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Are You Smarter than a bulldog?

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By Roni Bailey ​​On Thursday, October 2, Tennessee Wesleyan University hosted its annual Open House, welcoming prospective students to campus and offering tours and information sessions. To their surprise, our communication studies department and students organized a podcast segment that included a Jeopardy-style game called “Are You Smarter Than a Bulldog?” This event brought together current Bulldogs and prospective students for a fun, interactive experience.​  The event was held in Reece Hall, where the Communication Department is located. Prospective students were invited to test their general knowledge against current students in a lighthearted trivia game. Questions ranged from word and math problems to Disney lore and everything in between. The room was filled with laughter and cheers as participants competed to see who really knew more—the future Bulldogs or the current ones.  The event embodied the welcoming and vibrant spirit of Tennessee Wesleyan University by combining humor, teamwork, and determination. The “Are You Smarter Than a Bulldog?” game show transformed the open house into an unforgettable experience for both visitors and current students. It allowed everyone to engage in a fun atmosphere, fostering connections and excitement about the university.  ​​Tank Montgomery, the campus event coordinator, shared his hopes and expectations for the upcoming event. He said that he wants prospective students to experience what it’s like to be at Tennessee Wesleyan and to be part of the Communication Department. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between the admissions and academic departments, noting that everyone shares the common goal of attracting students and that the community operates like a family.  ​JJ Hulet, a communications professor, explained how the event helps prospective students grasp what studying communications entails at the institution. He stated that studying communications at Tennessee Wesleyan is a combination of theory and practice. He highlighted that for those interested in learning how to use the tools that create the media they consume and understanding the “why” behind that media, Tennessee Wesleyan is the right choice. The event served as a creative platform to showcase all that the communication department has to offer. Through hands-on learning, current and prospective students took on roles involving recording, sound, and hosting duties, allowing them to adapt to challenges much like they would in a real broadcast environment.​ 

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Delta Zeta Phi Annual Seesaw Marathon

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By Lexie Lee Why was there a seesaw in the quad? The Tennessee Wesleyan University Fraternity, Delta Zeta Phi, finished their fundraising Seesaw Marathon where they rode the seesaw, taking turns, for 100 hours straight from September 22-26! The event was organized to raise money from local businesses and donations from people within the community to benefit the on-campus food pantry, Love Thy Neighbor Project. As Love Thy Neighbor is Delta Zeta Phi’s charity partner, the fraternity worked this project to raise money so that Love Thy Neighbor can continue helping those in the Athens community who are in need. The group decided that for every $500 raised, they would add another 24 hours to the time spent on the seesaw. “Balancing sleep and classes was difficult, but because this was the second year [of the annual Seesaw Marathon], we had a much better process for who was riding the seesaw and when,” said Roni Bailey, a member of the Delta Zeta Phi fraternity. Mostly fraternity members, along with the occasional professors and other students, rode the seesaw, enabling the club to raise $3,000. “Those young men have been such a blessing for our food pantry! We appreciate them so much. The money they raise, most likely, will go to our back sack program. This program provides weekend meals to low-income students at now 6 schools in McMinn County. We make approximately 220-250 bags and deliver them to all of these schools. Our program now runs every other week and is our largest expense at the pantry. It is a wonderful program and we are currently accepting donations to help fund it,” explains Vicki Weber from Love Thy Neighbor Project.

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Sigma Kappa and Social Work Hold Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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By Emma StrattonSigma Kappa Sorority, the Social Work Club, and the Pilot Club of Athens hosted an on-campus Walk To End Alzheimer’s, Tuesday, October 22, on the Tennessee Wesleyan University campus and surrounding areas. The walk at Tennessee Wesleyan University took place on Tuesday evening, October 22nd. Many students and local citizens gathered at the campus to listen to a guest speaker, Astrid Maples, and member of Sigma Kappa, Christian Jackson, tell their personal stories and reasonings for supporting the walk. The walk started and ended on the TWU campus, making it’s way through downtown Athens. Founded in 1989, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is an organization that is raising awareness and funds to find a cure to end Alzheimer’s. Over 600 communities nationwide participate in walks that are sponsored by local organizations and clubs. The association has raised over $405 million so far for in-field projects working to find a cure. Sigma Kappa, a sorority at Tennessee Wesleyan University, does their philanthropy work surrounding Alzheimer’s. The sorority annually participates in the local walks to raise awareness and help fundraise. Since 1989, The Sigma Kappa sorority has raised over $10 million nationwide for the association. “Alzheimer’s foundation is something that is very personal for a lot of our girls… girls with personal connections to people,” said Jackson. Maples, the key note speaker, emphasized the need to care for families and caregiver workers that have patients with Alzheimer’s. “It is not survival of the fittest. It is the survival of those who are most adaptable to their situation,” said Maples. For more information on the Walk To End Alzheimer’s or to make a donation, visit alz.org. Photos by Emma Stratton

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Meet Your Newly Elected SGA Officers

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By Baylie Davis Last Thursday, Baylie Davis hosted the third episode of the 2023 Bulldog Beat Podcast. She was joined by the newly elected officers of the Student Government Association, Madison Stott, Bevin Harrill, and Allison White. The last officer, Brooklyn Ingram-Nelson, was not available to join in for this episode. SGA is an organization that aims to represent and advocate for the students at Tennessee Wesleyan University. They are the people to go to when you want something done on our campus, and they will meet with the right people to make sure your voice is heard. In this episode, you can get to know our newly elected officers of SGA, hear what their goals are for our campus while they hold office, and learn how you can get involved in SGA. Also, in typical Bulldog Beat fashion, hear their answers to some burning, funny questions like, “Are there more doors in the world or wheels?” 2023-24 SGA Officers:President: Bevin HarrillVice-President: Allison WhiteSecretary: Madison StottTreasurer: Brooklyn Ingram-Nelson Video Assistance by Dan ThorntonAudio Assistance by Matti Bray

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TWU Basketball Wraps Up 22-23 Season

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By Baylie Davis On February 23rd, the AAC Conference Tournament for men’s and women’s basketball began. The Tennessee Wesleyan women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals with their first win in the tournament against Reinhardt University. However, their season came to an end on February 24th after losing a close game to Bryan College 59-54. The TWU men’s basketball team opened the tournament playing Bryan College but fell short against the #5 seed, ending their season on February 23rd. The TWU women’s basketball team ended their season ranking at number 5 in the conference and having an overall record of 19-9. The TWU men’s basketball team ended their season standing at number 4 in the conference and having an overall record of 15-11.   For women’s basketball, Yeika Jimenez Diaz was awarded AAC Freshman of the Year, All-AAC First Team, and AAC All-Freshman Team, and Jordan Wright was awarded All-AAC Second Team. For men’s basketball, Ty Patterson was awarded All-AAC First Team.   On the eve of the AAC Conference Tournament, Baylie Davis and Marco Martinez sat down with Tennessee Wesleyan Basketball players, Jordan Wright and Cameron Montgomery, to talk with them about how they felt going into the conference tournament, their lives as collegiate athletes, and if they would rather lose an arm or a leg. See what Jordan and Cameron had to say in the second episode of the 2023 Bulldog Beat Podcast. Podcast Hosted by Baylie Davis and Marco MartinezPodcast Production by Matti Bray and Parker StinnettEditorial Assistance by Bulldog Beat StaffPhotos courtesy of TWU Athletics

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Bulldog Beat Podcast – Spring Edition

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By Dan Thornton In this episode of the Bulldog Beat Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing two members of the Tennessee Wesleyan baseball team, Marco Martinez and Parker Stinnett, as well as Baylie Davis from the softball team. I had a great time chatting with them about their lives, athletic careers, and even some personable questions. Marco shared with us how he got into playing baseball and the challenges he has faced as a student-athlete. Baylie also talked about her journey in softball, including the moment she realized she wanted to pursue playing softball at the collegiate level. Parker shared with us how the grind was from junior college to the beginning of his career at Tennessee Wesleyan. They all talked about the importance of balancing their academics and athletics and how it has helped them in their lives. At the end of this episode, I asked them some fun questions, such as what are five things they cannot live without. They gave us a wide range of answers from Cookout to sandals. Overall, it was a great conversation with the inspiring athletes who have a bright future ahead of them. You can stream this episode by clicking the link below.  Check out photos from Tennessee Wesleyan Baseball vs. Columbia International University, February 23, at Athens Insurance Stadium. Edited by Baylie DavisPhotos by Matti BrayPodcast Production by Bulldog Beat Staff

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TWU Track Dogs

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By Cameron Williams The TWU Track Dogs were ready for their season opener this year on November 29th, at Oakridge High School. The team has many talents and is very excited to get the season rolling. The video below shows one of many workouts that the team must endure on what they call “Mad Dawg Monday”. On Tuesday the Track Dogs had 3 Nation Qualifiers and 20 Conference Qualifiers. Help me welcome the team into new fresh season! Edited by Marco MartinezVideo by Dakota CaldwellVideo Editing by Cameron Williams, T’evon Shuler, and Dakota Caldwell

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Puppies in the Library

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By Marco Martinez Every semester a stress ball filled with tests, essays, and final projects sweeps through campus. Every student feels this big pressure of what finals can do to our grades, the worries of borderline grades leading up to test and the uncertainty of many who do not know if they can pull it off. Here at Tennessee Wesleyan University, once a semester right before finals week, four legged heroes come to cure us of our stress and anxieties. This semester these heroes came in the form of a 10-month-old St. Pyrenees named Agnus and a 11-month-old German Shepherd named Saries. With their charm and neediness for attention these 4-legged heroes come to give us relief and comfort from the stressors of finals. Cuddling, scratching, and treat feeding are all encouraged by Agnus and Saries when on duty. As shown above you can see the worry-free environment that these puppies create no matter where they are. It is a good reminder for all of us to take this time that we feel stressed and remind ourselves why we should not worry. This occurrence happens every semester right before finals week, so take advantage of these furry heroes and Goodluck to all on your finals. Happy winter break and happy holidays! Edited by Cameron WilliamsPhotos by T’evon Shuler

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Peer Tutoring Center offers students free tutoring services

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By Bethany Spangler “I feel like the tutoring center has really provided a great service to the student body. It has also been very beneficial for the faculty, because it allows them to know that their students are coming here to get the help that they need. Some instructors even provide extra credit to their students if they come in and get help.” – Robin Turner, Academic Support Librarian Free Tutoring Service The Peer Tutoring Center is a free service where students can go to get help with their academic needs. It is an organization of students who have been recommended to Mrs. Turner by their professors and have expertise in specific subject areas.   “Peer Tutoring is a really great way for students to be able to reinforce what their instructors have taught them in class,” said Turner. “All of our tutors that work with students have taken the exact classes that the students are taking, so they know some tips and tricks for how the instructors might design their tests, what to look out for, and how to study.” Students can go to get help with: •Writing•Science•Math•Languages•Business•Organization•Study skills•and Test Preparation. Signing Up Through the Library’s Website The Center is located downstairs in the Merner Pfeiffer Library. They are open Monday through Thursday 8:30am – 10:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Students can sign up through the library’s website, which is accessible through the TWU website. A Great Place to Study Not only is the Peer Tutoring Center a great place to get help, but the students are always welcome to stop by if they need a place to study. “It’s a great service,” continued Turner. “I highly recommend everybody come in and visit at least once. Because once you do, you’ll want to come back again. Guarantee it.” “I feel like the tutoring center has really provided a great service to the student body. It has also been very beneficial for the faculty, because it allows them to know that their students are coming here to get the help that they need. Some instructors even provide extra credit to their students if they come in and get help.” Dr. Robin TurnerAcademic Support Librarian