The 57th Grammy Awards show took place Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The show was broadcast live by CBS with the red carpet beginning at 6 p.m. ET and the main event following at 8 p.m. Rapper LL Cool J hosted the show for the fourth consecutive year. Performances included Rihanna, Kanye… Continue reading New artist wins big at 57th Grammys
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Greekfest begins with Service Night and Greek Olympics
A competitive spirit was in the air last night as Greekfest held its annual Greek Olympics. The Greek Olympics consists of several games played by the different teams from various fraternities and sororities. The teams with the most points are placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd and also receives points from their individual council, IFC or… Continue reading Greekfest begins with Service Night and Greek Olympics
Matrix creators offer Jupiter Ascending
This weekend, Australian production company Village Roadshow Pictures, in co-production with Warner Bros. Studios released Jupiter Ascending, staring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum in the lead roles. The story follows Jupiter Jones, a Chicagoan with European ancestry who despises her job in the family-owned Russian janitorial business. Jupiter lacks true aspirations except for the material… Continue reading Matrix creators offer Jupiter Ascending
Rihanna collaborates with Sir Paul, Kanye for new acoustic sound on single
Rihanna surprised her fans this past weekend by the release of the single, FourFiveSeconds featuring vocals by Kanye West and Sir Paul McCartney on the acoustic guitar. Rihanna released the news of the single Saturday via her Twitter account with the post “First glimpse at my new music.” The single isn’t the first time the… Continue reading Rihanna collaborates with Sir Paul, Kanye for new acoustic sound on single
Audiences reflect on dreams of Dr. King in Selma
Since its release on Jan. 9, critics have been raving over the movie Selma. The movie is about the journey of Martin Luther King Jr. and his followers as they march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama. The march happened during the time when President Lyndon Johnson was signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965… Continue reading Audiences reflect on dreams of Dr. King in Selma
Oscar-Winning Gospel Rapper to Host weekly Classes
UT Martin will host a unique weekly gathering beginning next month. Pastor Del Lawrence, better known as simply Mr. Del, will moderate these bible-studyesque meetings each Thursday night for the entire month of February. Mr. Del is a gospel rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He was formerly a member of the Oscar award winning rap group… Continue reading Oscar-Winning Gospel Rapper to Host weekly Classes
Jordan Brand releases some classic heat for the winter
Nike Inc. and Jordan Brand decided to bring in the frigid New Year with some much anticipated and very welcomed “heat” with the release of the remastered classic the Air Jordan Retro 4 Legend Blue this past weekend. Formally known as the Columbias when they were first released in 1999, it has been 16 years since their initial debut.… Continue reading Jordan Brand releases some classic heat for the winter
UTM Phi Beta Sigma chapter presents largest group of initiates
The Kappa Omicron chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. had its Fall 2014 Neophyte Talent Show presentation on Saturday, Jan. 10, in Watkins Auditorium. Neophyte presentations are common among the National Pan Hellenic Council organizations to present the newest members of the organization to the campus. Showcases normally last from 30 minutes to an… Continue reading UTM Phi Beta Sigma chapter presents largest group of initiates
Queen Bey gives gifts of Platinum
Pop/R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles has released a Platinum Edition Box Set of her recent album Beyoncé just in time for the holidays. The four-disc limited-edition box was released Nov. 24. It included two CD and two DVD discs with a 14-song audio CD and corresponding music videos and a DVD of live performances from her… Continue reading Queen Bey gives gifts of Platinum
Nike releases a remastered classic
Nike Inc. began its holiday releases with the anticipated release of the Air Jordan 6 “Infrared” for this year’s Black Friday shoe shopper. This sneaker has great significance in the history and brand of the man known as the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time), his “Airness,” Michael Jeffrey Jordan. This particular sneaker had a worthy… Continue reading Nike releases a remastered classic