Category: Features

‘Black history gives me the opportunity to be who I want to be.’

Creating change through peaceful development and continued harmony has come to be a creed for Corri Oliver and her reflection of black history as an ongoing pursuit. Memphis, Tennessee, once claimed Corri Oliver as theirs, then Knoxville became her home, and now the small town of Martin has the opportunity to allow Oliver to step… Continue reading ‘Black history gives me the opportunity to be who I want to be.’

Feature: Husband and wife make difference at UTM

Dr. Doug Owens, newly tenured Associate Professor of Music, teaches applied lessons for saxophone and double reed instruments such as oboe and bassoon. He also teaches courses in music theory, aural skills, history of popular music and “wherever needed” within the Department of Music. Owens was raised in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, a small town just south of… Continue reading Feature: Husband and wife make difference at UTM

UTM’s Robison to compete for national crown

Hannah Robison is a 21-year-old UTM Senior chemistry major with a hand for the piano. She’s also one of 53 girls in competition for more than $50,000 in scholarships from the number one provider of scholarships for women, the Miss America pageant. Hannah’s interest in Miss America started as a child watching the pageant on television… Continue reading UTM’s Robison to compete for national crown

Equestrian team stays positive during hard times

The Skyhawk equestrian team has brought its regular season to a close with victories over South Dakota State University on March 13 and Sacred Heart University on March 14. The Skyhaws have won seven of their last eight meets, recording only one loss since October 17. Next week, the team will learn whether or not… Continue reading Equestrian team stays positive during hard times

Tear Gas at Ohio State University

People who live in college towns are no strangers to loud nights and rowdy parties of celebrating college students. It should come as no surprise that after the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Oregon Ducks 42-20, in the College Football National Championship game earlier this month a lot of celebration from the town’s college students ensued.… Continue reading Tear Gas at Ohio State University

Bill Waterman goes from brass band to band director

William “Bill” Waterman has taken a unique path in order to become the Director of Athletic Bands at UTM. He has taken risks and jumped at different situations, but has never been afraid of experiencing new things. Waterman has lived an interesting life since the day he was born in San Francisco, on Dec. 2,… Continue reading Bill Waterman goes from brass band to band director

UTM alumnus ready to referee cases from circuit bench

Jeff Parham, a Martin attorney and UTM alumnus, takes office Sept. 1 as the new circuit judge for the 27th Judicial Court, which serves Obion and Weakley counties. His first jury trial is Sept. 9. Parham compares his transition from lawyer to judge to a baseball game. “You become the gamekeeper. Like a referee at… Continue reading UTM alumnus ready to referee cases from circuit bench