UTC will not participate in the outsourcing of campus maintenance sources. UTC President Joe DiPietro asked each campus to review the proposed cost for outsourcing the service. The proposal from Jones Lang LaSalle was higher than UTC’s annual cost for services by $25 million.
Read More »Stalking In UTC Skyrockets; Definition of Stalking Unclear
UTC provides an abundance of information about stalking, but the definition remains in the shadows. Chuck Cantrell, Associate Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing, says that if the action of the suspect puts someone in fear or makes them feel threatened, that is seen as a potential case of stalking. …
Read More »Mocs News – Week of November 3, 2017
This week on Mocs News, UTC hosts a conference on 19th century journalism during the civil war, we take a look at news from a global perspective, and we look back at the Pride Parade. 25th Annual Symposium Package – 1:00 UTC to Not Participate In Outsourcing Of Maintenance Sources …
Read More »Fort Wood Cannons Get Moved
More cannons were moved, but this time, from the Fort Wood neighborhood. These bigger guns are located at the Holsclaw Offices. The two 30-Pounders got their name from the actual weight of the cannonballs. The barrels were removed first, each weighed 4300 pounds. The carriages were removed also. Work finished …
Read More »Kevin Spacey Latest Accused In Sexual Misconduct
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is the latest celebrity accused of sexual assault. Spacey allegedly forced himself on a 14-year old at a party in 1986. Spacey was 26 at the time. Spacey says he was “beyond horrified” to hear the story on his Twitter: pic.twitter.com/X6ybi5atr5 — Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) October …
Read More »Mocs Soccer Ends 2017 Season With Loss, 2-0
Chattanooga Soccer finished their season with a 2-0 loss against UNCG in their quarter-final round of the Southern Conference Tournament. Honors went to freshman Chloe Arnold, who was named Southern Conference Freshman of the Year. Sophomore Jordan Mueller made the league’s all-conference second team. This finishes their 2017 season with …
Read More »Annual Chattanooga Pride Parade Resumes As Planned
You can find rainbows, flags, and more at Chattanooga’s Pride Parade. Many people gathered at the Sculpture Fields to celebrate the annual Pride Parade. After being set back, the parade happened this past Sunday, and the turnout was substantial. Hosted by Tennessee Pride, the parade consisted of sexualities of all …
Read More »Basketball Recap for Week of November 3, 2017
Men’s basketball kicks off the year with an exhibition game tomorrow night at 5 P.M. against Francis Marion before starting the regular season at Wyoming next week. Mocs are under new coach, Lamont Paris, as they look to bounce back after a lackluster season last year. The first tregular season …
Read More »UTC Alumni To Give “Anatomy of a Gang Investigation” Lecture
A UTC Alumni is coming to speak about racism, anti-semitism, and neo-nazism. Richard Boeing will give his lecture next week, The Anatomy of a Gang Investigation. The lecture is about a gang known as the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. He will discuss his time working with the Federal Bureau of …
Read More »Terrorist Attack in NYC Kills 8, Injures 12
29-year old Sayfullo Saipov reportedly rented a Home Depot truck, and used it to plow through a crowd along a bike path. He then jumped out of the truck, yelled a religious saying, and tried to run. The rampage ended when a police officer shot Saipov in the abdomen. Saipov …
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