The 2010 midterm election resulted in a massive shift in political party power, from Democratic to Republican. Many of those public officials elected were “new faces” in the legislature.With these new faces in the state and national offices, what can UTM students expect to see in 2011? To begin with, Republican candidate Bill Haslam won… Continue reading Midterm election brings new faces
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Chamber ensembles featured in recital
On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the Department of Music at UTM put on the Chamber Ensembles Concert. It began at 7:30 p.m. in Watkins Auditorium and featured various ensembles such as the Acrimonious Competition Saxophone Quintet, the Horn Ensemble and the Four Stikx Clarinet Quartet. The pieces played by each ensemble took the audience into the… Continue reading Chamber ensembles featured in recital
Election 2010: Exercise your right to vote
Whether you speak to a Democrat, Republican, or independent about the 2010 midterm election on Nov. 2, they will likely all agree on one thing: Registered voters should exercise their right to vote.Like other elections, many see this election as an important vote, and at the national and state levels, both major political parties are… Continue reading Election 2010: Exercise your right to vote
With freedom of speech comes responsibility
One of the great things about America is the freedom people have to speak their minds. So, what happens when freedom of speech that was meant to empower the lives of others ends up breaking them? On Sept. 1, around lunchtime, a man stood outside the University Center shouting at students walking by. “Repent!” he… Continue reading With freedom of speech comes responsibility
President’s roundtable meeting provides input
The Student Organization President’s Roundtable Meeting was on Tuesday, March 2 in the University Center. The President’s Roundtable offers a chance for any of the organizations on campus to provide input, as well as find out what activities are happening on campus. David Taylor welcomed the representatives from the organizations. Many activities were planned for… Continue reading President’s roundtable meeting provides input
Dr. Meek speaker for Annual Women’s History Month luncheon
Dr. Anne Meek spoke Feb. 28 at the Annual Women’s History Month Luncheon, sponsored by the UTM Faculty Women’s Club. Dr. Meek reflected on her early years in Martin, “Playing Second Fiddle: Martha Meek’s Legacy of Love.” Georgia Baskett, the Faculty Women’s Club president, gave the welcome. After lunch, Dr. Tom Rakes introduced Meek. “Today… Continue reading Dr. Meek speaker for Annual Women’s History Month luncheon
Greek Week 2010
Pi Kappa Alpha and Chi Omega took the top spots in the Step Show competition for Greekfest 2010.The Pikes won first place and Best of Show in the fraternity division and Chi Omega won first place and Best of Show in the sorority division. Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Alpha Omicron Pi sorority placed second.… Continue reading Greek Week 2010
Work on soffit continues on Paul Meek Library to increase safety for all
The UTM Physical Plant Operations is working on the library to increase safety for the students and faculty.According to the Physical Plant Operations Administration, the soffit on the library has had many issues from the wind within the past few years. The soffit is the underside of the Library’s overhang. Especially with all of the… Continue reading Work on soffit continues on Paul Meek Library to increase safety for all
American freedoms are not free in modern times
The United States is known across the globe as the world’s superpower since the end of the Cold War but this may not be so anymore. It is also the land of the free. However, this may not be true in the coming months or years.Of all the hundreds of luxuries such as the Internet… Continue reading American freedoms are not free in modern times
US and Coalition is in an advanced stage of readiness against Iran
Living in war times is a hard lifestyle to get used to. With the current Iraq war and the rising problems on the home front, the rise of the nuclear warfare looms on the horizon. In recent developments intelligence reports that Iran is creating nuclear weapons Iran says its nuclear facilities were built to support… Continue reading US and Coalition is in an advanced stage of readiness against Iran