The world’s most famous, not-so-secret agent is back. James Bond makes his return to the big screen in Spectre, Daniel Craig’s fourth outing as 007 and the twenty-fourth film in the Bond franchise. Spectre takes place a few months after the events of Skyfall. After her death, M (formerly played by Dame Judi Dench) sends Bond on… Continue reading Bond is back in ‘Spectre’
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UTM centers offering new areas of study in 2016
The University of Tennessee at Martin extended campus centers will be offering new areas of study starting in the spring of 2016. The centers are located in Jackson, Parsons, Selmer and Ripley. Students at the centers will be able to take classes to pursue a UTM degree in business management and courses in paralegal studies,… Continue reading UTM centers offering new areas of study in 2016
The Pacer Vol. 88 No. 6 full issue
Pick up the Nov. 5, 2015 print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.
A debt sentence becoming a death sentence
Year after year, we are told as students to take out loans only when absolutely necessary. We are told to take out only what we need and use it only for educational purposes. However, the reality is that quite a large number of us use this loan money for living expenses, whether it be for… Continue reading A debt sentence becoming a death sentence
“Shake it Off” lands Taylor Swift in a $42 million lawsuit
Superstar Taylor Swift has found herself not being able to shake off another lawsuit. R&B singer, Jessie Braham is suing the pop princess for $42 million, claiming she plagiarized her lyrics to “Shake It Off” from one of his songs. Braham, who records by the name Jessie Graham, claims Swift’s chorus (“Cause the players gonna… Continue reading “Shake it Off” lands Taylor Swift in a $42 million lawsuit
Oldest federal loan is gone
The Perkins Loan, a federal aid program that provides financial assistance to nearly half a million college students expired on September 30 after the Senate blocked legislation to extend it. According to The Washington Post, objection to the program was endorsed by Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee. Alexander… Continue reading Oldest federal loan is gone
ZTA presents first annual Color Run
On October 31, the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha at UTM wrapped up their philanthropy week and Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting their first annual 5K Color Run. Participants were able to register up until midnight, Oct. 29. Preregistration fees were $20, and increased to $30 afterwards. Children five and under could participate for… Continue reading ZTA presents first annual Color Run
Sesame Street adds autistic character
A new character has joined the Sesame Street neighborhood and her name is Julia. Julia has Autism Spectrum Disorder and was developed by the Sesame Workshop as part of their initiative, See Amazing in All Children. The goal of the program is to foster awareness of the disorder while teaching acceptance among children. “I think it’s a good… Continue reading Sesame Street adds autistic character
ZTA paints the UTM campus pink
It’s no secret that across the United States, October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the entire month large entities such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the NFL have been showing their support to make strides in Breast Cancer Awareness. The one thing these two powerhouse supporters have in common… Continue reading ZTA paints the UTM campus pink
“Eye Candy” drag show a Halloween treat
On Oct. 31, Allies held their semi-annual drag show, this year entitled “Eye Candy.” Costumes were in full effect, from the traditional witch and black cat to the inventive “black and white movie” and cyclops. The show began at 7:30 p.m., and a total of seven performers. Attendees of the drag show were encouraged to… Continue reading “Eye Candy” drag show a Halloween treat