Monthly Story Slam brings evening of laughter
Friday, Feb. 17 saw a couple dozen guests snugly seated in the cozy interior of the Buffalo Street Downtown Deli. Everyone there was gathered to …
‘Like fighting a monster’: Johnson City firefighter recounts battling Gatlinburg fire
The Johnson City Fire Department gained national attention last November when a photo of several Tri-Cities firefighters went viral. The photo, which was picked up …
Local drag queen to make appearance on “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
Local drag queen Eureka O’Hara, a regular performer at New Beginnings in Johnson City and a former ETSU student, will be a contestant on the …
Fight fake news with the CRAAP test
In an age where information inundates us constantly and access to thousands of news sources is readily available at our fingertips, it has become difficult …
Students enjoy stargazing during open house at ETSU observatory
On Saturday, Feb. 3, ETSU students and faculty took advantage of the clear night sky and gathered outside the Henry D. Powell Astronomical Observatory for …
Alternative Spring Break looking to expand this year
For close to 20 years, ETSU has been providing students with an alternative to the typical Spring Break bash experience. The university’s Alternative Spring Breaks …
Former ETSU students revamping State Theatre in Kingsport
In what almost seems like the basis for a sitcom, four best friends are on a mission to revitalize a Kingsport tradition by revamping an …
ETSU students participate in Women’s March in Asheville
In the wake of the tumultuous 2016 election cycle the Women’s March took on new significance as the event gathered large crowds on Saturday following …
ETSU community is ready for Winter Break
As Winter Break approaches, students and faculty from all walks of life are looking forward to a much needed break, and in many cases, some …
‘Africa is a continent, not a country’: Shades of Africa showcases students’ cultures
The crowded Culp Auditorium and its empty stage were transported across the Atlantic as the Shades of Africa event began on November 18. The event, which was put …