The Echo

Official 'quells' Chamberlain rumors

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The university plans to make changes to the area inside and around Chamberlain Field, according to UTC officials.

"We've really not decided what we're going to do with Chamberlain yet," Richard Brown, vice chancellor, said.

Brown said he wants to quell all of the rumors floating around campus concerning the destruction of the field.

University searches to fill positions

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Several candidates are being interviewed for open administrative positions, according to university officials.

Two preexisting positions, the acting associate provost for academic affairs and the associate provost for academic administration, will both be filled through searches for candidates from inside the university faculty, Jocelyn Sanders, acting academic provost for academic affairs, said.

HOPE scholarship GPA requirement reviewed

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Starting as early as fall 2008 ,more students could begin receiving more money for college, according to financial aid officials.

This additional money would come from yhe Tennessee Lottery Scholarship, also known as the HOPE scholarship. Mallerie Thompson, the lottery scholarship coordinator for UTC, said, currently, a 3.

Staff donate sick leave hours

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Staff have the opportunity to join a sick leave bank between April 1 and June 30, 2008, in the human resources office, according to UTC officials.

The sick leave bank is a donation slot where members can give some or all of their accumulated sick leave hours, Kathy Taylor, benefit specialist of human resources, said.

Shirt off my back

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Best of the Campus Crime Log Semester Review

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Campus Crime Log is a weekly feature of The Echo and is compiled from UTC police reports to keep students aware of incidents on campus. Reports are listed in chronological order.

Jan. 13, 2008

080053 - At 3:32 a.m. UTC security guards reported they witnessed a man go into a vehicle parked in Lot 26.

Recycling resolves campus litter problem

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Campus officials and students are taking action to clean up the UTC campus and promote ecological responsibility through new programs.

"We are currently working with groups on campus to make recycling areas more accessible to all students," Steven Hood, director of housing, said.

Incoming students face an increased risk for meningitis

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Incoming freshman students are at a higher risk for developing meningitis, according to UTC officials.

June Matthews, a registered nurse at the student health clinic, said meningitis is a highly contagious, saliva-born infection causing inflamation of the membranes enclosing the brain.

Designing on a dime

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer fun necessitates safe driving

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As finals end, thoughts of summer road trips, hanging out with friends or even making the trek to work may seem carefree in comparison, but in fact something that often occurs simultaneous to the aforementioned activities is probably the least considered: driving.

State of U.S. dollar challenges travelers

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

These are trying times indeed for Americans wishing to travel overseas this summer with the current state of the dollar, but now a famous American author's old stomping ground in Venice, Italy has come to the rescue, kind of.

According to the Associated Press, Ernest Hemmingway's former watering hole in Venice, Harry's Bar, is now offering a discount to Americans due to our current economic situation.

Exiting editor acknowledges advice

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As I write my last piece of rhetoric for The Echo, I am reminded of the words of two of my professors.

These are not exact quotes, but Jennifer Beech, assistant professor of English, once said intended meaning is not always perceived meaning.

And Rebekah Bromley, our faculty advisor at The Echo, once said, "Things perceived as real are real in their consequence.

Campus Comments

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lecturer addresses trendy 'go green' misconceptions

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Teaching English and Western Humanities here at UTC, I am fortunate to have a job I love and feel is important. Not being one who tends to follow the crowd, as my students might tell you, I do enjoy following trends across our campus. I have noticed many efforts to "Go Green" in hopes of saving the Earth from the apparent destruction wrought by humanity's crushing weight.

Letters to the editor

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I just wanted to thank you for the great article you did about programs in housing in April.

I didn't know you spoke to so many people about it�what journalism! Thanks for mentioning the canned food drive.

We did that Thursday, April 3, and I was amazed at the response of the students and the RAs.

Letters to the editor

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I would first like to extend a congratulations to Scott Stuart, Tyler Forrest and Daniel Hunley for their respective victories in the recent Student Government Association election. After seeing the results of the election and the manner in which the campaigns were run, I have some serious concerns that I believe all of UTC should share.

Paranormal investigation team searches campus for ghosts

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On the nights of April 4 and 5, a paranormal investigation team conducted a search into UTC's well-documented haunted history, to see if evidence could be found to support the ghostly sightings in Hooper Hall and Patten Chapel.

Tennessee Paranormal Investigation Team is a group of private citizens, one of which is a UTC student, that has conducted several searches around various possible haunted locations in Tennessee, according to Joe McKeel, founder of the team.

Students find ways to stay in touch

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Internet will be the main means of staying in touch this summer, whether staying in the country or going overseas, according to UTC students.

Students traveling abroad will rely heavily on the Internet to stay in touch with people in the United States, Tara Kerr, a Jackson, Tenn.

City leaders request public involvement

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to share their knowledge, concerns and hopes for Chattanooga's environment on April 24, according to an e-mail from Amanda Galas of Water House Public Relations.

Everyone is encouraged to bring their ideas about conservation, transportation, recycling and any other environmental issues, Galas wrote.

'Antiques Roadshow' comes to Chattanooga

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Chattanoogans are digging through their odds and ends, because the popular "Antiques Roadshow" is coming to town this summer.

Carolyn Mitchell, marketing and communication director of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, said, "'Antique Roadshow's' 2008 tour will be at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Sat.

Music department causes 'kerfuffle'

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UTC trumpet ensemble and tuba/euphonium ensemble are preparing for their concert in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

According to Kenyon Wilson, conductor of the tuba/euphonium ensemble, the concert will feature two original pieces by UTC faculty.

Interns earn credit, explore career paths

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Internships can be a great opportunity for networking, according to Christopher Horne, UTC's faculty representative for the Tennessee Legislative Internship program.

"Students for the State Government Internship Program can gain 12 hours of credit for the internship," Horne said.

Regional airports expand offerings

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Chattanooga and Atlanta airports will be offering new national and international flight destinations starting this summer.

As students plan their summer vacations and consider travel options, this development has piqued interest among those looking for a reasonable roundtrip cost.

Deli diversifies local eatery options

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Yellow Deli 24-hour-a-day café opened on April 1 at a new location on McCallie Avenue near UTC campus.

Gene and Marsha Spriggs opened the first Yellow Deli in 1973 on Brainerd Road. "They wanted to have a place where people from all walks of life could come into the deli and touch a living demonstration of God's love in those who served them," according to www.

Pottery Sale

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Freshmen bolster softball success

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Lady Mocs suffered a setback over the weekend against conference opponent Elon.

An opening win in Saturday's doubleheader improved the team's winning streak to 14 games before the visiting Elon Phoenix (17-18, 6-6) took game two.

It was UTC's first loss in conference play this year, but Coach Frank Reed said he wasn't disappointed.

Campus recreation offers summer activities

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The campus recreation department makes racing down a rapid or mountain biking on Lookout Mountain possible.

University officials said they want to provide students with physical and entertaining events during the summer break with options such as canoeing, camping and mountain biking.

Golden Eagles prey on Mocs

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UTC tennis team played a non-conference match against Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tenn., on April 10.

Although the Mocs were victorious in two of three doubles, it wasn't enough to pull off an overall victory over Tech.

In the doubles, Pavel Vostrikov, an Orenburg, Russia, junior, and Badr Bouabdellah, a Barcelona, Spain, senior teamed up, winning 8-6.

De Groot loses lead in competition

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Lady Mocs golf team posted a 633 two-round score, taking 12th place at the Peg Barnard California Collegiate, hosted in Stanford, Calif., Sunday.

Stanford succeeded in defending its title on the par-71, 6,117 yard Stanford Golf Course. Stanford finished with a 591, four strokes ahead of the University of Washington and eight ahead of the University of Oregon.

Mocs look for a season of resurgence

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

All eyes are on the Mocs as they prepare for the 2008 season with spring practice.

The UTC football team looks to take their 2-9 record from last season and improve by winning key conference games according to the coaching staff.

Those key games include a season opener at Fiesta Bowl Champion Oklahoma, as well as a home game against reigning Southern Conference champ Appalachian State, Nov.

Alex Anderson first Lady Moc to be drafted

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Among the list of star athletes that have graduated from UTC, such as Terrell Owens and Gerald Wilkins, we can now add another name: Alex Anderson.

Anderson, a senior from Stone Mountain, Ga., was selected in the third round of the WNBA draft by the San Antonio Silver Stars to become the first women's basketball player at UTC to be drafted.

Ledford prepares to take on the pros

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

UTC senior, star of the golf team and new pro player, Bryce Ledford, is well on his way to the national circuit.

Ledford, 23, has taken numerous amateur events, including one of the biggest, the New Year's Invitation in January.

Ledford, who three weeks ago started his pro career sponsored by Titleist, began playing golf at age three when his father gave him his first set of clubs.