The Student Government Association held its final senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. SGA’s Legislative Council worked with faculty sponsor, John Abel, as well as incoming chancellor Dr. Keith Carver to honor Interim Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith for his work and coordination with the 64th and 65th General Assemblies.… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: Nov. 10, 2016
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The Pacer Vol. 89 No. 8
Pick up the Dec. 2, 2016, print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.
Students wear safety pins to show solidarity
Students across the country are showing anguish following Donald Trump’s presidential victory in the form of protests and safety pins. Students walked out of classes Wednesday morning in various states chanting “not our president” to protest Trump’s win. Various demonstrations are voicing their concerns for immigrants, Muslims, women, and the LGBTQ community. In one demonstration,… Continue reading Students wear safety pins to show solidarity
UTM gears up for transition to Canvas
UTM students and faculty are preparing for the anticipated transition from Blackboard to Canvas this January. Canvas by Instructure is predicted to be a more integrated academic online tool than the university’s current Blackboard system. Some faculty who have interest in Canvas have completed training in preparation for the transition beginning next semester. UTM Instructional Technology Center… Continue reading UTM gears up for transition to Canvas
“Moana”, the feminist “princess” we didn’t know we needed
“Moana” is the typical Disney princess story; that is if you expect Disney princess stories to always include folklore, fast – paced action, battles and the journey to complete the quests of ancestors before her. The film opens with a little background on Moana’s mythology being told to a wide – eyed Moana by her… Continue reading “Moana”, the feminist “princess” we didn’t know we needed
Feldhaus shares her basketball life story
Ashton Feldhaus’ life has revolved around a round ball, from her childhood in Richmond, Kentucky, to her current position on the UTM Skyhawk women’s basketball team. Feldhaus, a 6-2 forward and Communications major, is the daughter of Allen and Karen Feldhaus, both of whom teach at the high school in Richmond. Feldhaus’ dad is the… Continue reading Feldhaus shares her basketball life story
‘The Flash’ due to hit theaters March 2018 – or will it?
Despite The Flash being over a year away from hitting the big screen, fans are eager to see what the newest DC Comics film has to offer. Ezra Miller will star as Barry Allen, a.k.a The Flash, in the upcoming superhero movie. The casting decision has stirred up some controversy among the fans of The… Continue reading ‘The Flash’ due to hit theaters March 2018 – or will it?
T-shirt sales help fund Dakota pipeline protest
Shailene Woodley, best known for her lead role in Divergent, has found herself at the frontlines of several protests against the North Dakota Access Pipeline and is doing all she can to help with the cause, even if it is as simple as designing an awesome T-shirt. Her involvement didn’t make headlines until October when… Continue reading T-shirt sales help fund Dakota pipeline protest
Spectrum wants to make positive impact
The Fall 2016 semester at UTM has heralded the official debut and establishment of a new diversity organization on campus called Spectrum. Spectrum was created with the intention of providing support for the diverse members of the campus community regardless of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or… Continue reading Spectrum wants to make positive impact
Housing hopes to expand living-learning communities
Once it receives feedback on the recently implemented living-learning communities, the UTM Office of Housing hopes to expand the model beyond Cooper Hall to other housing facilities on campus, said Ryan Martin, assistant director of Housing. Living-learning communities, programs where students live together in a residential community based on their academic interests, were established in Cooper Hall… Continue reading Housing hopes to expand living-learning communities