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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 …

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 …

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 …

By Jackie Jones CHATTANOOGA(mocsnews.com)- Three UTC employees share their appreciation for the campus community and benefits offered while serving their administrative careers in the heart of the student center. (University of Tennessee Sign on McCallie Avenue. Photo Credit: Jackie Jones). From health benefits to tuition assistance, employees at UTC have …

by PEYTON SCHULTZ CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- The summer semester at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially begun, which means that faculty, staff and students are gearing up for the arrival of new students on campus in August. Freshman orientation begins on June 5 and continues until August. The two-day …

By: Allison Pursell CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)- Food insecurity is an issue that has long plagued the college student population, and unfortunately, the pandemic has only made the situation worse. According to a survey conducted by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, over 38% of college students were experiencing …

By: Iciss Wilkerson CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)- Ugly Duck Vintage is one of Chattanooga’s newest editions to local businesses downtown and the company is preparing to take on the traffic of many people attending the scenic city. With the success of the annual Riverbend festival, the event brought together many Chattanoogans …

by PEYTON SCHULTZ CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- Arsen Martyshchuk, a first-year master’s student in public administration at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, just found his dream internship. While most UTC students must complete an internship to fulfill their program requirements, Martyshcuk’s path was unconventional. Martyshchuk’s first day of life in America …

CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – The $19-million investments into new facilities for The Hotel Chalet include a wide variety of amenities including world-class restaurants, multiple bars, ballrooms, meeting spaces, a fitness center, indoor/outdoor lounge spaces, an alpine pool and restored guest rooms.  In the UTC community, the Choo Choo and its many …

By JACKIE JONES CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com)- The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in downtown Chattanooga is home to many traveling Broadway shows and musicals, including its most recent show, Dear Evan Hansen. Each year, the Memorial Auditorium houses a variety of traveling Broadway shows such as Book of Mormon, To …