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Published 03/04/2010 - 3:37 p.m. EST

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Fifth-grader Hayden Brewer enjoys the snow (Photo: Sunni Dearmin)

Saturday morning 8 a.m., a school day? For the students of Avery County schools in North Carolina that has become a reality this year.

Published 02/25/2010 - 3:53 p.m. EST

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David Coleman, "The Dating Doctor," dispenses advice to the lovelorn at ETSU. (Photo: Kimberly Foli)

David Coleman spoke to students and faculty of East Tennessee State University about one issue that concerns many – relationships.

Published 02/23/2010 - 4:04 p.m. EST

Robert Hastings has devoted his life to the study of UFOs.
Robert Hastings has devoted his life to the study of UFOs (Photo: contributed)

A group of skeptics, true believers, and the plain curious met Feb. 9 in ETSU’s Culp Center auditorium to hear UFO researcher Robert Hastings lecture on government documents that he says proves the existence of alien contact.

Published 02/15/2010 - 11:12 p.m. EST

James Bailey rights his bike to get back in the race.
James Bailey rights his bike to get back in the race. (Photo: Kendall Kelley)
Published 02/15/2010 - 11:07 p.m. EST

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Published 12/15/2009 - 9:54 a.m. EST

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ETSU students celebrate on a trip to Congaree National Park. (Photo: ETSU Outdoor Adventures)

East Tennessee State University has a dedicated group of students who love to explore the outdoors through ETSU Outdoor Adventures. During spring break, they will visit Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge in the Everglades. By Bryce Watson

Published 12/09/2009 - 10:12 p.m. EST

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Tyler Smotherman knows the location of emergency phones. (Photo: Elizabeth English)

After recent attacks and incidents on ETSU's campus, students should take more safety responsibility, police say.  By Elizabeth English

Published 12/09/2009 - 12:17 p.m. EST

Last year, ETSU recycled 67 tons of mixed paper.
Last year, ETSU recycled 67 tons of mixed paper (Photo: Eileen Rush)

Imagine: university life without paper. Students consume hundreds of pounds of paper products every week, yet may be unaware of the fiscal and environmental repercussions. By Eileen Rush

Published 02/15/2010 - 11:19 p.m. EST

By Justin Grimsley

Published 02/15/2010 - 11:10 p.m. EST

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Published 02/15/2010 - 10:46 p.m. EST

Cody Lewis rehearses with coach Laughton Messmer.
Cody Lewis rehearses with coach Laughton Messmer. (Photo: Brittany Shope)
Published 12/10/2009 - 2:52 p.m. EST

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Rain can be harvested to water gardens and fill horse troughs (Photo: Morgue File)

Living “green” can be anything from recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans to harvesting rainwater. Jim Phillips, a 2009 ETSU grad, does just that to replace the need for a water pump. By Jennifer White

Published 12/09/2009 - 12:32 p.m. EST

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Bill Rasnick, associate vice president of facilities, said ETSU burns coal during the colder months because it is the only source of energy that fits the university's budget.

As winter makes its bitter entrance in Johnson City, thermostats are turned up to keep the ETSU community warm. To do this within a reasonable budget, ETSU has to burn coal. By Kimberly Foli

Published 12/09/2009 - 10:48 a.m. EST

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Dr. Chris Gregg works on information about disaster reactions. (Photo: Bryce Watson)

People can act unpredictably during a disaster. Some take shelter, some ignore warnings and some flee. Studying people's reactions to a natural disaster is Dr. Chris Gregg's mission. By Bryce Watson