The trustbuster’s axe comes for Google

On the morning of Oct. 20, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), along with the Attorneys General of 11 states, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google. The news was greeted with a sharp dip in the stock of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, which rebounded by the close of day. Policy wonks and reporters covering the… Continue reading The trustbuster’s axe comes for Google

The hearings where nothing was heard

Generally, when you have a hearing for a position, the members of the panel are the ones doing the hearing. Apparently nobody told the Senate Judiciary Committee this crucial fact when they set the stage for their first confirmation hearing for U.S. Circuit judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. The hearing, which… Continue reading The hearings where nothing was heard

Both UTM rodeo teams excel with top-three finished over the weekend at Southern Arkansas

The UTM rodeo program put on an outstanding showing this weekend at Southern Arkansas, as the men’s squad produced its fourth consecutive runner-up finish while the women’s team set a new season-high in points on its way to a third-place effort.           The UTM cowboys dialed up 440 points, which only trailed Missouri Valley College (610) in… Continue reading Both UTM rodeo teams excel with top-three finished over the weekend at Southern Arkansas

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NFL Fieldhouse: Week 6

After my own personal bye week, it’s time to get back to the Fieldhouse for Week 6. The three games I’ll be taking a look at this week featured some real heavy-hitters going at each other, with an AFC North rivalry, potential NFC Championship matchup and potential AFC Championship matchup all occurring in the same… Continue reading NFL Fieldhouse: Week 6

Skyhawk men’s hoops begins official practice in preparation for 2020-21 season

The 2020-21 UTM men’s basketball team took the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center floor for the first time as the squad’s official practice began this afternoon.           Head coach Anthony Stewart enters his fifth season in charge of the Skyhawk program as he returns five players (including a redshirt transfer) and welcomes in 14 newcomers in 2020-21. UTM’s returning… Continue reading Skyhawk men’s hoops begins official practice in preparation for 2020-21 season

UTM men’s rodeo finished second; women’s squad places seventh at Three Rivers College

The UTM rodeo teams continued the 2020-21 campaign over the weekend, taking part in the three-day event hosted by Three Rivers College.           For the third time in as many rodeos, UTM earned a second-place finish in the men’s team standings. The Skyhawk cowboys dialed up 665 points, only 30 points behind first-place finisher Missouri Valley College.… Continue reading UTM men’s rodeo finished second; women’s squad places seventh at Three Rivers College

A student’s thoughts on the first presidential debate

The first presidential debate of the 2020 election will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable in history. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden participated in the first of what was supposed to be three presidential debates this fall, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.  Social media was aglow in a… Continue reading A student’s thoughts on the first presidential debate

Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh may have implications for American citizens

It’s likely that most Americans didn’t know there was such a place as “Nagorno-Karabakh,” and yet, this tiny region in the Caucasus Mountains might be the flashpoint for a regional conflict that could even see U.S. involvement. Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous province in the Lesser Caucuses, is situated between the Republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan. During… Continue reading Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh may have implications for American citizens

Women’s basketball opens OVC title defense with the start of official practice

The defending Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) champion UTM women’s basketball team returned to Pat Head Summitt Court on Wednesday afternoon to open its title defense with the start of official practice. While the last eight months have been far from an ordinary offseason for the Skyhawks, Wednesday’s opening of practice brought a sense of familiarity… Continue reading Women’s basketball opens OVC title defense with the start of official practice