Category: Arts & Entertainment

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