UT Martin student and football player, Kevin Prather Jr., was arrested for assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct on Sunday, Feb. 21. Around 2:48 a.m., Martin Police Department officers, Ptl. Sarah Rogers and Ptl. Scott Diehl, responded to a call about a fight in the parking lot of Slide N Ride Saloon, located at 627… Continue reading UTM football player arrested
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UTM Civil Rights Conference addresses ongoing struggle for civil rights
UTM hosted the 16th annual Civil Rights Conference Feb. 13-20. The conference’s theme was Unfinished Business: The Continuing Struggle for Civil Rights in America. During the week, several events and displays were dedicated to the topic, including speeches, movies and art displays. Students and visitors were offered a fully-rounded view of the topic through these displays.… Continue reading UTM Civil Rights Conference addresses ongoing struggle for civil rights
LSA Presents ‘Left, Right and Everything Between’
The League of Striving Artists had an opening reception for its fifth annual exhibit on Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. Titled Left, Right and Everything Between, pieces centered largely on political issues. There were over 70 pieces of student artwork entered and 59 selected for the gallery. “It’s more of a political thing where people… Continue reading LSA Presents ‘Left, Right and Everything Between’
Black student presentation asks the hard questions
UTM’s Civil Rights Conference continued Tuesday with a presentation entitled “To Be Black and Alive at UTM.” The presentation was designed to ask the question: What is it like to be black in the US, and what is it like to be black here at UTM? The presentation started off with a video showing Anti-Racism… Continue reading Black student presentation asks the hard questions
Masquerade Theatre introduces ‘Junie B. Jones’
This week at the Masquerade Theatre in downtown Union City, Junie B. Jones made her debut. “Junie B. Jones: The Musical” is adapted from the Junie B. Jones series of books by Barbara Park. The play covers Junie’s first grade adventures, told through the narration of her very own “top secret personal beeswax” journal. Her… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre introduces ‘Junie B. Jones’
UTM to offer new courses
The University of Tennessee at Martin is offering two new courses, a pharmacy technician training course and an ACT prep course for high school students. The pharmacy technician training course is a 50-hour course for community members interested in careers as pharmacy technicians. This program prepares students to enter the pharmacy field and take the… Continue reading UTM to offer new courses
Oklahoma university implements mandatory health program
Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma now requires incoming freshmen to have and wear a Fitbit. Beginning with the fall 2015 semester, all 900 freshmen were required to wear and use a Fitbit. The students will be graded on strict fitness goals. This new rule is said by university president William M. Wilson to be… Continue reading Oklahoma university implements mandatory health program
Skyhawks hold on to pick up 81-79 win over Belmont.
The Skyhawks responded in a big way Monday after their 10 point loss Saturday night to Austin Peay with a big 81-79 win over the Belmont Bruins. The game was a crucial one for both teams because the winner of the matchup will secure first place in the Ohio Valley Conference standings. Both the Skyhawks… Continue reading Skyhawks hold on to pick up 81-79 win over Belmont.
University Singers perform alongside Jackson Symphony Orchestra
The University Singers travelled to Jackson, Tennessee on Saturday to sing with the Jackson Symphony and special guest Anthony Kearns. The University Singers is the open choir of UTM, featuring many special performers ranging in age from freshman all the way up to retired UTM faculty. The group meets three days a week for an… Continue reading University Singers perform alongside Jackson Symphony Orchestra
UTM plucks Redhawks 95-65
The Skyhawk women’s basketball team increased their winning streak to 10 games Wednesday night with their 30 point win over the Southeast Missouri Redhawks. With the win, the Skyhawks (17-7, 10-1 OVC) improve their first place lead in the Ohio Valley Conference after their win over SIUE on Saturday and another SIUE loss to Murray… Continue reading UTM plucks Redhawks 95-65