Pick up the Mar. 26, 2015 print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.
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UTM students oppose live bulls in local saloon
A relatively new addition to the Martin night life, Slide and Ride Saloon, made local headlines on St. Patrick’s Day as it took the City of Martin to court fighting a recent denial for the venue to host live bull riding. Though many elements must be taken into account for this particular debate, UTM students… Continue reading UTM students oppose live bulls in local saloon
April Fool’s Day prank provides epic memory
April 1 of every year becomes a day of mischievous behavior, pranks, hoaxes and trickery. I imagine many of us have had dreams of pulling the ultimate prank. When I was in high school, I felt it was my duty as class president to perform the greatest class prank in my school’s history. With only… Continue reading April Fool’s Day prank provides epic memory
Renewables part of long-term plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, has released its integrated resource plan for the next 20 years. The Associated Press said the plan, a “roadmap” of how the TVA will respond in good or bad economic times or during periods of stricter environmental regulation, offered that “no matter the scenario, TVA officials see the agency… Continue reading Renewables part of long-term plan
Column: Legacy of Rosie the Riveter
When people think of Rosie the Riveter they immediately go back to the iconic image of the young woman bearing her bicep saying, “We Can Do It.” What people do not know is the story behind that image or the story of that woman. Many people don’t even know the name of the actual woman… Continue reading Column: Legacy of Rosie the Riveter
College students find new way to fight fires
Two senior engineering students from George Mason University have developed a new fire extinguisher that uses sound waves to put out flames. Viet Tran and Seth Robertson started a senior project to demonstrate what they learned and how they uncovered a new way to fight fires. Tran and Robertson want to start small, like mounting a… Continue reading College students find new way to fight fires
Equestrian team stays positive during hard times
The Skyhawk equestrian team has brought its regular season to a close with victories over South Dakota State University on March 13 and Sacred Heart University on March 14. The Skyhaws have won seven of their last eight meets, recording only one loss since October 17. Next week, the team will learn whether or not… Continue reading Equestrian team stays positive during hard times
Nuclear negotiations to be extended
Iran nuclear negotiations have been postponed again until Wednesday, April 1. This is the third time that the deadline has been postponed past the original self-imposed deadline. The Obama Administration wanted a broad political agreement to be reached by the end of March with an extra three months to hammer out more complex details. The… Continue reading Nuclear negotiations to be extended
Utah reinstates firing squad as alternative execution method
Utah governor Gary Herbert signed a bill last week reinstating the use of the firing squad as an alternative method of execution for prisoners convicted of capital crimes. The method was adopted as a backup plan in the event of a lack of necessary supplies for lethal injection, the state’s preferred method. Utah is currently… Continue reading Utah reinstates firing squad as alternative execution method
Tennessee state Congress approves “guns-in-trunks” bill
The Tennessee General Assembly approved a bill last week that will discourage employers from firing employees found to be carrying firearms in their parked vehicles. The bill passed 28 votes to five in the state Senate and 78 votes to 14 in the House of Representatives. Representative Mike Carter of Ooltewah said that the bill… Continue reading Tennessee state Congress approves “guns-in-trunks” bill