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Near- Total Eclipse viewing at Centennial Plaza

Photo By Lilly DavisJaden Mullins (right) and Laramie Einstein  give a “wings-up” as they view the eclipse at the Plaza. Photo By Lilly DavisAiden Eisenga attempts to capture a picture of the eclipse on his phone through his glasses. Photo By Megan ReganApril 8 2024 Cookeville was able to get […]

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Country music and how Beyonce broke the mold

By Gus Creter, Copy Editor “Genres are a funny little concept… In theory they have a simple definition that’s easy to understand but in practice, well, come may feel confined,” Linda Martell at the end of “Daughter” sings.  Remember this. Beyoncé has spent the last three decades as one of […]

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Consumption of gasoline increases to 135 billion gallons

Lawson Tidwell-  Reporter In 2022, the U.S. produced a combined total of 3.1 billion gallons of renewable biodiesel, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. While an impressive number, this cannot quite challenge the staggering amount of gasoline the U.S. consumes per year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates […]

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Firearm-related death rates remain alarmingly high

Gus Creter- Copy Editor Gun violence continues to be a persistent problem in the state of Tennessee, with recent data shedding light on the severity of the issue within its borders. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), firearm-related deaths have remained alarmingly high in the state, with firearm […]

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Meals within a Mile – Going Home to Grandma’s

Callie Smith- Sports Editor Missing home style breakfast? Only a mile from campus awaits Grandma’s Pancake House. You will feel like you are at grandma’s again with large portions and friendly service.  The restaurant is breakfast-based and opened between the hours of 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with their busiest […]

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Diving deeper into mental health and illness

Ben Wishart Junior Editor Mental health is one of the most crucial and necessary attributes of which people ought to be most aware, especially amongst themselves. Yes, Mental Health Awareness Month is next month, but by no means does that warrant mental health only be observed, studied or given the […]