East Tennessean

Fighting his way to the top

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Eddison Williams went from a 0.8 GPA to ETSU's highest grade ever on the national chemistry final - a metamorphosis he attributes to a foundation in Tae Kwon Do and the willingness to ask for help.
"I think my strength is not my intelligence," said Williams, a 27-year-old ETSU student.

Well-a-palooza

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ETSU renews Aramark contract

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ETSU Dining Services has re-selected Aramark as its vendor in a brand new 10-year contract.
"In a panel, the university grades each contractor by a point system. It's a conglomerate effort. Everybody chooses the vendor that they think has the best offer to meet the goals of this university," explained Andrea Crawford, dining services Marketing Manager.

Graduating students to receive tickets to nexat major concert

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Is SGA out of debt? When will ETSU host the next major concert?
These concerns have prompted many students to inquire with the Student Government Association.
"Each year students pay into the SGA student activities account," said Sally Lee, associate vice president of Student Affairs.

Friday fashion show to heat up stage at local club

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

School is out - it is the weekend before exam week and there is nothing new to occupy your time and distract you from finals, right? Wrong!
On Friday May 1, hot Johnson City nightspot Chrome is hosting an 18-and-up fashion show debuting spring and summer fashions and sleek new hair styles.

'17 Again': a reversed version of the film 'Big'

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I think that whenever someone mentions the name Zac Efron, people's minds immediately go to thoughts of "High School Musical." Mine does, and I will only openly admit to having viewed one of the films in completion.
So when I decided to see Mr. Efron in his latest cinematic endeavor "17 Again," I had prepared myself for a movie similar to his previous roles where he was a big-shot high school kid with little to no problems, therefore little to no drama in the movie.

ETSU student pushes for disabled sports program:

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ETSU student Eric Hollen is a disabled veteran who has regained hope and discovered a new purpose in life through sports. He wants to give disabled students and veterans the opportunity to have the same success by starting a Disability Sports Club at ETSU.

Giving to the community

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It's the end of the spring semester and graduation is around the corner. These are the moments some have been waiting for. It is always a good thing climbing the academic ladder, but how does that really affect the communities we live in?
Statistics have it that as the years pass by, many people participate in volunteering and many realize what greatness it is to lend a hand.

Final Business

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A farewell to school after 29 years

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

They say the first step toward recovery is to admit you have a problem. My name is G. Michael Thomas and I am Graduation Gownaphobic. After seven years in school (spread out over 29 years) I think that I have become institutionalized.
I have enjoyed my time at ETSU very much.

Working in retail

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Today, as I was in the checkout line in Wal-Mart, I was thinking about all of the retail jobs I've had. I thought about one summer when I was 16 years old working 40 hours a week at a popular retail store, making minimum wage and running my butt off for a large corporate company.

Optimistic economist

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Editor,
In the April 23 ET, Michael Donihe expresses concern about government spending, regulations and taxes. I'm sure he felt the same concern during the previous administration, which had a deficit of more than a hundred billion dollars a year every year for eight years.

Perfume notes

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Editor,
Cynthia Canter has written at least three letters expressing her frustration over the lack of compliance with the smoking ban on campus. She is especially concerned about the violation of the ban because of her severe asthma and the health consequences that she has faced as the result of being unable to avoid exposure to cigarette smoke.

Former Buc Weddle to join Navy SEALs

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As former ETSU baseball player John Weddle read and watched news accounts about the attempted capture of the Maersk Alabama and the subsequent standoff between pirates and the U.S. armed forces, he was proud to see that the U.S. Navy SEALs were the military unit that ultimately brought an end to the situation.

ETSU wins 9 straight, sets school record

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A six-run fourth inning lifted the ETSU baseball team to a record ninth straight win as the Bucs completed the sweep of High Point, defeating the Panthers 16-10 Sunday afternoon at Cardinal Park.
The nine straight wins are the most ever by ETSU in Division I play.

Men's, women's teams to face UT

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the waiting and anticipation over, both the ETSU men's and women's tennis teams now know who they will face in the 2009 NCAA Tournament.
With players, coaches, staff and fans watching live inside the "Cave," the ESPNews Selection Show announced that the No.