So you want to be a nuclear physicist …: The title of the textbook taunts a curious seventh-grade boy from Mouthcard, Kentucky. Unbeknownst to Shadow Robinson, at the time, this book would change his life forever. “I don’t remember not having an interest in science,” says the theoretical nuclear physicist and dean of Engineering and Natural… Continue reading So you want to be a physicist?
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Classes you didn’t know you needed
College students know all about “filler” classes; those taken to rack up a full schedule, or to count as an elective. However, filler classes don’t have to be a waste of time, in fact several classes at UTM could be considered essential for the future. There are classes like Event Planning (MKTG 377), Psychology of… Continue reading Classes you didn’t know you needed
Student Rec hires young leaders for fresh ideas
The Student Recreation Center (SRC) has added three new administrators to its staff, who all have ideas on how to improve the center and expand on the programs offered. Director of Campus Recreation, Chris Stachewicz plans to implement creative programming to engage students and to grow intramural sports. “One of the new programs that we’ve… Continue reading Student Rec hires young leaders for fresh ideas
Not all heroes wear capes
In a world desperately in need of a hero, Stan Lee didn’t wait for someone else to make a difference, he created his own. The founding father of the modern comic book and of American superheroes passed away Monday, Nov. 11, at the age of 95. Born Stanley Martin Lieber in 1922 in New York… Continue reading Not all heroes wear capes
How to avoid the holiday fluff this winter
With winter quickly approaching, many thoughts and efforts toward staying in shape are slowly diminishing. Gym membership utilization is decreasing and diets are broken for grubbing up at holiday feasts. Of course, the new year will usher in a new round of resolutions to lose weight, but is that really the best option? Maybe instead… Continue reading How to avoid the holiday fluff this winter
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS a student
When you enter the English department and head towards the office of Dr. Daniel Pigg you can expect to be greeted by a door that is covered with memes about pigs and an office that is filled with books. Behind the man that sits in the office chair is blank walls; walls that lack the… Continue reading ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS a student
More than a workplace, UTM is home
When Robert “Bud” Grimes graduated from UTM in 1978 with a Communications degree and a dream for being on television, he never pictured himself coming back to his alma mater as the Chief Communications Officer responsible for telling UTM’s story. Grimes, whose family roots run deep at UTM, always felt like Martin was his home.… Continue reading More than a workplace, UTM is home
The family man on the other side of the camera
As the shutter releases in his camera and the flash illuminates the scene, Nathan Morgan captures another piece of UTM, creating a digital piece of history for generations of future Skyhawks to appreciate. Morgan, the assistant director of University Relations, with camera in tote, can be spotted at any UTM event preserving each moment in… Continue reading The family man on the other side of the camera
Called for 5-to-9: Student’s family farm story
Most people work a 9-to- 5 job; for UTM senior Brady Brown, it’s nearly the opposite. His days begin about 5 a.m. and do not come to a close until after 9 p.m. Brown spent 13 years working on his father’s farm. He began as a helping hand at age 8 and has since learned… Continue reading Called for 5-to-9: Student’s family farm story
UTM Wildlife Society growing and thriving
From cleaning up streams in the Martin community, installing wood duck boxes at Reelfoot Lake State Park, hosting boy scout merit badge workshops, to the annual fishing rodeo, the UTM Wildlife Society has proven their dedication to preserving natural wildlife habitats for generations to come. “We do service projects, data collections, learn to identify different… Continue reading UTM Wildlife Society growing and thriving