Life & Culture Archives - 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 Shehanis from Bluff City, TN and plans to graduate in the Spring…

Kelsey Corley

Kelsey Corley has been a reporter for The Kayseean since the Spring of…

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Recipe Recommendations From The Kayseean Staff

Summer is a great time to bust out the cookbook and test your culinary skills. Whether it’s on the grill, the stove, or over the fire, cooking can be a great way to bring a family together. The Kayseean staff has compiled some of our personal favorite recipes to share with your family this summer break!

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Book Recommendations from The Kayseean Staff

While your summer schedule may be packed with jobs, internships, or even classes, don’t forget to take some time to enjoy your break. If you need help slowing down and appreciating the season, check out The Kayseean staff’s favorite books for your summer reading.

Kelsey Corley Portrait

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Life & Culture

A Brief History of The Kayseean and a Farewell from the Editor

The Kayseean was initially named “The KCN” for King College News and began as a regular student publication in October of 1933. It was preceded by a student magazine published biannually throughout the 1910s and 20s. The Kayseean has been, as our tagline states, the voice of King Students for over 80 years and is rapidly approaching its 90th birthday in the fall semester of 2023.

Sharpened Pencil on Notebook

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Spring 2022 Semester Round Up

The spring semester is coming to a close and students are more than eager for summer break. If you find time in between studying for finals and preparing for summer jobs or internships, try and take a few moments to look back and review all that has happened in the semester that has passed us by.

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Riding Dirty: NASCAR Returns to Bristol Dirt

April 17th marked the return of the NASCAR Cup series to the Bristol Motor Speedway, the iconic short track is considered one of the greatest on the NASCAR circuit. In the days and weeks leading up to the cup race other series and cars took the track, but all heads were turned last weekend towards NASCAR’s top level, the Cup Series.

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.

Scrabble Letters | Photo by Brett Jordan

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Freshman Guide: Advice from Seniors

Many first-year students struggle to adjust to the responsibilities and expectations of college life, and one of the best resources to turn to for advice in this stressful experience is upperclassmen. Following is a compilation of advice from graduating seniors on various areas of consideration during your time as an undergraduate student.

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Bettie Hite Collaborates on King Book

*Republished from the March 2017 issue of The Kayseean

This year King University celebrates its 150th anniversary. In honor of this occasion, the Development Office and a couple of members of the History Committee, as well as Bettie Hite created a book that includes photos and memories from years past. Bettie Hite, who graduated from King in 1963, was asked by the Denise Asbury to write the book. Asbury is the Director of Development and she has largely directed production of the book. Asbury contacted Bettie to see if she knew of anyone who would be interested in writing the 150th book. She replied “Me” she claims it has “inspired her writing.”

The Seasons of Baby Comic

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Comic: The Seasons of Baby

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King University Hosts 28th Annual Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference

On Friday, April 1st King University hosted the 28th annual Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference. Originally called the Southeastern Undergraduate Research Conference, this conference attracts widespread regional interest every year. It provides an opportunity for students to present their research in an exciting setting. Undergraduate students from institutions throughout the Southern Appalachian region are chosen to present their research projects in a professional setting surrounded by other researchers and faculty. This year’s conference was a one-day event, with sessions that started mid-morning. There was also a poster session and a reception for all participants and faculty.

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