Auburn AD says Bruce Pearl is Tigers coach “for life”
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl has agreed to a contract extension to remain on the Plains.Athletic director Allen Greene announced in a video on social media along with Pearl on Friday night that “we locked him up,” beneath the words “for life.” The 61-year-old Pearl led the …
Read More »Winter Vacation on a Budget
CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)— With winter break right around the corner, UTC students say they are looking for affordable winter getaways that are college-friendly and full of fun. One of the top-ranked college destinations in Tennessee is Pigeon Forge, according to Visit My Smokies. Located only 2 hr 38 min from …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine booster drive is faltering in the US
By MAE ANDERSON Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — The COVID-19 booster drive in the U.S. is losing steam, worrying health experts who have pleaded with Americans to get an extra shot to shore up their protection against the highly contagious omicron variant.Just 40% of fully vaccinated Americans have received a …
Read More »Smith scores 18 to lead Chattanooga past Wofford 71-60
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Malachi Smith had 18 points and seven rebounds as Chattanooga topped Wofford 71-60 on Wednesday night. David Jean-Baptiste had 13 points for Chattanooga (17-4, 7-1 Southern Conference), which earned its fourth straight victory. Darius Banks added 12 points. A.J. Caldwell had six rebounds.Wofford totaled 23 first-half …
Read More »RFK Jr. apologizes after condemnation for Anne Frank comment
By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., apologized Tuesday for suggesting things are worse for people today than they were for Anne Frank, the teenager who died in a Nazi concentration camp after hiding with her family in a secret annex in an Amsterdam house …
Read More »Biden caught on hot mic swearing at Fox News reporter
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden responded to a question about inflation by calling a Fox News reporter a vulgarity. The president was in the East Room of the White House on Monday for a meeting of his Competition Council, which is focused on changing …
Read More »Why Recent College Grads are Struggling to find a Job after Graduation
While COVID-19 pushed colleges to operate online, students still graduated college with their degrees and those students graduating were coming up to face their biggest obstacle yet, getting hired during a pandemic. “After graduation I applied to over 500 jobs across America, only to hear back from a handful of …
Read More »How Can We Help College Students with ADHD?
Chattanooga, TENN. (mocsnews.com) – College students with ADHD often struggle with learning in school more so than the average student. They at times encounter issues with retaining spoken information, focusing, and productively managing their time which overall affects their motivation. ADHD can severely impact their studies but the right accommodations …
Read More »What UTC Has Done for Diversity and Inclusion
Chattanooga, TN: The University prides itself on being the most diverse and inclusive school in Chattanooga, staying committed to the image that the university has established is a priority. Many universities and school systems have faced backlash from systematic racism. UTC has worked to ensure its members are treated fairly …
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