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In today's newsletter:

  • What confidential options do UT Knoxville students have after a sexual assault?
  • How much are Knoxville rents really changing this year?
  • Could UT Promise make a UT Knoxville degree tuition-free for your family?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cornell case renews focus on campus sexual assault reporting; Knoxville advocates outline options (wvlt.tv) — Knoxville students at UT should know that local advocates offer free, confidential forensic exams, support, and guidance on reporting sexual assault without forcing an immediate police or Title IX complaint. As a high-profile Cornell case renews attention on campus assaults, McNabb Center staff explain the five-day evidence window, ten-year reporting timeline, and how survivors can anonymously explore options before deciding next steps.
   

2. Knoxville apartments \u200bfor rent saw slight price decreases since last August (knoxnews.com) — Knoxville renters are seeing slightly lower overall median apartment prices than last August, with typical listings at $1,690 and one-bedrooms around $1,200. Local rents remain about 8% above the Tennessee median but 11% below the national median, giving Knoxville residents important context for budgeting and comparing housing costs across the state and country.
   

3. This Tennessee University Offers Free Tuition To Qualifying Students From Families Earning $75K Or Less (takingthekids.com) — Families in Knoxville and across Tennessee should know that qualifying in-state students from households earning $75,000 or less can attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville without paying tuition or mandatory fees through UT Promise. The article explains income limits, HOPE Scholarship requirements, community service expectations, and how to apply, giving local students a clear roadmap to make a UT degree financially realistic.
   

4. White Whale Registry: 2006 BMW R1150GSA Special Edition (advrider.com) — A well-maintained 2006 BMW R1150 GSA Adventure Special Edition is up for sale in the Knoxville area, giving local riders a chance at a rare model with extensive recent service. The seller details major maintenance, upgrades like aluminum bags and Staintune exhaust, and a clean title, and plans to list it in the Flea Market section for $6,900.
   

5. Auburn vs Tennessee Prediction: Renewal of a Rivalry (miamiherald.com) — Tennessee fans in Knoxville can look ahead to Saturday's SEC showdown against Auburn at Neyland Stadium, where both 3–1 teams are trying to avoid a second loss. The preview highlights the Vols' dominant pass rush, Auburn's fast tempo, and why Tennessee's ground game and ball control could be decisive in a matchup oddsmakers currently favor Tennessee to win.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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