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Students navigate food allergies on a college campus
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Students navigate food allergies on a college campus

By Ellie Wilson Staff Writer Photo courtesy David Sims Grabbing lunch at the Hub is a common everyday occurrence for most Trevecca students, but for sophomore David Sims, it is a careful decision he must make at each meal. According to research conducted by Scott H. Sicherer, as many as 7 to 11 percent of college students have a food allergy that can involve life-threatening reactions. College may be the first time students have to learn how to self-manage their allergy on their own.  “The teenager/young adult must accept responsibility associated with allergen avoidance and recognition/management of a reaction. Self-advocacy is important because the student will need to communicate with personnel regarding obtaining safe meals,” said Sicherer. Sims is allergic ...
Old buildings on campus present accessibility challenges
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Old buildings on campus present accessibility challenges

By Emily Gibson Staff Writer Jadyn Marstella, on her way to work in Apple Dining Hall. Photo by Emily Gibson Jadyn Marstella, a freshman English major, uses a wheelchair and cannot think of a time when her closest friends were not there to help with whatever challenges came her way on campus.  Marstella was diagnosed with spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine, at birth, but she has been using a wheelchair for eight of those years.  When the time came for Marstella to choose a college, accessibility and campus population were two important factors she considered.   During her first visit to Trevecca, Marstella said she saw a college that seemed to fit everything she was looking for except a few accessibility concerns. But when she met Mi...
Student launches business with Covid-19 stimulus check
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Student launches business with Covid-19 stimulus check

By Abigail Allen Staff Writer Photo courtesy We The Believers When senior Ethan Feick got his COVID-19 stimulus check in 2021, he applied for a business license and launched his company We The Believers in his parent’s garage.  With the money, Feick acquired a business license and began marketing his new clothing brand through paid advertising. He has since purchased a warehouse that houses over 1,500 units of clothes.  “I used that money, and I spent all of it off on my brand,” said Feick.  The company earned nearly $250,000 in revenue in 2022, and profits estimated between $20,000-45,000, said Feick.  Feick attributes much of the company's success to his digital marketing practices. He utilizes TikTok and Instagram Reels to increase awarenes...
Trevecca parts ways with men’s basketball coach Omar Mance
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Trevecca parts ways with men’s basketball coach Omar Mance

By Jett Johnson Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Trevecca Athletics Trevecca parted ways with men’s basketball coach Omar Mance with a record of 2-19 in their overall season at the time and 1-14 in conference play.  Mark Elliot, athletic director, said a lot of factors went into the decision to replace Mance. “As time went on, there were wonderful things about the program that a lot of people wouldn’t necessarily see. A team is way more than just a record, but a record is still important. As the team continued to struggle in the wins and loss column, it became evident that there’s a piece of the program that we need to take into consideration,” said Elliot.  Mance came to Trevecca in the summer of 2018. His best season was in 2019-2020 when the team posted ...
Trevecca’s plans to address budget shortfall include tuition increase and staff reduction
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Trevecca’s plans to address budget shortfall include tuition increase and staff reduction

By Grace Beckner Editor-In-Chief The university will increase tuition by 2-3 percent next year, reduce its workforce by 5 percent, freeze employee retirement matching benefits and freeze faculty development money in an effort to make up a $6 million projected budget shortfall, according to University President Dan Boone.  Boone said the university is still feeling the financial disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and is taking steps to address the budget deficit to bring Trevecca back to where it was pre-pandemic. “Every strategy we presented to our board in the fall is moving forward,” he said. “I’m optimistic we’ll be back to where we were pre-Covid in about two and a half years.” But to accomplish this goal, strategic action and sacrifices will have to be mad...
Trevecca Sodexo worker receives national award
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Trevecca Sodexo worker receives national award

By Alayna Simons Assistant News Editor Photos by Alayna Simons “Thank ya baby, enjoy your lunch” is one of the prominent phrases students can expect to hear when walking into the cafeteria to swipe their ID. It is given with a smile and has shown to be impactful to students and faculty who have come to eat at the cafeteria. Marian Leach, a Sodexo cashier who started working for the company in March of 2022, received a national award from Sodexo for her customer service.  “Marian is an amazing greeter who always brings a smile to my face when I walk through the cafeteria doors,” said an anonymous response from the employee appreciation survey. “She is so sweet and never passes up the opportunity to talk to me about my day every day. She brightens my day every day an...
SGA elections coming in March with several positions open
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SGA elections coming in March with several positions open

By Mia Agee Copywriter Photo by Taylor Milam Cailsey Scott joined the Student Government Association, or SGA, when she was just a freshman.  Though it is uncommon for freshmen to be on the SGA council, Scott got approved and started as a student liaison.  She took notes and attendance during meetings—her “foot in the door,” as she called it. Now, Scott is the SGA vice president, and she oversees campus clubs and the SGA elections. SGA elections for the executive council are coming up in March, and most of the positions will be filled by new people, as the majority of the positions are currently held by seniors, such as Scott.  There are two processes for SGA elections, according to Morgan Morris, director of student life. The first part of the process ...
New nursing program to launch in fall 2023
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New nursing program to launch in fall 2023

By Lauren Steinbok Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Trevecca Marketing Trevecca will launch a new Bachelor of Science in nursing this fall pending final approval from the university’s accrediting body. The program was approved Feb. 9 by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, but it is still pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Until next fall, students at Trevecca who wanted to get a nursing degree had to take their nursing classes at the neighboring college Belmont University. With the hope of recruiting 275 applicants, university officials are planning to remodel Wakefield to become a nursing skills lab. The equipment will be provided by Ascension Saint Thomas, a local healthcare company. Students will complete their clini...
Security guard talks Denver Broncos and professional football on podcast
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Security guard talks Denver Broncos and professional football on podcast

By Wes Sharpe Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Isaiah Henderson Isaiah Henderson has been serving and protecting the Trevecca community for over a year as a member of the security team. But when he’s not on campus patrolling, he spends his time podcasting about his favorite NFL team, the Denver Broncos. “I started off podcasting doing an online ministry and had the tools set up. I had the idea to launch this podcast with [Jonny Baki], and we have been doing it for a little over two years now,” said Henderson. The podcast is called “Nothing Rhymes Podcast,” which he co-hosts with his best friend, Johnny Baki. Both friends are huge fans of the Denver Broncos and decided to share their passion with the world. “This podcast has made it possible for us to create new friends who...
Trevecca biology student wins national award for cancer research
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Trevecca biology student wins national award for cancer research

By Abigail Allen Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Allie Blount With excitement, Allie Blount, junior biology major, hopped off the plane at LAX last November—no doubt with a dream and a cardigan—with months of research and experimental data she had gathered in a laboratory. She was on her way to present her findings to a panel of medical experts and biologists at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists research conference. Blount became the first Trevecca student to win the “Research Excellence Award for Cancer Biology” for her research. “I have never won an award like this. This is my first time doing research on a national scale,” said Blount. Blount was among seven undergraduate students in a summe...