Yearly Archives: 2023

New Residential Project in Downtown Chattanooga will be less than fifteen minutes from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) – New off-campus housing may be available to the UTC community as the new residential project developed at 418 Manufacturers Road will be around two miles from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s campus.  The seven-story residential development received approval to move forward with construction after receiving …

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College campuses ban TikTok after Congressional hearing for privacy and security concerns

By: Iciss Wilkerson CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)- Although TikTok is one of the most used social media platforms, many college campuses are still in the process of banning the app due to privacy concerns. The rebranded social media platform grew in popularity during the pandemic in 2020. TikTok surpassed over two …

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Should Students Be Able to Grade Their Professors? Exploring the Benefits and Limitations of Course Evaluations

By Allison Pursell CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com) The relationship between students and professors is at the core of the educational experience. While traditional grading systems allow professors to assess students, the question arises: should students be able to evaluate their professors? In recent years, the idea of students grading their professors …

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Why College Students Need to Learn to Budget

CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- College students can be reckless when it comes to spending money. This is an incredibly important issue among all college students because not learning how to budget can have a serious impact on their future.  There are many reasons why students need to learn to budget in order …

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The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health 

By: Jasmine Dalton  FRANKLIN, TN (mocsnews.com)- Mental health among young adults and college students is a serious matter that is faced across the country. One factor that can contribute to someone’s mental illness is social media.                                          Young adults on their phones connecting through social media   Social media has come …

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Adventure Trek: RiseUP Cooperative’s Inaugural Scavenger Hunt

The teams stand in front of the Adventure Trek’s main tent. CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)– The dawning sun breaks and scatters across the glass roof of the Tennessee Aquarium, shining its myriad rays on the dozen volunteers of RiseUP Cooperative, who hastily move to set up tents, tables, and merchandise. They’ve sacrificed …

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