Self-driving cars have their own set of problems
The future. There are many good things to look forward to, despite the deep level of pessimism ingrained in modern society. One invention on the …
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Trump administration attempts to erase trans people’s rights that already exist
The Trump Administration has said they want to define gender identity based solely on their biological sex at birth, which would legally and socially erase …
Before adopting a pet, consider adopting a plant
When students enter college, there’s this newness of environment that can sometimes incite loneliness, stress and depression. While there’s plenty of ways to deal with …
Regina Holliday presses for updated health care system, increase in empathy for patients
Regina Holliday shakes up the health care scene with her personal, passionate artistry. ETSU held an event last week entitled, “An Evening of Health, Wellness …
Net Neutrality protects the people, not fill the pockets of big businesses
Internet. The Web. Interweb. No matter what you call it, nearly every person today has some sort of connection online. Email or social media, every …
Don’t eat the Apple, socialize instead
On Wednesday, I walked from Sam Wilson Hall to the Culp Center and passed four very close friends, yet not one of them acknowledged my …
Social media and how it affects self-esteem
Because of recent technological advancements allowing humanity to constantly be connected throughout the day, people frequently find themselves spending hours in the realm of media. …
Solutions proposed for the ETSU parking problem
A few weeks ago, the East Tennessean published a column I penned about parking. That column generated a lot of replies online. Some were of …
Dr. Brilmyer speaks on tech and exploding lithium batteries
With their existence being an essential part of phones, computers and other electronic devices, lithium ion batteries are everywhere. However, with lithium ion batteries being …
A letter from a minority
It’s funny I write this now, as my life has been steadily improving since moving from small town Loudon, Tennessee to Johnson City. College has …