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HB2: House Bill 2 or Hate Bill 2?

In the state of North Carolina, the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act has been passed which states that multiple-occupancy bathrooms and changing facilities be designated for use only by the “biological sex” stated on a person’s birth certificate. This has caused outrage among the LGBT community causing people to say it discriminates against transgender… Continue reading HB2: House Bill 2 or Hate Bill 2?

‘Panama Papers’ reveal fraudulent behavior by government officials worldwide

On Sunday, April 3, the largest documentation leak in history left governments around the world looking for answers. A set of confidential papers held by Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca totaling 2.6 terabytes of information, commonly referred to as the “Panama Papers,” was anonymously revealed to the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ). SZ then shared them with… Continue reading ‘Panama Papers’ reveal fraudulent behavior by government officials worldwide

Bye-Bye for now: ‘How to get away with Murder’

The second season finale of How to Get Away with Murder will air tonight at 10/9 central on ABC. Fans everywhere are excited to get a 2-hour episode of the mind-boggling television series, especially with the ending of the previous episode, last Thursday. Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) left town after a drunken Laurel (Karla Souza) shows up at her doorstep… Continue reading Bye-Bye for now: ‘How to get away with Murder’

Wolf Back in Town

UTM alumnus Matt Wolf and his band Wolf performed on Friday, April 8 at Stables Tap Room in Martin, Tennessee. The performance was part of the UTM chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) scholarship fundraiser. Matt Wolf graduated from UTM in 2015 with a bachelor of arts in communications. During his collegiate career at UTM… Continue reading Wolf Back in Town

Board of Trustees convened at UTM: out of state tuition decreased

The UT Board of Trustees met at UTM on March 31. The meeting was called for the purpose of voting on a proposed decrease in out-of-state tuition for the UT system. The measure was passed by those voting. The University of Tennessee system’s board of 26 trustees serves to oversee the educational and operational activities of… Continue reading Board of Trustees convened at UTM: out of state tuition decreased

50 shades of style at fashion show

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. partnered with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Black Student Association to host the 50 shades of Melanin Fashion Show on Tuesday, April 5 beginning at 6:30p.m on the Northside Patio. The fashion show featured four clothing categories beginning with business attire, which covered attire for an interview, a conference or… Continue reading 50 shades of style at fashion show

UTM students present ARTStanding

On Monday, April 4, the 2nd annual “ARTStanding: Promoting Mental Health Through Visual and Performing Arts” event took place in Watkins Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the Student Health and Counseling Center. It involved many different talents such as singing, dancing, poetry, comedy and a testimony. The co-coordinators for this event were Susie Gray, a senior… Continue reading UTM students present ARTStanding