For most of us, the last weeks have brought about times of uncertainty and anxiety. Schools across the state have closed for the time being, universities are switching to online classes until further notice, and toilet paper can’t stay on the shelves. In these times of chaos, we are often looking for ways to take… Continue reading Outdoor Entertainment amidst COVID-19
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Students set alternate graduation plans
COVID-19 has greatly affected UTM in many ways. UTM has not only canceled in-person classes for the rest of the semester, but has also canceled in-person commencement, which was planned for May 2. Graduation will be rescheduled for a later date, which will be announced in the future. UTM Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver has said… Continue reading Students set alternate graduation plans
Construction in Martin
UTM has begun the process of removing trees and preparing the area slated for construction of the Latimer Engineering and Science Building. The building will be located at the southeastern corner of the UTM quadrangle, and the timeline calls for completion in 2022 before students come back to school that fall. The Communications Building that… Continue reading Construction in Martin
Collegiate athletes in winter sports will not receive an extra year of eligibility
Sports leagues across the U.S., including professional and collegiate, have been either paused or outright cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In March, UTM and their parent conference the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) decided to cancel all sports for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. At UTM, this affected baseball, softball, golf, rodeo, equestrian,… Continue reading Collegiate athletes in winter sports will not receive an extra year of eligibility
Coronavirus: how it’s affected Martin
The coronavirus has affected the economy in ways most people – especially college students – have never seen before. In the last few weeks, many businesses have had to make changes to their establishment. Schools, gyms, theaters, resorts and more have closed down completely across the United States. All schools in Weakley County, including UTM,… Continue reading Coronavirus: how it’s affected Martin
UT campuses to continue online classes through the summer
MARTIN, Tenn. – University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd – in consultation with chancellors at UTK, UTC UTM and the UT Health Science Center – has announced that summer session classes at all campuses will be delivered online in response to COVID-19. At UTHSC, clinical rotations in hospitals will continue with students following COVID-19… Continue reading UT campuses to continue online classes through the summer
Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
On Monday, March 30 2020, Gov. Bill Lee signed executive order 22, which will be in effect from Tuesday, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. until April 14, 2020. This executive order will make all nonessential businesses throughout the state close until April 14, 2020. You can go out for essential services or activities as long… Continue reading Executive Order 22; how students are handling online classes
Do the Five
The world has become familiar with the words “social distancing” and “self-quarantine.” Social distancing has us staying at least 6 feet from other people to lessen the chance of contracting COVID-19. This has caused many schools to suspend in-person classes and events to be cancelled to prevent the large gathering of groups. Although some people… Continue reading Do the Five
Stewart declares as early entrant for 2020 NBA draft; remains eligible to return to UTM
In the midst of the cancellation of all UTM athletic events for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year, Skyhawk men’s basketball standout Parker Stewart submitted his paperwork to be an early entrant in the 2020 NBA Draft. Due to rules adopted by the NCAA in 2018, Stewart has the ability to sign with a… Continue reading Stewart declares as early entrant for 2020 NBA draft; remains eligible to return to UTM
NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Tom Brady leaves New England
The 2020 offseason is shaping up to be one of the craziest we’ve ever. Headlining this year’s free agency class is six-time Super Bowl Champion and twenty-year NFL veteran quarterback (QB) Tom Brady, who has made the decision to not return to the New England Patriots after two decades of dominant play. For the first… Continue reading NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Tom Brady leaves New England