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The Daily Beacon
5 years
“I want to be that person a child (can) be comfortable enough to feel they can come confide in when they’re having problems. I want their day to be good." 25 year veteran Janice Wilson brings a positive outlook to UT students
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A prayer meeting is currently happening on PED walkway for a student who collapsed at boxing weekend. Around 300 students at the meeting.
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Demonstrators gathered in front of the UT College of Law were told to disperse within 15 minutes or they would be arrested by UTPD at 12:10 a.m. on Thursday morning. Shortly after, police donning riot gear showed up from both UTPD and KCSO.
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It’s a beautiful day on Rocky Top 🍊 @UTKnoxville
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
Tyvi Small, who has worked with UT for more than a decade, has been named interim vice chancellor for diversity and engagement. Read more about Small and his new role, which he will begin in January 👇
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The Daily Beacon
7 years
Fans protest Tennessee’s potential hiring of Schiano
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7 years
Former Tennessee Lady Vol to host fundraiser dinner, gives back to UT community
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The Daily Beacon
4 years
UT ranked second most LGBTQ-unfriendly college in nation; After making it into the top five for years, the 2021 placement at #2 is the highest ranking that UT has ever had on the list.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
We loved speaking with @finebaum live on SEC Network!! Thankful to share the Daily Beacon with the nation!
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The Daily Beacon
7 years
BREAKING: Butch Jones fired.
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The Daily Beacon
8 years
Awesome way to end the last home game! Neyland and all of UT will miss you @josh_dobbs1
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Tennessee Football
8 years
CONGRATS to @josh_dobbs1 on being named @WalterCampFF National Offensive Player of the Week! 🍊🏈 🏆
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Thank you so much to Beacon alum and ESPN sports commentator Paul @finebaum for coming to The Daily Beacon to talk about your time as a student here and for offering insight on entering the sports media world. @UTKnoxville @UTKStudentLife @tennalum @SECNetwork
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
BREAKING: UT’s Alcohol Policy Task Force has finalized its new recommendations, which include allowed alcohol consumption for those over 21 at UT events. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
Paul Finebaum is of the mind that the Vols best years are not behind them, even with the past struggles.
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The Daily Beacon
8 years
The University of Tennessee Space Institute: 50 years in the making
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Over 3,500 students have registered to attend Monday night's basketball game against Tennessee Tech, a big jump from usual attendance for an early season, non-conference game.
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The Daily Beacon
2 years
BREAKING: Tennessee defeats Alabama 52-49.
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
Rumors of a shooter on campus near the Student Union are not credible, according to UTPD. More information will be provided by UTPD soon.
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The Daily Beacon
7 years
"There will be funding (for diversity), and I will only be on a campus where every student is made to feel welcome." - @ChancellorDav
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The Daily Beacon
3 months
BREAKING: A group of students and community members in support of Palestine has gathered outside of the UT College of Law with plans to stay in the area.
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10 years
Actor @rjmitte doesn’t feel disabled, but uses his condition to show what he can really do http://t.co/zz02eHUmjG http://t.co/WFiOyJoj0T
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The Daily Beacon
8 years
Students are protesting anti-Sex Week protestors on Pedestrian Walkway. Story to come.
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
Ovi Kabir of Imagine UT wins the SGA presidential election with 45.63% of the vote (3,165 total votes).
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
UPDATE: The UT student who collapsed during boxing weekend, has died.
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The Daily Beacon
2 months
Tennessee baseball did not play a clean game on Friday night by any means, but it didn't matter. The Vols' offense came through with a dramatic win in the bottom of the ninth.
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The Daily Beacon
10 years
Kelsey Keny took home 47.2% (1679) of the votes to claim SGA Pres.; Connor Dugosh took home 49.03% (1,735) for VP. http://t.co/mfiyuv31dF
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The Daily Beacon
7 years
Severe weather in Knox has caused the Torchbearer's flame to extinguish. Tornado watch until 6 p.m.
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The Daily Beacon
10 years
This year, sophomore Tyler Kennel saved a young boy's life through his bone marrow donation http://t.co/U7l0lYJxNh http://t.co/UShPVrTcIp
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
BREAKING: SGA along with the Department of Athletics and the Division of Student Life will provide free water coolers in Neyland Stadium for students.
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
Butch Jones is no longer on the Jumbotron. He's been replaced by Al Wilson, a linebacker on the 1998 National Champion team.
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The Daily Beacon
10 years
Presidential candidate Kelsey Keny, left, and Connor Dugosh, right, celebrate winning the 2014 SGA elections. http://t.co/PJKOa6yny3
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
Handprinting has now moved to the back of The Rock.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
LGBTQ+ HISTORY: One may not imagine that a link exists between horticulture and standing up for fair sex education — but Cole Tipton is living evidence that a connection between these seemingly unrelated topics exists.
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The Daily Beacon
9 years
President Will Freeman and Vice President Madison Kahl of @Vote_Connect bask in post-win glow http://t.co/QovY0fYS9U
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The Daily Beacon
9 years
The 2015-2016 @UTKSGA top three will be Will Freeman (President), Madison Kahl (Vice President) and Mariah Beane (SS Director).
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The Daily Beacon
1 year
Kiki Milloy shined on Saturday night as Tennessee softball battled rain delays. The Lady Vols came out victorious, defeating Indiana 9-1. Tennessee will have a chance to win the regional on Sunday.
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The Daily Beacon
4 years
The University of Tennessee has moved classes online until at least April 3.
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The Daily Beacon
2 years
EDITORIAL: "It’s an odd time to be a humanities major who wants to see UT succeed, because I no longer know whose success I am rooting for," writes Editor-in-Chief Daniel Dassow, about the rapid expansion of the Haslam College of Business.
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The Daily Beacon
4 years
We are aware of the sinkhole on campus. Check back later for more information. #UTK 📸: Ben Pham
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The Daily Beacon
2 years
On Nov. 8, Tennesseans will vote on 4 potential amendments to the state constitution, including removing slavery as punishment for a crime. "Some Tennesseans may be prisoners, but, by God, they will not be slaves," Democrat Rep. Joe Towns said.
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The Daily Beacon
3 years
You might be surprised to hear that Pokémon Go is still extremely popular and that Knoxville has an incredibly active Pokémon Go community. Check out why so many people still play the game:
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The Daily Beacon
7 years
SGA Results: The Morgan Mickey Hunter Campaign wins all three executive spots; president, vice president, and student services director
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The Daily Beacon
7 years
Al Roker has some advice for students who aspire to be like him! @alroker @UTKnoxville
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The Daily Beacon
1 year
Columnist Walker Kinsler writes that the Knoxville Police Department must be held accountable for the death of Lisa Edwards, who was in medical distress while in custody. “If we do not get involved, no justice will come to Edwards and her terrible death.”
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The Daily Beacon
2 years
Sports editor @AndrewD_Peters and former sports editor @josh_lane20 joined former sports editor @finebaum to discuss the climate on campus ahead of Saturday's game and Tennessee's chances at beating Alabama.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
FRIDAY JUST GOT BETTER. Busted’s here- and ya don’t wanna miss it. Woo 🎉 • • @brax_z19 @UTKDOS @HeyDrShea @UTKnoxville @UTJEM
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The Daily Beacon
11 months
Lady Vols volleyball is ranked No. 14, their highest ranking since 2012. Head coach Eve Rackham Watt and her team don't talk about rankings in the locker room. "We've got a long season ahead of us and this team has really high goals."
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The Daily Beacon
7 years
Even @OITNB star Constance Shulman is excited about #Rokerthon tomorrow at Neyland Stadium! @UTKnoxville @UTKSGA
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The Daily Beacon
4 years
Tips for staying warm in surprise snow: 1) Go to Torchbearer 2) Stare at torch 3) Imagine what *warmth* feels like (📸: Morgan Phillips)
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The Daily Beacon
9 years
To all students stranded without food, old Beacons are made of mostly organic material and can be chewed on for marginal sustenance.
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The Daily Beacon
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Peyton Manning made his first appearance as a CCI professor of practice in a capstone course this afternoon. In an interview with the Beacon, he reflects on his time at UT and looks forward to being surrounded by Vol fans when he visits campus.
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The Daily Beacon
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Abby Ann Ramsey, a junior studying journalism and electronic media and religious studies, was selected as next year's Editor-in-Chief by the Student Media Board, a group of faculty, alumni and current students. Her term as editor will begin in May.
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The Daily Beacon
4 years
A message written by 'Nameless' appeared on The Rock on Saturday, March 21, 2020 amidst the coronavirus pandemic. (📸: Caitlyn Jordan)
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2 years
BREAKING: Lizzo, the viral pop and rap sensation behind songs like “Truth Hurts” and “About Damn Time,” will headline Volapalooza on Friday, April 21, 2023 in Thompson-Boling Arena on an added stop of "Lizzo: The Special 2our."
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
“We don't just stand for the top three people on the ticket. 'The big three.' We hate that term. We stand for everyone that's a part of our party but everyone who is also not a part of our party.” Impact UT looks to leave mark on SGA and campus
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Tennessee rowing earned a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships, the best result in program history. First-year head coach Kim Cupini begins her Tennessee tenure by giving the Lady Vols their first-ever podium finish.
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The Daily Beacon
2 years
No. 11 Tennessee defeated No. 2 Gonzaga 99-80 as graduate transfer Tyreke Key put on an incredible offensive display with 26 points. The Vols tip off the regular season on Nov. 7 against Tennessee Tech.
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The Daily Beacon
9 years
#Volapalooza final artist: Lupe Fiasco
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The Daily Beacon
3 years
The Tennessee women’s basketball team looks to stay undefeated in the SEC as it returns home Thursday night to battle against No. 25 Texas A&M.
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The Daily Beacon
9 months
Tennessee volleyball fell in the first set but won the final three sets to take down Georgia at home. Morgahn Fingall tallied her 1,500th career kill in the win.
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
Laurel Hall will be relocating ALL of their residents in order to clean the residence hall. The building will be closed for the rest of the academic year. A full story is coming soon.
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The Daily Beacon
10 years
Josh Dobbs making the most of unlikely situations for the #Vols under center (via @TPro_UTDB ): http://t.co/kwXsl0EV87 http://t.co/GqxUdnfCib
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The Daily Beacon
4 years
The 2020 SGA Election season ended on Friday with the Change campaign winning the executive positions of president, vice president, executive treasurer and student services director and a majority of the undergraduate senate seats.
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The Daily Beacon
9 years
Our lady Pat in a hat and stole, looking regal and a little miffed that UT wasn't closed today. http://t.co/QjtJSzqsDJ
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
Evan Russell, a freshman, has found his role for the baseball team. Here is how he is contributing.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
BREAKING: @TheTennesseeWay has dropped out of the 2019 SGA election, sources say. This is a developing story and we will provide more information as it becomes available.
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The Daily Beacon
4 years
OPINION: Dean Shea Kidd Houze addresses diversity, community and her commitment to the Volunteer community in her letter to Vols.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
Today marks 66 years of beloved mascot Smokey the dog.
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The Daily Beacon
7 years
BREAKING: @ChancellorDav announced that she has decided to opt out of the proposed plan to outsource facilities services. More details soon.
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The Daily Beacon
1 year
"Dixieland Delight" rings once again as the Vols dethroned No. 1 Alabama, handing the Tide their first SEC loss in the process. The win is a huge statement from Tennessee (20-6, 9-4 SEC) despite a 1-3 stretch in the previous four games.
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The Daily Beacon
8 years
Pride of the Southland Band left for D.C. this morning to march at the Presidential Inauguration @potsband @UTKnoxville #Inauguration
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The Daily Beacon
4 years
On Monday afternoon, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced that Frank Cuevas, who has been serving as UT’s interim vice chancellor for student life since January, was selected as the permanent vice chancellor for student life.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
BREAKING: @volsvotevision wins president, vice president, student services director and 27 Senate seats in the 2019 SGA election.
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The Daily Beacon
8 years
This year saw historic voter turnout with 7,557 votes compared to last year's 3,735.
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The Daily Beacon
8 years
It's a GREAT day to be a Volunteer #floridagohome #govols
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Arts & Culture: Frank Iero unloads feelings in “Parachutes”
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
Maddie Stephens of Together wins student services director with 65.29% of the vote (4,528 total votes).
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
BREAKING: The University of Tennessee System has selected Donde Plowman as the ninth chancellor of UT. Pending Board of Trustees approval at a special meeting on May 3, her first day will be July 1, 2019.
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5 years
"I look back now after his passing and feel truly thankful and bless to have gotten to know Dr. Leal not only as my advisor but as a teacher and a mentor. Dr. Leal has made a lasting impression on all of the students he has taught."
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
“(Jesus) is a prophet of mine and I know that the Jesus I respect and worship ain’t going out and hating.”
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The Daily Beacon
10 years
First black man admitted to @UTKnoxville reminisces about the trail he was forced to blaze http://t.co/91Yhb8fYBu http://t.co/zdVXEXbag7
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The Daily Beacon
6 years
Here’s a video of Clement Hall flooding early Sunday morning.
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The Daily Beacon
1 year
Though her on-court role hasn't been huge this season, Edie Darby has been integral to Tennessee's scout team. Her teammates have coined her the "scout team MVP."
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
It’s #savestudentnewsrooms day! Join us in celebrating and supporting student-run newsrooms today.
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The Daily Beacon
2 years
"Like A Beacon Still Shining Bright" by Daily Beacon alumnus and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist @MarshallRamsey ('91), featured in Issue 5, Sept. 21, 2022.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
Officer Alexa Stephenson was recently named class president of her Blount County Law Enforcement Training Academy class and is the first female in the academy to receive this title. via @UTKDailyBeacon
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The Daily Beacon
1 year
Upon hearing that one of his fraternity brothers was the father of one of the victims of the Covenant School shooting, UT student Coleman Hubbard decided to begin a fundraiser in support. So far, over 5,000 dollars has been raised. Here’s how you can help.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
Tying together the past and present to look to the future, Vision is looking to light the way for the Student Government Association to celebrate the organization’s centennial anniversary. Photo by Rebecca Winiarski
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The Daily Beacon
3 years
On Friday evening, results for the 2021 SGA election were announced in a virtual Zoom meeting — and the Forward campaign triumphed, winning the top four executive board seats.
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The Daily Beacon
6 months
Tennessee basketball relied on its trio of veterans in Rupp Arena on Saturday. Zakai Zeigler dropped 26, Josiah-Jordan James dropped 26 and Santiago Vescovi chipped in 11 as the Vols picked up a wire-to-wire win in Rupp Arena.
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The Daily Beacon
5 years
UT was ranked the third most LGBTQ+ unfriendly college in the country, and the college with the second least race class interaction in the nation. via @UTKDailyBeacon
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