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Skyhawk Veterans service honors fallen student

The UTM Skyhawk Veteran Association hosted a Veteran’s Day Observance ceremony Friday at 3 p.m. in Watkins Auditorium. Faculty, staff, students and the community gathered at the event to listen to servicemen tell their stories and show their appreciation. One story in particular that was highlighted during the ceremony was that of U.S. Marine and… Continue reading Skyhawk Veterans service honors fallen student

Students experience post-election trauma on college campuses

In the week following the presidential election, college students across the country are experiencing distress because their preferred candidate did not win the election. In the wake of Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton’s loss to Republican Party candidate Donald Trump in the general election, campus counselors have offered “healing spaces,” “cry rooms” and meditation spaces… Continue reading Students experience post-election trauma on college campuses

SGA meeting highlights: November 10, 2016

The Student Government Association held its sixth Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs John Abel presented information about the Student Involvement Incentive Program occurring this weekend for a $3,600 scholarship. Abel expressed to students the decision making process for gaining the program and… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: November 10, 2016

UTM student helps food bank with sweepstakes win

UTM sophomore Daniel Johnson selected the Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis to benefit from his recent win of Sodexo’s TAKE A BITE OUT OF HUNGER National Sweepstakes at the beginning of November. The prize money of $2,500 is given to the charity of each winner’s choice. Johnson is majoring in Hospitality and Food Service Managment… Continue reading UTM student helps food bank with sweepstakes win

Skyhawks still in hunt for conference title

The Skyhawk football team is literally in a winner-take-all situation with two games remaining on the 2016 schedule. If the Skyhawks (6-4, 5-1 OVC) defeat Southeast Missouri State on Saturday and Jacksonville State next week, the Skyhawks will host the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second time in program history and the first time since… Continue reading Skyhawks still in hunt for conference title

Netflix moves toward 50 percent original content for holiday season

With the leaves falling and the temperature changing, Netflix is preparing some changes as well. November is set to be one of the best months for Netflix based on quality films. The platform is working on making its content composed of at least 50 percent “Netflix Originals.” This includes new series, thrillers, comedy specials and other original… Continue reading Netflix moves toward 50 percent original content for holiday season

Dakota Access Pipeline and indigenous people

Within the last few weeks, a significant amount of attention has been focused on the Dakota Access Pipeline. The pipeline was approved publicly in July 2014, and is currently under construction. It will run under the Bakken oil fields of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois to transport oil. Since the Industrial Revolution, oil has been one… Continue reading Dakota Access Pipeline and indigenous people

What we could expect from a Trump presidency

Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States early Wednesday morning after a night of fluctuating speculation of states’ results.   The Republicans will also control both houses of Congress, as well as the balance of power in the judicial system. One of the main concerns is to what extent President-elect Trump’s fellow… Continue reading What we could expect from a Trump presidency