The nightly news has the Orange and White Nation Report that talks about the forecast of the season and what was covered at football practice today. Vols gear, tailgate sets, igloos, flags, pom poms and more flood local retailers and fly off the shelf. And this is before the season even begins. The Vol Fever … Continue reading Breaking News: Vol Fever is hitting Knoxville
Author: Caroline B
One of the Greatest Generation gone, but his legacy remains.
Thomas Warren Barnes (July 29, 1926 - June 19, 2019). Yesterday my family and I laid my granddaddy to rest in Houston, TX. This past week has been exceptionally hard as we went through meetings with funeral directors, pastors, planning how to honor his life and writing his obituary. Through it all, I was struck … Continue reading One of the Greatest Generation gone, but his legacy remains.
It’s Not Rocket Science… Oh wait…
Earlier this week I went home to Houston, TX and embraced being a tourist in my city, especially since one of my best friends from UTK, Cerys, and her mom had come in town! The first stop that I knew we had to make was NASA and the Johnson Space Center. I had not been … Continue reading It’s Not Rocket Science… Oh wait…
Sophomore Spring Reflection
It’s hard to believe that I am already through my second year at UT and that I am halfway through my college career! I love being able to spend time with good friends and I have had lots of time to spend with some of my closest friends! From hiking a too ambitious trail in … Continue reading Sophomore Spring Reflection
Sophomore Fall Reflection
It’s hard to believe that I am already halfway through my second year at UT and that when May comes, I will be halfway through my college career! This Fall, I am taking some new courses that I have never taken before and have learned so many new perspectives and outlooks from each of them. … Continue reading Sophomore Fall Reflection
Howdy from Rocky Top!
Today was my first day of college and I am so excited to say that I made it through the day without getting lost! Wednesdays are my busiest days, I have all my classes, and I can think of no better way to start off my collegiate experience than knocking out every class on day … Continue reading Howdy from Rocky Top!
Ignite Knox Rocks!
I had a ton of fun at Ignite Knox this past 4 days! My group was amazing and I met several out of state people, even someone from New Jersey! Together we learned so much about Knoxville, our home for the next 4 years... But I'm still not sure if we could be considered regular … Continue reading Ignite Knox Rocks!
Rocky Top Orientation
I am so pumped for this next year at UT! I just got home after orientation, and have now changed my cell phone's ring tone to Rocky Top. Haha! Yesterday, I meet my orientation group (Session #2, Team #17), got my Vol Card, and registered for classes... I'm now a Tennessee Volunteer! GO VOLS! I … Continue reading Rocky Top Orientation
Ignite Leadership Summit!
I just got back from the Ignite Leadership Summit in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Oh, how fun it was!!! I went on the honors session and met so many other Chancellors Honors students. Also, I learned so much about UT's history and traditions! Like, did you know that the checkerboard pattern is because of Ayres … Continue reading Ignite Leadership Summit!
Declaration Day
Today I watched the Declaration Day Video...how cool is it that UT has a "signing day" for their students?!? In fact, I was one of the spotlighted students from the Houston Area! It was so exciting! My whole family was watching the live stream in the living room with the volume up high when my … Continue reading Declaration Day