Why is race such an issue?

As everyone knows, February is Black History Month. Black History Month grew out of Negro History Week. Historian, Carter G. Woodson and several other prominent African Americans started Negro History Week in the 1920s on the second week in February between the birthdays of Fredrick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, Negro History Week evolved… Continue reading Why is race such an issue?

Super Bowl Half Time Show an Odd Combination

The Super Bowl 50 Pepsi Half Time Show was a unique combination of music from Coldplay, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. Referred to as “musical celebration of the past, present and future”, it paid tribute to past Superbowl performances and artists. The show opened with Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, kneeling in the grass of… Continue reading Super Bowl Half Time Show an Odd Combination

UTM Greek Organizations host Knocker Ball Tournament

On Saturday morning, Feb. 6, Chi Omega sorority partnered with Phi Sigma Kappa and Iota Phi Theta to host a knocker ball tournament fundraiser at the UT Martin Student Recreation Center. Chi Omega hosts a sports tournament every spring to raise money for Greek Week’s Service Night. “We had a lot bigger turnout today than… Continue reading UTM Greek Organizations host Knocker Ball Tournament

Big first quarter performance lifts UTM over Austin Peay.

The UTM women’s basketball team picked up a big Ohio Valley Conference win over the Austin Peay Governors 75-51. With the win, the Skyhawks (15-7, 8-1 OVC) improve their winning streak to eight straight heading into their big matchup Saturday against SIUE. “When you’ve got seven scholarship players, every win is going to be huge,”… Continue reading Big first quarter performance lifts UTM over Austin Peay.

NHL All-Star Game festivities prove successful for Nashville

In true Nashville fashion, this year’s National Hockey League All-Star festivities combined music and hockey in what many are calling a success for the city. The event took place between Jan. 28-31. The festivities began on Thursday with a free concert from group Big & Rich and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bridgestone Winter Park skating rink. Given… Continue reading NHL All-Star Game festivities prove successful for Nashville

Published
Categorized as Sports

Festival Watch: Bonnaroo 2016 has been announced

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has announced their line up and dates for their 15th annual music festival in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo, a Woodstock-like music festival hosted here in Tennessee, attracts thousands of people to The Farm every summer for four days of music, art and an all around good time. This year’s headliners include… Continue reading Festival Watch: Bonnaroo 2016 has been announced

Iowa caucus yields surprises for both parties

The 2016 Iowa Caucus for the primary presidential candidates took place yesterday, February 1. After votes and delegates were calculated, Ted Cruz won the Republican vote and Hilary Clinton won the Democratic vote. These calculations were not fully complete until today, when Clinton’s win was officially announced. The votes for the Democratic candidates were incredibly close,… Continue reading Iowa caucus yields surprises for both parties