<![CDATA[The University Echo RSS]]> /se/the-university-echo-rss-1.2140350 en-us Thu, 23 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Computers compromised in dorm]]> http://www.utcecho.com/news/computers-compromised-in-dorm-1.2791968 Gabrielle Chevalier

Students who used computers in Stophel Apartments may need to reboot their computers to ensure a bogus network configuration is not still on their computer.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791968 News Students who used computers in Stophel Apartments may need to reboot their computers to ensure a bogus network configuration is not still on their computer.

Gabrielle Chevalier News <![CDATA[Finance companies worry for future of student loans]]> http://www.utcecho.com/news/finance-companies-worry-for-future-of-student-loans-1.2791967 Gabrielle Chevalier
By: Gabrielle Chevalier

Student loan debt is on the rise and financial service companies are worried about the effects this could have on the economy.

The average loan debt for a graduating 1.2791967 News Student loan debt is on the rise and financial service companies are worried about the effects this could have on the economy.

The average loan debt for a graduating Gabrielle Chevalier News <![CDATA[Library adds to electronic resource collection]]> http://www.utcecho.com/news/library-adds-to-electronic-resource-collection-1.2791961 Laura Milton

Lupton Library has added more electronic resources to allow students more access to information through new databases and collections.

The added it...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791961 News Lupton Library has added more electronic resources to allow students more access to information through new databases and collections.  

The added it...]]> Laura Milton News <![CDATA[The Campus Crime Log]]> http://www.utcecho.com/news/the-campus-crime-log-1.2791959 Compiled by Erin Matthews
By: Compiled by Erin Matthews

The campus crime log is a weekly feature of the University Echo and is compiled from UTC Police reports to keep students aware of incidents on campus. Reports are lis...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791959 News The campus crime log is a weekly feature of the University Echo and is compiled from UTC Police reports to keep students aware of incidents on campus.  Reports are lis...]]> Compiled by Erin Matthews News <![CDATA[CAB cancels Mardi Gras event funded through SGA]]> http://www.utcecho.com/news/cab-cancels-mardi-gras-event-funded-through-sga-1.2791954 Laura Milton
By: Laura Milton

CAB cancelled a Mardi Gras event set for Tuesday night. Caleb Minton, a Hendersonville, 1.2791954 News CAB cancelled a Mardi Gras event set for Tuesday night. Caleb Minton, a Hendersonville, Laura Milton News <![CDATA[Adjuncts increase along with students]]> http://www.utcecho.com/news/adjuncts-increase-along-with-students-1.2791945 Aaron Wells

Adjunct faculty currently teach about 25 percent of all courses at UTC, Dr. Herbert Burhenn, dean of the college ...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791945 News Adjunct faculty currently teach about 25 percent of all courses at UTC,  Dr. Herbert Burhenn, dean of the college ...]]> Aaron Wells News <![CDATA[Student evaluations, rating websites prove helpful]]> http://www.utcecho.com/news/student-evaluations-rating-websites-prove-helpful-1.2791942 Laura Milton and Gabrielle Chevalier
By: Laura Milton & Gabrielle Chevalier

Students said professor rating websites such as ratemyprofessor.com have become a vital part of decision-making when it comes to selecting classes. And, although professors say they find the University's online professor rating...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791942 News Students said professor rating websites such as ratemyprofessor.com have become a vital part of decision-making when it comes to selecting classes. And, although professors say they find the University's online professor rating...]]> Laura Milton and Gabrielle Chevalier News <![CDATA[Officials say low graduation rate not uncommon]]> http://www.utcecho.com/news/officials-say-low-graduation-rate-not-uncommon-1.2791936 Megan Ferguson

UTC welcomed 11,438 students this fall, but the graduation rate, studied at a six-year time span, is only at 40 percent, according to the University website.

1.2791936 News UTC welcomed 11,438 students this fall, but the graduation rate, studied at a six-year time span, is only at 40 percent, according to the University website. 

Megan Ferguson News <![CDATA[Drawing Conclusions]]> http://www.utcecho.com/opinion/drawing-conclusions-1.2791926 Sara Moroni
23 February 2012

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]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791926 Opinion Sara Moroni Opinion <![CDATA[Pennies no longer effective]]> http://www.utcecho.com/opinion/pennies-no-longer-effective-1.2791925 Editorial
By: Editorial

As you walk along, something shimmering in the sun grabs your attention. You look down and pick up the shiny new penny, observe that it is not heads and promptly toss it back for the next passerby. There is a reason that penny ...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791925 Opinion As you walk along, something shimmering in the sun grabs your attention. You look down and pick up the shiny new penny, observe that it is not heads and promptly toss it back for the next passerby. There is a reason that penny ...]]> Editorial Opinion <![CDATA[Celebrity deaths dim more serious issues]]> http://www.utcecho.com/opinion/celebrity-deaths-dim-more-serious-issues-1.2791923 Editorial
By: Editorial

The very talented Whitney Houston passed away almost two weeks ago.

In this time of mourning, it is unreal how much the media will glorify a celebrity's death. It has been almost 14 days since she was fo...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791923 Opinion The very talented Whitney Houston passed away almost two weeks ago. 

In this time of mourning, it is unreal how much the media will glorify a celebrity's death. It has been almost 14 days since she was fo...]]> Editorial Opinion <![CDATA[Memes create stir amongst students]]> http://www.utcecho.com/opinion/memes-create-stir-amongst-students-1.2791920 Laura Milton
By: Laura Milton

A newly created Facebook page known as UTC Memes have grown quite popular among UTC students in just a few weeks. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791920 Opinion A newly created Facebook page known as UTC Memes have grown quite popular among UTC students in just a few weeks.  Laura Milton Opinion <![CDATA[Campus Comments]]> http://www.utcecho.com/opinion/campus-comments-1.2791898 Compiled by Casey Green
23 February 2012

What is your major and how sure are you in getting a job within that major when you graduate? ...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791898 Opinion What is your major and how sure are you in getting a job within that major when you graduate? ...]]> Compiled by Casey Green Opinion <![CDATA[Mocs shutout regular season]]> http://www.utcecho.com/sports/mocs-shutout-regular-season-1.2791885 Sean Jones

The Mocs wrestling team finished out its regular season by pitching a 41-0 shutout against VMI Monday night.

1.2791885 Sports The Mocs wrestling team finished out its regular season by pitching a 41-0 shutout against VMI Monday night.

Sean Jones Sports <![CDATA[Lady Mocs take two road losses]]> http://www.utcecho.com/sports/lady-mocs-take-two-road-losses-1.2791883 Sean Jones
By: Sean Jones

Chattanooga traveled to Atlanta for the Georgia State Panther Invitational Feb. 18 and 19 but dropped two of three games on the weekend.

The Lady Mocs toppe...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791883 Sports Chattanooga traveled to Atlanta for the Georgia State Panther Invitational Feb. 18 and 19 but dropped two of three games on the weekend.

The Lady Mocs toppe...]]> Sean Jones Sports <![CDATA[Tennis serves home sweep of UNA]]> http://www.utcecho.com/sports/tennis-serves-home-sweep-of-una-1.2791867 Shawna O'Neal
By: Shawna O'Neal

The Chattanooga men's tennis team opened its outdoor season against North Alabama and continued with its best yet since 2006 with a 7-0 sweep Saturday Feb. 18.

Head coach Carlos Garcia said he could not ...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791867 Sports The Chattanooga men's tennis team opened its outdoor season against North Alabama and continued with its best yet since 2006 with a 7-0 sweep Saturday Feb. 18. 

Head coach Carlos Garcia said he could not ...]]> Shawna O'Neal Sports <![CDATA[Aquatics staff plans new events]]> http://www.utcecho.com/features/aquatics-staff-plans-new-events-1.2791858 Idris Garcia

The ARC's staff is looking to revitalize Aquatic Center attendance through new programs and small additions to the facility.

Anna Forkum, coordinator of aquatic p...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791858 Features Anna Forkum, coordinator of aquatic p...]]> Idris Garcia Features <![CDATA[Event Calendar]]> http://www.utcecho.com/features/event-calendar-1.2791851 Compiled by Emily Sumners
By: Compiled by Emily Sumners23 February 2012

Check out the events going on around campus this week. ...

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791851 Features Check out the events going on around campus this week.  ...]]> Compiled by Emily Sumners Features <![CDATA[New student organization swings into action]]> http://www.utcecho.com/features/new-student-organization-swings-into-action-1.2791832 Alexandria Adams

Students are putting on their dancing shoes now that UTC is offering a swing dance club every Friday night.

Sam 1.2791832 Features Students are putting on their dancing shoes now that UTC is offering a swing dance club every Friday night.

Sam Alexandria Adams Features <![CDATA[Memes move to campus]]> http://www.utcecho.com/features/memes-move-to-campus-1.2791821 Emily Sumners

Memes, the internet phenomenon that expresses ideas by printing captions on photos, is now a way for students to share opinions and frustrations about UTC.

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]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 1.2791821 Features Memes, the internet phenomenon that expresses ideas by printing captions on photos, is now a way for students to share opinions and frustrations about UTC.

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