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About Danica Smithwick
Danica Smithwick, class of 2016 journalism alumna, is former Editor-in-Chief of the Cardinal & Cream. She is now a reporter for Community Impact Cy-Fair in Houston, TX. Follow her on Twitter: @danicasmithwick.
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Pittman pleads guilty to second-degree murder

August 6, 2015 Danica Smithwick

Charlie Pittman, a former Union student, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence this morning at Madison County Circuit Court. Pittman admitted he shot and killed his fiancée Olivia Greenlee in her parked […]

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West Tennesseans make the world more ‘awesome’

February 13, 2015 Danica Smithwick

From their mom’s house to the White House, two West Tennesseans developed a concept to point people to things that matter. “To be awesome, you have to treat people awesome,” said 11-year-old Robby Novak, better […]

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Students spread Christmas cheer to local children

December 3, 2014 Danica Smithwick

Christmas came early for many in the community last night as groups of students played Santa to nearly 50 children. The Student Activities Council partnered with the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child […]

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International students establish unique holiday traditions

November 21, 2014 Danica Smithwick

Zac Pankey|Cardinal & Cream   As many students pack their bags to spend Thanksgiving break with their families, others are a bit farther from home. Noemi Sisalema, junior economics major, is from Quito, Ecuador. She […]

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Student senators vote to ban Yik Yak

November 13, 2014 Danica Smithwick

To ban or not to ban? That has been the question concerning Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app, this week. After an hour-long debate in last night’s Senate meeting, the resolution to ban the […]

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Freshman Friday: Abbie Williams

November 7, 2014 Danica Smithwick

Abbie Williams, freshman psychology major, has had significant family ties to Union since before she was born. “My mom, uncles, aunt and both of my sisters went here,” she said. “So that made me want […]

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Communication Arts: Celebrating 30 years

November 7, 2014 Danica Smithwick

[wzslider autoplay=”true” info=”true” lightbox=”true”] From a simple radio lab to a full department offering multiple courses of study, the communication arts department has flourished over the past 30 years. The communication arts department, which was […]

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