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New UTM tuition model approved by UT Board of Trustees

A new “Soar in Four” tuition model, designed to speed progress toward degree completion, was approved for UTM on Thursday by the UT Board of Trustees. The new model encourages students to take 15 hours per semester and complete their undergraduate degrees in four years. The new model will also fund new initiatives beneficial to… Continue reading New UTM tuition model approved by UT Board of Trustees

The culture of victimizing rapists

Three felony counts of sexual assault were convicted: Penetration of an unconscious person, penetration of an intoxicated person, and the intent to rape an unconscious/intoxicated person. For these crimes committed against one woman, the prosecution asked for six years. The attacker was sentenced to six months behind bars and three years of probation. If he… Continue reading The culture of victimizing rapists

Memphis to increase surveillance on police force this summer

As of July 4th, police officers in the Crump Station Precinct of Memphis will be issued body cameras to use while in the line of duty. In a nationwide attempt to monitor police actions for misconduct and protect officers against false allegations, more police departments have been installing both personal and patrol car cameras to their units. The city… Continue reading Memphis to increase surveillance on police force this summer

UTM rodeo team member passes away

A member of UTM’s rodeo team passed away Saturday evening. Freshman criminal justice major Coy Lutz, 19, was fatally injured while competing at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, New Jersey, just over 200 miles from his hometown in Howard, Pennsylvania. The UTM Athletics Department issued a statement Sunday afternoon announcing Lutz’s death. “Coy was just an outstanding kid… Continue reading UTM rodeo team member passes away

UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony

Dr. Mark Simmons has been named associate conductor of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Simmons, associate professor of music at UTM, released a statement accepting the position and expressing his excitement at being selected. “I am very excited to be part of this dynamic and growing cultural gem in West Tennessee,” said Simmons. “Under Maestro… Continue reading UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony

Live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ teaser trailer release brings Disney nostalgia

Disney fanatics were awoken the morning of May 23 to a special surprise: the official teaser trailer for the 2017 live-action movie, Beauty and the Beast. The trailer starts with the Disney logo and pans to the castle. Then there is a tour, showcasing many places in the castle such as the ballroom where Belle and… Continue reading Live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ teaser trailer release brings Disney nostalgia

Is Jussie Smollett leaving Empire?

Fans of the hit Fox series, Empire, are in disbelief after last Wednesday’s episode. Besides the status of Jamal Lyon (played by Jussie Smollett), who was last seen being rushed to the hospital after being shot by Freda Gatz (Bre-Z), there are many other questions viewers are hoping to get the answers to in tonight’s episode. For those who are unaware, Empire… Continue reading Is Jussie Smollett leaving Empire?

Nintendo kicks off summer with new reveals for Pokémon Sun and Moon

Nintendo released more details Tuesday regarding the seventh generation of the popular video game series Pokémon. The company released a trailer Tuesday morning featuring an official release date, a new region of the Pokémon world and the new starter Pokémon and legendary Pokémon for Pokémon Sun and Moon. The company revealed that the new region in which the games… Continue reading Nintendo kicks off summer with new reveals for Pokémon Sun and Moon