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Construction paves way for upgrades

By Bret Hailey staff reporter Construction continues on campus into another year with expansive plans for the future of the university, officials said. In the last few years, UTC has been the home of many facility upgrades and construction sites, Chuck Cantrell, assistant vice chancellor university relations, said.…

Tuition increases benefit faculty

By Paige Gabriel assistant news editor Tuition and fees increased six percent from last year. The maintenance fee went up $112 this year bringing the total maintenance fee per student per semester to $1,986 Chuck Cantrell, assistant vice chancellor university relations, said that the increased maintenance fee went towards teacher salaries.…

Fee costs students more 'green'

By Tia Tappan and Paige Gabriel Staff Reporter Last year students voted to implement the green fee, which will make the campus more environmentally friendly. The fee is $10 per semester per student and is a recurring, costing the students about $175,000 a year, Chuck Cantrell, assistant vice chancellor university relations, said.…

Volleyball seniors set team up for success

By Jenny Adkins staff writer The Lady Mocs remain optimistic as they return with a 1-2 record from the Georgia State Tournament, Aug. 24-25. The veteran squad opened their season with a 0-3 loss to Fordham University Aug. 24, the earliest that the Chattanooga volleyball team has ever begun its season.…

Preseason hope tempered by past seasons' reality

Commentary By Jacob Vannucci Sports Editor We've all been here before. It's the week leading up to the Mocs' football debut, and there is a sense of quiet optimism for fans of our beloved, if at times disappointing, flagship athletic program. There's still the same cast of characters.…

Gunman arrested, charged as felon

By Laura Bond and Amanda Woods editor-in-chief and news editor The suspect involved in a handgun related incident in the UC has been arrested and charged with three felonies, according to UTC officials. Lonzo Aben Richmond, Jr., a Chattanooga resident and former UTC student, has been charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a weapon on school property.…

University locks down on campus security

By Amanda Woods news editor Recent crime incidents on the UTC campus and other campuses nationwide have alarmed the university to heighten security and implement new safety initiatives. After the Virginia Tech. tragedy and UTC's bomb threat in the spring, the university joined with campus police to revamp their crisis strategy over the summer, Chuck Cantrell, assistant vice chancellor university relations, said.…

Campus Crime Log

Aug. 21 - Aug. 25 Aug. 21, 2007 071217 - Police responded to 815 University St. for an emergency illness call. Upon arrival, police spoke with the victim. She said that her right hand was swollen and numb. Police observed that a ring was not able to be taken off her finger.…

Anniversary honors Katrina victims

By Cain Burdeau Associated Press NEW ORLEANS - As bells rang out the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in New Orleans, residents paused from their grim rebuilding effort Wednesday to remember the dead and all their neighbors who are still unable to return.…

Students participate in epic battle for parking

By Katherine McGehee managing editor Parking around campus is worse than it's ever been, according to some UTC students. "There should be an ethics court where we can take parking services, because they sold too many passes this semester," Ty O'Grady, a Cleveland, Tenn.…

UTC acquires 200 acres of land

By Whitney Gardner staff reporter UTC recently acquired about 189 acres of land from the Federal Real Property Assistance Program. The site is part of the Volunteer Army Ammunitions Plant and is located near an intersection of Hickory Valley Road and Bonny Oaks Drive, near Ootlewah.…

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