Anthony Stewart memorial service set for Sunday afternoon in the Elam Center

UTM will hold a memorial ceremony for Skyhawk head men’s basketball coach Anthony Stewart on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.           The event is open to the public, who are asked to follow mask and social distancing guidelines. All guests will be required to enter through the main entrance doors of… Continue reading Anthony Stewart memorial service set for Sunday afternoon in the Elam Center

How to make registration easier

There’s no doubt that registration is one of the more stressful times of the year, right up there with midterms and finals. The ritual has changed quite a bit since I first started here at UTM, but the experience is always the same: stressing about what classes are offered when, nervously checking and double-checking your… Continue reading How to make registration easier

UTM rodeo squads conclude fall season at Murray State

Both UTM rodeo teams put the finishing touches on their fall schedule this weekend, competing at the nearby rodeo hosted by Murray State University.           For the fifth consecutive rodeo during the 2020-21 season, the Skyhawk men placed second in the field as they piled up 510 points. The UTM women’s squad accrued 80 points to place… Continue reading UTM rodeo squads conclude fall season at Murray State

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UTM Rifle wraps up fall schedule with a pair of matchups at Jacksonville State

The fall portion of the 2020-21 UTM rifle schedule came to a close over the weekend as the Skyhawks clashed against Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) rival Jacksonville State in a pair of matches.           The weekend began with a Saturday matchup as UTM fell by a 4,659-4,566 margin before the teams reconvened for a matchup the next… Continue reading UTM Rifle wraps up fall schedule with a pair of matchups at Jacksonville State

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Thankful, but not so thankful for COVID-19

As we all know, the end of the semester is just around the corner. With in-person classes ending on Nov. 24, there will be many students traveling back home to spend Thanksgiving with their families. However, even though students will be back home seeing friends and family, I ask you to still be mindful of… Continue reading Thankful, but not so thankful for COVID-19

Sci-fi throwback review: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

As is often the case with film adaptations of older novels, sometimes the originals get lost to the public consciousness: like tears in the rain. One such example is Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? first published in 1968, although you will no doubt be more familiar with its adaptation Blade Runner… Continue reading Sci-fi throwback review: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Growing money on vines?

For the cash-strapped college student, there are few joys greater than cheap and healthy food. Unfortunately, the world of 2020 simply does not work that way. The problem of nutrition and especially obesity in America is a greater epidemic than COVID-19 and, over time, more deadly. According to the USDA, nearly 11% of American households… Continue reading Growing money on vines?

UTM golf inks a pair of in-state standouts as part of national signing day

UTM head golf coach Austin Swafford has announced two additions as Garrett Chumley and Cayden Chambers have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Skyhawks next season.           Chumley hails from Murfreesboro and recently capped off a remarkable prep career under head coach Shayne Martin at Oakland High School. He is currently ranked sixth in the Tennessee Class… Continue reading UTM golf inks a pair of in-state standouts as part of national signing day

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League of Striving Artists to host annual Holiday Art Bazaar

The University of Tennessee at Martin’s League of Striving Artists is hosting its annual Holiday Art Bazaar from 5 – 8 p.m., Nov. 19; 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Nov. 20; and 10 a.m. –  4 p.m., Nov. 21, in the Fine Arts Building Gallery. The event is free and open to the public, but… Continue reading League of Striving Artists to host annual Holiday Art Bazaar

Skyhawk Rifle accounts for consistent scoring over the weekend at Morehead State

The UTM rifle team spent the weekend at Morehead State, falling in a pair of competitive matches as the defending Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) champions claimed a 4,627-4,552 win on Saturday before a 4,618-4,557 decision on Sunday.           Saturday’s matchup included a 2,243 score in smallbore and a 2,309 tally in air rifle for the Skyhawks. UTM… Continue reading Skyhawk Rifle accounts for consistent scoring over the weekend at Morehead State

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