A look at the Inflation Reduction Act
Once again we are faced with political drama and controversial policies, something most of us have grown used to over the past several years. In …
Board of Trustees votes no tuition increase for fall
The ETSU Board of Trustees voted not to increase the tuition costs for graduate and undergraduate students in the fall at its April 22 meeting. …
How to get involved in local elections
Election season is here! Primary voting opened on April 13 for state and county positions, including commissioners, county mayor and judges. If you are registered …
OPINION: The US immigration crisis- what will Biden do?
President Biden is facing pressure during an influx of immigrants at the border. Democrats are pushing for him to repeal Title 42, and many conservatives …
Pros and cons of crowdfunding, a commerce sensation
In the modern era of the internet, new ways of buying, selling and investing are constantly being created and tested on the market. One of …
A brief history of tourism in Gatlinburg, Sevierville
On of the most beloved and recognizable places in Tennessee is doubtlessly the Sevierville and Gatlinburg area. They are destinations for families across the country …
War in Europe and Middle East causing gas prices to skyrocket
Amidst general economic instability, war in Ukraine and the loosening of pandemic restrictions, these past few months for the world have been hectic. One of …
Causes of Ukrainian war
Like nearly every human disaster, there are some responsible on all sides of the war in Ukraine. Russia is clearly the aggressor in this situation, …
The international response to the Ukraine invasion
On Feb. 24, the Russian government invaded neighboring Ukraine. As of the publishing of this article, the Russian forces have not yet captured Kyiv (March …
Costs and benefits of a universal basic income
Universal basic income gained national attention during the 2020 presidential race, when Democratic candidate Andrew Yang used it as his campaign centerpiece. While it has …