By Rocket Belden, Staff Writer All across America, housing prices grow more and more expensive, causing difficulties for unhoused and low income populations to find affordable housing. Pellissippi State Community College seeks to find a solution by bringing the community…
By Rocket Belden, Staff Writer As students are surely aware, Pellissippi State Community College had three days of closures this February. Although many students find themselves happy to sleep in when school is cancelled, some were confused or concerned to…
By Leyli Izadpanah, Staff Writer Students shouldn’t have to be surprised by unwarranted textbook fines for classes they need to graduate. Students at Pellissippi State Community College already pay for tuition and other expenses such as rent, groceries, and bills;…
An Upcoming Lecture from A Long-Time Punk Legend By Leyli Izadpanah, Staff Writer Punk rock has a rich history; from its emergence in the mid 1970s to its often aggressive (and sometimes even poppy?) life in the music scene today,…
By James Cochran, Staff Writer For any students in need of a financial boost, The Obama Foundation has now begun accepting applications for their brand new 2025-27 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship. Thanks to funding from Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky,…
By Anna Trevathan, Editor Everyone has their own reasons for going sober, I made the choice to be more health- and financially-conscious. Though I’m by no means a health aficionado, I noticed that after drinking, I’d spend one of my…
Engineering students study water filtration By Koy Pena Barraca In the wake of the devastating landfall of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina last fall, the struggle to maintain clean water has been highlighted, particularly in areas…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor Election season is here! Not that election, obviously, but elections for the Student Government Administration (SGA), the governing body that represents students’ interests in the school. And, currently, they are accepting applications for their upcoming elections….
By Addie Haun The healthcare industry is experiencing nursing shortages locally and nationwide. This problem heavily impacts many people’s daily lives since nurses are necessary to healthcare; without nurses in hospitals, doctor’s offices, walk-in clinics and home health, people cannot…
By Madison Miller It’s common knowledge that taking care of our teeth is important; what’s less known is that a single decayed tooth could easily lead to heart attack or stroke if the bacteria in your mouth makes it into…
By Valerie Jimenez On May 17, 2024, two students participating in Pellissippi State Community College’s study abroad program experienced an accident while on a walk in Brazil. In a group composed of three students and a teacher, these students were…
The Academic Tutoring Center is open for business on all campuses By Zari Brice, with additional reporting by Rocket Belden Calling all students who are confused, stressed, or overwhelmed with their classes: you may find a life buoy in Pellissippi…
By Rocket Belden With President Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaching, stakes are high. Young voters have been particularly important to the political landscape in the November 2024 election cycle and going forward. Experts agree that young people have the potential…
By Rocket Belden, Staff Writer All across America, housing prices grow more and more expensive, causing difficulties for unhoused and low income populations to find affordable housing. Pellissippi State Community College seeks to find a solution by bringing the community…
By Rocket Belden, Staff Writer As students are surely aware, Pellissippi State Community College had three days of closures this February. Although many students find themselves happy to sleep in when school is cancelled, some were confused or concerned to…
An Upcoming Lecture from A Long-Time Punk Legend By Leyli Izadpanah, Staff Writer Punk rock has a rich history; from its emergence in the mid 1970s to its often aggressive (and sometimes even poppy?) life in the music scene today,…
By James Cochran, Staff Writer For any students in need of a financial boost, The Obama Foundation has now begun accepting applications for their brand new 2025-27 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship. Thanks to funding from Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky,…
By Anna Trevathan, Editor Everyone has their own reasons for going sober, I made the choice to be more health- and financially-conscious. Though I’m by no means a health aficionado, I noticed that after drinking, I’d spend one of my…
Engineering students study water filtration By Koy Pena Barraca In the wake of the devastating landfall of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina last fall, the struggle to maintain clean water has been highlighted, particularly in areas…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor Election season is here! Not that election, obviously, but elections for the Student Government Administration (SGA), the governing body that represents students’ interests in the school. And, currently, they are accepting applications for their upcoming elections….
By Addie Haun The healthcare industry is experiencing nursing shortages locally and nationwide. This problem heavily impacts many people’s daily lives since nurses are necessary to healthcare; without nurses in hospitals, doctor’s offices, walk-in clinics and home health, people cannot…
By Madison Miller It’s common knowledge that taking care of our teeth is important; what’s less known is that a single decayed tooth could easily lead to heart attack or stroke if the bacteria in your mouth makes it into…
By Valerie Jimenez On May 17, 2024, two students participating in Pellissippi State Community College’s study abroad program experienced an accident while on a walk in Brazil. In a group composed of three students and a teacher, these students were…
The Academic Tutoring Center is open for business on all campuses By Zari Brice, with additional reporting by Rocket Belden Calling all students who are confused, stressed, or overwhelmed with their classes: you may find a life buoy in Pellissippi…
By Rocket Belden With President Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaching, stakes are high. Young voters have been particularly important to the political landscape in the November 2024 election cycle and going forward. Experts agree that young people have the potential…
