Victor Chol is a student at ETSU. He also grew up in southern Sudan and was forced to flee, leaving his family and friends behind. By Allie Word

Many Americans are employed below their skill levels. Recent college graduates bear the brunt of this underemployment. Experts advise students  to take advantage of internships to build their resumes and increase their chances of full-time employment. By Jeff Hiseley

Mountaintop removal coal mining continues in Tennessee as the bill to ban it did not make it to the House or Senate to be voted on this year. By Danielle Maughon

Students at ETSU have been receiving tickets when their parking decals have fallen off their car windows. Three students share their experiences in fighting tickets they did not deserve. By Christin Walker

It is time for a change for Jerry Everley, who has decided to retire at the end of this semester after working at the Wesley Foundation for over 13 years. By Katy Beall

Campus awareness is the first step to ending sexual violence against women. Multiple events held on campus aimed at raising awareness and money to support organizations with these goals. By Anna R. Reddick

The hard-working students who have obtained and kept their Hope Scholarships are denied the option of using that money for summer school. This is leading to late graduation along with financial burdens for ETSU students. By Kathleen Erb

Tennessee Titans fans in Johnson City were given an event to remember as wide receiver Kenny Britt, the Titans radio crew and mascot T-Rac came to Shoe Carnival to sign autographs. By Bruce Johnson

The regular practice of yoga offers college students a way to stay fit and relieve stress simultaneously. Health benefits, both physical and mental, make taking the time to stretch and breathe worth it. By Naomi Tatum

A closer look at the differences between living in a coed dorm vs. single-sex dorm from the student’s perspective; the benefits of both, and how their atmospheres differ. By Grace Cooper

Faculty and administrators at Sullivan South High School say they need a new cell phone policy. No matter what the consequences, students refuse to obey the rules. By Aaron Willey

For most, the opportunity of being a student athlete does not exist outside America. Foreign students pack up their things and travel to universities around the country to pursue both athletic and academic careers. By Shelby Jae Morris

UT-Chattanooga students form a chapter of NORML in hopes to legalize and decriminalize marijuana. Their goal: Start a grassroots organization in Chattanooga that raises awareness for the benefits of marijuana and the injustice of its prohibition. By Whitney Page

East Tennessee State University is a quiet, small and beautiful campus nestled in the hills of Johnson City. It is home to a variety of small wildlife and over 14,000 students, but according to accusations, something more dangerous also calls this place home. Mountain lions. By Tyler Morrow

Only three weeks remain before ETSU students depart for Dubai. By Amanda Myers

Donors find time to give life-saving plasma, which can earn them money and make the heart sing. Sharing healthy blood plasma helps many and aids in the production of drugs unavailable without this help. By Mary Tapp