Lauren Kittrell

Sports Editor

After working as Student Life Editor, News Editor and Summer Editor-in-Chief, Lauren is currently Sports Editor of The Daily Beacon.

The Knoxville native is a senior in journalism & electronic media.

When not constructing the sports section, she enjoys spending time with her family and her friends at Volunteers for Christ.

Opinion: Guest Columns

Jul 27, 2012 - Greater restriction not the answer
Jul 20, 2012 - College, decision making opportunity
Jul 13, 2012 - Rose-colored glasses of social media
Jul 06, 2012 - Texting replaces real conversation
Jun 29, 2012 - Summer films, nothing more or less
Jun 22, 2012 - Summer blues gone with the wind
Jun 15, 2012 - Father's Day provokes thought
Jun 08, 2012 - Opinions overtake mind and body
Jun 01, 2012 - Opinions hindered, speech not free

Breaking News

Mar 09, 2013 - Lady Vols fall to Texas A&M in semifinals
Dec 29, 2012 - Vols defeat Xavier with strong second half, 51-47
Dec 07, 2012 - Butch Jones named head coach
Nov 30, 2012 - Gruden denies Tennessee, 'Grumors' put to rest
Nov 26, 2012 - Defense gives Vols 77-50 win over Oakland
Nov 24, 2012 - Chaney-led Vols end season with win
Nov 03, 2012 - Bray shines despite sloppy game
Oct 27, 2012 - Offensive line, Rogers shine in close loss
Oct 20, 2012 - Dooley disappointed with Vols offense
Oct 03, 2012 - Summitt files affidavit, claims forced retirement
Sep 15, 2012 - Johnson shines in tough loss
Sep 08, 2012 - Vols tame Panthers, 51-13
Jun 21, 2012 - UT to raise tuition in the fall

Articles

Apr 26, 2013 - Farewell holds memories, tears, hope
Apr 24, 2013 - Vols seek excellence, prepare for future seasons
Apr 19, 2013 - Help for Orange and White contest
Apr 18, 2013 - Athletics not central to VFL experience
Apr 15, 2013 - Manning hopeful for future of Volunteer football
Apr 11, 2013 - Vols prepare for first, last home meet
Apr 09, 2013 - Spring fever arrives on campus
Apr 04, 2013 - Szekely moves toward graduation
Apr 03, 2013 - Vols fight for mid-week win, fall 7-5
Apr 02, 2013 - Baylor's fall hands Lady Vols hope
Apr 01, 2013 - Beacon Sports Update
Mar 21, 2013 - Stanley lives dream, loves culture
Mar 21, 2013 - Vols rally past WCU
Mar 19, 2013 - Martin has no patience for Committee
Mar 19, 2013 - Lady Vols score No. 2 seed, face tough region
Mar 18, 2013 - Harlem Globetrotters to visit Thompson-Boling Arena
Mar 18, 2013 - Fans choose path after "Big Dance" disappointment
Mar 15, 2013 - Lady Vols regroup for upcoming NCAA Tournament
Mar 14, 2013 - Allen reflects '98 championship team
Mar 13, 2013 - Dialogue held on sports, faith
Mar 13, 2013 - Lady Vols recover with shutout over Winthrop
Mar 13, 2013 - Lady Vols recover with shutout over Winthrop
Mar 12, 2013 - Dialogue to be held on sports, religion
Mar 12, 2013 - Diamond Vols look to continue recent success
Mar 11, 2013 - Lady Vols fall short in SEC Tournament
Mar 08, 2013 - Vols set to kick-off spring practice
Mar 08, 2013 - Lady Vols outlast Florida, 82-73
Mar 08, 2013 - Lady Vols fall to Texas A&M in semifinals
Mar 06, 2013 - Hall, McBee more than teammates
Mar 04, 2013 - Men's programs need rebranding
Mar 01, 2013 - Diamond Vols prepared for tournament
Feb 28, 2013 - Spani, Williams leave behind legacy on Senior Night
Feb 27, 2013 - Vols take, keep lead over ETSU
Feb 27, 2013 - Later Gator
Feb 26, 2013 - Confidence, rest boosts Vols' winning streak
Feb 22, 2013 - Fans make, break programs
Feb 21, 2013 - NeSmith follows sports, passion
Feb 20, 2013 - Jones discusses future of program, UT family
Feb 19, 2013 - Vols make strides toward potential
Feb 14, 2013 - Lady Vols' focus turns, offense key
Feb 12, 2013 - Vols slip by Gamecocks for win
Feb 07, 2013 - Graves brings more than skill to Lady Vols
Feb 07, 2013 - Jones inks top 25 class
Feb 06, 2013 - Tennessee, Jones seek future, not present
Feb 05, 2013 - February, Super Bowl bring unexpected surprises
Feb 04, 2013 - February not so bleak
Feb 01, 2013 - Warlick's mother continues to shape her
Jan 30, 2013 - Dooley, fans move on
Jan 30, 2013 - Warlick's journey grounded in past, family
Jan 29, 2013 - Lady Vols' defense key to disappointing loss
Jan 28, 2013 - Summitt to be honored at game
Jan 23, 2013 - Athletics continue to progress
Jan 22, 2013 - Hart addresses comprehensive goals
Jan 22, 2013 - Armstrong lies not the worst
Jan 16, 2013 - Lady Vols thrive in SEC play
Jan 15, 2013 - Vols looking for win at Rupp Arena
Jan 14, 2013 - Fans fail to support program during hard times
Jan 10, 2013 - Vols dropped in conference opener
Jan 09, 2013 - Break in review, sports over the holiday
Jan 09, 2013 - Football not performing at SEC-level
Dec 04, 2012 - Vols look to improve after D.C. disappointment
Dec 04, 2012 - Seniors end volleyball season with loss
Dec 04, 2012 - Butch Jones named head coach
Dec 03, 2012 - A night in the life of a sports reporter
Nov 30, 2012 - Lady Vols take on North Carolina
Nov 27, 2012 - Future uncertain for Vol football
Nov 26, 2012 - Vols’ seniors finish with convincing win
Nov 20, 2012 - Vol seniors play in final game on Rocky Top
Nov 20, 2012 - Players move past distractions
Nov 16, 2012 - Vols look for win, hope for bowl game
Nov 15, 2012 - Women in sports journalism
Nov 14, 2012 - Dooley, one more year
Nov 13, 2012 - Dooley focused on football, not rumors
Nov 12, 2012 - Martin sparks student interest as basketball season begins
Nov 12, 2012 - Lady Vols’ shaky start
Nov 09, 2012 - Freshman learning Lady Vols’ way
Nov 09, 2012 - Warlick true to Lady Vols
Nov 09, 2012 - Spani takes leadership role
Nov 09, 2012 - Men's and Women's Season Predictions
Nov 08, 2012 - Dooley shifts focus to defense
Nov 07, 2012 - Vol offense improves, defense suffers
Nov 06, 2012 - Vols beat Eagles, 99-57
Nov 05, 2012 - Bray has historic day
Nov 05, 2012 - The good, the bad, the Vols
Oct 30, 2012 - Dooley rumor in perspective
Oct 30, 2012 - Kane battles through adversity, years of recovery
Oct 30, 2012 - Volunteers focus on winning ‘second season’
Oct 29, 2012 - Rogers shines in tough loss
Oct 25, 2012 - Vols look to shore up defense
Oct 24, 2012 - Vols look for win
Oct 23, 2012 - Leadership issue for Vols
Oct 22, 2012 - Dooley upset over loss to rival Alabama, 44-13
Oct 17, 2012 - Vols look to new leaders
Oct 15, 2012 - Is Dooley the problem?
Oct 09, 2012 - Vols, Dooley prepared for Bulldogs after bye week
Oct 05, 2012 - Confessions of a sports reporter
Oct 04, 2012 - Mentality, fourth quarter play key for Vols
Oct 04, 2012 - Summitt files affidavit, claims forced retirement
Oct 03, 2012 - Vols focusing on positives
Oct 01, 2012 - Lady Vols score needed win
Sep 26, 2012 - One loss, Dooley’s seat heats right up
Sep 25, 2012 - Consistency key for Volunteers against Bulldogs
Sep 21, 2012 - One moment, one quarterback
Sep 17, 2012 - Johnson shines despite lackluster
Sep 14, 2012 - Holdsclaw inspires students
Sep 12, 2012 - Vols continue practice in preparation for Saturday
Sep 10, 2012 - Vols blow past Panthers, 51-13
Sep 07, 2012 - Football time in Tennessee
Sep 07, 2012 - Bray cool under pressure
Sep 04, 2012 - Vols cruise past Wolfpack, 35-21
Aug 28, 2012 - Long lines for Vols football season opener
Aug 24, 2012 - Vols suspend star receiver Da’Rick Rogers
Aug 23, 2012 - Hot or Not
Aug 22, 2012 - Senior linebacker returns to team for fall
Aug 18, 2012 - Cost of an education
Aug 18, 2012 - Sun powers bus stop
Aug 18, 2012 - U.S. Olympic team swims on campus
Aug 03, 2012 - Vols begin fall camp Friday
Jul 31, 2012 - Three Questions: Offense
Jul 13, 2012 - U.S. Olympic swim team trains at UT
Jul 10, 2012 - Stokes guides U.S. to gold
Jul 03, 2012 - Students say tuition increase too abrupt
Jun 22, 2012 - UT to raise tuition in the fall
Jun 12, 2012 - Constant construction frustrates, inconveniences students
Jun 05, 2012 - Dining hall closes, angers students
Apr 27, 2012 - Volapalooza ups ante with five acts
Apr 27, 2012 - Award honors cultures
Apr 25, 2012 - Students plan for end of semester
Apr 24, 2012 - UT Mock Trial attracts many
Apr 23, 2012 - Orange wins spring game, 17-14
Apr 18, 2012 - Campaign highlights bullying
Apr 10, 2012 - Campus evangelist passes away
Mar 28, 2012 - Voting commences for 2012 SGA election
Mar 15, 2012 - Spani embraces rare positivity
Mar 14, 2012 - Vols win, advance in NIT
Feb 29, 2012 - Dance event raises money
Feb 23, 2012 - Bench play key in Vols victory
Jan 31, 2012 - LA performer helps launch church
Jan 19, 2012 - BOSS back in action for spring
Jan 11, 2012 - UT campus livens again with new semester expectations
Nov 29, 2011 - Health vital for exam preparation
Nov 11, 2011 - Weary Vols look for upset against Razorbacks
Nov 07, 2011 - Dooley praises team after solid win
Oct 14, 2011 - LSU presents physical, mental challenges for UT
Oct 11, 2011 - Author urges female pique in football
Oct 03, 2011 - Despite mistakes, UT trumps Buffalo, 41-10
Sep 21, 2011 - Local band delights Knoxville crowds
Sep 14, 2011 - Sig Ep chapter house opens new doors
Sep 14, 2011 - Sig Ep chapter house opens new doors
Sep 07, 2011 - Site promotes ‘reverse social networking’
Sep 02, 2011 - Confident Bray ready to lead Vols
Aug 24, 2011 - Students partner to help end hunger
Aug 17, 2011 - Welcome Week sparks excitement
Apr 26, 2011 - Diamond Vols drop series to Georgia
Apr 21, 2011 - UT cheerleaders exude Big Orange spirit
Apr 21, 2011 - Italian Vol proud of Vol tennis, experience
Apr 15, 2011 - ‘Improved’ Vols end spring practice
Apr 06, 2011 - Gibson embracing college experience
Mar 30, 2011 - Davin uses rare opportunity to shine
Mar 25, 2011 - Simms keeping positive attitude despite role
Mar 09, 2011 - Norfork helping Vols ‘steal’ early wins
Mar 08, 2011 - Inning spoils perfect weekend for Vols
Mar 03, 2011 - Duffy key part in early Diamond Vols’ success
Feb 25, 2011 - Vols hoops trying to stay focused
Feb 17, 2011 - Diver wins silvers despite illness
Feb 09, 2011 - Berry sets career mark at meet
Feb 09, 2011 - Confidence key for freshman Boren
Feb 02, 2011 - ‘Big Baby’ helps Vols sweep LSU, Ole Miss
Jan 31, 2011 - Vols tennis sweeps through weekend matches
Jan 19, 2011 - Bjorklund embracing senior year
Jan 18, 2011 - Humble Tennessee freshman Tobias Harris ‘All-Business’ on court for Volunteers
Nov 29, 2010 - Guard Simmons making early impact
Nov 18, 2010 - Hunter becoming deep-threat Vol
Nov 17, 2010 - Lady Vols trounce Lady Mocs in home opener
Nov 12, 2010 - Reeling Rebels eyeing bowl berth
Nov 12, 2010 - Vol newcomers poised to add spark to roster
Nov 12, 2010 - Stricklen embodies dream at UT
Nov 05, 2010 - Tennessee looking for elusive win
Nov 03, 2010 - Moore plays with chip on shoulder, catches career-high receiving yards
Oct 28, 2010 - Teague adjusting to newfound role on team
Oct 27, 2010 - Reigning SEC Swimmer of Week Floyd beats expectations in meet
Oct 26, 2010 - Hoops teams gearing up for season
Oct 22, 2010 - Alabama not overlooking Tennessee
Oct 14, 2010 - Rogers’ intelligence praised by teammates
Oct 13, 2010 - ‘Coachable’ Brown making early impact
Oct 01, 2010 - UT faces first road test against LSU
Sep 24, 2010 - Blazers hope to upset injured Vols
Sep 02, 2010 - Basketball teams begin workouts
Aug 31, 2010 - KNS Open draws big names, Kirk victory
Apr 29, 2010 - Lady Vol seniors say goodbye, prep for end of softball season
Apr 16, 2010 - Renfroe leads UT past Arkansas
Apr 08, 2010 - Track star Wright honored with student-athlete award
Apr 05, 2010 - Vols outgun Presbyterian College, 25-6
Mar 25, 2010 - Swimming team prepares for NCAAs
Mar 25, 2010 - Tennis team cruises to eighth shutout
Mar 05, 2010 - Lady Vol forward thriving as post threat under Summitt’s direction
Feb 24, 2010 - Softball picks up fifth straight victory
Feb 17, 2010 - Track teams complete Texas A&M Challenge
Feb 02, 2010 - Smith reaches 20th win of season in doubles, singles

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