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Austin Leonard

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

Kelsey Corley

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

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ETSU ROTC Hosts 5K to Support Military Suicide Awareness

In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, ETSU’s ROTC Buc Battalion partnered with the Stop Soldier Suicide organization to raise money to help service members in need. The event was hosted by VetFest, an annual festival held in Whitehall Delaware that is filled with music, food, and laughter, where all the proceeds collected from VetFest go directly to Stop Soldier Suicide. ETSU ROTC had over 110 participants and raised a total of $4,300 for the Stop Soldier Suicide charity.

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Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion is an annual music festival celebrating Bristol’s country music heritage stemming from the 1927 Bristol Sessions, the origin of country music. This year marked the festival’s 20th anniversary of bringing together a wide range of music lovers to enjoy genres from Americana to Bluegrass to Indie and Folk and everything in between.

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Freshman Guide: What To Do Before Classes Start

Your first year at college can be overwhelming. Between moving away from home and adjusting to a new schedule it’s easy to feel like you’re never fully prepared. Here’s a helpful list of things to add to your to-do list to make sure you’re ready for classes to begin.

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To Commute or Not To Commute

Whether to live on or off-campus is one of the biggest questions students face at the start of each year. For many, the decision is an easy one, either due to distance from the school or transportation options. For those still contemplating, it’s important to weigh each option individually.

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Never Stop Learning

“Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets.” Leonardo da Vinci is revered as one of the most influential figures in human history, and, other than the whole unparalleled genius thing, he was an autodidact—someone who is self-taught—whose contributions to arts and sciences have helped usher our species into a golden age. Though trained in the arts by the guild system, his myriad of other skills was largely self-taught…

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Perspective: The 1918 Spanish Flu

We are in the middle of the worst health crisis in over 100 years. The entire world has been impacted and deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic continue to rise. King students, faculty and staff left campus and our facilities are being cleaned and locked down. Our administration has acted responsibly and are doing all they can to protect us when we return. But as of this writing, we don’t know when that will be.

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4 Tips For Dealing With Grief and Loss of The School Year

The end of the school year always bring a bittersweet feeling to students. The feeling of accomplishment is exciting, but leaving a place you’ve called home for months or years can be difficult.

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3 Ways To Help You Manage The Change to Online Classes

As many of you transition to online classes, below are a few tips to help make this change more manageable.

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5 Ways to Stay Grounded and Remain Present

During this time of uncertainty, your thoughts may become overwhelming and lead to emotional distress. To help balance emotions, begin by paying attention to your thoughts and try to redirect them in a helpful way.

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Help Portrait: Behind the Scenes

On November 23, the Digital Media Art & Design program held their annual Help Portrait event in the Bristol Public Library. Each year they provide high quality photos to families who may not be able to afford them. Many of the families who come have come consistently for several years, and often look forward to the event…

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