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Cookeville City Council addresses bids for city projects
A set of agendas were discussed at the Cookeville City Council meeting on March 6 pertaining to the city’s water quality and the town’s infrastructure. One of the agendas discussed in the meeting was phase 2 of the East Spring Street Multimodal Grant Sidewalk Project, undergone by the Community […]
Traveling with August Creter: St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
One of the first things you are told leading up to St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin is that you will be disappointed and it will not live up to your expectations. During this holiday weekend, Dublin is rampant with tourists from around the world, with many from the US. This […]
Anxious or depressed? It might be the smartphone in your hand
Cell phones may be an easy distraction from college students’ stresses, but the potential struggles from overuse may not be worth the risk. Some argue smartphones are essential tools for modern education and social connection, suggesting they enhance learning and keep people connected. While there are benefits to smartphone use, […]
Student loan debt outpacing inflation and wages
Student loan debt in the United States reached a record $1.7 trillion in 2025, affecting nearly 45 million Americans. As tuition fees continue to rise, new graduates face long-term financial consequences, delaying homeownership, retirement savings, and career choices, according to data from the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Department of […]
Age limits a must for elected officials
There should be a maximum age limit and required mental health evaluations for U.S. elected officials. An overwhelming number of Americans approve of age limits for government officials at 79%. According to ThoughtCo., psychologists and some members of congress have expressed a need for mental health exams for candidates following […]
Federal Funding Cuts Over “Illegal Protests” Creates Concern on Campus
President Trump made a post on social media March 4 stating colleges, schools and universities would lose federal funding if they allowed “illegal protests.” What constitutes an “illegal protest” wasn’t clearly defined in the post. The president made the post after protests regarding the war in Gaza on the campuses […]
The recent renaissance of WWE
Story by reporter Miquel Ortiz. If you haven’t noticed lately, you may have seen the massive influx of clips and moments from World Wrestling Entertainment, commonly known as WWE, on your social feeds. Their recent resurgence into the mainstream world of entertainment went through various controversies involving its former CEO, […]
Bubbles, not stocks, have a bigger impact on the economy
Investors may freak out when the economy declines, but stocks and the economy aren’t closely related. Many investors believe the economy closely influences the stock market, arguing when the economy suffers so will stocks. This is flawed, as there have been times when the economy and stocks go in different […]
Don’t like the current economy? Blame the Billionaires, it’s all their fault
Billionaires do more harm to the economic climate than any other entity or force in the economy. While it may take a billion-dollar company to supply jobs for the working class of any nation, these jobs may as well be pointless if they do not pay their workers fairly. Additionally, […]
