New Madrid earthquakes: imminent destruction coming soon?

The ground shakes, trees fall down, buildings collapse and the death toll rises– and this is all just the beginning. Many fear the occurrence of such a scene and for people living near the New Madrid fault, the prospect of such a cataclysmic event is not too far-fetched. The fault has proven to be a dangerous… Continue reading New Madrid earthquakes: imminent destruction coming soon?

SGA Senate convenes for the last time of the semester

The Student Government Association held its last Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday and this was the first senate meeting fully run by members of the 65 General Assembly. This meeting was fairly short in order to allow senators and other members present to give focus and priority to impending finals. Members were also… Continue reading SGA Senate convenes for the last time of the semester

Campus construction projects continue to make progress into summer

For some time now, it is as if construction is being done on the UTM campus around every corner. From general building maintenance to major projects, here is a look at what students can expect to see in the fall. Renovations for Graham Stadium have been in the works for roughly four years and began at… Continue reading Campus construction projects continue to make progress into summer

First SOAR of the new year

Summer Orientation And Registration, or SOAR, is a necessary step for all “baby” Skyhawks as they come to join the flock and learn what the nest is like.   UTM held its first SOAR for the 2016-2017 enrollment period on Saturday, April 23. This event, though primarily held in the University Center, includes many aspects… Continue reading First SOAR of the new year

Dream Big and Endeavor Far with McWherter Innovators

The sophomore innovators of the Ned Ray McWherter Institute (NRMI) presented the third annual Igniting Innovation event on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Student Life Center.   Igniting Innovation serves as an opportunity for each year’s sophomore class to build an opportunity to speak out about what the Ned Ray McWherter Institute stands… Continue reading Dream Big and Endeavor Far with McWherter Innovators

Angels Without Wings Soars in Vanguard Theatre

//Co-Written by Lymonté Thomas and Rachel Moore   Vanguard Theatre presented Angels Without Wings by Dr. Jamie Cutler starting on April 21 and going through the 23.   The story followed six women training to be pilots in War World II. At that time, women, people of color, Jews and homosexuals were not part of… Continue reading Angels Without Wings Soars in Vanguard Theatre

‘Big Man’ pageant raises $2,000

UTM’s Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) Chapter hosted its annual male pageant “Big Man on Campus” April 19 and raised more than $2,000 for breast cancer awareness and education. Taking the male pageant’s top two honors, Mr. Charitable and Big Man on Campus, were Ryan Leatherbarrow and John Lawson Keeton, respectively. Leatherbarrow, a Management major from Smyrna, was… Continue reading ‘Big Man’ pageant raises $2,000