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Lady Gaga proves there is no halftime from politics

Super Bowl is the time of the year when eager Americans enjoy watching the game and commercials, but political influences have changed the tone for this year’s game. It is also a time of the year when advertisers purchase airtime at very high prices in an effort to convince consumers to buy their products. This year’s game… Continue reading Lady Gaga proves there is no halftime from politics

Disability is never same as stupidity

Nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States have a disability, according to the U.S. Census. There are so many different disabilities in the world that it would be impossible to name them all; therefore, people experience the symptoms and challenges of their specific disability very differently. One challenge that almost all disabled individuals… Continue reading Disability is never same as stupidity

Finding common ground and community: a guide to the beginning of economic recovery of rural Tennessee

The Conservative and Liberal sides of the aisle share very little in common, and what little we did have in common may seem lost after the last election. However, I believe that one concept they can agree on is both sides want the world to be a better place. National and state politics aside, there… Continue reading Finding common ground and community: a guide to the beginning of economic recovery of rural Tennessee

UTM’s inclusive and diverse campus life

February is most commonly recognized as Black History Month, a month dedicated to recognize the sacrifices African-Americans have made and are still making to gain equal human rights. UTM is one of two universities in the U.S. that holds an annual Civil Rights conference. This year, the conference will be held the 16th through the… Continue reading UTM’s inclusive and diverse campus life

First of a series: political recap since inauguration

Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders. However, many of these actions have come across as controversial and have created mixed emotions within the electorate. Here is a recap of political highlights since Trump took office. On Feb. 7, Betsy DeVos was confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of Education pick in a historic tie with… Continue reading First of a series: political recap since inauguration

Vanguard Theatre director gives Phi Kappa Phi lecture

Phi Kappa Phi hosted its annual Muriel D. Tomlinson Memorial Lecture on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. Kevin Shell, assistant professor of theatre and director of UTM’s Vanguard Theatre, was the evening’s main speaker. His speech, titled “Improvisation: On and Off the Stage,” discussed the importance of improvisational skills both in theatre and in the work… Continue reading Vanguard Theatre director gives Phi Kappa Phi lecture

SGA meeting highlights: Feb. 7, 2017

The Student Government Association held its second senate meeting of the semester on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 9 p.m. Though SGA members officially met new chancellor, Dr. Keith Carver, on the last meeting of the fall semester via Skype call. They had the opportunity to share the chambers with him this Tuesday night. Carver spoke… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: Feb. 7, 2017