The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music presented its second “Death By Voice” vocal competition Feb. 23 in the Blankenship Recital Hall. The show was open to both high school and UTM students engaged in private music lessons. Winners receive a personalized plaque and the opportunity to perform their piece at the college’s… Continue reading Successful Second “Death By Voice” Competition
Author: user
Resolving the confusion behind the OVC Tournament
It’s hard to believe that the OVC tournament is next week and, like always, there’s confusion surrounding the bracket and how the teams are seeded. So my job is simple, to answer all the questions that you might have. Here we go. Where will the Skyhawk women be seeded? Thankfully the women’s bracket is much… Continue reading Resolving the confusion behind the OVC Tournament
Skyhawks win regular season OVC championship, defeat Eastern Illinois 91-52
The Skyhawk women’s basketball team clinched their third straight Ohio Valley Conference regular season title Wednesday night in a dominating 91-52 win over Eastern Illinois. The Skyhawks (20-8, 13-2 OVC) are now the No.1 seed in next week’s OVC tournament. That also means the Skyhawks will play next Wednesday at noon in the first round… Continue reading Skyhawks win regular season OVC championship, defeat Eastern Illinois 91-52
The Pacer Vol. 88 No. 12
Pick up the Feb. 25, 2016, print issue of The Pacer from conveniently located bins around campus.
Continuing the legacy with unity
The root of the word “activist” is “act,” and Kaché Brooks is certainly one to not only act, but also encourage the actions and empowered unity of others. The 16th Annual Civil Rights Conference (ACRC) was this past week at the University of Tennessee at Martin and students everywhere felt the impact. Regardless of if… Continue reading Continuing the legacy with unity
Celebrity Endorsements
In light of upcoming Super Tuesday, here is a break down of who some celebrities are casting their presidential vote for.
Giles family built on black history
Henrietta Giles is living proof that the size of your hometown will never determine what you are capable of becoming. Stanton, Tennessee was home to 423 people as of July 1, 2015, so it comes as a huge surprise that the one stoplight town brought forth the amazing talent and strength that Giles’ voice projects… Continue reading Giles family built on black history
‘Black history gives me the opportunity to be who I want to be.’
Creating change through peaceful development and continued harmony has come to be a creed for Corri Oliver and her reflection of black history as an ongoing pursuit. Memphis, Tennessee, once claimed Corri Oliver as theirs, then Knoxville became her home, and now the small town of Martin has the opportunity to allow Oliver to step… Continue reading ‘Black history gives me the opportunity to be who I want to be.’
Shakespearean parody to hit the stage
The Department of Visual and Theater Arts will present, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, Revised”, starting today through March 3. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, the production is a three man parody that follows friends as they act out and include all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays. After a good response… Continue reading Shakespearean parody to hit the stage
Everybody likes an underdog
The story of the underdog is one that has unfolded throughout history and serves as a reminder of accomplishments that can come out of adversity, but what is it exactly about the dark horse that captures devotion? Take, for example, the Carolina Panthers. Despite their loss to the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl, no… Continue reading Everybody likes an underdog