One of the keys to improving one’s mental health is practicing self-love and mindfulness. Though the first might seem obvious, the second is more nebulous in purpose and meaning.
Procrastination for many college students is like an addiction. Many are in denial about its long term consequences, and many are understandably under the impression that since procrastinating worked out “this time,” then maybe it’ll work again in the future.
2020 has been an undeniably rough year. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to put their lives on hold and has pushed many into long periods of quarantine and self-isolation. Even now, some eight months after the pandemic turned global, we are still facing some of the largest numbers o…
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the psychiatric guidebook known more commonly by the acronym “DSM,” a person must experience the symptoms of social anxiety for a six-month period in order to be officially diagnosed with social anxiety.
Around 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, a UT Alert was sent out to students informing them of an assult that has occurred at the Standard Apartments. The suspects were last seen fleeing into the Standard and were described as 10 Black males with unknown clothing.
Starting on Oct. 17, for the first time ever, Knoxville will be an official Irreverent Warriors hiking location.
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The Knox County Board of Health met over Zoom Wednesday night for its bi-weekly meeting to hear concerns from the public, discuss various COVID-related benchmarks and vote on county-wide regulations.
Time is an ever-elusive resource. We’re always running out of it, it never stands still and it makes us all old. That’s all if we even have time in the first place.
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Dogwood Arts has been in East Tennessee for 65-years, advocating art through history and environmental stewardship. They produce 20 events year-round to try and make Knoxville a memorable weekend getaway and place to live in Tennessee.
The Tennessee River Ripple Effect is hosting its second annual awards ceremony this year. This awards ceremony will shed light on and recognize the many individuals, groups and organizations who work diligently to keep the Tennessee River watershed and tributaries clean and beautiful.
CVS has announced the opening of 11 new testing sites for COVID-19 in Tennessee, including one in Knoxville.
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Wow, dating people is a lot of fun, but it would be so much more enjoyable if I had people to actively compete against,”? If so, then Monster Prom is the perfect game for you.
Aokana: Four Rhythms Across the Blue, developed by Sprite and published by PQube, is a visual novel released on Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, Aokana works much better as an anime or manga than a video game, and disappointed me with its nonexistent gameplay and uninteresting story.
Within a month, a new generation of gaming begins with the launch of both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Players are eager to know what next-gen experiences await them this November, and we got you covered. Here is a list of some of the notable next-gen games that will be releasing a…
It is officially election year, and many Americans are on edge as it relates to the future of the United States of America.
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The next chapter of the Weekly Wrap-Up begins! Your host Austin Orr is going into retirement! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for the reveal of the new co-hosts of the Weekly Wrap-Up!
From English rock band, The Struts, comes “Strange Days,” the band’s third studio album, released on Friday.
“One Piece” is back in serialization after Oda’s two week health break, debuting one of the greatest fights in the manga’s history.
Around 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, a UT Alert was sent out to students informing them of an assult that has occurred at the Standard Apartments. The suspects were last seen fleeing into the Standard and were described as 10 Black males with unknown clothing.
Starting on Oct. 17, for the first time ever, Knoxville will be an official Irreverent Warriors hiking location.
Horror movies are great to watch at any point in time, but Halloween just adds to the spook factor. Here is a list of some horror films that you should watch this year.
Star Wars: Squadrons has burst onto the scene as an insanely fun flight game that gives players the ultimate fantasy of flying their own X-Wing or TIE Fighter. While the single-player campaign is certainly worth your time, the real meat of the game lies in its multiplayer.
Can you believe we’ve made it through a few weeks of autumn already?
Election Years are the single most important times to have your voice heard on politics and issues. If you believe something and want to express that belief and see it put into practice in both the local and national community, vote for the candidates you believe will best represent you.
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The Knox County Board of Health met over Zoom Wednesday night for its bi-weekly meeting to hear concerns from the public, discuss various COVID-related benchmarks and vote on county-wide regulations.
Howie Hawkins began his campaign for the office of President of the United States back in 2019. Hawkins began with the goals of building the Green Party’s numbers so that it might be seen as a viable opposition to the two current primary parties and to put their stance on issues into the pub…
For many, freedom is a goal that seems impossible to obtain with too many obstacles in the way.
There exists a plethora of titanic horror films that have influenced pop culture in unimaginable ways. However, before horror made its way into the cinematographic medium, it was already an icon of the literary world.
It is officially spooky season, which means streaming services will be adding some of your favorite scary movies to their platforms all month long. We’ll be giving you a glimpse into all the new TV series and movies making their debut on Netflix and Hulu this week.
If you’ve seen one Adam Sandler movie, you’ve seen them all. It’s a common sentiment shared among movie goers, yet “Hubie Halloween” proves why this particular style of movie works. Not only is “Hubie Halloween” a legitimately funny movie, but it also comes close to some of Adam Sandler’s cl…
On this week's episode of the Weekly Wrap-Up we take a look at the UT Culinary Boot Camp, TheCost of Hate Symposium, and the How to Vote Workshop!
“One Piece” is still on hiatus due to series creator Eiichiro Oda’s sudden health issues. If things are going according to plan, the series will return in the following issue of “Weekly Shonen Jump.”
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While this week didn’t feature many full-length album releases, these artists continue to release singles, keeping the music industry afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those looking for more options than Trump or Biden in the 2020 election rejoice: the Libertarian party’s candidate might just be your choice.
On Gay Street in downtown Knoxville stands the Emporium Center/Arts & Culture Alliance building, Knoxville’s art center first built in 1898. The building hosts a variety of tenant artists and puts on exhibitions every month, and the month of October has a plethora of works to boast.
The vice-presidential debate yesterday shed some light on Kamala Harris and her stances on important political issues. As we continue to get to know Harris as a candidate for vice president, here are some facts about her background and her perspectives.
Let’s get this out of the way: Star Wars Squadrons is the most immersive Star Wars game on the market, with only Republic Commando coming close to that level of praise. The way your cockpit shudders as you strafe a Star Destroyer, or hearing the iconic shriek of TIE Fighters during dogfights…
October is upon us, and with September coming to an end, we have new TV shows and movies coming out. With Halloween drawing near, there is no doubt we can expect horrors and thrillers to come out of the woodworks.
Nestled just across the road after getting off the West Hills exit, Big Kahuna Wings beckons travelers for a high calorie meal of all the American food your heart desires.
The upcoming presidential election may have some voters (and non-voters) on the edge of their seats. However, one thing is for sure – President Trump will keep Mike Pence as his vice president, if elected.
Generally speaking, an anime adaptation is considered promotional material meant to boost a manga’s sales. And a good anime adaptation is the key to maximizing the growth of a manga’s popularity.
Time is an ever-elusive resource. We’re always running out of it, it never stands still and it makes us all old. That’s all if we even have time in the first place.
Weekly manga authors work on a tight schedule. Some have worked so hard they’ve even ended up hospitalized in the past. Eiichiro Oda is no exception. Oda reportedly works so hard that “Shonen Jump” editors force him to take breaks every few weeks to preserve his health.
Its officially October, which means the spooky season has begun! Everyone has their pick of classic movies and television episodes appropriate for the holiday, so we’re here to provide our picks for video games to play to get into the Halloween spirit.
Regal Cinemas announced this morning that it would be reclosing all of its movie theaters in the U.S. only a little more than a month after they began reopening.
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On this week's episode of the Weekly Wrap-Up we take a look at the Shakespeare Off The Square, this Saturday's UT football game, the Knoxville Horror Film Fest, and more!
At the intersection of alternative rock and indie pop is LANY, a trio from Los Angeles. LANY’s third studio album, “mama’s boy,” was released on Friday, two years after “Malibu Nights,” perhaps the band’s most successful album to date.
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This week on the Music Minute, host Miles Dickerson talks about "You've Always Been Here" by The Jaded Hearts Club.
Donald J. Trump has served as Commander in Chief and President of the United States since the 2016 election, where he propelled his campaign by the “Make America Great Again” slogan.
We are a month away from the presidential election on Nov. 3, and naturally there is a lot of emotions surrounding this campaign. If you’re worried about the election, that is okay.
Something interesting this way came as the Tennessee Stage Company’s yearly “Shakespeare on the Square” started in a new form. To kick off the month, the troupe performed one of Shakespeare’s best know plays, “Macbeth.”
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A large number of small business owners in Knoxville collectively signed a letter earlier this week in support of the Knox County Board of Health’s current and independent autonomy.
The 12th annual Knoxville Horror Film Festival will be screening horror classics all weekend from Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25.
In this episode, Jake talks about Then Came You, Friday the 13th, The Boys in the Band, and Monsterland. Check out What to Watch Wednesday every week to stay up to date with new movies releasing in theaters near you!
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For nearly five months, bars around Knoxville were closed due to COVID-19. Now open again, they face new complications as cases surrounding the university skyrocket and the campus area struggles to keep outbreaks under control.
The transition from September to October is sparse in terms of silver screen content. While there may be a few new classics re-airing at theaters near you, most content for the week is coming from streaming platforms.
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Remember when Joe Biden was just an aviator-clad meme on the background of your friend’s phone? This was just one iteration of the Democratic senator turned vice president turned presidential front-runner, who has been around a long time.
New life has been injected once again into No Man’s Sky. Within four years of its initial release, Hello Games has really turned around public attitude towards the procedurally generated cosmos exploring game. What started off as bloated promises has now evolved into a universe full of possi…
To avoid pages of redundancy, here is a disclaimer: Nexomon: Extinction is the definition of a Pokémon clone. If you don’t like Pokémon, you’re probably not going to like this game even a little bit.
The Super Mario series turns 35-years-old this year. To celebrate, Nintendo released Super Mario 3D All-Stars, with plans to launch other Mario-themed goodies over the next six months.
Things are certainly heating up in the world of shonen manga. “One Piece” is nine chapters away from its milestone 1000th chapter, and “My Hero Academia” and “Jujutsu Kaisen” are inches away from concluding their respective climactic arcs thus far.
