# greek life (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover greek life. Page: Feed: --- ## [Avride brings bigger food delivery robots to UT](https://utdailybeacon.com/212849/news/avride-brings-bigger-food-delivery-robots-to-ut/) _2026-08-26 · Cassidy Gaspard, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ With classes starting up for the fall semester and hungry Vols back on campus, a new and improved Grubhub robot has taken to UT’s sidewalks. Vol Dining recently switched its delivery robot partnership from Starship Technologies to Avride, an autonomous vehicle and delivery robot company based in Austin, Texas. The change comes after Starship ended... ## [‘Through happiness and not through tears’](https://utdailybeacon.com/212965/news/through-happiness-and-not-through-tears/) _2026-08-26 · Zoe Mandel, Contributor · The Daily Beacon_ From one hushed voice to another, whispers spread throughout campus like sparks into flames. Dolly Parton, an East Tennessee icon, role model, philanthropist and musician, passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Students muttered about Dolly’s passing while sitting in class, walking through Pedestrian Walkway and the Student Union. Within an... ## [Opinion: The road to becoming a Vol](https://utdailybeacon.com/212962/opinion/opinion-the-road-to-becoming-a-vol/) _2026-08-26 · Will Silberman, Columnist · The Daily Beacon_ If you had told me four years ago that I would be a Tennessee fan, I would have called you crazy. Even after my first few weeks at school here, it seemed odd. I wanted Tennessee to win, but the losses did not sit with me the same way they did when my other teams... ## [Opinion: You don’t have to make this ‘your year’](https://utdailybeacon.com/212959/opinion/opinion-you-dont-have-to-make-this-your-year/) _2026-08-26 · Natalie Dripchak, Opinions Editor · The Daily Beacon_ The first week of school comes with an unspoken expectation: This year, you’ll finally get it right. Everyone is excited for a brand new semester or, for incoming freshmen, a brand new place to finally become the best version of yourself. But as someone who is starting their senior year of college (scary, I know),... ## [New EVER Knoxville apartments open doors to first residents](https://utdailybeacon.com/212950/news/new-ever-knoxville-apartments-open-doors-to-first-residents/) _2026-08-26 · Kela Fifer, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ If housekeeping services, a sauna and a pet spa are on your must-have list when it comes to housing, EVER Knoxville might be the complex for you. The most recent addition to the Cumberland strip officially welcomed its first class of residents Aug. 7. Upon their arrival, new tenants walked into a building that “looked... ## [Tennessee icon Dolly Parton dies at 80](https://utdailybeacon.com/212927/news/tennessee-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/) _2026-08-25 · Logan West, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ Country music legend Dolly Parton died in Nashville at the age of 80 on Tuesday. The singer and songwriter who captured millions of hearts across her 70-year career passed just four days after opening her new truck stop. Known for her mile-high blonde hair and unparalleled musical talents, Parton not only rose to fame in... ## [County commissioners interrogate Flock Safety, sheriff’s office representatives at workshop session](https://utdailybeacon.com/212909/news/county-commissioners-interrogate-flock-safety-kcso-representatives-at-workshop-session/) _2026-08-25 · Olivia Lee and Tessa Nacke · The Daily Beacon_ Protesters scoffed, snickered and shook their heads at Flock Safety officials and Knox County Sheriff’s Office representatives during Monday’s Knox County Commission workshop. Signs with messages like “Get the Flock out” and “Surveillance does not equal safety” decorated the crowd of protestors, who gathered in direct opposition to the nearly 150 Flock-manufactured cameras stationed across... ## [Knoxvillians finding community in UT gardens](https://utdailybeacon.com/212898/arts-and-culture/a-walk-through-ut-gardens/) _2026-08-25 · Aubrey Holland, Contributor · The Daily Beacon_ At the forefront of the UT campus, the University of Tennessee Gardens welcome everyone who passes by. Since the garden’s establishment in 1983, it has grown greatly in its education and connection with its recurring visitors and volunteers, as well as in its relationship with UT’s students. The UT Gardens are housed under the Department... ## [Tennessee football names true freshman Faizon Brandon as starting quarterback](https://utdailybeacon.com/212888/sports/tennessee-football-names-true-freshman-faizon-brandon-as-starting-quarterback/) _2026-08-24 · Trevor McGee, Sports Editor · The Daily Beacon_ For the first time since 2004, Tennessee football will trot out a true freshman quarterback in the season opener. When the Vols take the field Sept. 5 against Furman, it’ll be Faizon Brandon leading the offense, head coach Josh Heupel announced Aug. 24. Brandon, the No. 10 composite player in the 2026 recruiting class, will... ## [Poster sale opens for first week of class](https://utdailybeacon.com/212846/arts-and-culture/poster-sale-opens-for-first-week-of-class/) _2026-08-24 · James Biddix, Staff Writer · The Daily Beacon_ The opening weeks of classes have offered a unique opportunity for students looking to decorate their new dorm rooms. Starting on Aug. 15, the poster sale opened on the second floor of the Student Union in room 270. The sale has provided access to a menagerie of popular posters featuring genres such as music, sports,... ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tEtWZZr3bkuQ) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [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… ## [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... ## [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... ## [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... ## [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… ## [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... ## [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... ## [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... ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7DAuHVs1lRmK) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [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...