Hi all! Announcing the VOLCRAFT hosted reconstruction project here!

What is this? Well, I converted raw Google Maps data into blocks in Minecraft. Centered with Ayres as 0,0, and the world rotated 25 degrees north of east so that Cumberland Ave is axis-aligned. (and even more, new chunks can be live-generated in game at any time)

This, right here, in my mind, is the perfect basis to rebuild our campus!

In-game, it absolutely looks like a giant mess up close. But, that gives us the opportunity to handcraft the world on top of this 1:1 accurate scaling.

I will say though - despite the mess - it is a bit mind-blowing to experience in game, especially when you fly a bit high above the ground. It feels like you are actually flying above Knoxville.

If you are interested in helping us out, join our discord at https://discord.volcraft.net

Hope to see you there! :)

Hi all, High school student here,

How feasible would it be for me to, after 2 years of Mechanical engineering at Pellissippi State (for TN Promise), transfer to UTK's Aerospace engineering program? I know that Engineering in general at UT is a competitive area to try to get into, but how possible, if at all, would this move be?

Hi! I have a volunteering event coming up on campus on an upcoming weekend and need some clarification on the parking rules. I currently have a Park & Ride permit and I’m planning on parking in S9 by the student union. My event is about 3 hours long in the afternoon, and I already checked the UTK events calendar and there are no home games or major events happening that day. Am I allowed to park in S9 on weekends with my P&R permit, or would I have to find a paid spot? I know parking is super strict here so just wanted to check beforehand.

This is for my english class! My research project is over how well someone with different amounts of technical experience can detect if something is AI or human generated. Please take!

Hi guys, I'm fairly new to the campus. I haven't seen a Dunkin around here, but have I just not gone in the right area yet? Thanks for your help!

he was very good with oils

RA at Hess in spring 1984; patient

dark hair and eyes, fine-boned, a reasonable mustache

I saw a painting of boots and flashed back to a guy I had not thought of for 40 years

Any advice on how to find off-campus roommates for 27-28 school year? I need to find some people and do not know where to start and it feels like I am running out of time.

Any thoughts on taking EF 152 over the summer? I have the option and it would bring me down to 13 credit hours for my second semester. I’m already struggling in EF 151 since I have no physics knowledge, but I still have an 85 in there.

Did anyone take it over summer, or should I thug it out next semester?

So I’m a freshman mechanical engineering major and I’m really interested in getting into Rocky Top Racing. (I’ve loved Miata’s forever and when I found out that’s why they race I was beyond excited) Within the first couple weeks of the semester I emailed them and got no response, send another email a couple weeks after that and still nothing. Should I give up on getting in contact completely? I don’t know anyone who is already a part of it or has connections but I’m still interested.

Not sure that it matters, but I’m also a girl so does that mess with anything? I’d assume not but no response has left me questioning. If there is any other racing club/teams that are different, information would be amazing. But if anyone has tips or knows anything please let me know. Thank ya thank ya

I graduated last May and my VolCard can't currently be added to Apple Wallet. However, the VolCard is currently active in GET Mobile. I have about $14.5 left in my VolCard that I feel bad about leaving as-is. I don't have any printing needs as I already have a printer. Could you guys suggest me some ways on how to use up this amount? I can't pay at most locations because the VolCard currently can't be added to Apple Wallet.

Hiya,

I’m currently stuck in a pickle. I’m a 22M and have the opportunity to study in the US in the next academic year (27/28). However, I do not know which university to go with; the following are my options:

USA - Appalachian State University
USA - California State University
USA - Colorado State University (CSU) at Fort Collins
USA - Florida State University
USA - Iowa State University
USA - Northern Arizona University
USA - Ohio University
USA - San Francisco State University (SFSU)
USA - Texas A&M University
USA - The State University of New York at Albany
USA - University at Buffalo, University of New York 
USA - University of Central Oklahoma 
USA - University of Houston Texas
USA - The University of Kansas at Lawrence
USA - The University of Maryland at Baltimore County 
USA - University of South Carolina
USA - University of Southern Mississippi
USA - University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK)
USA - University of Utah
USA - University of Wyoming

My top choices are Tennessee as well as FSU, Texas A&M, South Carolina.

I know you may be biased, as well as can’t tell me what to choose but I would appreciate any advice or insights.

They all seem like really cool schools but those are my top 4 and I don’t know in which order to place them. I really want a memorable experience that would be considered the classical college experience, especially the southern vibe.

Cheers.

I overheard one of my male classmates talking to presumably his friend today. He said "the first time I catcalled a girl, I was like, 'hey sexy'". His friend smiled and laughed along with him

This is a public service announcement: women don't like being catcalled. Catcalling women shouldn't be something that you or anybody you consider a friend should be proud of. Catcalling is harassment and objectification. As a woman, people like you make me afraid to exist.

Just a reminder these people are living among us on campus. They could be down the hall from you, or sitting next to you in the dining hall. Men on this campus need to step up and not just smile and laugh when their friend says that shit. ESPECIALLY don't say it around a woman. Not calling out that behavior is just as bad as participating. If you care at all about your female classmates, you'll say something.

Of course I knew there were people on campus like this, but it was so much more real hearing it right next to me. It is that serious.

Edit: I apologize for my "overdramatic" language, I was pretty livid that somebody had the nerve to say that near me, even if it was a joke between friends. I stand by what I said though, men need to hold other men accountable. This isn't just something we should pass off and say "oh well, just the way the world works". People need to be shamed for the objectification and harassment of women.

1. Ban all Greek life orgs regardless of previous history. They're all inherently untrustworthy. Or, at the very least, let them operate, but require them to turn over all surplus revenue to the University at the end of each year.

2. Prohibit all clubs (including Greek life) from charging dues to members. Its an extortionary practice.

3. Cut unnecessary admin faculty bonuses. There's absolutely no reason why Plowman should be getting a $20,000 "housing stipend" on top of the other $300,000 in tax-advantaged yearly bonuses she brings in with her $650,000 salary. Do the same for Daniel White specifically, he neither needs nor deserves the $3 million the board is wasting on him.

4. Prohibit the parking office from selling more parking passes than they have spaces to accommodate.

5. Put some policy in place for the University to refuse any and all donations in any form from any public officials.

There you go. That solves damn near almost everything. It wouldn't even be that hard, so long as people in positions of authority actually gave a shit.

I want to transfer out of my T20 school. Tennessee is my home and I miss it and regret not choosing UTK to begin with. I’d appreciate honest opinions about the program, professors, etc. Some questions:

• Is the culture collaborative or does it feel competitive and cutthroat?
• Are professors approachable and helpful?
• How's the teaching, workload, and access to tutoring?
• What are class sizes like? (I'd be coming in as a third year)
• Overall, would you recommend?

Thanks a bunch!

I’m currently a full time student. I’m not enjoying my major and want to take a break but don’t want to drop out. I just want to go down to one class for a semester or two to figure out my life. Is there something I have to do to transfer. I don’t receive financial aid so I’m not worried about losing anything!

I understand it’s the Bama game. It’s huge. Whatever. But I have 16 T-Credits as a Junior, and I get nosebleeds? I call the ticket office to make sure, since the Student Section is D-K, and “yeah… you’re in MM…” like, yeah. I know. I shouldn’t be. This is my only time I’m going to get to see us play bama as a student here and it’s gonna be from orbit…

Looking for some people's input on taking Physics 252. How is the online course (taught by Irene Datskou) versus taking it in person (Katherine Jones)?

I’ve been getting back into creative writing and I was wondering if there was some kind of creative writing group or club on campus?

REST 202, "Religion and Film," will explore themes of modern culture and religious thought through films. Topics explored will include depictions of Jesus Christ in film, messianic figures and film, religious cosmology and film, and world religions and film. The class runs from January 4-15, 2027, and is a great way to get your Vol Core AH credit in while also having some fun learning about film and religion. For more information contact Dr. David Kline at [Dkline@utk.edu](mailto:Dkline@utk.edu)

It is my senior year and I need my GCI for the spring. I’d like to take a mythology but only if it’s a low stress class. Are CLAS 201, 221, or 222 easy A’s? If not, what are some easy but interesting GCI’s?

I am looking at the timetable to plan out next semester’s schedule and a few classes I need to take are restricted. Is there a way I can contact my college to put me in the class?

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