Updated: UTC Student Accused of Planting Surveillance Cameras Pleads Guilty
From UTC Staff CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC/The Loop) -- The former UTC student charged with planting surveillance cameras in a campus dorm has pleaded guilty to criminal charges against him. Bernard Junior Morris had been held without bond since March 2011. According to the Hamilton Criminal Courts website, Morris plead guilty to: four counts of aggravated burglary one count of aggravated arson one count of burglary He faces up to six years in prison for the charges. Morris is next scheduled for sentencing on April 16. March 22. 2011 UTC Police have arrested and charged UTC student Bernard (Junior) Morris with 13 felony charges--12 counts of aggravated burglary and one count of ...
UTC Communication Department Creates Desegregation Documentary
By: Kendra Stickford kendra-stickford@mocs.utc.edu CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., (UTC/TheLoop) - The UTC Communication Department created a documentary profiling the desegregation of The University of Tennessee Chattanooga in honor of the 50 year anniversary of the university’s desegregation. Communication Department Head Dr. Betsy Alderman said the documentary celebrates by remembering this very important time period in the university’s history. Alderman encourages current students to learn from the struggles of those featured in the documentary. “I think students now need to know what the university was like back in the 1950s and ‘60s when it was still segregated and then desegregated,” Alderman said. “A lot of the freedom and ...
All Aboard for Entertainment In Chattanooga
Jacob-Martin@mocs.utc.edu CHATTANOOGA/Tenn. (UTC/The Loop) - Chattanooga has been voted the best town ever by Outside Magazine. That being said, what's the next big thing happening in the city? A new entertainment venue called Track 29 has been built in Chattanooga on 1400 Market St. Track 29 officially opened on Sept. 1 this year, in hopes of bringing in more live entertainment to Chattanooga. Upcoming artists include: Brett Dennen, Marc Broussard, and there's also a Halloween bash featuring three bands. Chattanooga resident, Josh Adams, has been to Track 29, would like to see some larger entertainers come through. Adams said, " I would love to see some larger acts ...
Fashion Police Hit UTC Campus
By: Stefanie Wittler Stefanie-Wittler@utc.edu Chattanooga, Tenn. (UTC/The Loop) - - The fashion police have hit UTC’s campus. I spoke with students and a faculty member on their opinion of how people dress when they come to campus. Do students take pride in how they dress, or do they just do the “sniff test”? As you walk around campus, you will see all types of fashion. Some students really dress up for class and others are just casual. So what really is the motive behind the choice of student’s clothing? UTC Fashion Police Communication major, Jordan Cox stood out today in his bright turquoise shirt and matching ...
Tennessee’s Summitt has early onset dementia
Knoxville, TENN (AP/The Loop) DOUG FEINBERG,AP Basketball Writer Pat Summitt made it clear. She won't accept a "pity party." The winningest coach in women's basketball just wants to focus on getting Tennessee back on top. Summitt surprised the sports world with her announcement Tuesday that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia — the Alzheimer's type. The Hall of Fame coach appeared stoic during a minute-long video posted on the school's website. "I plan to continue to be your coach," the 59-year-old said in the video. "Obviously, I realize I may have some limitations with this condition since there will be some good days ...
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UTC Provost Oldham to be named TN Tech President
May 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Chattanooga, TN (UTC/The Loop) — UTC Provost Phil Oldham will apparently be named the new president of Tennessee Tech. According to a report published on the Tech website, Oldham is recommended for approval by the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees. Here is that release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 2, 2012) – Philip Oldham is expected to be named the next president to lead Tennessee Technological University pending approval by the Tennessee Board of Regents on Friday. The Board will meet via telephone at 10:30 a.m. CDT on... [Read the full story]
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UTC Teacher Fights to Protect TN Mountains
April 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
By Christina Stafford CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (UTC/The Loop) - One UTC teacher’s passion for protecting Tennessee mountains and valleys has helped keep the issue in front of the public. Jeannie Hacker-Cerulean has been an advocate to help stop the removal of mountain tops for coal mining since 2004. “I care about the water and I want to protect the clean water cycle,” she said. “When I heard the about mountain top removal and how it pollutes the water with heavy metals, I decided to become a mountain justice worker,”... [Read the full story]
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Romney turns from primaries to Obama
April 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitt Romney is turning away from his primary opponents and toward Democratic President Barack Obama after sweeping three more Republican contests. The likely GOP nominee was set Wednesday to take the same Washington stage that the president had used a day earlier to criticize Romney in a speech to newspaper editors in Washington. The former Massachusetts governor planned to address an audience of the Newspaper Association of America and the American Society of News Editors, a day after Obama spoke to... [Read the full story]
Editorial
Smooth Sailing for New Incoming Freshmen
July 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Smooth Sailing for New Incoming Freshmen By Courtney Archer CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC/The Loop)- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) freshmen can breathe a sigh of relief as they enter their first semester of college this fall. A new plan, designed to help freshmen succeed, has been implemented for students to have their classes assigned rather than choosing them for the first semester. Assistant Provost for Student Retention and Success Fran Bender says the preselected schedules will also help to cater to students’... [Read the full story]
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40th anniversary of Elvis Hawaii concert to be remembered
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley Enterprises has announced a vacation package to Hawaii in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of his concert on the island in 1973. The... [Read more]
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Perfect for Baylor
DOUG FEINBERG,AP Basketball Writer DENVER (AP) — Brittney Griner’s place in women’s basketball history is secure. Blocking layups, snagging rebounds, hitting shots... [Read more]
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Bad Encounter with Chevy
By Erin Matthews CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (UTC/The Echo ) - Police responded to a miscellaneous complaint at Stacy Town Center on 8th Street. Upon police arrival,... [Read more]
Drugs Found at Lockmiller
By Erin Matthews CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (UTC/The Echo) - Police responded to a drug/narcotic offense at 742 Oak St. Police smelled what appeared to be burning... [Read more]
Fight at Johnson OBear
By Erin Matthews Chattanooga, TN (UTC/The Echo) — Police received a call from a UTC resident assistant who advised there was a disorder in progress... [Read more]
Nyquil and Marijuana don’t mix
By Erin Matthews Chattanooga, TN (UTC/The Echo) — Police responded to accidental overdose at Decosimo Apartments. Upon the police’s arrival,... [Read more]