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By Roni Bailey and Ash Johnson; contributions by AJ Hunter The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the Brown Sugar Ball on April 11 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Colloms Campus Center in the Johnson Event Center. The Brown...
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 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 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 Emma Stratton Multimedia Journalism students at Tennessee Wesleyan University are studying the impact ofonline video games to better understand how they affect their community. In the fast-paced world we live in today, people are constantly looking for ways to...
By Lexie Lee Tennessee Wesleyan has some fun events and convocations for you to attend in the coming weeks, starting Feb. 22 – Mar. 14. Events for Feb. 23-26: NOTE: Spring Break (Feb. 28 – Mar. 8) Events for Mar. 10-12 Stay tuned for the next “Upcoming Events” story after...
By Roni Bailey On Thursday, October 2, Tennessee Wesleyan University hosted its annual Open House, welcoming prospective students to campus and offering tours and information sessions. To their surprise, our communication studies department and students organized a podcast segment that included a Jeopardy-style...
By Lexie Lee Why was there a seesaw in the quad? The Tennessee Wesleyan University Fraternity, Delta Zeta Phi, finished their fundraising Seesaw Marathon where they rode the seesaw, taking turns, for 100 hours straight from September 22-26! The event...
By Emma StrattonSigma Kappa Sorority, the Social Work Club, and the Pilot Club of Athens hosted an on-campus Walk To End Alzheimer’s, Tuesday, October 22, on the Tennessee Wesleyan University campus and surrounding areas. The walk at Tennessee Wesleyan University...
Amateur chess masters Dante Leach and Sam Rochard teach newbies Gabe Katz and Pedro de Moraes how to play chess.
Gabe Katz sits down with fellow Bulldogs, Sam Rochard, Dante Leach, Dan Thornton, and Pedro de Moraes, to give insight into what it takes to be a successful student-athlete. Audio Production by Brant HelmsGraphics by Pedro de Moraes
By Baylie Davis Last Thursday, Baylie Davis hosted the third episode of the 2023 Bulldog Beat Podcast. She was joined by the newly elected officers of the Student Government Association, Madison Stott, Bevin Harrill, and Allison White. The last officer,...
By Dan Thornton Tennessee Wesleyan University is excited to announce the return of the annual Late-Night Breakfast event on April 26th, 2023. This beloved tradition provides students with a chance to take a break from their studies and enjoy a...
By Parker Stinnett It’s a week before finals and you are about to graduate with your bachelors in Communication. Everything comes down to these final four exams that you must pass before receiving your degree. You know the stakes at...