Should computer science be a top priority for school curriculums?
When I was in grade school, I spent hundreds of hours of my life learning math, science, social studies and English. We did have a …
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Cultural climate commands careful costume consideration
As the popular argument against school uniforms goes, dressing your body is an expression of yourself. And Halloween is a special holiday when our culture …
The second presidential debate, minus the childish behavior
The second presidential debate was held Sunday night, and it wasn’t pretty. At one point, Donald Trump promised to throw his rival, Hillary Clinton, in …
Letter to the Editor: ‘I cannot vote for Donald Trump for President’
Now, more than ever, one thing is certain: I cannot vote for Donald Trump for President. I will proudly vote for the Republican options down the …
Transition away from TBR allows ETSU opportunity for improvement
ETSU’s transition away from the Tennessee Board of Regents’ control began earlier this year, and this slow process just had another big step. On Tuesday, …
Letter to the Editor: “All Lives Matter”
The East Tennessean received an anonymous letter to the editor earlier this week in reference to the incident in Borchuck Plaza on Sept. 28. It was signed …
Gorilla incident could be catalyst for change
The events of Wednesday, Sept. 28 were a unique learning experience for everyone — ETSU students, faculty, and people all around the world who never …
Police footage should be part of the public record
As of this week, it just became a lot harder to access police and body-cam footage in the state of North Carolina. According to CNN, …
Refugees and terrorists are not the threats to worry about
Humans are fearful animals. We wouldn’t’ still be here if we weren’t. Apes that wander aimlessly into the mouths of large African cats are not …
The first debate was a reflection of the election season at large
According to CNN, Monday night’s debate between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump was the most watched debate in history. What the …