By Bean Gast, Staff Writer It’s not often that I watch a horror movie that I’m unable to finish; however, I only made it 15 minutes into Earthlings, a documentary about the animal exploitation industry. The reality of how we…
By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief It’s a shame wintertime gets the unofficial title of “the most wonderful time of the year.” As fall chills creep in and all the leaves change colors, there’s a sense of magic in the air that…
By Jackie Ayala, Staff Writer October marks OCD Awareness Month – a time to acknowledge and understand people who have obsessive compulsive disorders, maybe even consider the possibility one might have it. This month gives others a chance to learn…
By Anna Baker, Contributing Writer During the fall season, there are tons of pumpkins produced in pumpkin patches across the world; they’re a huge staple of Halloween celebration and who doesn’t love picking out their own pumpkin to carve? These…
By Kiera Tempel, Staff Writer !CONTENT WARNING! – This story discusses the ongoing investigation into the homicide of a teenage girl. Related topics to the case, such as pedophilia and references to self-harm and dismemberment, are present in this story….
By Bean Gast, Staff Writer Last month, faculty members received an email stating that “students, faculty, and staff are not required to: use a person’s preferred name if the preferred name is not the individual’s legal name or a derivative…
By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief Last month (September 17, to be exact), Cannibal Corpse came to town, playing the Mill and Mine in the Old City. If you didn’t know they were here, you’re not alone. If you’re wondering who the…
Dear CordiaDear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: R. E. S. P. E. C. T. Dear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: The Iliad of IntoleranceBy Cordia the Pantheress, Special to the Journal “If the broad light of day could…
By Bean Gast, Staff Writer, Editor’s Note by Draven Copeland I recently attended a workshop called “Catalyzing the End of Genocide in Palestine,” an event organized by Jake Weinstein, Lissa McLeod, and two others. The workshop was described on the…
By Carly Bunch, Lead Videographer In a world where digital media is the standard, it might seem like physical media is inferior. When you get down to brass tacks, though, it becomes clear that this is not the case. Just…
By Patrick Dobyns, Opinion Editor, Illustration by Evie Hawkey “Are you now, or have you ever been, a Communist?” In the 1940’s to 60’s, these ten words had the power to destroy careers, no matter how secure they may have…
By Reese Bunch, Writer, Photos by Clarice Kear, Photographer With the pressure of class, tests, papers, and studying, it can be easy to see Pellissippi State Community College simply as the place you go to class; however, despite the fluorescent…
By Danna Breaux, Edited by Patrick Dobyns, Editor American filmgoers have missed a great deal by ignoring films made by Black artists. So often, we get every possible angle of stereotypes, but almost never do we see the true inner…
By Emma Harrison, Editor In 1892, Charlotte Perkins Gilman published “The Yellow Wallpaper,” a revolutionary short story that changed the course of women’s healthcare by raising awareness of medical treatment and advocating for women. The story is narrated by an…
By Kiera Tempel, Staff Contributor Maybe you’ve heard of The Conjuring films, in other words, the highest grossing horror franchise to exist to date. But is it really worth its name as number one on the list of horror fame?…
Dear CordiaDear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: R. E. S. P. E. C. T. Dear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: The Iliad of IntoleranceBy Cordia the Pantheress, Special to the Journal A few weeks ago, I found myself…
By Amelia Williams, Staff Writer Six years ago, Team Cherry – the development team behind the hit indie game Hollow Knight, announced their first sequel: Hollow Knight: Silksong. On September 4th, 2025, it was finally released to the public. The…
By David Lavrinovich, Staff Writer Travel has always been a love of mine, so I was ecstatic when I discovered that, even as a community college student, I would be able to study abroad. Because TBR Global Studies, formerly known…
By Rebecka Jones, Contributing Writer On the fourth of September, Pellissippi State Community College experienced a serious tornado alert. Classes were disrupted when the college’s alarms went off, forcing students to take shelter downstairs in windowless rooms and, though the…
By Mary Arsenault, Staff Writer, and Ashlyn Swaggerty, Contributing Writer What’s something that everyone at Pellissippi State Community College has in common? We all have to eat! Sometimes deciding where to go, especially on a busy day, can seem daunting….
By Reese Bunch Tyler Childers’ new album, Snipe Hunter, is a unique and interesting walk through Appalachian history, the struggles of modern life, and religious faith. Set to a soundtrack paying homage to gospel, folk, and bluegrass music, Childers’ lyrics…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor Recent news has been filled with, among other things, the use of the United States National Guard against US citizens. Earlier this year, protests in Los Angeles prompted Donald Trump to mobilize the Guard to suppress…
By David Lavrinovich, Contributing Writer Pellissippi State Community College has developed quite a bit since its founding in 1974, currently boasting over 8,000 students at four different campuses. As a result, advanced security is necessary to maintain a safe and…
By John Medina, Contributing Writer The Golden Boy Rap is a genre packed full of young talent. The idea of a “Golden Boy” stretches throughout the history of Hip-Hop with a plethora of artists who made their impact at young…
By Noah Whitten, Special to the Journal, with additional reporting by Patrick Dobyns, Editor Between April 25 and 28, 2011, one of the deadliest and most destructive severe weather outbreaks in recent history struck the United States, known as the…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor It’s something that we’ve all heard growing up; “You’re lucky to have been born in America.” For myself, it was repeated to me ad nauseum in my elementary and middle school history classes, and even though…
By Emma Harrison, Marketing Editor Across the rolling green hills and through the misty roads, the sun shines on County Kerry, Ireland. The trees sway in the wind, waving hello as I pass by. Adventure calls my name as I…
By Emma Harrison, Editor Having spent the past year and a half dual-enrolled at Pellissippi State Community College, so many impactful things in my life have come from this opportunity the college provides. The dual enrollment system at Pellissippi State…
By Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor On June 5th 2025 at 8AM, I was standing in line at the Costco in Farragut waiting for the Nintendo Switch 2 to hit the shelves. Surrounded by families looking for something to occupy their…
By Emma G. Harrison, Staff Writer Miscommunication happens all the time; in business, in relationships, and in schools. Most everyone has dealt with communication issues at some point, and Knoxville’s local colleges are no exception to this problem. Not having…
By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief Finishing my first semester as an Editor-in-Chief of an official journal was not something I ever imagined I’d be doing. While I’ve always had a passion for writing and always thought fictional editors like Perry White…
I’m writing in response to the article titled “‘Here for a Better Life’: Pellissippi State Students Express Concern for their International and Immigrant Peers,” written by Rocket Belden. As a minority student at Pellissippi State College, I believe it’s important…
By Hayden Ashby, Sports Editor In the last month, Nico Iamaleava, the former quarterback for the University of Tennessee’s football team, has been the center of attention in the collegiate sports world after he tried to renegotiate his multi-million dollar…
By Editorial Staff, Transcribed and Introduced by Hollyn Rummel, Staff Writer In response to the increase in school shootings in America, bills have been proposed in favor of allowing teachers to carry firearms in classrooms. These proposals are often made…
By Patrick Dobyns, Opinion Editor The year is 1933. Armed officers in black, wearing stolen symbols of peace on their arms, raid an apartment in Berlin. The Enabling Act has just granted Chancellor Hitler emergency powers to counter anti-German activities,…
By Grace Kelly Phillips, Special to the Journal Hillbillies. People of the Mountains. Rednecks. Mountain Folk. These are the names that many Appalachian people are called in modern times. But what makes a person Appalachian? The Appalachian Mountain range is…
By Leyli Izadpanah, Writer Unfortunately, many great artists have not so great reputations; from essential artists like Virginia Woolf, to Gen Z’s “problematic faves,” many artists have said/done things that are inexcusable. While many people think that art should be…
By Frederick Ewing As a trans person in the state of Tennessee, I cannot change my gender marker on my state-issued identification documents, which makes my ID a source of discomfort and dysphoria. As of 2023, Tennessee senate bill 1440…
By Charlie Dobyns, Science Writer Picture the forests of the American southeast. See the greenery. Hear the songs of cardinals and Chickadees calling to their mates. Feel the cool air coming off the streams. The landscape is incredible, but a…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor The last day of March marked the International Transgender Day of Visibility. So, to celebrate this event and kick off National Poetry Month, English Professor Deborah Bernhardt organized a small poetry read/lunch event on Hardin Valley…
By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief For our booth at this year’s Mag Comic Expo, we at Imaginary Gardens hosted a couple activities for passersby to compete for a spot on this week’s edition! Here are the winners, and a huge thank…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor “Listen, my children, and you shall hearOf the midnight ride of Paul Revere,On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five…” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This Eighteenth of April will mark the 250-year anniversary of perhaps one of the…
April Fool (2025)Pellissippi State Origins: Pax the Panther A Goose Invasion “The Water is Running!” The Sizzling Fourth Season of The White Lotus is Headed to Pigeon Forge, TennesseeBy Evie Hawkey, Cartoonist Introduction by Draven Copeland This week we welcome…
Women’s History Month 2025The Pellissippi Experience Letter From the Editor A Collection of Architectural Photography Mama Mary (Not A Catholic Abecedarius) Surreal Fish Lady Drawn at 3AM Burning Bright Wolf in Honeysuckle T H E N A I A DBy…
Women’s History Month 2025The Pellissippi Experience Letter From the Editor A Collection of Architectural Photography Mama Mary (Not A Catholic Abecedarius) Surreal Fish Lady Drawn at 3AM Burning Bright Wolf in Honeysuckle T H E N A I A DBy…
By Ashlyn Baker When it comes to putting stuff into our bodies and what we consume, most people would say they have a pretty good regulation of what they allow themselves to indulge in. Counting calories, limiting alcohol intake, and…
without liberation for us all.” -Marsha P. Johnson. By Patrick Dobyns, Editor There was a cruel irony awaiting many members of the LGBTQ+ community on the morning of this past Valentine’s Day; news spread like wildfire that the National Park…
By Molly Golebiewski I have always struggled with deciding what I want to do after college. Even though majors might give me some idea of what I could do, it still is a hard decision; it’s like I have to…
By Luke Breeden Started by a boom in the personal car market, urban sprawl has defined the growth for most large cities since World War II, as residents began to be able to drive to their jobs in the city….
By Tori Taylor, with additional reporting by Draven Copeland and Rocket Belden As a woman in today’s society, I live in constant fear. Women everyday are faced with challenges that stem from their objectification in media and culture, things like…
By Leyli Izadpanah, Reporter The expense of modern-day healthcare weighs heavy on the average American’s wallet. The United States is one of the only high-income countries to lack a system that provides health and wellness to everyone. Dr. Amy Alspaugh,…
By Bean Gast, Staff Writer It’s not often that I watch a horror movie that I’m unable to finish; however, I only made it 15 minutes into Earthlings, a documentary about the animal exploitation industry. The reality of how we…
By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief It’s a shame wintertime gets the unofficial title of “the most wonderful time of the year.” As fall chills creep in and all the leaves change colors, there’s a sense of magic in the air that…
By Jackie Ayala, Staff Writer October marks OCD Awareness Month – a time to acknowledge and understand people who have obsessive compulsive disorders, maybe even consider the possibility one might have it. This month gives others a chance to learn…
By Anna Baker, Contributing Writer During the fall season, there are tons of pumpkins produced in pumpkin patches across the world; they’re a huge staple of Halloween celebration and who doesn’t love picking out their own pumpkin to carve? These…
By Kiera Tempel, Staff Writer !CONTENT WARNING! – This story discusses the ongoing investigation into the homicide of a teenage girl. Related topics to the case, such as pedophilia and references to self-harm and dismemberment, are present in this story….
By Bean Gast, Staff Writer Last month, faculty members received an email stating that “students, faculty, and staff are not required to: use a person’s preferred name if the preferred name is not the individual’s legal name or a derivative…
By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief Last month (September 17, to be exact), Cannibal Corpse came to town, playing the Mill and Mine in the Old City. If you didn’t know they were here, you’re not alone. If you’re wondering who the…
Dear CordiaDear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: R. E. S. P. E. C. T. Dear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: The Iliad of IntoleranceBy Cordia the Pantheress, Special to the Journal “If the broad light of day could…
By Bean Gast, Staff Writer, Editor’s Note by Draven Copeland I recently attended a workshop called “Catalyzing the End of Genocide in Palestine,” an event organized by Jake Weinstein, Lissa McLeod, and two others. The workshop was described on the…
By Evie Hawkey, Lead Cartoonist
By Carly Bunch, Lead Videographer In a world where digital media is the standard, it might seem like physical media is inferior. When you get down to brass tacks, though, it becomes clear that this is not the case. Just…
By Patrick Dobyns, Opinion Editor, Illustration by Evie Hawkey “Are you now, or have you ever been, a Communist?” In the 1940’s to 60’s, these ten words had the power to destroy careers, no matter how secure they may have…
By Reese Bunch, Writer, Photos by Clarice Kear, Photographer With the pressure of class, tests, papers, and studying, it can be easy to see Pellissippi State Community College simply as the place you go to class; however, despite the fluorescent…
By Danna Breaux, Edited by Patrick Dobyns, Editor American filmgoers have missed a great deal by ignoring films made by Black artists. So often, we get every possible angle of stereotypes, but almost never do we see the true inner…
By Emma Harrison, Editor In 1892, Charlotte Perkins Gilman published “The Yellow Wallpaper,” a revolutionary short story that changed the course of women’s healthcare by raising awareness of medical treatment and advocating for women. The story is narrated by an…
By Kiera Tempel, Staff Contributor Maybe you’ve heard of The Conjuring films, in other words, the highest grossing horror franchise to exist to date. But is it really worth its name as number one on the list of horror fame?…
Dear CordiaDear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: R. E. S. P. E. C. T. Dear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: The Iliad of IntoleranceBy Cordia the Pantheress, Special to the Journal A few weeks ago, I found myself…
By Amelia Williams, Staff Writer Six years ago, Team Cherry – the development team behind the hit indie game Hollow Knight, announced their first sequel: Hollow Knight: Silksong. On September 4th, 2025, it was finally released to the public. The…
By David Lavrinovich, Staff Writer Travel has always been a love of mine, so I was ecstatic when I discovered that, even as a community college student, I would be able to study abroad. Because TBR Global Studies, formerly known…
By Rebecka Jones, Contributing Writer On the fourth of September, Pellissippi State Community College experienced a serious tornado alert. Classes were disrupted when the college’s alarms went off, forcing students to take shelter downstairs in windowless rooms and, though the…
By Mary Arsenault, Staff Writer, and Ashlyn Swaggerty, Contributing Writer What’s something that everyone at Pellissippi State Community College has in common? We all have to eat! Sometimes deciding where to go, especially on a busy day, can seem daunting….
By Reese Bunch Tyler Childers’ new album, Snipe Hunter, is a unique and interesting walk through Appalachian history, the struggles of modern life, and religious faith. Set to a soundtrack paying homage to gospel, folk, and bluegrass music, Childers’ lyrics…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor Recent news has been filled with, among other things, the use of the United States National Guard against US citizens. Earlier this year, protests in Los Angeles prompted Donald Trump to mobilize the Guard to suppress…
By David Lavrinovich, Contributing Writer Pellissippi State Community College has developed quite a bit since its founding in 1974, currently boasting over 8,000 students at four different campuses. As a result, advanced security is necessary to maintain a safe and…
By John Medina, Contributing Writer The Golden Boy Rap is a genre packed full of young talent. The idea of a “Golden Boy” stretches throughout the history of Hip-Hop with a plethora of artists who made their impact at young…
By Noah Whitten, Special to the Journal, with additional reporting by Patrick Dobyns, Editor Between April 25 and 28, 2011, one of the deadliest and most destructive severe weather outbreaks in recent history struck the United States, known as the…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor It’s something that we’ve all heard growing up; “You’re lucky to have been born in America.” For myself, it was repeated to me ad nauseum in my elementary and middle school history classes, and even though…
By Emma Harrison, Marketing Editor Across the rolling green hills and through the misty roads, the sun shines on County Kerry, Ireland. The trees sway in the wind, waving hello as I pass by. Adventure calls my name as I…
By Evie Hawkey, Cartoonist
By Emma Harrison, Editor Having spent the past year and a half dual-enrolled at Pellissippi State Community College, so many impactful things in my life have come from this opportunity the college provides. The dual enrollment system at Pellissippi State…
By Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor On June 5th 2025 at 8AM, I was standing in line at the Costco in Farragut waiting for the Nintendo Switch 2 to hit the shelves. Surrounded by families looking for something to occupy their…
By Emma G. Harrison, Staff Writer Miscommunication happens all the time; in business, in relationships, and in schools. Most everyone has dealt with communication issues at some point, and Knoxville’s local colleges are no exception to this problem. Not having…
By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief Finishing my first semester as an Editor-in-Chief of an official journal was not something I ever imagined I’d be doing. While I’ve always had a passion for writing and always thought fictional editors like Perry White…
By Editorial Staff, Transcribed and Introduced by Hollyn Rummel, Staff Writer In response to the increase in school shootings in America, bills have been proposed in favor of allowing teachers to carry firearms in classrooms. These proposals are often made…
By Evie Hawkey, Cartoonist
By Patrick Dobyns, Opinion Editor The year is 1933. Armed officers in black, wearing stolen symbols of peace on their arms, raid an apartment in Berlin. The Enabling Act has just granted Chancellor Hitler emergency powers to counter anti-German activities,…
By Grace Kelly Phillips, Special to the Journal Hillbillies. People of the Mountains. Rednecks. Mountain Folk. These are the names that many Appalachian people are called in modern times. But what makes a person Appalachian? The Appalachian Mountain range is…
By Leyli Izadpanah, Writer Unfortunately, many great artists have not so great reputations; from essential artists like Virginia Woolf, to Gen Z’s “problematic faves,” many artists have said/done things that are inexcusable. While many people think that art should be…
By Evie Hawkey, Cartoonist, with Additional Coloring by Lee Chaney
By Charlie Dobyns, Science Writer Picture the forests of the American southeast. See the greenery. Hear the songs of cardinals and Chickadees calling to their mates. Feel the cool air coming off the streams. The landscape is incredible, but a…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor The last day of March marked the International Transgender Day of Visibility. So, to celebrate this event and kick off National Poetry Month, English Professor Deborah Bernhardt organized a small poetry read/lunch event on Hardin Valley…
By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief For our booth at this year’s Mag Comic Expo, we at Imaginary Gardens hosted a couple activities for passersby to compete for a spot on this week’s edition! Here are the winners, and a huge thank…
By Patrick Dobyns, Editor “Listen, my children, and you shall hearOf the midnight ride of Paul Revere,On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five…” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This Eighteenth of April will mark the 250-year anniversary of perhaps one of the…
Women’s History Month 2025The Pellissippi Experience Letter From the Editor A Collection of Architectural Photography Mama Mary (Not A Catholic Abecedarius) Surreal Fish Lady Drawn at 3AM Burning Bright Wolf in Honeysuckle T H E N A I A DBy…
Women’s History Month 2025The Pellissippi Experience Letter From the Editor A Collection of Architectural Photography Mama Mary (Not A Catholic Abecedarius) Surreal Fish Lady Drawn at 3AM Burning Bright Wolf in Honeysuckle T H E N A I A DBy…
By Ashlyn Baker When it comes to putting stuff into our bodies and what we consume, most people would say they have a pretty good regulation of what they allow themselves to indulge in. Counting calories, limiting alcohol intake, and…
without liberation for us all.” -Marsha P. Johnson. By Patrick Dobyns, Editor There was a cruel irony awaiting many members of the LGBTQ+ community on the morning of this past Valentine’s Day; news spread like wildfire that the National Park…
By Molly Golebiewski I have always struggled with deciding what I want to do after college. Even though majors might give me some idea of what I could do, it still is a hard decision; it’s like I have to…
By Luke Breeden Started by a boom in the personal car market, urban sprawl has defined the growth for most large cities since World War II, as residents began to be able to drive to their jobs in the city….
By Tori Taylor, with additional reporting by Draven Copeland and Rocket Belden As a woman in today’s society, I live in constant fear. Women everyday are faced with challenges that stem from their objectification in media and culture, things like…
By Leyli Izadpanah, Reporter The expense of modern-day healthcare weighs heavy on the average American’s wallet. The United States is one of the only high-income countries to lack a system that provides health and wellness to everyone. Dr. Amy Alspaugh,…
