Day: September 1, 2020

With the arrival of students on campus, McKee Library has undergone major changes in its day-to-day functions in order to practice safe social distancing. Students and faculty are expected to keep their masks on at all times while in the library and follow any safety protocols set by the university, according to Library Director Deyse …

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Apison Pike is entering its first phase of construction as part of a road improvement project led by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).   A $93 million dollar contract was awarded to the Wright Brothers Construction Company in December 2019, allowing construction to begin back in March. The project is taking place along Apison Pike, …

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Written by Amanda Blake and Estefania Sanchez This year, because of COVID-19, food has been removed from all Student Association (SA) events. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Tennessee Department of Health, there are three safety precautions that decrease the chances of spreading the virus: wearing masks properly, washing …

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A health directive requiring masks/face coverings was issued for Hamilton County on July 10 and is set to remain in effect until Sept. 8. The city of Collegedale, which is under Hamilton County’s jurisdiction, is set to follow Hamilton County Health Department’s mask recommendation.  According to an email sent by Hamilton County Health Department Administrator …

Current Hamilton County mask mandate to end on September 8, Collegedale city to follow Read More »

To say that this semester is different from previous years is an understatement. We are living in a time of change. We are faced with a global pandemic, civil unrest, political tensions and hundreds of unanswered questions. It’s hard to say what the next few months will look like.  But as the year continues to …

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