Tourism in national parks is increasing, and it may affect your next experience in the Smokies
Growing up in East Tennessee meant that day trips to Cades Cove with my family were (and still are) a…
Perspectives
International Pronouns Day acknowledges importance of recognizing pronouns
To celebrate everyone and promote inclusivity, MC celebrated International Pronouns Day on Thursday, October 21. Students were encouraged to pick…
My experience as a dual enrollment student at Maryville College
I’m a senior in high school, but I spend my school days on the Maryville College campus. For the past…
Highland Eco: How to start an initiative
In my junior year of high school, I developed a Girl Scout Gold Award project called “Build for Bees” dedicated…
What no one tells you about being pregnant in college
April 28, 2021, I got the amazing and nerve-racking news that I was pregnant. The first thing that came to…
Fall Break aids mental health and stability
As students, we are all aware COVID-19 took a toll on everyone’s life. It paused all events and limited the…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is about more than acknowledgment
Over recent years, but particularly with the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement, people’s relearning and reclaiming of history has shaped…
Highland Eco: Yard-Saling Tips
“How much are you asking for this?” I say, motioning to whatever treasure I’d spotted. “How ‘bout two bucks?” they…
Highland Eco: Let’s pause to celebrate
This past week, I was inducted into the Spanish Honor Society in a Zoom breakout room. I unmuted to recite…