Sarah Portanka

Oct 23, 2024 | utdailybeacon.com | Sarah Portanka

Imagine you go to the store for only three items — let's say toothpaste, apples and a loaf of bread. Only three items, yet you check out and all of a sudden you have spent $30. For many, this situation sounds too familiar. It is no secret that groceries and household items cost significantly more now than they did years ago. For college students managing either all or part of their own income and household, this issue is even more pertinent.

Sep 10, 2024 | utdailybeacon.com | Emma Love |Sarah Portanka

The University of Tennessee celebrated its 230th anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 10, with a Tacos and Traditions event, placing signage with interesting UT history facts around campus. Founded in 1794, UT was originally named Blount College after Tennessee’s first governor William Blount. Since then, the university has gone by several names, including East Tennessee College and East Tennessee University. In 1879, the institution officially became the University of Tennessee.

Aug 21, 2024 | utdailybeacon.com | Sarah Portanka

If you didn't grow up bleeding orange, some traditions can seem a bit overwhelming. Whether you are a new student or a family member, sibling or friend of a Volunteer, here is a list of some of the most famous and unique UT traditions guaranteed to make you a Vol through and through. 1. The Vol Walk Perhaps one of UT’s biggest and most recognizable traditions, among Vol and rival fan bases alike, is the Vol Walk — the football team’s march to Neyland Stadium.

Aug 12, 2024 | utdailybeacon.com | Sarah Portanka

Fall means a fresh semester, colorful leaves, cooler weather and most importantly — “It’s football time in Tennessee.” There’s nothing quite like experiencing your first game day and seeing campus transform into a sea of orange. While you count down the days, here are a few tips and tricks for your first Tennessee football game. Check out the Vol Walk One of UT’s biggest game day traditions is the Vol Walk — the football team’s march to Neyland Stadium.

May 8, 2024 | utdailybeacon.com | Sarah Portanka

As graduation season is upon us, you’ve probably seen seniors out taking photos while you’re walking on campus in the evening or noticed remnants of celebratory confetti on Ped Walkway. Even if the photo process has gone unwitnessed, you likely have seen post after post of your friends’ professional graduation photos on your Instagram feed. Graduation photos can look different for everyone, from a simple pose in front of your academic college to pops of champagne and confetti.