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Sports

Soccer welcomes alumni event

Coasting through their first seven games, the Union men’s soccer team geared up for a new challenger. The program hosted its second alumni weekend Oct. 1-3. Scott Marksberry, former men’s assistant coach and Union graduate, said alumni from the team wanted to get together for an alumni experience.
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Features

‘Peter Pan’ syndrome strikes

As seniors prepare for graduation, many worry about their not-too-distant future in the “real world.” However, studies are showing that the latest generation of 20-somethings, or “emerging adults,” are now taking their time to fall into adult responsibilities — five years longer. If it is difficult to believe young adults are maturing slower than previous generations, just compare the numbers. […]

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Features

Cans combat national hunger

“Canstruction” is a nationwide competition the citizens of Jackson take part in every year around October to help contribute to the fight against hunger by raising awareness. Organizations in Jackson compete against one another to make the best structure out of canned food. […]

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Arts & Entertainment

Glass art glimmers in Nashville

Colorful, onion-shaped orbs dazzle as they float in a serene pond. Twisted serpentine shapes entwine, competing for attention. So, what makes the sight special? All are made of hand-blown glass. The man behind the sculptures is world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. […]

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News

Walk to fund treatment goals

Hundreds of purple balloons from the 2010 Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk filled the sky on Oct. 2, representing a portion of the millions of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Participants gathered at Pringles Park to show support for finding a treatment. […]