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Al Roker takes Tennessee by storm

Al Roker’s Guinness World Record-setting national tour wrapped up on Friday in his home state of New York. Roker, meteorologist for NBC’s The Today Show, set the world record for fastest time to report the national weather forecast from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, taking a single week to travel across the United… Continue reading Al Roker takes Tennessee by storm

Glamour catches heat from social media

Glamour magazine is being criticized by people all over the world after announcing Caitlyn Jenner as one of the 25 women to receive their ‘Women of the Year’ award. For many years, Caityln Jenner was known as an USA Olympic winner and reality TV star, Bruce Jenner. Earlier this year Jenner decided he was no longer going to be something… Continue reading Glamour catches heat from social media

Thanksgiving: A time for customers to come together

This holiday season, many retail workers may find themselves eating on the go or not actually having a day off. In the past, Black Friday sales did not start until the morning after Thanksgiving. In recent years though, these sales have gone far earlier than those mornings. Door-buster savings are now occurring on the Thanksgiving… Continue reading Thanksgiving: A time for customers to come together

Some retailers pushing for employee happiness this holiday season

With the National Retail Federation reporting approximately 92.1 million consumers taking part in post-Thanksgiving sales and deals, for most Americans “Black Friday” is simply a term synonymous with shopping trips lasting as many as 24 consecutive hours. Surprisingly, however, the actual Black Friday sales events have been moving progressively closer to Thanksgiving for the last couple… Continue reading Some retailers pushing for employee happiness this holiday season

University of Missouri president steps down as racial lines divide campus

University of Missouri President Timothy Wolfe stepped down on Nov. 9 following months of racial tension on the campus. The series of events leading up to Wolfe’s resignation might be considered disturbing to many people. A high-profile hunger strike, the MU football team strike and other non-violent protests have quickly run rampant in to many… Continue reading University of Missouri president steps down as racial lines divide campus

Hearing Paris

Spotify is known for creating playlists to go perfectly with one’s current mood, and they’ve done just that to unite the entire world with Paris today. Tragedy struck Paris, France as terrorists let loose rounds of explosives and bullets. Many draw together not to focus on the chaos, but rather send thoughts and prayers of peace to Paris… Continue reading Hearing Paris

Miss UTM crowned

The Miss University of Tennessee at Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival scholarship pageant was held Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Harriet Fulton Theatre located in the Fine Arts building. David Belote and Jared Anderson welcomed the beautiful 2016 contestants who, if crowned, would go on to compete for the title of Miss Tennessee. Each… Continue reading Miss UTM crowned

Skyhawks fall in heartbreaking loss to Eastern Illinois 23-21

All playoff chances are likely out of question as the UTM football team suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Eastern Illinois Panthers 23-21 on Senior Day. The Skyhawks (6-4, 5-2 Ohio Valley Conference) were looking to not only secure second place in the OVC standings, but also trying to clinch an FCS playoff spot for… Continue reading Skyhawks fall in heartbreaking loss to Eastern Illinois 23-21

Paris terrorist attack results in 129 dead

A terrorist attack on the city of Paris, France resulted in the deaths of 129 people late Friday evening. Terrorists armed with AK-47s and various explosives attacked multiple sites across the city, including the Bataclan concert hall, where more than 100 people were reported dead. The concert hall, which had been hosting a concert at the time of… Continue reading Paris terrorist attack results in 129 dead