Austin Leonard, Author at The Kayseean

Austin Leonard

Austin Leonard is from Bluff City, TN and is planning on graduation from…

Brandon Nunley

Brandon Nunley is from Blountville, TN, and majoring in English with…

Callie Shehan

Callie Shehan is from Bluff City, TN and plans to graduate in the Spring…

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DMAD Students Present a Four-Person Exhibition

Senior graduating students in the Digital Media Art and Design (DMAD) program create a senior thesis series of work that results in an exhibition rather than a cumulative test. The work created is a personal project that introduces the student to the world of exhibitions as they prepare to graduate. The exhibition also allows them to showcase their work to the public and put their name out there as artists. This semester a group of four students is graduating and having a large, combined exhibition featuring photography, graphic design, illustration, and videography.

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Life & Culture

Appalachian Folklore Part 2: Sprites and Spirits

In this second and final installment of the Appalachian Folklore series, let’s take a look at the invisible side of the world and deep dive into the legends of fairies and spirits that flit and float from one place to the next. Are they omens, guides, or sources of luck? Do they seek to help, to harm, or are they simply mischievous?

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Appalachian Folklore Part 1: Beings and Creatures

As we approach the Halloween season, it is time to explore old tales, myths, and the spirits that roam Appalachia. In this first installment, we will explore the cryptids, mythological beings, and protective beasts that have been told throughout many Cherokee and Native American legends.

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Comic: Pumpkin… Spice!? 2022

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Student Guides

Local Resources for College Students

Whether you are a local student or someone far from home, living on a budget can be difficult. Especially if you need medical care and don’t have access to insurance. Below is a list of some ideas to save money and get needed services when you’re in a pinch.

Austin Leonard Art Journal 3

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Opinion: Vulnerability and Painting a Path to Healing

Vulnerability is a scary word and an even scarier task. What would you get if you mixed the fear of being vulnerable with the beauty of creation? In my opinion, you get a powerful piece of work that oozes introspection and healing. This level of introspective work is the goal of art therapy and its benefits for mental health are plentiful.

The Seasons of Baby Comic

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Comic: The Seasons of Baby

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Life & Culture

Haunted Places in Appalachia

Where there is history there are haunted tales. The Appalachian area is rich with history; small settlements lost to time, and people who’ve disappeared. Or have they? Below is a collection of places, some haunted by helpful spirits, others haunted by wandering souls, and some plagued by strange happenings. Perhaps you may find a desire to visit the Devil’s Courthouse or meet a beautiful, wandering woman looking for a ride.

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Sydney Bailey Speaks on the Integration of Faith and Science

Sydney Bailey is an upcoming student lecturer, who will be presenting her lecture “A Three Stranded Cord: The Integration of Faith, Compassion, and Medicine.” The opportunity for students to express their own ideas and also show their knowledge and how much they’ve learnt on their chosen topic through student lectures has been a long-held tradition at King since the 1960s.

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Comic: Willy’s Christmas Extravaganza 2021

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