ETSU receives silver seal for excellence in student voter engagement

East Tennessee State University has once again been recognized for recent efforts in increasing student voting engagement.

HRC report: Johnson City's policies still not considered LGBTQ-friendly

Johnson City still has a lot of work to do when it comes to improving the state of LGBTQ rights locally, according to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. 

People of color make gains in mayoral races across the US

Reece Museum to host FL3TCH3R Exhibit through Dec. 13

Activists Rally for Climate Justice

Activists and local community members gathered at King Commons Friday afternoon for a “Rally for Climate Justice” to coincide with the last day of a global climate strike, calling for environmental and political reforms to stop climate change.

Issues drive college voter registration, students say

When it comes to getting East Tennessee State University students registered to vote, Seth Manning, a graduate assistant with ETSU Votes, says it’s important to relate political issues to people’s everyday lives.

Jonesborough mayor to county Republicans: Support our school plan

Ahead of a commission-wide vote in the Washington County Commission on Monday, Jonesborough Mayor Chuck Vest had one message for Washington County Republicans: Support Jonesborough’s school plan.

Martin School of the Arts’ season features activism, artistry, cross-continental cultural collaborations

As issues and presidential aspirations take the forefront in the U.S., fall season events from the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts at East Tennessee State University will feature social and political activism and activists in visual and performing arts and film, as well as a spectrum of music, a panacea in times of unrest.

ETSU activist sees campus campaign as part of broader fight

Over the past year, East Tennessee State University student activists like Connor McClelland have been integral in intensifying a campus-wide campaign to raise adjunct professors’ salaries.

'It could be us next:' Johnson City mayor and congressman talk reform in wake of massacres

In the wake of last weekend’s mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-Johnson City, voiced his support for background checks for gun ownership.

Carter County Democrats to hold monthly meeting Saturday

The Carter County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Franklin Conference Room at the Elizabethton Star, 300 N. Sycamore St. 

'A good start:' ETSU College of Arts and Sciences raises adjunct pay

After rising pressure from students and faculty, East Tennessee State University’s College of Arts and Sciences is raising adjunct professor wages by $100 for anyone making below $800 per credit hour.

Sen. Alexander optimistic about bipartisan efforts to lower drug costs

U.S. Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, said Wednesday that “instead of remaining stuck in a perpetual partisan argument over Obamacare and health insurance,” legislators are now working across party lines to lower out-of-pocket health care costs.

Congress advances legislation against surprise medical billing

The Lower Health Care Costs Act made it through the Senate health committee Wednesday after being approved by a vote of 20-3.

UT Board of Trustees chooses student member from Johnson City

“The biggest issue facing UT, and many other universities, is the level of political divide among its students.”