Shelve under ‘relaxation’
By Torchbearer Staff
Massage therapists and therapy dogs were on hand at the Hodges Library to help students work through the stress of final exams this semester. Continue reading
Category Archives: Features
A Match Made in Hess Hall
By Amy Blakely
It’s almost straight out of a Hollywood romance movie: After decades without seeing each other, a piece of paper reunites two UT sweethearts, and the two alumni return to campus for a one-of-a-kind wedding. Continue reading
VIDEO: Behind the scenes with Dead Man’s Cell Phone
By Torchbearer Staff
Take a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for UT’s production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone. In this video, we examine the relationship between an actor—Ashleigh Stochel—and a director—Casey Sams—as they prepare for a play. Dead Man’s Cell Phone is now playing through April 15 in the Lab Theatre on campus. Continue reading
Hokes and Jokes
By Cassandra Sproles
During his storied career, printmaker Beauvais Lyons has done some incredible things. By the age of 25, he had documented two previously unknown civilizations. Later, he worked on the reconstruction of an ancient temple, helped to bring the bones of a centaur to the university, and discovered a few new hybrid animals. Continue reading
What’s it like?
By Cassandra Sproles
There are some extraordinary things in life that not all of us will experience. We may never know what it’s like to fly or to be one of the lucky ones to survive cancer. In the UT family, we have people who have done some amazing things. We’ll let them tell you more, as they answer the question, “What’s it like?” Continue reading
What’s it like to advise the president of the United States?
By Cassandra Sproles
Like many Americans, Nancy-Ann Min DeParle (’78) has a lot on her mind these days—from the economy to education to national security. However, unlike many of her fellow citizens, it’s actually DeParle’s job to ponder these issues and give advice about them. Continue reading
What’s it like to become a US citizen?
By Cassandra Sproles
Alapo was born in Nigeria and immigrated to New York with her family when she was 9 years old. She grew up speaking both English and Yoruba. She attended school here in the United States beginning in the fifth grade. Continue reading
What’s it like to survive cancer?
By Cassandra Sproles
Once upon a time there was a man who slayed a dragon called Cancer. Then the dragon’s little brother, Fear, moved in with him. That’s where our story begins, but rest assured, it ends with hope. Continue reading
What’s it like to put a face on the dead?
By Cassandra Sproles
On the south end of Neyland Stadium in a little corner of the osteology lab is the “desk of last resort.” It’s there that Joanna Hughes (’02) works with human skulls, hoping they will give up their secrets as she molds clay around mouths, chins, and cheekbones. Continue reading
What’s it like to fly?
By Cassandra Sproles
Matt Chojnacki has quite the relationship with land—be it on Earth or Mars—but it’s when he leaves the ground and soars through the sky that the world takes special notice. Continue reading