When there’s something strange in the neighborhood, give PRISM a call. The Paranormal Research & Investigation Society of Martin has been investigating things that go bump in the night since 2006, when it was first founded by Casey McCasland and Kristin Moore. Since then, the organization has grown from a student group at UTM to become… Continue reading PRISM: Martin’s own Ghostbusters
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Women’s hoops benefit from Summitt bequest
The late Pat Head Summitt, head coach emeritus of the Tennessee Lady Vols, has bequeathed $200,000 to the UTM Skyhawk women’s basketball program. The bequest, one of several financial donations from Summitt over the years, will be used for scholarship and for the operations of the basketball program. Summitt played basketball at UTM for head… Continue reading Women’s hoops benefit from Summitt bequest
The Pacer Vol. 89 No. 6
Pick up the Oct. 27, 2016, print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.
Title III grant continues to impact UTM
Nearly two years after being awarded the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III grant, UTM continues to implement change for faculty, staff, current and prospective students. The grant, called the Strengthening Institutions Initiative, was awarded in April of 2014, and funding began in October of that year. It was the second of two Title III grants… Continue reading Title III grant continues to impact UTM
Tennessee debates medical marijuana
This year, six states including Tennessee will vote on whether to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. A proposal to legalize medicinal marijuana advanced in the Tennessee House of Representatives in March, and a companion bill was also scheduled for a hearing in the Tennessee Senate Government Operations Committee. The House Health Subcommittee approved the measure… Continue reading Tennessee debates medical marijuana
Girl Scout cookies now available for breakfast
General Mills released a statement on Monday, Oct. 24 saying that Girl Scout cookie themed cereals will hit the shelves in January. As of right now, General Mills has only released two flavors for the upcoming cereal line. Thin Mint, which is the traditional chocolate and spearmint flavors, will now be produced into a… Continue reading Girl Scout cookies now available for breakfast
“Zombies from the Beyond” a fun time for all
The UTM Vanguard Theatre will be performing “Zombies from the Beyond” beginning today, October 27th, and going through October 30th. The play is set in the 1950s, and takes a satirical stand on the worries and fears of aliens invading Earth that many people had in that time period. Overall, the play was well performed, and… Continue reading “Zombies from the Beyond” a fun time for all
What to watch on Halloween
Halloween is coming up, so here’s a look at some horror movie classics and some movies that will be coming out around this Halloween. First, here’s a look at the really old classics for those who prefer the old ways. One option is the original movie based on the story of Dracula, titled Nosferatu (1922). Then, of… Continue reading What to watch on Halloween
Presidential candidates outline foreign policy plans
Both presidential candidates are facing scrutiny regarding their respective stances on foreign policy. With Russian President Vladimir Putin seeking to expand his country’s international presence, China entering into the World Trade Organization and North Korea’s intensified nuclear program, along with the continuing issues of ISIS and illegal immigration from Mexico, both Donald Trump and Hillary… Continue reading Presidential candidates outline foreign policy plans
GOP colleagues back away from Trump comments
Various Republican lawmakers have abandoned support for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign following a 2005 videotape showing Trump making lewd comments toward women. Fellow GOP politicians, including vice presidential nominee Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan, have said that they do not condone Trump’s inappropriate comments, calling the comments unethical within Republican boundaries of conduct. Many… Continue reading GOP colleagues back away from Trump comments