Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police say the person responsible for a shooting inside a Memphis mall that left one man wounded is still at large. Police say four teenagers stopped after the incident late Thursday afternoon are not suspects in the shooting but face theft and weapon possession charges. The Memphis Police […]
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Man critically wounded in Memphis mall shooting
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a man was critically wounded in a shooting at a crowded Memphis mall. A statement released by Memphis Police spokeswoman Sgt. Karen Rudolph says officers responded around 5:45 p.m. to a call about a shooting at the Oak Court Mall and found the victim. He was […]
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What I learned my first day at Disney World
It has been over 10 years since I have been to Disney World so I was very excited about the going to the happiest place on earth for my last Spring Break as a college student. Joining me on this trip is my friend Morgan. Or rather, I guess I should say that I am […]
Trinidad: Days 0.5-1
The Govs Go Global trip to Trinidad and Tobago is tied to the President’s Emerging Leaders Program, so a lot of us PELP members have been excited about it for a year or more. For the past three years, the program has taken students to the island nation to build houses with Habitat for Humanity. […]
Sports
Govs falter late in loss
By Corey Adams
Crucial late-inning walks and a two-run homer by Griffin Moore were just two things which led to a defeat against the Lipscomb Bisons at Raymond C. Hand Park on Tuesday, March 11. In the ninth inning with the score knotted up, the Govs walked Tyson Ashcraft, with a sacrifice bunt moving him over to second […]
Alex Robles: Flourishing Miles Away From Home
By Corey Adams
For most athletes, it’s a simple process of transitioning from high school into a four-year university to compete at the collegiate level. Typically, most settle at nearby universities to stay close to family and friends in an environment where they are comfortable, without having any worries. But for Alex Robles, the journey to reach his […]
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Smoking outside of Trahern building causing a big debate
>>Chelsea Leonard Posted on the back door of the Trahern Building is the sign, “NO SMOKING HERE.” It goes on to say, however, “But since you are going to anyway THROW AWAY YOUR BUTTS (in the trash).” This notice is posted on an average building on campus, just next to a prime spot for students […]
Military spending cutbacks could be beneficial
>>Valerie Mccallister The U.S. prides itself on its military’s strength, size and tactics. Currently, the U.S. is not actively participating in a large ground war, and subsequently the Obama administration is suggesting military spending cuts. According to NBC News, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said, “our future force will assume additional risk in certain areas,” […]
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Effort to build gay marriage support heads South
CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Less than two weeks after a federal judge declared Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, a new effort has been launched in the South seeking to build wider acceptance of gay and lesbian couples in the hope of overturning similar bans across the region. The $1 million […]
Jason Collins becomes first openly gay player active in NBA
JOE RESNICK, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Jason Collins played only 10½ minutes in his first game with the Brooklyn Nets, it was a groundbreaking appearance. Collins became the first openly gay player in the four major U.S. professional sports leagues, and Deron Williams had a season-high 30 points along with seven assists […]
Preds goalie Rinne cleared for increased activity
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne has been cleared by doctors to increase his physical activity, and now Nashville has to decide what’s next for the two-time Vezina Trophy finalist. The Predators announced that Rinne had been cleared for the next step of his recovery after meeting with doctors on Monday, February 24. […]
Trial begins for accused Campbell County school shooter
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Opening statements have begun in the murder trial of a former Campbell County High School student who is accused of fatally shooting an assistant principal. Police say Kenneth Bartley was 14 years old when he gunned down vice principal Ken Bruce and wounded two assistant principals in November of 2005. Bartley […]