Iraq not comparable to Vietnam
Dear Editor,The more I listen to the news, the more I hear people comparing Iraq to Vietnam. At first, I thought maybe these people were …
Local photographer exhibits artwork at visitor center
Spring may be playing hide-‘n’-seek from the Tri-Cities for now, but this April, every season will be found inside the Jonesborough Visitor Center. During the …
Itchy sheep skin caused by irritating parasites in wool
Dear Answer Girl,Why is wool itchy?Sheepishly concernedFirst of all, let me just say that I am extremely impressed that you are aware of this little-known …
Mickelson masters his first major win in GA
AUGUSTA, Ga.- Not this time.There would be no painful portraits of Phil Mickelson putting up a brave front after another missed opportunity in a major. …
Freddy Adu’s soccer debut brings questions about age in professional sports
Is 14 too young to be playing professional sports?Freddy Adu became the youngest athlete in an American major league to play. Adu was this year’s …
UConn stings Ga Tech, takes crown
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Rashad Anderson sank the 19-foot jump shot with jarring precision. He beat the buzzer to conclude the first half and ran …
Fee increases help programs survive
All ETSU students have had to pay higher tuition each year for several years but now some students pay even more.Last fall, the Tennessee Board …
Cats’ nine lives comparable to human years
Dear Answer Girl, If dogs age 7 years to every one human year, what is the ratio for a cat?-Fluffy’s friendGreat question! I could give …
College gathers money with extra fees for certain majors
“Another day, another dollar” is an old phrase that most of us have heard many times and in different situations. Never has this been more …
Freddy Adu’s soccer debut brings questions about age in professional sports
Is 14 too young to be playing professional sports?Freddy Adu became the youngest athlete in an American major league to play. Adu was this year’s …