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By Bella Fricks At TWU, there are a few international professors, and they each have a different story. Dr. Oskana Gerlits, Dr. Augustin Bocco, and Dr. Ana Barrios all have a unique journey to Tennessee Wesleyan, and their story in...
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...
by Cameron Williams Welcome to No Bull. The show where we debate our favorite restaurant in all of Athens. The restaurants in this debate are Waffle House, Cook Out, Pepo’s Burrito Bar, Yamato, Angela’s Miami Grill, and Home-cooked meals. Take...
By Alex Wize At Tennessee Wesleyan University, all full-time students are required to attend five convocations a semester. Convocations at TWU are educational programs created by Student Life to help students develop a new worldview; you can read more about...
By T’evon Shuler Before TWU It is no question that Tennessee Wesleyan University has been around for some time since it was founded in 1857. That being said, many may question what was here before it was a university. Before...
By Emilia Mercado Homecoming at TWU has been a long-honored tradition, and this year’s homecoming shined a light on the talents of our school’s staff, faculty, and student organizations. Banner Competition This year’s homecoming festivities started off with the Banner...
By T’evon Shuler Tennessee Wesleyan University fall sports are under way. Below are updates on each of the sports, including a chat with new men’s volleyball coach Josh Branan. Men’s Volleyball The men’s volleyball team is new to the TWU...
By Bella Fricks In July 2022, Tennessee Wesleyan University welcomed Dr. Tyler Forrest as its new President, following the retirement of President, Dr. Harley Knowles. Since Dr. Forrest has been on campus for two months, it felt like the right...
By Marco Martinez Here at Tennessee Wesleyan there are many opportunities for you to go out and explore. Whether that be with a group or by oneself an adventure is right around every corner here in Athens. Various trails, ponds,...
On April 27, the Tennessee Wesleyan Student Activities Board hosted their late night breakfast event. Late Night Breakfast happens in both the fall and spring terms during finals prep week. This even allows for residents and commuters to be able...
By Bella Fricks Athens, Tenn.- Tennessee Wesleyan University went through many changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The student body had to adjust following February 2020 and every month brought a new element of change with it. Upon Covid-19’s arrival...
By Dasha Varner On April 19, Tennessee Wesleyan University hosted the annual Honor Day event. The program has eighteen honors programs that recognize students who have worked extremely hard in their studies during their academic year. Honors Day involved facility,...
By Emilia Mercado Last week Tennessee Wesleyan celebrated its first International Day since the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2019. Spanning most of the day, the event was a hit amongst students and a way to bring a long-lost tradition of celebrating...
Beauty you say? Who does not love something that is beautiful! I know I do! Beauty makes everything look good. I know one thing that needs to look good, and that is our campus. As a result, our fellow TWU...
Tennessee Wesleyan University started the season being the only undefeated team in the country (21-0), with a total collecting of 527 points, as they jumped from No.5 in the preseason poll to be ranked No.1 in the last edition of the regular-season poll. For the fifth time since 2000, the regular-season baseball poll has rated our program No. 1.Â