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Bass fishing team catches tough weather
The UTM Collegiate Bass Anglers Team (CBAT) did not let tough weather interfere with their competition on March 12 and 13 on Kentucky lake. Nine UTM students competed in the “Big Bass Splash,” sponsored by Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing association. Out of the 450 people in attendance, UTM’s Dylan Fuller was able to place tenth overall, with his… Continue reading Bass fishing team catches tough weather
Students meet the candidates in the upcoming SGA election
The UTM Student Government Association hosted a “Meet The Candidates” forum in the University Center’s legislative chamber Monday evening. The event was scheduled to give students a chance to meet SGA candidates prior to this year’s elections, which will take place on Tuesday, April 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. There are two political parties running… Continue reading Students meet the candidates in the upcoming SGA election
The Donald Trump phenomenon
Since the beginning of his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump has dominated the polls and primaries thus far. Trump has amassed quite the following, rallying thousands to “Make America Great Again.” However, Trump has also scared Republicans and Democrats alike into rallying against him because of certain elements of the rhetoric that he employs. Trump talks… Continue reading The Donald Trump phenomenon
SGA meeting highlights: March 17, 2016
The Student Government Association held its fourth Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, March 17, at 9 p.m. The meeting was live streamed via online service Perriscope. Perriscope is created by the makers of Twitter and is available for download in the iTunes App Store and on Google Play. Two amendments to the SGA Constitution… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: March 17, 2016
‘Suffragette’ Shows Voting Rights Struggle
Award winning movie, “Suffragette,” hit the Watkins Auditorium screen, Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Shown in honor of Women’s History month, the event was organized by the Women’s History Committee. The committee consists of history assistant professors, doctors Hyungju Hur, Renee LaFleur and Margaret Lewis. “What you’ll notice is that there’s the theme of… Continue reading ‘Suffragette’ Shows Voting Rights Struggle
Dr. Key gives lecture on NASA technology and exploration
On Monday, March 21, Dr. Andrew Keys spoke in Watkins Auditorium. His talk was titled “The Technology and Science of NASA’s Journey to Mars.” Dr. Keys is the Center Chief Technologist at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Since May 2010, he has guided the center in defining and developing the latest technologies… Continue reading Dr. Key gives lecture on NASA technology and exploration
Skyhawks hang on to win CIT first round game
The Skyhawk men’s basketball team picked up a close, nail-biting win over the Central Michigan Chippewas and will advance on to the second round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament. The Skyhawks (20-14) made a name for themselves last year as the “road warriors” after leading the nation in road wins with 12. Three of those road… Continue reading Skyhawks hang on to win CIT first round game
The Pacer Vol. 88 No. 13
Pick up the Mar. 17, 2016, print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.
Tuition Stability Act may hurt UTM, says chancellor
On January 21, Tennessee State Senator Dolores Gresham proposed a new bill that directly affects college students attending public universities in Tennessee. The Tuition Stability Act is meant to address what Sen. Gresham reported as the 456% tuition raise at the university of Tennessee at Knoxville, the largest member of the UT school system. This… Continue reading Tuition Stability Act may hurt UTM, says chancellor