Is it morally right to criticize people with mental disabilities and is it even ethically okay to portray these mental disabilities as harmful and dangerous when they are not? If both of these answers are “no,” then why does Hollywood keep making movies and TV shows with characters that have these disabilities, convincing the audience… Continue reading ‘Split’ and the views of Multiple Personality Disorder
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UTM’s newest changes to its site and app
If you have recently logged onto your portal, you may have noticed there is a new tab. Canvas is the new form of Blackboard that will hold assignments, grades and various other things, much like Blackboard does now. Canvas has a sleek layout, making everything easier to find and much less of a crowded mess;… Continue reading UTM’s newest changes to its site and app
Tennessee lawmakers at work under new federal administration
By: Rachel Moore and Shanell Hacker With the election and inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, many lawmakers in Tennessee have begun work on legislation to accommodate proposed changes under the new administration. President Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office which seeks the prompt… Continue reading Tennessee lawmakers at work under new federal administration
Junk laws good for nothing but a laugh
If you ever wanted to try to catch a fish with a lasso, you can think again. In the state of Tennessee, this is an illegal activity. It is also illegal to share Netflix passwords; shoot any game from a moving vehicle, with the exception of whales; to hold state public office if you have… Continue reading Junk laws good for nothing but a laugh
Women gather to march in solidarity
Millions of women gathered in Washington and in other cities across the country on Saturday to show their anger and express solidarity. One such demonstration was held in Nashville. This event was attended by several members of the UTM faculty, including Dr. Michelle Merwin, Dr. Renee LaFleur, Dr. Chara Van Horn, Dr. Liz Aleksander and… Continue reading Women gather to march in solidarity
Nintendo is ‘Switch’ing it up
On Jan. 17, 2017, in Tokyo, Japan, Nintendo presented the Nintendo Switch to the world in a press conference. The console will launch with an initial selling price of $299.99. The Nintendo Switch is a gaming console with a touch pad and joystick. This new gaming system is completely different from its predecessor, the Wii U.… Continue reading Nintendo is ‘Switch’ing it up
Scholarship program needs more student awareness
College debt remains a national issues, and students are always looking for more money. According to the Institute for College Access and Success, the average debt of a 2015 graduate from a Tennessee public or private four-year institution is $26,083. For college graduates from UTM, this number is $28,701. This sum looms over college students… Continue reading Scholarship program needs more student awareness
New track team leaves school records in the dust
UTM has an official track team this semester for the first time in 15 years, and it is already leaving its footprint in UTM athletics history. The track team started its latest debut during the Jan. 13-15 weekend at the Vanderbilt Commodore Invitational. At this event, several school records were broken and many runners beat… Continue reading New track team leaves school records in the dust
Super Bowl 51: battle of the offenses
The Super Bowl is set, and looks to be a high scoring affair involving two of the hottest offenses in football. The Falcons will be led by, who many would say, is the front runner for MVP of the league, quarterback Matt Ryan. On the other side, the Patriots will be led by future hall… Continue reading Super Bowl 51: battle of the offenses
The Pacer Vol. 89 No. 10
Pick up the Jan. 26, 2017, print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.