{"id":160,"date":"2025-01-18T15:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T20:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2025-01-18T15:28:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T20:28:53","slug":"lifestyle-social-scene","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/lifestyle-social-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifestyle\/Social Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-heading-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-big-font-size wp-elements-09799f2cb3d0b158932b2c326953ddec\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\">Recent Lifestyle\/Social Scene Coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5396_optimized_2000-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"FrenchExchangePose\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/pellissippis-french-exchange-program-a-beautiful-study-abroad-opportunity\/\">Pellissippi&#8217;s French Exchange Program: A Beautiful Study Abroad Opportunity!<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-29T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 29, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Draven Copeland, Managing Editor Pellissippi State Community College\u2019s longest-running foreign exchange program is happening again this month, as some of our very own Panthers will be heading out to Cherbourg, France on May 13 and set to return May&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Space-playlist1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"&quot;space jams&quot;\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Space-playlist1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Space-playlist1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Space-playlist1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Space-playlist1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Space-playlist1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Space-playlist1-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/space-jams-with-imaginary-gardens\/\">Space Jams! With Imaginary Gardens<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-22T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 22, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Imaginary Gardens Staff, Introduction by Addison Chrivia, Editor This week, Imaginary Gardens has two wonderful spacey articles coming out: one covering the beautiful sci-fi adventure hit, Project Hail Mary, and another exploring the exciting launch of Artemis II and&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/southbound-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Southbound movie poster\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/highlights-from-my-journey-watching-666-horror-films-the-2000s-to-the-mid-2010s\/\">Highlights from My Journey Watching 666 Horror Films: The 2000s to the mid-2010s<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-22T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 22, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Draven Copeland, Managing Editor Like I talked about in the last entry in this series, I recently completed my goal of watching 666 horror movies, because why not? I\u2019ve learned a lot about both the genre and myself as&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SAVE_ERID_1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Still from the movie Project Hail Mary\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/grace-rocky-save-movie-theaters\/\">Grace Rocky Save Movie Theaters<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-22T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 22, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Olyver LaGabed, Staff Writer \u201cGrace Rocky save stars!\u201d It\u2019s not often that a movie comes out and collectively wows an audience into extending its run time in theaters. It\u2019s not often that a movie is so good it has&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/camden_market_banner_picture_on_website_optimized_2000-1-scaled-e1776518727382-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/singing-and-sightseeing-in-london\/\">Singing and Sightseeing in London<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-22T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 22, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Rylen McGuire, Staff Writer London is one of the most popular cities in Europe and is visited by over 20 million tourists yearly, known for its rich history and famous landmarks. The TBR Global Studies Program here at Pellissippi&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/50159-the-blair-witch-project-0-1000-0-1500-crop-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"TheBlairWitchProject\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/highlights-from-my-journey-watching-666-horror-films-the-1890s-to-the-early-2000s\/\">Highlights from My Journey Watching 666 Horror Films: The 1890s to the Early 2000s<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-15T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 15, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Draven Copeland, Managing Editor The act of watching horror movies has been something I\u2019ve held close to my heart for most of my life. It started with sneaking the gory ones behind my parents\u2019 backs as a kid \u2013&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Youssef_optimized_2000-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lillian Bitner, Kaisyn Leach, Anna D\u2019alessandro (left to right)\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/the-people-of-pellissippi\/\">The People of Pellissippi<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T09:00:12-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 8, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Ash Beach, Business Team Lead Nothing makes Pellissippi State Community College more special than the people who make up the campuses. Walking around and talking to the many students who are pursuing their passion was such a privilege. So,&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2014_Dogwood_Arts_Chalk_Walk_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"People enjoying the Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/31\/dogwood-arts-festival-returns-with-art-music-and-more\/\">Dogwood Arts Festival Returns with Art, Music, and More<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-31T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 31, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Taylor Marie Albright, Special to the Journal, with Editor\u2019s Note by Patrick Dobyns The Dogwood Arts Festival is a well-liked annual tradition where people of the community come together to celebrate creativity, music, and local culture. The festival will&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-March-20-2026-15.11-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"&quot;Finding Your Energy Butterfly&quot;\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/finding-your-energy-butterfly-an-interview-with-voice-actor-sean-chiplock\/\">Finding Your Energy Butterfly: An Interview with Voice Actor Sean Chiplock<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-25T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Fin Jump, Special to the Journal Recently, Imaginary Gardens had the privilege to talk with Sean Chiplock to discuss his work.&nbsp; Chiplock has been working as a full-time voice actor since 2013. His voice can be found in many&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2735-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The door to Pastelito&#039;s Cuban Bakery\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/pastelitos-cuban-bakery\/\">Pastelito\u2019s Cuban Bakery<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-25T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Ruby Caver, Social Media Intern Cuba might be a long way from Tennessee, but their delicious food is not.&nbsp; Pastelito\u2019s is Knoxville\u2019s first and only authentic Cuban Bakery. The business originally started in October 2021 by Ernesto and Lyana&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IG-Spring-Playlist-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Breeze Through Spring with Imaginary Gardens\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IG-Spring-Playlist-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IG-Spring-Playlist-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IG-Spring-Playlist-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IG-Spring-Playlist-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IG-Spring-Playlist.png 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/breeze-through-spring-with-imaginary-gardens\/\">Breeze Through Spring with Imaginary Gardens<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-18T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A Collaboration by Imaginary Gardens Staff By: Imaginary Gardens Staff Sadly, Spring Break has come to an end, bringing the wrath of classes upon us once more. By the grace of the Imaginary Gardens staff, we are supplying you with&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TWICE-performing-What-Is-Love_-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"TWICE performing \u201cWhat Is Love?\u201d\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/once-in-a-lifetime-twices-this-is-for-concert\/\">ONCE in a Lifetime: TWICE\u2019s \u201cTHIS IS FOR\u201d Concert<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-18T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Jacqueline Ayala, Editor The moment I learned that going to concerts was a possibility, I started taking any chance I could to attend as many as I could. Singing, dancing, and watching your favorite artist live is an experience&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/640px-Naomi_Osaka_27849801707_cropped-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Naomi Osaka during practice in 2018.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/640px-Naomi_Osaka_27849801707_cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/640px-Naomi_Osaka_27849801707_cropped-498x500.jpg 498w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/640px-Naomi_Osaka_27849801707_cropped.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/we-deserve-more-a-commentary-on-the-sports-industry-for-female-athletes\/\">We Deserve More\u2013 A Commentary on the Sports Industry for Female Athletes<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-18T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Abby Kelton, Special to the Journal Growing up as a female athlete, I am acutely aware of the disparity in the recognition male athletes receive in comparison to female athletes. Witnessing men\u2019s sports receiving an insulting amount of praise&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/crossword-now-and-then-pop-culture-in-history\/\">Crossword: Now and Then: Pop Culture in History<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-18T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Addison Chrivia<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crossword_puzzle-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"An American-style crossword puzzle\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/crossword-across-history\/\">Crossword: Across History<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-04T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 4, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Patrick Dobyns, Opinion Editor EDITOR&#8217;S NOTE: Hints with an asterisk (*) can be found in previous stories in the journal. Time to get reading if you&#8217;re stuck!<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled_Artwork-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Digital drawing of Alysa Liu with her gold medal\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/alysa-liu-blade-angel-how-this-alternative-figure-skater-is-changing-the-scene\/\">Alysa Liu, Blade Angel \u2013 How This Alternative Figure Skater is Changing the Scene<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-04T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 4, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Rylen McGuire, Contributing Writer Figure skating is one of the most viewed sports in the Winter Olympics and a beautiful expression of art and athleticism, captivating millions across the globe. Despite its graceful and good-natured appearance, figure skating is&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cover of Astounding Stories, September 1930\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/join-the-sci-fi-club-its-not-rocket-science\/\">Join the Sci-Fi Club! It&#8217;s Not Rocket Science<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-04T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 4, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Addison Chrivia, Editor Calling all Sci-Fi lovers! If you love Frankenstein, Dune, or Hitchhiker&#8217;s Guide to the Galaxy; if you like short stories; or if you\u2019re not a Sci-Fi fan at all, but you\u2019re just curious or looking to&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Walking-On-Campus-DSC_0200-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Students walking to class.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/life-of-a-college-student\/\">Life of a College Student<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-25T09:00:58-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Cadence Cascarelli, Photography Intern While we all enjoy clubs and extracurricular activities, we should not forget the little things that happen. Although major events often take center stage in our busy lives, it\u2019s the smaller moments that quietly shape&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BrunchBrushes4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A group of students sitting at a table painting and enjoying the event.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/club-spotlights\/\">Club Spotlights: Considering Club Involvement as a Student<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-25T09:00:36-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Kayleigh Garrison, Special to the Journal with Editor&#8217;s Note by Emma G. Harrison As a dual-enrollment high school senior taking classes at Pellissippi State Community College, I\u2019ve gotten a small glimpse of what college feels like. Even though I\u2019m&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crossword_puzzle-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"An American-style crossword puzzle\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/crossword-two-for-one\/\">Crossword: Two for One<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-25T09:00:15-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Anna Matsen, Faculty Advisor<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-Crown_of_Empress_EugenieDSC_0247blacken-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A crown with green and golden jewels.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/more-than-just-a-heist-pellissippis-next-faculty-lecture\/\">More Than Just a Heist: Pellissippi\u2019s Next Faculty Lecture<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-25T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Ash Beach, Special to the Journal Everyone loves a true crime story, but Professor Caroline Covington is more interested in a true tale about art crime, as she invites students to take a step into the world of art&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crossword_puzzle-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"An American-style crossword puzzle\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/crossword-the-first-good-college-try\/\">Crossword: The First Good College Try<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-18T09:00:56-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Anna Matsen, Faculty Advisor<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Akihabara_-11-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A crowd of people walking past tall buildings.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/how-hatsune-miku-impacted-music\/\">How Hatsune Miku Impacted Music<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-18T09:00:08-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Clover Matthews, Special to the Journal Hatsune Miku isn\u2019t your typical pop star. You might not know her name, but chances are you\u2019ve heard her voice, a synthesized sound that has captivated millions worldwide. Despite not being a real&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_3195-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Red carpet and Oscar award statues by the Kodak Theatre.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-oscars\/\">Everything You Need To Know About The Oscars<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-18T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Jackson Miller, Video Intern &amp; Writer On March 15, the 98th annual Academy Awards will be hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, capping off an excellent year for movies and, as always, serving as the Super Bowl for&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stevepb-newspaper-412452_1920-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Newspaper with pen and glasses\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/crossword-1\/\">Make Brain Games a Daily Routine<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-11T09:00:42-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 11, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Chloe Ryerson, Special to the Journal Crossword puzzles can be found everywhere: on the shelves near the grocery store checkout, the New York Times website, and even on assignments as a teacher&#8217;s last resort at getting creative with homework&#8230;.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picsart_26-02-10_20-19-05-738-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Heart graphic\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picsart_26-02-10_20-19-05-738-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picsart_26-02-10_20-19-05-738-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picsart_26-02-10_20-19-05-738-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picsart_26-02-10_20-19-05-738-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picsart_26-02-10_20-19-05-738-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picsart_26-02-10_20-19-05-738-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/to-love-or-to-hate-valentines-playlists-with-imaginary-gardens\/\">To Love Or To Hate: Valentines Playlists with Imaginary Gardens<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-11T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 11, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Imaginary Gardens Staff When it comes to Valentine&#8217;s Day, you either love it or you hate it. Is it a beautiful day made to celebrate your loved ones, or a capitalist horror show meant to make you feel bad&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nottinghill-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Anna and William hold hands on a bench at the park. Anna is lying down, while William is sitting and reading a book.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/10-romcoms-to-heal-your-heart\/\">10 Romcoms to Heal Your Heart<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-11T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 11, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Jackie Ayala, Editor It\u2019s a time of flowers, unexpected love confessions, and an entire wardrobe of iconic outfits this February 14! With the season of love drawing near, we could all use a good movie (or several) to celebrate&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/playlist-vibes3-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"#2016 with Imaginary Gardens playlist cover\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/playlist-vibes3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/playlist-vibes3-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/playlist-vibes3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/playlist-vibes3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/2016-with-imaginary-gardens\/\">#2016 With Imaginary Gardens<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-04T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 4, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A Collaboration by IG Staff, Introduction by Draven Copeland, Managing Editor Who wants to live in 2026 when life peaked a decade ago? Back when Zootopia and Captain America: Civil War were killing the box office, a 12-pack of Coke&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"David Guetta, Lil Uzi Vert, and Nicki Minaj titled lazy in reference to their music sampling\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/lazy-samples-in-music-are-we-the-problem\/\">Lazy Samples in Music: Are We the Problem?<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-04T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 4, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By John Medina, Staff Writer CORRECTION: The original version of this story incorrectly named the song \u201cSuper Freak\u201d as &#8220;Super Freaky.&#8221; Over the last few years, many people, including myself, have noticed a trend that has been flooding contemporary music&#8230;.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/135f7d35-afe6-4370-b0cb-2f768b5bc80e-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A Carolina Chickadee perches on a tree branch.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/birds-photo-essay\/\">Backyard Birds of East Tennessee<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-04T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 4, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Cas Massengil Birds are weird. Being an amateur photographer, you\u2019d think I would opt for an easier subject to constantly shoot, but no. The past couple of months, I\u2019ve been obsessed with taking pictures of birds.&nbsp; For every good&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/unnamed-6-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Against the clouds stands a red sign advertising for drive-in service at &quot;Super Discount Liquor&quot;\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/sober-is-the-new-drinking-tips-on-how-to-ditch-alcohol\/\">Sober is the New Drinking: Tips on How to Ditch Alcohol<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-28T09:00:49-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 28, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Bean Gast, Editor Many people start New Year&#8217;s Day hungover but with the intention of participating in Dry January or with the goal of ditching alcohol once and for all. We all know that by March or even February,&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_2508-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A pile of snow with a green ruler standing upright in it to measure the depth.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/staying-warm-in-winter-weather-a-formula\/\">Staying Warm in Winter Weather: A Formula<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-28T09:00:10-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 28, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Heather Schroeder, Faculty Mentor As a native Upper Midwesterner, moving to Tennessee in December 2010 was a big mindset shift. We experienced a blizzard that, to my winter-ready self, seemed like a garden-variety snowstorm. Everything shut down for a&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/playlist-vibes2-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Rock Playlist Cover\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/playlist-vibes2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/playlist-vibes2-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/playlist-vibes2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/playlist-vibes2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/playlist-kick-off-lock-in-rock-on\/\">Playlist: Kick Off, Lock In, Rock On<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-28T09:00:08-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 28, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A Collaboration by IG Staff The Wintertime blues draped a fog over our heads, allowing us to rot in our lethargy, the break passing by in the blink of an eye. But the break is over now, classes are starting,&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Take_a_Deep_Breath_9478767925-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A man and a woman hold up a sign that says &quot;Everybody take a deep breath!&quot;\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/pellissippi-perspectives-surviving-school-with-schizophrenia\/\">Pellissippi Perspectives: Surviving School with Schizophrenia<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-28T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 28, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Penelope, Special to the Journal Introduction by Draven Copeland, Managing Editor Kicking off Imaginary Gardens\u2019 new Pellissippi Perspectives series, we present Penelope\u2019s piece on her experience with diagnosed schizophrenia\/paranoia on campus. In her story, she details how she navigates&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d34edbf7-16a4-4345-b2d8-ca68b2220650-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Various decorated sugar cookies in two plates. One plate is rectangular, and the other is circular.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/in-the-holidays-afterglow-an-imaginary-gardens-winter-break-recap\/\">In The Holidays\u2019 Afterglow: An Imaginary Gardens Winter Break Recap<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By IG Staff, Introduction by Addison Chrivia, Editor The end of the holiday season is upon us; we&#8217;re taking down Christmas lights and getting rid of Christmas trees, which have begun to decay by now, leaving pine needles strewn on&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sagrada-Familia-Interior-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A wall of various stained glass windows with columns in between\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/oh-my-gaudi-adventures-in-spain\/\">Oh My Gaudi! Adventures in Spain<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By David Lavrinovich, Former Imaginary Gardens Editor As one of the most romanticized countries in Europe, Spain does not disappoint its visitors. With views that can\u2019t be beat, the landscape and cities bewitch all who enter. Not to mention that&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/breaking-up-with-my-phone\/\">Breaking Up With My Phone<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Anna Trevathan, Former Imaginary Gardens Managing Editor During the beginning of Winter Break, like most fellow students, I spent an unreal amount of time doom-scrolling on my phone, scrolling through content on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for hours at&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/emmas-photo-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Water flowing over rocks in a forest.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/new-year-new-hobbies\/\">New Year, New Hobbies<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Jackie Ayala, Editor Somehow, 2025 managed to fly by and it is now already 2026! The new year brings in New Year\u2019s resolutions, whether you\u2019re aiming big or small. It\u2019s safe to say many of us might have \u201clower&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unnamed-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Scrabble tiles on a wooden table. Some of the tiles spell out &quot;Grammar Simplified&quot;.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/grammar-simplified-an-imaginary-gardens-advice-column-less-words-fewer-problems\/\">Grammar Simplified: An Imaginary Gardens Advice Column &#8211; Less Words, Fewer Problems<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-10T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Mary Arsenault, Staff Writer Well, here we are again!&nbsp;I am on a journey to understand grammar and the&nbsp;English&nbsp;language&nbsp;more.&nbsp;So&nbsp;I&#8217;m&nbsp;sending my questions to one&nbsp;of our English Professors here at Pellissippi State Community College.&nbsp;If you&nbsp;missed&nbsp;the first&nbsp;question, check it out here&nbsp;to understand more&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Colorful_dreidels-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Several colorful dreidels\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/holidays-around-the-globe-from-christmas-to-yule-and-everything-in-between\/\">Holidays Around the Globe: From Christmas to Yule and Everything In Between<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-10T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Patrick Dobyns, Editor\u00a0 Happy Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Yule, and so, so many more winter holidays to all readers! This season is celebrated around the globe in one form or another by almost every culture, in ways that have evolved&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_8138-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Selfie of Imaginary Garden Staff Members: Anna Trevathan, Draven Copeland, Ashlyn Swaggerty, Emma Harrison, and Addison Chrivia\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/a-salute-to-the-pen-that-grew-the-garden-dravens-transition-from-editor-in-chief\/\">A Salute to the Pen that Grew the Garden: Draven\u2019s Transition from Editor-in-Chief<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-10T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Imaginary Gardens Staff, Introduction by Emma G. Harrison, Forthcoming Editor-in-Chief On December 5, the whole Imaginary Gardens Staff gathered one last time to say goodbye to old friends and dedicated staff members as they graduate and move on to&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmascard-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"a handmade Christmas card with artwork depicting a sled, cocoa, and ice skates with &quot;Dandridge, Tennessee&quot; on the bottom\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/thirty-minutes-to-magic-christmas-in-dandridge-tennessee\/\">Thirty Minutes to Magic: Christmas in Dandridge, Tennessee<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-10T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor Just thirty minutes away from the heart of Knoxville, there is a Hallmark Country Christmas waiting for you in Dandridge, TN. Dandridge, for those out of the loop, is a cozy historic town nestled in&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6_20250906_104040-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The DMC DeLorean&#039;s taillights. The bumper has text that reads &quot;DeLorean&quot;.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6_20250906_104040-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6_20250906_104040-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6_20250906_104040-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6_20250906_104040-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6_20250906_104040-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6_20250906_104040-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6_20250906_104040-scaled-e1765175222446.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/from-aesthetics-to-safety-a-photo-essay-on-car-design\/\">From Aesthetics to Safety: A Photo Essay on Car Designs Through the Years<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-10T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By James Cochran, Photo Editor Every decade has a recognizable aesthetic and, when it comes to cars, they&#8217;re no exception. Cars are moving snapshots in time of what design choices and trends were popular at the time, from big components&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9537-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Christmas lights around a light pole.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/red-lights-green-lights-dear-cordia\/\">Dear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: The Twisted Game of Red Light Green Light<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-10T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Cordia Paxson, The Pantheress Seeing relationship flags is like speeding through a Christmas light show, or playing a horrible, twisted game of \u201cRed Light, Green Light\u201d led by the most annoying person who leaves no breath in between orders&#8230;.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pexels-koolshooters-6495751-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/staff-graveyard-graduation-goodbyes\/\">Staff Graveyard: Graduation Goodbyes<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-10T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A Ghostly Staff Collaboration with an Introduction by Anna Trevathan Welcome to Imaginary Gardens\u2019 staff graveyard, where we are burying our graduating class this semester. This is sacred digital dirt, where our graduates bid adieu to the contributions, creativity, and&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9428-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A room with several computers and a printer. A few chairs surround the two tables in the middle of the room.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/letter-from-the-editor-draven\/\">Passing the Torch: My Final Letter from the Editor<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-10T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief As the winter season starts to chill the air and the nights get ever longer, there is a lot more time for both personal introspection and choosing who to spend your time out with\u2026 after all,&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/candle-ring-e1763917591521-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A wooden candle ring with 23 burning yellow tapers.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/heartfelt-holiday-heritages\/\">Heartfelt Holiday Heritages<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-03T09:00:51-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Imaginary Gardens Staff, Introduction by Heather Lee Schroeder, Faculty Mentor I grew up in a culturally German family. Starting in late November, we feasted on perfect Stollen loaves, German potato pancakes (Reibekuchen) topped with my grandmother\u2019s chunky applesauce, and&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/img_2427-24767853213125818042-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Alejandro holding a sign that says \u201cAlejandro\u201d\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/an-ice-christmas-the-stark-reality-of-celebrating-holidays-while-your-loved-ones-are-detained\/\">An ICE Christmas: The Stark Reality of Celebrating Holidays While Your Loved Ones Are Detained<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-03T09:00:40-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Bean Gast, Staff Writer No matter which winter holiday you celebrate, there\u2019s one factor that is significant to all of them: sharing the celebration with family and friends. As a result of the rampant U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_7059-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/managing-sleep-the-forever-struggle\/\">Managing Sleep: The Forever Struggle<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-03T09:00:22-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Matthew Gilliam, Special to the Journal One would be hard pressed in 2025 to find a student who wasn&#8217;t suffering the consequences of a poor sleep schedule, myself included. I&#8217;ve been there, pushing off studying or homework until near&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251116-232254_Docs-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Six hands put together over a wooden table. The wooden table has papers, a laptop, and a notebook on it.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/a-thrifting-christmas-guide-why-and-how-you-should-thrift-for-christmas\/\">A Thrifting Christmas Guide: Why and How You Should Thrift for Christmas\u00a0<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-03T09:00:22-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Anna Baker, Staff Writer and Sustainable Santa Do you enjoy thrifting? If so, you should consider having a thrifting Christmas. Thrifting makes presents more personal and unique, as most things at thrift stores aren&#8217;t found in mainstream stores anymore.&nbsp;&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/playlist-vibes-6-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A snowman on a blue background with the words &quot;Festive Favs&quot; in the background\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/playlist-vibes-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/playlist-vibes-6-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/playlist-vibes-6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/playlist-vibes-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/festive-favs-by-imaginary-gardens-your-holiday-season-soundtrack\/\">Festive Favs by Imaginary Gardens: Your Holiday Season Soundtrack<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-03T09:00:05-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Imaginary Gardens Staff, Introduction by Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor We\u2019re approaching the months where lights twinkle a little brighter, and every song feels like a cozy, nostalgic blanket. Imaginary Gardens is ringing in the new season with some holiday&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Anunci_del_Black_Friday_en_un_comerc_del_carrer_Nou_de_Girona-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A jewelry store window with a Black Friday sign\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/behind-the-scenes-of-black-friday\/\">Behind the Scenes of Black Friday<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-25T09:00:44-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 25, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By David Lavrinovich, Editor and Anonymous Contributor With Thanksgiving coming up, Black Friday follows shortly thereafter, a day in which many people go out to buy large amounts of Christmas presents or other items for themselves while being justified by&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chimera_LP_VE_Operator-Collection-update-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/call-of-duty\/\">Black Ops 7: What the Hell Are We Doing Anymore?<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-25T09:00:21-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 25, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief Let me preface this review by saying I have been a fan of the Call of Duty franchise for most of my lifetime. Since I was about eight years old, I\u2019ve been enthralled by the fast-paced&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0457-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Leaves on the ground with longer pieces of grass growing from the ground.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/cordia-thanksgiving-woes\/\">Dear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: No Place Like Home for the Holidays?<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-25T09:00:18-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 25, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Cordia Paxson I had a friend who would come home every holiday to a family full of haters who constantly bombarded her with questions like \u201cAre you still single?\u201d, \u201cWhen are you going to settle down?\u201d, and statements like&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-karola-g-5650026-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Black and red sales tags in a pile\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/deceptive-discounts-is-black-friday-really-worth-it\/\">Deceptive Discounts: Is Black Friday Really Worth It?<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-25T09:00:04-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 25, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Addison Chrivia, Editor Every year, without fail, Black Friday sales overtake the public. Bringing with them people fighting over a five-dollar toaster or a limited edition toy, employees being harassed, and companies making a whole lot of money. But&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251116-231202_Docs-e1763354053991-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Front window display of American Eagle showcasing their new merchandise and styled fall outfits\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/the-rise-in-conservative-outfitting-how-the-political-climate-is-reflected-in-our-fashion\/\">The Rise in Conservative Outfitting: How the Political Climate is Reflected in Our Fashion<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-19T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 19, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Em Powell, Lead Graphic Designer In recent years, we have all been aware of the change in our political climate. We have seen the shift in not only our political leaders and how important issues are handled, but also&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251117_104502-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"FallLeavesThumbnail\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/why-are-the-leaves-no-longer-green\/\">Why Are the Leaves No Longer Green?<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-19T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 19, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Carly Bunch, Lead Videographer Fall is one of the most visually stunning times of the year, as the warm summer air fades into crisp autumn as nature continues its cycle of reset. During this time, we get an abundance&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tardigrade_reading_a_book-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"TardigradeReading\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/youre-reading-the-wrong-books\/\">You\u2019re Reading the Wrong Books<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-19T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 19, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By David Lavrinovich, Editor As a self-described bookworm, it baffles me when people say that they hate reading. I typically continue the conversation by asking about what kinds of books they read and, the majority of the time, my suspicions&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/500-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A shirt with the PBS logo with the acronym LSD under the logo\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/weird-shirts-and-their-growing-popularity-why-do-these-shirts-exist\/\">Weird Shirts and Their Growing Popularity: Why Do These Shirts Exist?<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-12T09:00:28-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 12, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By John Medina, Staff Writer Since the turn of the 20th century, the common T-shirt has maintained its status as a symbol in both fashion and larger pop culture as a whole. From its origins as undergarments for navy soldiers&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/No_means_no_Liebknechthof_Vienna-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"No means No\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/dear-cordia-an-imaginary-gardens-advice-column-brave-boundaries\/\">Dear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: Brave Boundaries<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-12T09:00:14-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 12, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Cordia Paxson \u201cEveryone deserves respect, support, and the opportunity to succeed without compromising their education or employment. Title IX is more than a law\u2014it reflects real experiences that affect people\u2019s personal, academic, and professional lives.\u201d Allyson Torres Beckman, Deputy&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/grammarpic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A hand holding a marker near notebook paper. The paper reads Dear Grammar, I have so many questions.&quot;\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/dear-grammar-an-imaginary-gardens-advice-column-letter-from-a-professor\/\">Grammar, Simplified: An Imaginary Gardens Advice Column &#8211; The First Ask<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-12T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 12, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Mary Arsenault, Staff Writer Grammar is a challenge for many students, myself included. It seems like people are either wired for good grammar or they aren\u2019t\u2026 I\u2019m with the latter group, unfortunately. Good writing is about more than just&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1645-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Several people standing outside of two different sized glass pyramids.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/art-heists-are-back-the-louvres-sudden-robbery-of-nine-crown-jewels\/\">Art Heists Are Back! The Louvre\u2019s Sudden Robbery of Nine Crown Jewels<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-05T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 5, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Jackie Ayala, Staff Writer Mon dieu! Parisian\u2019s beloved museum, the Louvre, recently encountered an incident straight from a thriller movie \u2013 crown jewels belonging to French royalty were stolen in a rapid art heist committed early Sunday morning on&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Punk_rock_a_Villanova_Monferrato-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"PunkRock\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/stage-diving-into-the-knoxville-alternative-music-scene\/\">Stage Diving into The Knoxville Alternative Music Scene\u00a0<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-05T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 5, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Gerard Urie, Special to the Journal Imagine you\u2019re walking around downtown Knoxville and, while passing an unassuming brick building, you hear sounds of rustling and loud talking. Outside on the sidewalk, there are a few young people with piercings&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_20251029_124150602-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Professor Jeepers, or Grant Mincy with fellow professors posing in front of presentation\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/how-the-splattercore-lecture-reconciled-horror-with-geologic-history\/\">How The Splattercore Lecture Reconciled Horror with Geologic History<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-05T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 5, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Addison Chrivia, Editor CORRECTION: Professor Judy Sichler was incorrectly named Julie in an earlier edition of this story. Death is something we all have to face someday; learning to cope with the constantly approaching figure of death is something&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_9648-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A person wearing a pink button-up shirt stands on a wooden deck surrounded by autumn trees with yellow and orange leaves. They\u2019re sipping from a white mug.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/in-defense-of-early-mornings-a-secret-weapon-in-the-fight-against-seasonal-depression\/\">In Defense of Early Mornings: A Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Seasonal Depression<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-05T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 5, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor The season is shifting and with it comes the evenings where the sun is setting before most of us even eat dinner. With the change in season comes a serious change in vibe, as seasonal&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/X-ray_of_deep_brain_stimulation_in_OCD_L-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"X-ray of deep brain stimulation in OCD\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/ocd-myths-facts-and-getting-help\/\">OCD: Myths, Facts, and Getting Help<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-29T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 29, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Jackie Ayala, Staff Writer October marks OCD Awareness Month \u2013 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&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sign-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Educational Resources Center\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/the-lowdown-on-the-library-renovation-expansion-and-more\/\">The Lowdown on the Library: Renovation, Expansion, and More\u00a0<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-29T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 29, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By David Lavrinovich, Writer, Interviews by Amelia Williams, Staff Writer&nbsp; Many returning students have been surprised by certain changes happening to one of the most beloved study and hangout spots on the Hardin Valley campus of Pellissippi State Community College,&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/InShot_20251028_194931463-min-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"close up of an orange pumpkin carved into a skeleton-like figure with a goofy face. It is lit with a candle from the inside in a dark room sitting on a table. This is a close up of an orange pumpkin carved into a skeleton-like figure with a goofy face. It is lit with a candle from the inside in a dark room sitting on a table.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/the-many-origins-of-halloween\/\">The Many Origins of Halloween<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-29T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 29, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Patrick Dobyns, Editor The days are growing shorter. Leaves have changed their colors. There\u2019s a chill in the air. It\u2019s undeniable now; Fall is here! And with fall comes one of the favorite holidays for people of all ages,&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/boo-bangers-screenshot-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/the-boo-bangers-playlist-an-imaginary-gardens-halloween-mix\/\">The \u201cBoo Bangers\u201d Playlist: An Imaginary Gardens Halloween Mix<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-29T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 29, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Introduction by Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor October: the month where the porch lights look a little more orange and even your favorite old songs feel a little haunted. Imaginary Gardens is sending off this month with our playlist \u201cBoo Bangers\u201d&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/panther-pack-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Panther Pack poster\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/panther-packs\/\">Panther Packs Halloween Event: Come By for Snacks and Fun!<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-29T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 29, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Draven Copeland, Editor-in-Chief To celebrate Halloween, America\u2019s favorite candy holiday, Pax the Panther will deliver Panther Packs to students on the Hardin Valley campus this Thursday, Oct. 30. \u201cThis is the Support Staff Council&#8217;s very first Halloween event,\u201d organizer&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-19-190512-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A man in a blue collar, gold chain, and sunglasses speaking in front of a band\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/22\/debi-tirar-mas-fotos-bad-bunnys-love-letter-to-puerto-rico-and-an-upcoming-super-bowl-victory-for-the-latino-community\/\">\u201cDeB\u00cd TiRAR M\u00e1S FOToS\u201d: Bad Bunny\u2019s Love Letter to Puerto Rico and An Upcoming Super Bowl Victory for the Latino Community<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-22T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 22, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor DeB\u00cd TiRAR M\u00e1S FOToS, or DTMF, spent four weeks at the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, which should come as no surprise to anyone who listened (or translated) the album and its lyrics&#8230;.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/54384174107_7225f33ac6_o-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A tall building with many stairs and grand arches.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/22\/protecting-free-speech-or-erasing-trans-students-the-new-tbr-policy-and-what-it-means\/\">Protecting Free Speech or Erasing Trans Students: The New TBR Policy and What It Means<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-22T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 22, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Bean Gast, Staff Writer Last month, faculty members received an email stating that \u201cstudents, faculty, and staff are not required to: use a person\u2019s preferred name if the preferred name is not the individual\u2019s legal name or a derivative&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_2669-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The 11th Annual Young Creative Writer&#039;s Workshop\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/22\/opportunities-for-authors-and-artists-the-young-creative-writers-workshop\/\">Opportunities for Authors and Artists: The Young Creative Writer\u2019s Workshop<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-22T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 22, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Addison Chrivia, Editor and Kaela Hatcher, Artist Celebrating creators of all ages, this year\u2019s Young Creative Writer\u2019s Workshop will be held at Pellissippi State Community College\u2019s Strawberry Plains campus on Saturday, October 25. Starting at 8:30 am, participants will&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7525-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Taylor Swift with two other women in &quot;Fate of Ophelia&quot; music video\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/22\/taylor-swifts-the-life-of-a-showgirl-evolution-of-an-artist-or-a-calculated-rebrand\/\">Taylor Swift\u2019s The Life of a Showgirl: Evolution of an Artist or a Calculated Rebrand?<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-22T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 22, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A Collaborative Album Review by Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor, Emma Harrison, Editor and Jackie Ayala, Contributing Writer Since its announcement in August 2025, the visuals and teasers steadily dropped for Taylor Swift\u2019s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, promising&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251014_154100-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"DVDs\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/why-my-dvd-collection-will-outlive-your-hulu-subscription\/\">Why My DVD Collection Will Outlive your Hulu Subscription<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-15T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 15, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/engagementfaircrowd-min-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A crowd of students at the courtyard attending the Engagement Fair.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/game-day-at-pellissippi-upcoming-panther-sports-get-a-chance-to-shine\/\">Game Day at Pellissippi: Upcoming Panther Sports Get a Chance to Shine<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-15T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 15, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Amelia Williams, Staff Writer On September 18th, I was lured in with the promises of free hotdogs and Miss Vickie\u2019s Salt and Vinegar chips to attend the Game Day event in the courtyard. What I ended up getting out&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20250917_185947229-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fulci on stage with bright lights shining on the band.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/life-and-death-metal-your-excuse-to-give-extreme-metal-a-try\/\">Life and Death Metal: Your Excuse to Give Extreme Metal A Try<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-15T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 15, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2019t know they were here, you\u2019re not alone. If you\u2019re wondering who the&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/560778555_18537379018028316_4315352314202997143_n-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"SnowyWoods\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/dear-cordia-an-imaginary-gardens-advice-column-the-iliad-of-intolerance\/\">Dear Cordia, an Imaginary Gardens Advice Column: The Iliad of Intolerance<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-15T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 15, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Cordia the Pantheress, Special to the Journal \u201cIf the broad light of day could be let in upon men&#8217;s actions, it would purify them as the sun disinfects.\u201d Louis D. Brandeis, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Trigger Warning: Domestic&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/playlist-vibes-3-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"fallbreakerscover\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/playlist-vibes-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/playlist-vibes-3-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/playlist-vibes-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/playlist-vibes-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/the-fall-breakers-playlist-take-a-break-with-imaginary-gardens\/\">The &#8220;Fall Breakers&#8221; Playlist: Take a Break with Imaginary Gardens<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-01T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 1, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Introduction by Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor With Fall Break on the horizon, many students are packing for a necessary getaway or simply catching up on some much needed rest and relaxation. No matter which plans you align with, one thing&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02622-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"tables and chairs on the balcony area of Haslem\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/the-study-spots-we-swear-by-imaginary-gardens-go-tos\/\">The Study Spots We Swear By: Imaginary Gardens Go-Tos<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-01T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 1, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Imaginary Gardens Staff, Introduction by Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor Every student has their favorite place to get some work done, whether it\u2019s the sunny corner of the library or their own cozy bedroom. Finding that right spot where you&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Meringue_dulce_de_leche-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A white meringue with a dulce de leche filling served on top of a doily\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/a-love-letter-to-dulce-de-leche\/\">A Love Letter to Dulce de Leche<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-01T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 1, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By David Lavrinovich, Staff Writer A caramel-like confection that is popular throughout the world, dulce de leche holds a special place in my heart (as well as my stomach). While popular throughout Latin America, it deserves a lot more love&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_4280-e1758481334611-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fountains in the duck pond\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/24\/the-hardin-valley-duck-pond-a-photo-essay\/\">The Hardin Valley Duck Pond: A Photo Essay<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-24T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 24, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Killers_of_the_Flower_Moon_Cannes_Film_Festival_cropped-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Nero, and Chief Standing Bear at the Killer of the Flower Moon press conference at 2023 Cannes Film Festival.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/24\/diversifying-our-pallette-media-from-a-different-perspective\/\">Diversifying Our Palette: Media from a Different Perspective\u00a0<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-24T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 24, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_4210-2-min-min-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"brick building with a tree and flag pole beside of it, with the name outside of it\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/17\/building-community-through-helping-those-in-need-the-c3-hygiene-drive\/\">Building Community Through Helping Those in Need: The C3 Hygiene Drive<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-17T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 17, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Patrick Dobyns, Editor, Interview by Bean Gast, Staff Writer During the Spring semester of 2025, the Cultivating Community Committee (C3) hosted a drive to collect period hygiene items, donating them to the Knoxville Family Justice Center. Hosted during Women\u2019s&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dancedigitalmonitors-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"&quot;The Human Dance.&quot;\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/17\/a-deep-dive-into-the-human-dance-with-professor-lisa-henderson\/\">A Deep Dive Into The Human Dance with Professor Lisa Henderson<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-17T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 17, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Bean Gast, Staff Writer On September 17th, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Professor Lisa Henderson will be lecturing on the parallels between dance and human connection. Since the idea was introduced to her last fall,&nbsp; Professor Henderson has&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stained-Glass-min-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stained Glass Window\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/17\/living-in-a-fairy-tale-memories-of-scotland\/\">Living in a Fairy Tale: Memories of Scotland\u00a0<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-17T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 17, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Copy-of-IMG_4781-min-scaled-e1757987400832-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dark storm clouds fill the sky.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/17\/pellissippis-tornado-debacle-a-student-perspective\/\">Pellissippi\u2019s Tornado Debacle: A Student Perspective<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-17T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 17, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2019s alarms went off, forcing students to take shelter downstairs in windowless rooms and, though the&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gilbert_Baker_Progress_Pride_flag-cropped-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pride flag\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gilbert_Baker_Progress_Pride_flag-cropped-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gilbert_Baker_Progress_Pride_flag-cropped-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gilbert_Baker_Progress_Pride_flag-cropped.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/17\/pellissippi-events-pride-club\/\">Pellissippi Events: Pride Club<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-17T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 17, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By John Medina, Writer Pellissippi State Community College offers a variety of clubs and extra-curricular events for students to attend, varying from sports teams, gaming clubs, along with other social gatherings. These planned college events allow for students to meet&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_4118-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A woman stands next to a sign that says &quot;Camp Honey Coffee&quot;\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/10\/camp-honey-coffee-pellissippi-alumni-serves-home-made-syrups-where-people-can-bee-who-they-are\/\">Camp Honey Coffee: Pellissippi Alumni Serves Home-Made Syrups Where People Can Bee Who They Are<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-10T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor Camp Honey Coffee splashed into Knoxville this summer, and brought taste with it. There is something about this space, with its picnic benches full of people catching up in the sunshine and the physical shop&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image3-e1757384300211-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"An Orange\/Strawberry Fruit Tea on an orange table.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/10\/campus-cravings-best-eats-near-pellisippis-hardin-valley-campus\/\">Campus Cravings: Best Eats Near Pellissippi\u2019s Hardin Valley Campus<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-10T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 10, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Mary Arsenault, Staff Writer, and Ashlyn Swaggerty, Contributing Writer What\u2019s 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&#8230;.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/03\/knox-asian-fest-2025-a-retrospective\/\">Knox Asian Fest 2025: A Retrospective<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-03T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By David Lavrinovich, Contributing Writer In 2024, World\u2019s Fair Park hosted over 70,000 people for the Knoxville Asian Festival, cementing it as the largest cultural festival in the Southeastern United States. This year had even more visitors, with Knoxville natives&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rotoractclub-min-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A yellow table for the Rotoract Club with promotional pamphlets and a sign up sheet.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/03\/pellissippi-states-fall-2025-engagement-fair-a-photo-essay\/\">Pellissippi State\u2019s Fall 2025 Engagement Fair: A Photo Essay<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-03T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By James Cochran, Photo Editor From August 25th through the 29th, Pellissippi State Community College hosted an engagement fair at all three campuses to start the Fall 2025 semester, showing the various clubs and opportunities offered. The Strawberry Plains campus&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSF0996-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Climbing Molds2\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/03\/new-bouldering-gym-climbing-roots-coming-to-south-knox\/\">New Bouldering Gym, \u201cClimbing Roots,\u201d Coming to South Knox!<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-03T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Cynthia Miles, Contributing Writer, with photos by William Dishmon Climbing Roots, Knoxville\u2019s newest woman-owned bouldering gym, is moving into the church building connected to 71 South in South Knoxville. This gym offers many different bouldering and training walls for&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RodeoPic14-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A woman is riding a horse, holding an American Flag and riding through the dirt stadium\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/27\/welcome-to-the-rodeo-the-lakeside-rodeo-establishes-a-country-community\/\">\u201cWelcome to the Rodeo\u201d: The Lakeside Rodeo Establishes a Country Community<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-08-27T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 27, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor The Lakeside Rodeo, hosted on August 15 and 16 at Prater Farms, drew massive crowds from surrounding counties to see some wholesome, country fun. The Rodeo, arranged by Prater Farms and the Cotton Eyed Joe,&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fallbookie-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"FallPlaylistCover\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fallbookie-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fallbookie-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fallbookie-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fallbookie.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/27\/the-2025-fall-playlist-get-cozy-with-imaginary-gardens\/\">The 2025 Fall Playlist: Get Cozy with Imaginary Gardens<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-08-27T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 27, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Introduction by Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor Although Autumn brings the promise of fall right around the corner, I find it hard to get into the spirit when the weather here is not exactly matching the mood. However, a crispy fall&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SKILLS-NATIONALS-PIC-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"SkillsUSA Winners\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/27\/lights-camera-competition\/\">Lights, Camera, Competition<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-08-27T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 27, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Mary Arsenault, Staff Writer Pellissippi State Community College offers many exciting majors and programs, making its student population&nbsp; diverse&nbsp; with many varying interests; however, because campuses are a busy place, really cool things are often happening right among us&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_8207-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ireland8\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/27\/roots-and-routes-a-postcard-from-ireland\/\">Roots and Routes: A Postcard from Ireland<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-08-27T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 27, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC02517-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A peg board holding rows of acrylic paint tubes and brushes.\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/27\/the-hardin-valley-house-a-photo-essay\/\">The Hardin Valley House: A Photo Essay<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-08-27T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 27, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Ashlyn Swaggerty, Photographer There\u2019s a new addition to the Hardin Valley campus! Pellissippi State Community College\u2019s Theatre Department has a new set-building office known as \u201cThe Hardin Valley House\u201d, and it\u2019s located by the EV charging station across the&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/laworder-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Law &amp; Order\" style=\"max-width:113px;max-height:113px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/police-in-television-how-audience-perception-affects-the-real-world\/\">Police in Television: How Audience Perception Affects the Real World<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-08-20T09:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 20, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Rocket Belden Since the dawn of television, cop dramas have littered TV programming. Police officers have been the stars of television since the 1950s, but the way they have been depicted has evolved over time. 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