Even as President Donald Trump has grabbed the daily political headlines, one of the mainstays in the national discussion has been Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. As democratic debates rage on in preparation for the 2020 US Presidential election, Sanders remains at the forefront of the contenders looking to unseat Trump. On Tuesday, though, Sanders’ campaign […]
Dean Baquet, an executive editor at NYT, defended the publication’s decision to reveal the whistleblower’s identity; however, many threatened to cancel their subscriptions over the decision. Photo from Adam Brown Social Media Command Center Social Media Studio. Many are calling for a boycott of The New York Times after the publication revealed the identity […]
Walk to School Day, which is observed annually on the first Wednesday in October, is aimed at building awareness of road safety of school-age children and promotes students to get some exercise while enjoying the weather. This day began in the U.S. and in 2000 it expanded to become an international day. Every year, more […]
Barry Goldwater is remembered for many things. He is remembered as a sort of John the Baptist to Ronald Reagan by jumpstarting the American conservative movement. He is also known for badly losing the 1964 Presidential Election, a lopsided affair that helped President Johnson launch an almost unprecedented set of social laws and programs known […]
#TravelTuesday is a popular hashtag, but many use the hashtag to showcase their photography. Photo retrieved from Adam Brown Social Media Command Center Social Media Studio. Sept. 17 was #TravelTuesday were social media user posted photos of themselves on vacations, in different countries or experiencing new cultures attached with the hashtag. #TravelTuesday is when […]
United States President Donald Trump has arguably led the world conversation for three years now. But this week, that spotlight has shone brighter. This week, democratic leaders have pushed for Trump’s impeachment, following news last week of a conversation that Trump had with Ukraine president Volodyymr Zolensky in July. According to CNN, the talk between […]
Given the recent heatwave, it may hard to imagine a cold February night in Iowa. But for ten people gathering this evening in sticky Houston, it is all they can think about. The race for president continues with the Democratic Primary Debate planned for tonight in Texas. The debate host, ABC, has provided a background […]
Posted by Monique Freemon Sept. 10 was #WorldSuicidePreventionDay where people shared their personal stories of dealing with suicide on various social media platforms. The hashtag was created by the International Association for Suicide Prevention to “raise awareness and spread the message that suicide is preventable.” The organization created a video featuring Professor Murad Moosa Khan, […]
Posted by Jie Chen Due to the fact that “Knoxville simply must have a fair!”, The Tennessee Valley Fair was born. The Tennessee Valley Fair starts on Sept. 6 and runs through Sept. 15 in Knoxville, TN. And this year is a special year because The Tennessee Valley Fair will celebrate its 100th Fair! For […]
Posted by Joseph Winberry The emergence of hurricanes can lead to the creation of a whole host of questions. Are hurricanes becoming worse due to climate change? How many people were killed or injured? How can I help? But another question has been raised around Hurricane Dorian: did the White House tamper with a National […]