In the upcoming election, it seems that all politicians are trying to scrape up whatever votes they can. In the midst of this, it is often important to remember just how important it is to vote simply because it is the right thing to do. When asked why she planned to vote, Kinsey McKey, a pre-physical therapy freshman said, "It's a right, and if I don't vote, I abuse that right.
Last Friday night, about 10 art students gathered for the Student Painting and Drawing Association's first ever "Art House Film Night." The event is being planned monthly with the intention of showing films that emphasize cinematography, the relationship between art and film, and other little subjective, gray areas that could be considered artistic.
ETSU's radio station, The Edge, now has a hip-hop-themed show. The Pre-Game Show will be on the air every Thursday night from 8 to midnight with live, in-studio performances, entertaining hosts who play off one another nicely and a constantly updating and fan-responsive playlist.
East Tennessee State University has set another enrollment record with 13,841 students attending the university this fall, according to ETSU President Dr. Paul E. Stanton Jr. While expressing his delight with the steady increases and the fact that a record number of students have made the decision to enroll at ETSU, Stanton says he attributes this to the institution's accessibility, choice of majors, reputation for excellence and affordability.