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By Lexie Lee Tennessee Wesleyan has some fun events/convocations and important things for you to know about and attend in the last few weeks, starting April 13 – May 9. The events include: Research Day (no classes) on April 16...
By Emarie Bailey, editing by Lexie Lee On March 29, 2026, seven students, two alumni, and three professors all from Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) made their way to New Orleans, Louisiana for the Sigma Tau Delta English Convention. Once the...
By Hunter Cookston The Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) baseball team hosted Bluefield College for a weekend Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) series. TWU secured three wins by scores of 12-0, 9-2, and 8-0. Game one saw the Bulldogs jump out to...
By DJ Humphreys Located inside the Food Hub in downtown Athens, Tenn. Biscuit Envy, also branded as “Biskit NV” at its downtown location, is more than just a place to grab breakfast. It is a family-driven restaurant built on tradition,...
By Ash JohnsonEdited by DJ HumphreysPhotos Edited by David Tayau On March 20, 2026, Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) hosted Casino Night in the Johnson Event Center in Colloms Campus Center. Casino Night is an annual event that occurs near the end of...
By Dontae Campbell. Edited by Emma Stratton. Multimedia journalism students at Tennessee Wesleyan University find that toxicity in online video games is causing a negative effect on players and their communication. Online gaming is an outlet for communication between diverse...
By: Emarie Bailey Tennessee Wesleyan University will be presenting the musical Fiddler on the Roof in Townsend Auditorium on: This free production is directed by Jamey Owen, Assistant Professor of Music, and it is choreographed by Ashley Copeland, Assistant Professor of Communication...
By Dakota Caldwell Your free sandwich deal from McAlister’s Deli is right in front of you. Except, you have to be one of the first 100 people in line for the grand opening in Athens, Tennessee. We’re here to give...
By Bulldog Beat Staff The Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) women’s lacrosse team have made a major turnaround in 2026, currently winners of six straight heading into conference play, Wednesday. The Lady Bulldogs have started the season 8-2, following a 6-10...
By Emarie Bailey The Athens Chamber of Commerce welcomed Pie Hound to downtown with an official ribbon cutting on November 13, 2025. “Our owner, Kit Housley, this is his first restaurant that he’s ever owned… He wanted his own restaurant...
Bulldogs produce 2 national qualifiers and earn multiple All-Conference finishes By Roni Bailey The Tennessee Wesleyan track and field team, after a hard-fought indoor season, recorded several strong performances at the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Indoor Track and Field Conference...
By Lexie Lee Tennessee Wesleyan has some fun events and convocations for you to attend in the coming weeks, starting March 15 – April 4. The events include: Easter Break (April 3 – April 6) “I like the environment,” one student said, “it’s chill, and we have a good time.” “I enjoy coming here,...
By Cody McGill The Tennessee Wesleyan men’s basketball team has had a successful year so far in the 25-26 season. The Bulldogs have a season record of 10-10 and a conference record of 9-7. Nearing the end of its season, the...
By David Tayau Tennessee Wesleyan University’s men’s tennis team is off to a blazing start this season, quickly making a name for itself on the national stage. The season began in January with conditioning sessions as the Bulldogs worked to...
By Emarie Bailey Athens, Tennessee welcomes a new restaurant, Drip Kitchen and Coffee. In 2021, Drip Kitchen and Coffee first opened in Dayton, Tennessee with owners Grant Van Meter and Zack Van Meter, who are brothers, and their business partner...