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Catch up on Leisure Reading – Paul Meek Library offers a lot

Red Rising Published in 2014, Red Rising, by Pierce Brown, is an incredibly thrilling new piece of science fiction. Set on Mars, it tells the story of young Darrow, a Red Helldiver. Society is divided into Colors – Reds living at the bottom of the hierarchy. After finding out that the Reds were tricked, Darrow… Continue reading Catch up on Leisure Reading – Paul Meek Library offers a lot

UTM faculty exhibits their work

UTM Department of Visual and Theatre Arts faculty members came together to open their annual exhibit on Monday, March 15, in the Fine Arts Building gallery. Titled “Clue,” the exhibit includes the works of Sarah Haig, Graphic Design assistant professor; Carol Eckert, Art Historian and Art Education professor; Grace Eckert, Art Gallery Coordinator; David McBeth, 3-D Art… Continue reading UTM faculty exhibits their work

Thunderbolt Broadcasting hosts KYTN Country Music Festival 5K Run

Thunderbolt Broadcasting is hosting the first ever KYTN Country Music Festival 5k Run/Fun Mile benefiting the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center on Saturday, April 23. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. the day of the event, and the run will begin at 8 a.m. The advance entry fee for the 5K is $20 and must… Continue reading Thunderbolt Broadcasting hosts KYTN Country Music Festival 5K Run

Union City High School brings ‘Sunshine’ to Capitol Theatre

The Union City High School theatre arts class presented Sunshine at the Capitol Theatre in Union City. Sunshine is adapted from a book of the same name by Madeline author Ludwig Bemelmans. The play is about poor Mr. Sunshine and his new tenant, Miss Moore. Miss Moore teaches a music school for children from her apartment, but Mr.… Continue reading Union City High School brings ‘Sunshine’ to Capitol Theatre

UTM Women’s Center celebrates its fifth anniversary of opening

Outside of Grove apartment Dll stands a tall wire chair and table. A sign is on the door and a floral mat beneath it. Five years ago on March 1, this apartment opened to become the home of the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Women’s Center. Inside, the one bedroom living space has been transformed… Continue reading UTM Women’s Center celebrates its fifth anniversary of opening

Skyhawks fall in the first round of the OVC Tourney 78-76

The Skyhawk women’s basketball team was on the wrong side of history Wednesday afternoon, becoming the first one-seed to lose to an eight-seed in Ohio Valley Conference Tournament history. It was the second time the Skyhawks (21-9) faced off against the Racers (12-16) in the last week, but according to UTM head coach Kevin McMillan, it… Continue reading Skyhawks fall in the first round of the OVC Tourney 78-76

Oscars put social issues on center stage

The 88th Annual Academy Awards aired on Feb. 28 with hours full of exciting wins, brilliant performances and politically charged monologues. Many have been following the controversy of the “#OscarsSoWhite” scandal that up-roared after the release of names nominated for Oscars this year.  The issue lent itself to many actors and actresses, both of color… Continue reading Oscars put social issues on center stage

UTM screens work of faculty Emmy winner

On Feb. 29, the Office of Minority Fairs and fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, sponsored a viewing of UTM communications instructor Henrietta Giles’ documentary, “Reflect, Reclaim, Rejoice: Preserving the Gift of Black Sacred Music” at 7 p.m. in the Gooch Hall Glen Gallien Auditorium. The United Methodist production was created when the religious group noticed the… Continue reading UTM screens work of faculty Emmy winner

SGA meeting highlights: February 25, 2016

The Student Government Association held its third Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, February 25 at 9 p.m. The main topic of discussion for the night was the pending approval of the “Soar in Four” resolution, previously referred to as the “15 in 4” resolution. A vote was called to determine whether the transition… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: February 25, 2016