County Public Defender’s Office.
Preserve or Perish: Historic Preservation in Knoxville
Historic Preservation in Knoxville has seen ups and downs since the movement formally began in the 1970s with the founding of Knox Heritage, a non profit group dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historic buildings in East Tennessee. The past 40 years has seen success stories with beautiful buildings restored to their former glory, and unfortunate total losses of history. But why should we work to make our city a more historic and beautiful place? Should we as a community value history over the taxpayer or property owner’s expense? What’s the point?
TNJN Spotlight: Electronic sound inspires DJ False Panic
Justin Andrew, a junior at the University of Tennessee and producer and DJ under the alias False Panic, will be performing at The Bowery in the Old City on Saturday, Nov. 22.
Fresh Fruit: Apple unveils new phones, watches
Apple Inc., the consumer electronics giant widely known for their popular computers, phones and other devices announced several new products at their annual Apple Live event on Sept. 9.
