College debt is one of the infamous terrors that haunt current, past, and future college students. According to CNN Money, “the average debt load for the class of 2012 was $29,400,” and “in 2011, the average debt load was $26,600.” These results were procured from a report released by the Institute for College Access &… Continue reading Crippling college debt: Something to cry about
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Editorial: We should all be more aware of financial literacy
It can be hard for individuals to properly watch their spending. April is Financial Literacy Month, and research shows that financial literacy needs to be made a priority. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) defines financial literacy as “the ability to make informed judgments and to take effective actions regarding the current and future use and… Continue reading Editorial: We should all be more aware of financial literacy
Column: What is too young to start planning retirement?
Retirement is something we do not put much thought into in our younger years. To us, retirement is the stage in life when we get to kick back, relax and breeze through the rest of our lives doing whatever we want. The problem with that is if we do not start putting more thought into… Continue reading Column: What is too young to start planning retirement?
Column: The benefits of owning a pet in college
For years, studies have shown the health benefits of owning a pet. Some of the health benefits are lower blood pressure, lessened anxiety and even a healthier immune system. It has been said that children growing up with animals are more likely to develop allergies to the furry animals, but studies have also proven that… Continue reading Column: The benefits of owning a pet in college
UTM Chancellor to step down
Dr. Tom Rakes, UTM Chancellor since 2007, will step down from his position and return to teaching, effective May 31. Rakes has held various administrative positions during his 23-year tenure at the University of Memphis through 1995. He came to UTM in 2002 from the University of Louisiana at Monroe where he was provost and vice… Continue reading UTM Chancellor to step down
UTM is helping ‘tune out’ cancer
UTM’s Relay for Life event will take place Friday, April 17 from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Student Recreation Center. The theme of this year’s Relay for Life event is “Tune Out Cancer.” This theme has inspired the Executive Board to create a fun night for students. On the night of the event, there… Continue reading UTM is helping ‘tune out’ cancer
PARR holds women’s self-defense forum
The UTM student organization Peers Advocating Respectful Relationships held a women’s self-defense forum on April 8 called “Claim Your Power.” The event was hosted by two members of PARR with Sgt. Pillow as the guest speaker and lead demonstrator for the event. He discussed the major things to look for when protecting yourself and how… Continue reading PARR holds women’s self-defense forum
Women’s Studies Symposium
The UTM Women’s Center hosted its fourth Women’s Studies Symposium and its fifth annual EqualiTEA Tuesday, March 24. The event’s attendance has steadily grown, from 156 participants in the first year to 240 participants this year. There were 122 guests in attendance of the EqualiTEA. The day began with UTM’s Dr. Victoria Seng as the… Continue reading Women’s Studies Symposium
Arizona introduces bill to protect officers involved in shootings
Arizona’s bill to postpone the release of names of officers involved in serious or deadly shootings was vetoed Monday. Senate Bill 1445 would not allow officers’ names to be released for 60 days to protect officers and their families. The bill was derived from the recent shooting of two black males by white officers in Ferguson,… Continue reading Arizona introduces bill to protect officers involved in shootings
Indiana and Arkansas Religious Freedom Bills Passed
Indiana and Arkansas passed modified “religious freedom” laws on April 2 after facing controversy. According to the Indianapolis Star, the amended Indiana bill does not authorize the refusal of service, goods, or employment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race or religion. The Indiana bill specifically says that providers, meaning businesses and employers, cannot refuse service on… Continue reading Indiana and Arkansas Religious Freedom Bills Passed