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Soybean concert charges cause lower attendance

With the 2016 Soybean Festival completed, many people are still wondering why the nightly concerts were not free this year as they were in previous years. This year, each concert cost $20 per person. Mayor Randy Brundige says that they looked at the situation from many different angles before making the decision, but the choice ultimately came… Continue reading Soybean concert charges cause lower attendance

SGA kicks off fall semester

The Student Government Association held its first Senate meeting of the semester at 9 p.m. Sept. 1. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Margaret Toston addressed the chamber. She spoke about university administration and what students can do to help administrators, though the senate meeting as a whole focused on individual committees and their goals… Continue reading SGA kicks off fall semester

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity host first annual Sept. 11 event

Pi Kappa Alpha hosted an event Sunday afternoon to support the local police and fire department in memory of the servicemen and women whose lives were lost in the terrorist attacks of 15 years ago. The event is expected to be the first in a series of annual events held on September 11. ”I got excited as soon… Continue reading Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity host first annual Sept. 11 event

Third chancellor candidate provides optimistic message

The third of four forums for the candidates for the next UTM chancellor was held yesterday in the Watkins Auditorium at 2 p.m. Dr. Keith Carver, Jr, outlined his qualifications for the position and vision for the university in a presentation titled, “UT Martin: Achieving Student Success.” Over a 22-year career in higher education, Carver… Continue reading Third chancellor candidate provides optimistic message

Final chancellor candidate promises new vision for UTM

The final open forum for the candidates for the office of UTM chancellor featured Dr. Joseph “Jay” Morgan, former provost and vice president for academic affairs at Murray State University and current vice president/chief administrative officer of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, set forth his vision for the future of UTM and answered questions… Continue reading Final chancellor candidate promises new vision for UTM

UTM political groups gear up for election season

The two student political organizations at UTM are planning various activities leading up to the Nov. 8 general election. Alex Joyner, president of UTM College Republicans, said the group will hold a kickoff informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in 111 Boling University Center. Everybody is invited to attend for free pizza, to… Continue reading UTM political groups gear up for election season

‘Rate My Professor’ may not be as reliable as thought

As students add classes to their schedules, it’s nice to know who is worth the 5o minutes of class time and who isn’t. After coming across a selection of names, some students then log on to “Rate My Professor” online to get the dish on how each professor lectures, gives homework, conducts tests, etc. From… Continue reading ‘Rate My Professor’ may not be as reliable as thought

Campus construction to bring new look to UTM

Over the past year, UTM has undergone a face-lift toward bigger and better things through the many construction projects on campus. Several parts of UTM’s infrastructure have received a makeover, with innovative construction in the making. According to physical plant administration director Tim Nipp via email interview, several projects have been completed. Cooper Hall has seen the… Continue reading Campus construction to bring new look to UTM