By Jim Hayes,
A 78-66 loss to the conference leading Motlow State Community College Bucks left the Volunteer State Community College Pioneer men’s basketball squad in ninth place in the conference Jan. 26, at Pickel Fieldhouse.
Just three Pioneers, Tim Goodrich, Jabori Murphy and Jonathan Howard managed to score in double figures as Motlow State swept the season series from Vol State.
By Gloria Cortes
Volunteer State Community College’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted an interview preparation and the Latinx Experience through Storytelling event Thursday Jan. 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Mary Cole Nichols Dining Room B.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion administrative assistant Lori Miller said 41 people signed into the event, but there were others who attended but did not sign in.
This event was open to the public and offered food.
By Lauren Fraine
The Division of Humanities at Volunteer State Community College has a new dean this semester, Dr. Tonya Daniels.
In October 2018, former Dean Jennifer Brezina stepped down to assume the role of Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs.
During the transition period, faculty and staff put forth a helping hand to efficiently maintain the position.
By Erin Holloway
At 11:30 a.m., Monday Feb. 4, local artist, Omari Booker will be displaying his art exhibit “The Red Line” in the Mary Cole Nichols Dining Room B.
This event will mark the start of Unity Week, which is a celebration of Black History Month.
Booker uses his art to talk about racial inequality and divide in this country.
By Haley Bossert
Recycling on the Volunteer State Community College campus has been suspended due to China’s refusal to recycle the West’s plastics and papers.
Approximately 45 percent of the world’s recycled plastics have been exported to China.
As of Jan. 2018, however, China has been rejecting most imports of mixed plastics under a policy called “National Sword.”