By. Jacqueline Hood April 6,2020 Chattanooga, Tenn. (mocsnews.com) — To help stop a large drop in the economy, the U.S. government is preparing to send out direct payment stimulus checks to help individuals across the country maintain financial stability amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Urban Institute and Brookings Institution’s Tax …

Chattanooga, TN In the month of March, the cases of coronavirus skyrocketed pushing the Governor of Tennessee, Bill Lee, to begin closing everywhere from restaurants, movie theaters to even gyms. With the year barely being four months in, many had committed to their resolution—fitness. How can you possibly stay motivated …

By Laura Dolejs Chattanooga, Tenn. (mocsnews.com)— People around the world are currently at the receiving end of non-stop news updates about the coronavirus pandemic. From smartphones to televisions, newspapers and magazine covers this continuous feed of information has incited panic in some people and indifference in others. Spreading the word …

By DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests. A view …

From Yancy Freeman, Vice-Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Dear Campus Colleagues, After much thoughtful consideration, we have made the decision to move our summer transfer and freshman Orientation sessions to an online format. We are still hoping to offer some in-person programming in August prior to the start …

By Katie Sanchez Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – As the Coronavirus cases continue to rise, the United States officials begin discussing plans to isolate the nation. In a briefing last week Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Americans abroad to return home immediately if they wished to do so stating …

Chattanooga, Tenn. – As of Saturday, April 4, according to the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee has had 3,321 cases of COVID-19 confirmed. That puts Tennessee 17th in the list of U.S. coronavirus cases by state. The total number of deaths has now reached 53, and the number of recovered patients reached 248. …

Students and faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago talk about their school’s Lavender Graduation event. Everyone is familiar with graduation. Students step across the stage to receive their diploma, and celebrate the end of their academic careers. For some students, it’s a wonderful day. For others, it may …

Chattanooga, Tenn – Students all across the country struggle with mental health issues on an everyday basis. I believe that there should be programs and organizations in schools that inform students and their families on how to recognize when someone is struggling with depression. Teenage girl who is overwhelmed with …

Chattanooga, TN by Isaac White Being an, “Essential Business,” is impacting millions of Americans due to the Corona Virus. Small non-essential businesses are looking at shutting down their doors for good while large essential businesses have no choice but to fire employees to make it through this pandemic.   The Corona Virus pandemic is effecting people all …