WARNING: SPOILERS AND SPECULATIONS Lucasfilm debuted the first trailer for Episode IX, titled The Rise of Skywalker, which is expected to be the last in the Star Wars trilogy as Lucasfilm has announced their plan to slow releases within the franchise. At the Star Wars Celebration in Chicago April 11-15, director J.J. Abrams revealed the… Continue reading The end of a trilogy: The Rise of Skywalker
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Dance ensemble offers spring show
The UTM Dance Ensemble had their spring concert titled I’ll Be Me April 11 and 12 in the Student Life Center Gymnasium. The concert was held at 8 p.m. both nights. I’ll Be Me consisted of 11 dances of various styles, including hip-hop, modern, post-modern, lyrical, contemporary and ballet. “Acceptance,” the first dance of the… Continue reading Dance ensemble offers spring show
UTM Philosophy Forum hosts College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty
Monday, April 15, the UTM Philosophy Forum hosted a panel discussion between members of UTM’s College Democrats and members of the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL). The discussion focused on each party’s platforms on five major issues: the role of government, economics, health care, social issues and the just distribution of resources. The YAL started… Continue reading UTM Philosophy Forum hosts College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty
51st Annual UTM Rodeo: Saturday
Saturday night UTM hosted the 51st annual Rodeo: Championship Round, sponsored by Martin Paving Company. Despite the thunderstorms, the arena was packed and some audience members were forced to stand, because of the lack of seats. This year marks the 13th year that UTM’s rodeo was named the Ozark region’s “Rodeo of the Year”. As… Continue reading 51st Annual UTM Rodeo: Saturday
51st Annual UTM Rodeo: Friday
The second night of UTM’s spring rodeo included some excellent rides but also paid tribute to the UTM Rodeo teams’ late teammate, Wyatt Cole. Friday night of the rodeo, which is typically not the largest crowd, was standing-room only, with many fans sitting in the aisles. The energy in the Ned McWherter Ag Pavilion was… Continue reading 51st Annual UTM Rodeo: Friday
51st Annual UTM Rodeo: Thursday
The 51st annual UTM Rodeo kicked off its whirlwind weekend Thursday, April 11, in the Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Complex. UTM started by quickly dominating the bareback riding competition with rider Hunter Green solidifying 76 points. Green, a junior Communications major from Bastrop, Louisiana, is in second place overall in the conference, for this competition,… Continue reading 51st Annual UTM Rodeo: Thursday
Kit and Caboodle showcases student art
Students, faculty and staff from all over UTM filled the Fine Arts Gallery on April 9 in a viewing and awards ceremony from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event opened the “Kit and Caboodle Juried Student Art Exhibition” that will be running from April 9 through April 26. The exhibition, which featured art pieces… Continue reading Kit and Caboodle showcases student art
‘Us’ – the movie and the headache
Us, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, who is also behind the 2017 film Get Out, once again hit viewers with major plot twists and confusion. Us had a trailer that left many critics concerned that the entire movie was spoiled, however it’s my belief that you’re not fully able to predict the movie just by… Continue reading ‘Us’ – the movie and the headache
Captain Marvel falls short of marvelous
CAUTION: SLIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD The latest installment to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Captain Marvel, hit theaters March 8. Captain Marvel is about Carol Danvers (played by Brie Larson) and her road to discovering who she is and her part in a galactic war between the Kree and the Skrull, two alien races. Before seeing… Continue reading Captain Marvel falls short of marvelous
‘Good Morning Martin:’ is it really?
Good Morning Martin (GMM), an online magazine that features stories and news surrounding Martin, has a website that could use some work in the grammar department, but is overall well-executed. On their homepage, the magazine features a pretty, sunset aerial view of downtown Martin that greets visitors with a sense of warm comfort. Below the… Continue reading ‘Good Morning Martin:’ is it really?