When UTM Agriculture Communications senior Mayce Alloway, also known on campus as Mayce Thompson, recently faced second and third-degree-burns on over 35 percent of her body, she saw it as a challenge to overcome, not an overwhelming tragedy. “I relate everything that I am to my religion and my Maker. I think he blessed me… Continue reading Student won’t let setbacks stop her
Category: Features
The World Race is on: UTM alumni make difference
UTM alumnus Brent Acker from Picayune, Miss., and UTM alumna Mary-Katherine Hill from Collierville, Tenn., are living the big life these days traveling all over the world. Traveling to work with those in need in 11 different countries in 11 months while only being allowed to take along what can be carried on one’s back… Continue reading The World Race is on: UTM alumni make difference
Feature ideas wanted
This year the section that was previously called Life of The Pacer is now two sections: Arts and Entertainment and Features. The new Features section will be focusing on two aspects. First, the features section will contain any major issue occurring on campus or anything that greatly affects it and merits an in-depth article. Second,… Continue reading Feature ideas wanted
Community Garden gives locals gardening opportunity
When it comes to growing fresh produce, the Trinity Patch Community Garden does just that for free, offering the community and campus the opportunity to organically produce their own vegetables. While the garden has existed through the university for several years with the help of sponsors and a grant through the UT Women’s Philanthropic Association,… Continue reading Community Garden gives locals gardening opportunity
Player Profile: Jeremy Washington
Jeremy Washington’s teammates call him “Uncle Drew.” “It’s a … commercial of an old guy playing basketball … So they got it from that, and since I’m the oldest guy, they just call me that. It doesn’t bother me, though. I like that. It’s pretty funny,” said Washington, an Industrialized Business major. Washington wraps up… Continue reading Player Profile: Jeremy Washington
Player Profiles: Rickiesha Bryant and Shelby Crawford
Rickiesha Bryant and Shelby Crawford are fresh off their third consecutive OVC victory. Bryant and Crawford, both over 6 feet tall, have been an imposing presence on the basketball court this season, right through the very last game. Bryant, an Accounting major, not only made a career high of 20 points, but also extended her… Continue reading Player Profiles: Rickiesha Bryant and Shelby Crawford
UTM alumna describes own road to change
After a spontaneous change of plans in high school, a UTM alumna started down a path where she overcame challenges and worked to unite residents on “both sides of the fence” as Martin’s first African-American alderwoman. About ten years ago, Natalie Boyd became the first black minority member on the Martin Board of Mayor and… Continue reading UTM alumna describes own road to change
Player profile: Matt Haynes
A lot of young boys start out playing baseball, but staying with the sport throughout the years is something that not many can say they were able to do. There is a different story for senior Matt Haynes, however. He has been playing since he was four or five years old and says he has… Continue reading Player profile: Matt Haynes
Kristen Lackey: From UTM player to Miss UTM
Kristen Lackey, junior UTM softball player, was named Miss UTM2013 and is believed to be the first student athlete to hold the title. Lackey said she doesn’t believe there should be a stereotype of what a pageant girl is and what a student athlete is. She firmly believes the two can complement each other well. “I was asked… Continue reading Kristen Lackey: From UTM player to Miss UTM
Faculty Profile: Katie Smith fills Student Organization Coordinator position
Some students may have noticed emails from a new sender on their email accounts over the last few weeks. This new person is Katie Smith. Smith has been named to the Student Organization Coordinator position on an interim basis. She will be in charge of all student organizations on the UTM campus as well as informing the… Continue reading Faculty Profile: Katie Smith fills Student Organization Coordinator position