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A bumblebee lands on a purple coneflower in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Building native plant rooftop garden.
5 fun ways to celebrate National Pollinator Week
Logan West, Contributor

Lively honeybees bounce from flower to flower. The muted whirring of hummingbird wings can be detected by attentive listeners.   The middle of a warm Tennessee summer is a fitting time to celebrate our incredible pollinators.  Animal pollinators are responsible for aiding fertilization for...

What Gen Z wants to see: The box office success of May 2026
What Gen Z wants to see: The box office success of May 2026
Kiersten Collins, Contributor • June 22, 2026

In December of 2025, Deadline predicted that the 2026 global box office would become the highest grossing year since 2019. The unparalleled success of May 2026 and the breakout of two young directors are giving hope to fans of cinema.  Movie theaters...

Tennessee softball huddles during a game against Texas in the Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Monday, June 1, 2026.
Tennessee softball shut out, loses doubleheader to Texas in WCWS semifinals to end season
Tyler Edmands, Staff Writer • June 1, 2026

For the second season in a row, the Lady Vols’ season ends at the hands of Texas in the WCWS semifinals. After beating the Longhorns in their opening game of the WCWS, Texas stormed back to win the most important game of the series 4-0. No. 7 Tennessee...

The structural integrity of our favorite foods has been compromised by preservatives. But how bad are they, really?
Opinion: Why isn’t my ice cream melting?
Claire Thatcher, Staff Writer • May 11, 2026

We’ve all seen the video of the Chick-fil-A sandwich that doesn’t mold. After months left on the kitchen counter, it looks just as...

Since the boom of popularity of Noah Kahan’s "Stick Season" in 2022, he has quickly become one of the most well-loved artists today. Following his recent release of "The Great Divide," it’s become apparent that his time in the spotlight is far from over. However, for many people, something about Kahan resonates differently from other mainstream artists.
Opinion: A look into what makes Noah Kahan so universally loved — especially for college students
Flannery Lemmonds, Contributor • May 11, 2026

If you’ve been online in the past week, I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about Noah Kahan’s new album: "The Great Divide." This much-anticipated...

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A bumblebee lands on a purple coneflower in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Building native plant rooftop garden.
5 fun ways to celebrate National Pollinator Week
Logan West, Contributor • June 23, 2026

Lively honeybees bounce from flower to flower. The muted whirring of hummingbird wings can be detected by attentive listeners.   The...

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