The Nashville Predators are a frustrating team aren’t they? The highly unusual 2019-20 season for the Predators has come to an inglorious end at the hands of the twelfth-seeded Arizona Coyotes in four games. It wasn’t a sweep (Predators managed at least one win in the best-of-five series), but it certainly isn’t what the team… Continue reading Tennessee Sportsball Roundup: Another lost season for the Predators
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Longtime Henry County sheriff named UTM director of public safety
Longtime law enforcement professional and Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew has joined UTM as the new director of public safety. The UTM criminal justice graduate has served as Henry County sheriff since 2006 and previously served as a Tennessee State Trooper and as a patrolman, school resource officer and teacher for the Jackson Police Department.… Continue reading Longtime Henry County sheriff named UTM director of public safety
Tennessee Sportsball Roundup: Portland denies Memphis a playoff berth
At the conclusion of the NBA’s eight-game primer leading up to the postseason, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trailblazers battled for the final western conference playoff berth. The Grizzlies, who initially held the eighth seed at the start of the NBA bubble series, just missed out on the playoffs after the Trailblazers ground out… Continue reading Tennessee Sportsball Roundup: Portland denies Memphis a playoff berth
OVC postpones fall sport competitions and championships
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Board of Presidents has announced fall competition and championships in the sports of football, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball will be postponed due to the concerns and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision also includes the fall competitive schedules for men’s and women’s golf… Continue reading OVC postpones fall sport competitions and championships
UTM slugger Houston Wright earns Tidewater Summer League Most Valuable Player accolades
UTM outfielder Houston Wright capped off a record-setting two-month stretch with Most Valuable Player honors in the Tidewater Summer League. Wright was originally slated to play in the Cape Cod Baseball League this summer but their season was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 6-3, 215-pound lefty settled into a roster spot with the… Continue reading UTM slugger Houston Wright earns Tidewater Summer League Most Valuable Player accolades
Paul Meek Library Adjusts Operations as Students Return to Campus
As students prepare to return to the UTM Campus, the Paul Meek Library is also gearing up for students to safely utilize their space during the fall semester. Due to COVID-19, there are some major changes to the library’s operation that students should be aware of. Library staff says students should be aware that wearing… Continue reading Paul Meek Library Adjusts Operations as Students Return to Campus
Campus dining during a pandemic
Students can expect to see some big changes coming to the UTM food court this fall. Sodexo, UTM’s food service provider, has released guidelines to their phased approach for dining safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The phased approach includes touchless entryways, online ordering, cashless payments, and delivery options in order to limit… Continue reading Campus dining during a pandemic
Real talk: advice to incoming freshman about eating habits
Let’s be real everyone, you are not prepared for what it truly means to be away from home for the first time as a college freshman. When you come to college, you have wide eyes and are overwhelmed with all the meal options: on-campus dining that includes both prepared meals and fast food options, surrounding… Continue reading Real talk: advice to incoming freshman about eating habits
Editorial
COVID-19 may be here for the foreseeable future, but it won’t be here forever. Even the Black Death, after wiping out over 300 million people, receded before finally being reduced to a rarity. We only ever hear about the Bubonic Plague anymore when some random hiker in Colorado catches it from a beaver, or some… Continue reading Editorial
A Look At Religious Student Organizations This Semester
Transitioning to a safer campus lifestyle will be difficult for many student organizations this upcoming semester. It will be challenging to plan and execute gatherings and activities that stay within the guidelines given by the university. One particular group of student organizations that plan on moving forward are the religious organizations. For these organizations that… Continue reading A Look At Religious Student Organizations This Semester