Outdoor drama inspires community in new book
Wayne Winkler, the director of the WETS-FM 89.5 MHz radio station, can recall a time in his childhood where he would return to Sneedville when …
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ETSU celebrates culture through Native American Festival
On Sept. 20-21, ETSU held its annual Native American Festival in the quad, providing the community the opportunity to learn about a different culture. This …
Irish scholar notes similarities between Ireland and Appalachia
Believe it or not, ETSU and Northern Ireland have a lot in common. For Appalachian Studies students, this connection might seem like old news. However, …
Martha Redbone Roots Projects reveals Appalachian heritage in Native American culture
What do you get when you mix a Cherokee-Choctaw mother, a gospel-singing black father, youth spent in the coal country of Kentucky, “gritty” teenage years …
What is patriotism–assimilation or acceptance?
With all of the discussion about international people coming from their home country to live in the United States, many people have discussed whether these …