ETSU Votes initiative promotes voter registration, turnout
On Sept. 22, ETSU celebrated National Voter Registration Day by helping students through the process of registration. The initiative is run by ETSU Votes, a …
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Letter to the editor: statement of support for Affrilachian artists project
We, the undersigned scholars, writers, artists, and activists, support and celebrate the historic presence and contributions of black, indigenous and people of color in Appalachia …
ETSU no longer requires ACT, SAT
ETSU recently announced that incoming students will no longer be required to submit ACT or SAT scores in order to apply for admission in 2021. …
Board of Trustees lowers out-of-state tuition: is it enough?
In a bid to make the school more attractive to prospective out-of-state students, ETSU has announced it will be cutting tuition for out-of-state students from …
Vocal fatigue tips helpful for teachers
I think I speak for everyone when I say that teachers are some of the most underappreciated everyday heroes in our society. This has become …
The importance of strong teacher – student relationships
Recently, there has been a workshop about establishing relationships of mutual respect between teachers and students that helps teachers understand their students’ personal background and …
The realities of quarantining on campus
ETSU has a solid system for testing and quarantining students with symptoms of COVID-19 who live on campus. I know because I went through it. …
Equality and the Constitution: how did we get here, what has changed?
Sept. 17 marked the 233rd anniversary of the adoption of the American Constitution. To celebrate and help understand the complicated legacy of this country’s founding …
Why we need groups like SAYC
With the beginning of each school year, there is always an opportunity to learn more about campus organizations and activities with Welcome Week. Though Welcome …
ETSU College of Public Health deserving of recent national magazine feature
The faculty at ETSU’s College of Public Health received several mentions in the September issue of the American Journal of Public Health. The AJPH is …