# campus life (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover campus life. Page: Feed: --- ## [UT chemistry department to open new building in 2029](https://utdailybeacon.com/212836/news/ut-chemistry-department-to-open-new-building-in-2029/) _2026-08-22 · Celia Angel, Summer Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ The University of Tennessee chemistry department is getting an upgrade. Construction for the future Charles and Julie Wharton Chemistry Building is underway on Cumberland Avenue. The building will house the department’s faculty research in its eight stories. The building will feature 25 experimental research labs, three computational research labs, dedicated workstations for student researchers… ## [‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is the MCU’s Swinging, Web-Slinging Savior](https://thehoya.com/guide/spider-man-brand-new-day-is-the-mcus-swinging-web-slinging-savior/) _2026-08-22 · By Anandita Agarwal, Senior Guide Editor · The Hoya_ Somehow, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has done the impossible: it made me excited for a Marvel movie again. With an emotional and nostalgia-tinted plot, witty dialogue, heart-wrenching character arcs and the fact that Tom Holland wears Juicy Couture sweatpants, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has resurrected a failing, flopping Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Following Holland’s Spider-Man... ## [Olivia Wilde Invites Audience to a Raucously Raunchy Time in ‘The Invite’](https://thehoya.com/guide/olivia-wilde-invites-audience-to-a-raucously-raunchy-time-in-the-invite/) _2026-08-22 · By Caroline Woodward, Audience Engagement Senior Editor · The Hoya_ This summer has been saturated with squirm-worthy movies. From the sheer terror of “Obsession” to the tension of “Backrooms” to the controversial twists in “The Drama,” cinema lately seems intent on making the audience as uncomfortable as possible. Still, despite fierce competition, “The Invite” tops the charts of delicious discomfort while managing to be one... ## [Tennessee soccer uses new faces, substitutes to remain undefeated against Milwaukee](https://utdailybeacon.com/212834/sports/tennessee-soccer-uses-new-faces-substitutes-to-remain-undefeated-against-milwaukee/) _2026-08-21 · Mady Richards, Contributor · The Daily Beacon_ With the 4-0 win against Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 21, the Lady Vols remain undefeated through three tries. The 2025 squad had a similar start, with five consecutive victories to begin the year. But now, it’s about building on the season with a new team that’s reaching similar early-season heights. Last year set the foundation,... ## [Three goals from newcomers power Tennessee soccer past Milwaukee](https://utdailybeacon.com/212827/sports/three-goals-from-newcomers-power-tennessee-soccer-past-milwaukee/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Edmands, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ Tennessee soccer has had no shortage of first-time goals this season. Through three games, eight different players have logged a goal this season. Taylor Cheatham, Kameran Bluette, Jayla Blue and Marlee Raymond added to that total on Thursday night, each scoring their first career goal as a Lady Vol in a 4-0 win over Milwaukee... ## [Cornell Removes Universitywide Essay Question for Fall 2027 Applicants](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/cornell-removes-universitywide-essay-question-for-fall-2027-applicants) _2026-08-20 · Everett Chambala · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ Applicants to colleges for the 2026-27 application cycle will see a distinct change in how they apply to the No.1 school in New York - for the first time since 2024, Cornell's application will not include a 350-word universitywide essay question. According to a statement from Pamela Tan '97, director of undergraduate admissions, the University "determined that the college/school-specific essays… ## [Police respond to student activity in Fort Sanders, four arrested](https://utdailybeacon.com/212818/news/police-respond-to-student-activity-in-fort-sanders-four-arrested/) _2026-08-20 · Logan West, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ The University of Tennessee Police Department arrested four students in Fort Sanders Sunday night on a number of charges. Rumors swirled across campus after videos of the incident circulated on social media. According to police reports obtained by The Daily Beacon, UTPD officers arrived at 1204 Laurel Ave. around midnight and observed individuals obstructing the... ## [SGA returns to Student Union for academic year’s first senate meeting](https://utdailybeacon.com/212793/news/sga-returns-to-student-union-for-academic-years-first-senate-meeting/) _2026-08-20 · Olivia Lee, News Editor · The Daily Beacon_ The University of Tennessee’s award-winning Student Government Association met for its first Undergraduate Senate session of the academic year Tuesday evening. The public session focused largely on general housekeeping and confirming new SGA members. Senators were sorted into committees to get the ball rolling on the organization’s primary goal of the year, bettering UT’s student... ## ['This Is the Place I Want to Be': Incoming Freshmen Make the Move to Campus](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/this-is-the-place-i-want-to-be-incoming-freshmen-make-the-move-to-campus) _2026-08-20 · Varsha Bhargava · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ After packing their suitcases and stuffing their car trunks, 3,681 freshmen made their way to Cornell on Monday, bringing a lively commotion back to a quiet North Campus. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Cornell welcomed its new freshmen with friendly smiles, sunshine and a mid-day drizzle. Red pom poms and a chorus of orientation leaders yelling "Welcome to Cornell!" greeted the incoming freshmen and their… ## [Tennessee football, Alabama reviving tradition: Revisiting 1970s matchup](https://utdailybeacon.com/212794/sports/tennessee-football-alabama-reviving-uniform-tradition-revisiting-1970s-record-breaking-matchup/) _2026-08-19 · Theo Colli, Senior Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ On Oct. 17, 1970, the Vols set a school record with eight interceptions in a single contest. ​The game also marked the last time Tennessee and Alabama met donning contrasting home uniforms, a scene that saw the Vols defeat the Crimson Tide 24-0 at Neyland Stadium. ​Tim Priest, who played at Tennessee as a defensive... ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lrfUpLVmL3kM) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Cornell Among 30 Institutions Asked by Pentagon to Audit Foreign Ties](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/cornell-among-30-institutions-asked-by-pentagon-to-audit-foreign-ties) _2026-08-19 · Atticus Johnson · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ Cornell is on a list of 30 universities asked by the Department of Defense to review collaborations with foreign "entities of concern," the Pentagon announced in a Monday statement . A U.S. official confirmed to The Sun through email that Cornell was one of the universities included on the list. Why Cornell was listed was not disclosed. The Pentagon, which distributes over $50 million to Cornell… ## ['Over a Century of Theatre at Cornell': Nexus Scholars Uncover Lasting Impacts of Budget Cuts on Performing and Media Arts](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/pbpdmye41s7q) _2026-08-19 · Sophia Riley Sim · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ Cornell's performing and media arts department has a long and complex history, yet much of its story has remained out of the public eye. Prof. Bruce Levitt , performing and media arts, along with three Nexus Scholars, set out to explore the department's history in a summer research project. Their research revealed how University-imposed budget cuts have structurally changed PMA on campus. Peter… ## [UT celebrates new Torchbearer residence hall as enrollment numbers reach record highs](https://utdailybeacon.com/212753/news/ut-celebrates-new-torchbearer-residence-hall-as-enrollment-numbers-reach-record-highs/) _2026-08-19 · Logan West, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ Amidst a sweltering heat advisory, students and administrators gathered outside Torchbearer Hall Monday afternoon to celebrate its official dedication as the newest addition to the university’s residential facilities. University of Tennessee leadership, faculty, supporters and students excitedly braved the heat in business attire to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony. Located between Stokely… ## [Department of Defense Instructs GU to Audit Foreign Partnerships](https://thehoya.com/news/department-of-defense-instructs-gu-to-audit-foreign-partnerships/) _2026-08-18 · By Noah De Haan, Senior News Editor · The Hoya_ Georgetown University must review any financial and academic collaborations with 130 institutions by Aug. 31, or risk losing future research funding. ## [Tennessee athletics finds jersey patch sponsor with Axle Logistics](https://utdailybeacon.com/212750/sports/tennessee-athletics-finds-jersey-patch-sponsor-with-axle-logistics/) _2026-08-18 · Theo Colli, Senior Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ Both Tennessee men’s and women’s basketball will have a different look on the court this upcoming 2026-27 season. ​ The athletic department recently announced the partnership between Axle Logistics and the University of Tennessee, making the company the first official jersey patch partner in Tennessee’s history. ​ The deal is a five-year agreement between the... ## [Hoyas Crush Rams in Season Opener](https://thehoya.com/sports/hoyas-crush-rams-in-season-opener/) _2026-08-18 · By Sam Fishman, Senior Sports Editor · The Hoya_ Four second-half goals drove the No. 14 Georgetown University women’s soccer team past the Fordham University Rams Aug. 13 in the team’s season opener at Shaw Field. Sophomore forward Abby Droner scored twice and assisted junior midfielder Lizzie Heller, who also scored two goals. Junior forward Caroline Spengler chipped in two assists as well, helping... ## [With Khan Suri Ruling, Appeals Court Raised Possibility of Supreme Court Case](https://thehoya.com/news/with-khan-suri-ruling-appeals-court-raised-possibility-of-supreme-court-case/) _2026-08-18 · By Nora Toscano and Ajani Stella · The Hoya_ The circuit court ruling that kept Badar Khan Suri out of federal detention has broad implications for noncitizens’ right to challenge immigration officials. Here’s what the decision means. ## [Fraternity Park takes on record number of recruits](https://utdailybeacon.com/212735/news/fraternity-park-takes-on-record-number-of-recruits/) _2026-08-17 · Cassidy Gaspard, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ UT kicked off Fraternity recruitment last week with 1,316 registered rushees, the highest number of participants the UT Interfraternity Council has ever recorded. The number of registered students this year more than doubled the 681 students who registered in 2021. Austin Bagdasarian, president of Lambda Chi Alpha, said the chapter has expanded recruitment operations to... ## [GU to Offer Free Men’s Basketball Home Tickets for Students](https://thehoya.com/sports/gu-to-offer-free-mens-basketball-home-tickets-for-students/) _2026-08-17 · By Sam Fishman, Senior Sports Editor · The Hoya_ Georgetown University will offer free tickets to men’s basketball games this season to all Georgetown University undergraduates, a Georgetown Athletics spokesperson confirmed to The Hoya. “The Department of Athletics can confirm that men’s basketball tickets will be free for Georgetown students this season. More information on the tickets and how to claim them will be... ## [Ayva Jordan, Devin Davis push Tennessee soccer past South Alabama](https://utdailybeacon.com/212721/sports/ayva-jordan-devin-davis-push-tennessee-soccer-past-south-alabama/) _2026-08-16 · Tyler Edmands, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ Through the first week of the 2026 season, Tennessee soccer remains undefeated. After a resounding win over Rutgers on Thursday, the Lady Vols downed South Alabama 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Regal Stadium. Despite the intense heat, where temperatures surpassed 110 degrees on the field, Tennessee (2-0) bore down to secure the victory. Freshman Avya... ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jGHrQ4cOVgww) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Alani Nu energy drinks now in stock at POD Markets](https://utdailybeacon.com/212716/news/alani-nu-energy-drinks-now-in-stock-at-pod-markets/) _2026-08-14 · Caden Dyer and Olivia Lee · The Daily Beacon_ The wait is over. POD Markets across UT’s campus are now selling certain flavors of Alani Nu energy drinks. “Based on student feedback and requests, we’re also expanding our energy drink selection across all Vol Dining markets,” Hough said. “In addition to our existing offerings, students can now find Alani, Celsius, and Tennergy products.” It’s... ## [Six unique UT classes you may not know about](https://utdailybeacon.com/212713/news/six-unique-ut-classes-you-may-not-know-about/) _2026-08-14 · Cassidy Gaspard, Summer Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ As the school year approaches, class registration can be stressful. From history to sports, here are some interesting classes being offered this year at UT: PYED 223 – Martial Arts: Samurai Swordsmanship Michael Ross, an associate professor of plant sciences and in the School of Landscape Architecture, is entering his second year as sensei for... ## [Amid inconsistencies, Rodney Garner seeks player voices to step up for Tennessee football](https://utdailybeacon.com/212711/sports/amid-inconsistencies-rodney-garner-seeks-player-voices-to-step-up-for-tennessee-football/) _2026-08-14 · Trevor McGee, Sports Editor · The Daily Beacon_ Defensive line coach Rodney Garner is feeling more energized after offseason surgery. That’s good news for a Tennessee football staff that would like to prolong Garner’s 36-year coaching career. But his renewed energy was only brought up in his Aug. 12 media availability for the wrong reason. He’s going to need the revival to make... ## ['The Swan Cycles Experience': How An Ithaca Cyclist Turned His Bike Shop Into a Community](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/the-swan-cycles-experience-how-an-ithaca-cyclist-turned-his-bike-shop-into-a-community) _2026-08-14 · Everett Chambala · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ Nested approximately a mile up Mount Pleasant Road - 'Mount Unpleasant' as the locals call it - sits a white farmhouse with a long gravel driveway where the sun sets over a farm field. From 6 to 8 p.m. every weekday, this house and its two garages are abuzz with sounds of dogs barking, chickens clucking and, most importantly, chatter about biking. Glenn Swan, a 73-year-old former sponsored cyclist… ## ['Whole Person Health': Inside Weill Cornell Medicine's Research in Integrated Opioid Use Disorder Care](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/whole-person-health-inside-weill-cornell-medicine-s-research-in-integrated-opioid-use-disorder-care) _2026-08-14 · Sofia Romero · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ More than 806,000 Americans have died from opioid overdose since the opioid epidemic began in the 1990s. Effective opioid use disorder treatments exist, and ensuring that patients can access care remains essential to tackling the crisis. Here's how researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine are taking an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the barriers between impacted Americans and access to… ## [Cooley Adds Big East Veteran NJ Benson](https://thehoya.com/sports/cooley-adds-big-east-veteran-nj-benson/) _2026-08-13 · By Sam Fishman, Senior Sports Editor · The Hoya_ Graduate forward NJ Benson will join the Georgetown University men’s basketball team this season, bringing Big East experience and proven output to the Hoyas’ frontcourt, On3 announced Aug. 13. The addition of Benson, a 6-foot-8 forward from Mount Vernon, Ill., fulfills Head Coach Ed Cooley’s July promise that help was coming for the Hoyas’ 2026-27... ## [I'm Just Like Odysseus! Coming Home to Ithaca](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/i-m-just-like-odysseus-coming-home-to-ithaca) _2026-08-13 · Melissa Moon · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was probably my least-anticipated movie of the year. I approached it with a healthy amount of trepidation, and I only bought the opening weekend tickets because my favorite movie enthusiast forced me to (and there's an IMAX theater near my house). Despite citing Emily Wilson's translation of Homer's Odyssey as his inspiration - in particular, the line, "Tell me… ## [John Esposito, Acclaimed GU Islamic Studies Scholar, Dies at 86](https://thehoya.com/news/john-esposito-acclaimed-gu-islamic-studies-scholar-dies-at-86/) _2026-08-13 · By Opal Kendall, Executive Editor · The Hoya_ A lifelong Catholic, John Esposito devoted his career to challenging Islamophobia and fostering interreligious understanding. ## [THE TRACKER | Following GU Men’s Basketball in the Transfer Portal](https://thehoya.com/sports/the-tracker-mbb/) _2026-08-13 · By Maddie Taylor and Jackson Roberts · The Hoya_ The transfer portal has never been more important in college basketball. New rules allow universities to directly pay student-athletes, who are free to transfer as often as they want. Introducing The Tracker, The Hoya’s new interactive timeline following the developments around the transfer portal for the Georgetown University basketball teams. Follow The Tracker for the... ## [LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Observations for the Class of 2030 From an Old Alumnus](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/letter-to-the-editor-observations-for-the-class-of-2030-from-an-old-alumnus) _2026-08-11 · Guest Author · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ Bradford Garrigues Sr. '77 is an alumnus of the Nolan School of Hotel Administration. He can be reached atbga7347@gmail.com. You are about to begin one of the most exciting journeys of your life. A Cornell education will mark you for the rest of your life. It will open doors and expand your thinking in ways you cannot imagine. The University has set up a system that will enable you to accomplish… ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2o2Vzuw4F2xh) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Payments Go Out in Financial Aid Price-Fixing Suit, But Cornell Has Yet to Settle](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/payments-go-out-in-financial-aid-price-fixing-suit-but-cornell-has-yet-to-settle) _2026-08-11 · Atticus Johnson · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ Cornell alumni and students who received financial aid anytime between Fall 2003 and February 2024 are beginning to receive payments from a suit alleging Cornell and 16 other institutions conspired to price fix tuition and aid. The suit, Corzo et. al v. Brown University et. al , alleges the universities worked together to favor wealthy students and reduce financial aid to students through an… ## [Former MLB Executive Tim Brosnan to Lead Big East](https://thehoya.com/sports/former-mlb-executive-tim-brosnan-to-lead-big-east/) _2026-08-10 · By Sam Fishman, Senior Sports Editor · The Hoya_ Brosnan, a Georgetown University graduate, will become the Big East Conference’s commissioner in August as the league grapples with changing NCAA eligibility standards and college athletics’ finances. ## [After Khan Suri Ruling, Supporters Remain Cautiously Optimistic](https://thehoya.com/news/after-khan-suri-ruling-supporters-remain-cautiously-optimistic/) _2026-08-09 · By Nico Abreu, Executive Editor · The Hoya_ For the many Georgetown University community members who have advocated for Badar Khan Suri, the researcher alleging immigration agents illegally detained him last year, a July appellate ruling offered new hope and some solace. Sixteen months after immigration officials detained Khan Suri, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that he may remain out... ## [Austin Franco Discusses Piers Morgan Uncensored Appearance, Confirms He No Longer Lives With Parents](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/austin-franco-discusses-piers-morgan-uncensored-appearance-confirms-he-no-longer-lives-with-parents) _2026-08-08 · Everett Chambala · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ Editor's Note: This article contains references to antisemitic and racist language. Following a statement made by Austin Franco '28 where he responded to a job offer with "Not interested in working for a jew. Thanks." on Handshake, he appeared in a Piers Morgan Uncensored episode on July 28 to discuss his actions with Morgan, who called him the "most famous antisemite in America." In the interview… ## [MEN’S BASKETBALL | Cooley Hoping for Big Additions as Transfer Portal Reopens](https://thehoya.com/sports/sports-top/mens-basketball-cooley-hoping-for-big-additions-as-transfer-portal-reopens/) _2026-08-05 · By Sam Fishman, Senior Sports Editor · The Hoya_ For Georgetown University’s men’s basketball team, 11 departures and 8 arrivals mean Head Coach Ed Cooley will rely almost entirely on a new cast of characters in the 2026-27 season — the most important of whom could still be to come. While Georgetown’s guard room is set after the arrivals of senior Jaland Lowe, juniors...