Corona-mania grips the nation. By the time you’re reading this, you will have already heard that UT system schools have been shuttered for the rest of the semester. More concerning, and of more immediate importance to the student body now is the condition of neighborhood grocery stores back home. Sorry to say, my own experience… Continue reading Opinion of the Day: The view from back home
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Classes to go online for the remainder of the semester
Update from Chancellor Keith Carver: Dear University Community, UT System Interim President Randy Boyd announced today that all in-person delivery of classes will be moved online for the remainder of the 2020 spring semester. As a result, classes at the University of Tennessee at Martin will continue to be taught online through the end of… Continue reading Classes to go online for the remainder of the semester
Charley Deal named vice chancellor for university advancement
Dr. Charley Deal has been named vice chancellor for university advancement for the University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. and the University of Tennessee at Martin. As the vice chancellor for university advancement, Deal will be responsible for managing UTM’s fundraising and alumni programs; coordinating development efforts with UT Foundation and UT System administration; representing UTM… Continue reading Charley Deal named vice chancellor for university advancement
“Corona Connection” music series to be hosted by Department of Music
The UTM Department of Music is hosting a nightly web series at 7 p.m., beginning March 16, titled “Corona Connection” as a way to continue engaging students and community members during the COVID-19 outbreak. The interactive Facebook Live series will feature various guest performers teaching singer/songwriter skills, music education and production. The schedule for this… Continue reading “Corona Connection” music series to be hosted by Department of Music
Weekly Viewpoints: O muh-muh-muh-my, coronavirus
Well, this week has been a rather dramatic chapter in the coronavirus saga. We started this week as a relatively normal return after spring break, and we are ending it as temporary online students with UTM closed for three weeks. Across the country, things aren’t looking much better. Coronavirus has spread to 47 states as… Continue reading Weekly Viewpoints: O muh-muh-muh-my, coronavirus
Opinion of the Day: Trump’s make or break moment is now
If the incumbent president loses reelection in Nov., we will have one person to blame: Donald J. Trump. For several days now, congressional Democrats led by Sen. Chuck Schumer have been asking the President to declare a national emergency in response to coronavirus. Up until this point, the administration has been reluctant to do so.… Continue reading Opinion of the Day: Trump’s make or break moment is now
UTM sports and OVC fall victim to COVID-19 health crisis
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has suspended athletic activities until further notice. UTM has followed suit by cancelling athletic events for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. On Mar. 12, the OVC Board of Presidents announced that effective immediately, all schools that participate in athletic competitions under the OVC are to suspend athletic activities.… Continue reading UTM sports and OVC fall victim to COVID-19 health crisis
Spring practice dates set for Skyhawk football
Fans of the Skyhawk football team have been treated to a Spring practice schedule that was released by Sports Information on Mar. 10. While the dates are tentative and are subject to change, the Skyhawks plan to have seven practices in March and seven in April, all leading up the annual Navy and White Spring… Continue reading Spring practice dates set for Skyhawk football
You’re about to get the keyboard collegiate experience
UTM officials announced on Wed., Mar. 11 that all in-person classes are officially cancelled effective Thursday, Mar. 12 until Apr. 6, 2020. That means that for the next three weeks, we’re all going to be online students. We’re still not sure what that means, but it probably entails lots of video lectures and Canvas exams.… Continue reading You’re about to get the keyboard collegiate experience
Martin still needs new restaurants
Martin’s lack of good restaurant choices is still a standing problem, and I am here with even more possible solutions. I have previously given my argument that Martin, a small college town, should be providing its residents with better choices for dining. I had too much to say the first time around, so I am… Continue reading Martin still needs new restaurants