There’s a new trend among college students that blends dieting and drinking called Drunkorexia. The term Drunkorexia refers to people who restrain from eating meals to avoid calories to make room for alcohol calories. It is mostly common amongst female college students, ages 18-23, however a few males have jumped on board as well. This… Continue reading Students misusing suds to stay slim
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National Association for Music Education opens collegiate chapter at UTM
The Collegiate National Association for Music Education has opened a chapter at UTM, offering music students a chance to connect with other students of similar interests. Also called by its acronym CNAME, the organization is open to all music majors who are looking for useful pre-professional development opportunities. The chapter was founded at UTM last… Continue reading National Association for Music Education opens collegiate chapter at UTM
Phi Alpha National Honors Society established for social work majors
One of the newest registered student organizations at UTM is Phi Alpha National Honor Society. “This organization is for social work students only, and we will consider students for membership after completing their freshman year,” said Alton Alexander, president of Phi Alpha. Phi Alpha National Honor Society was founded in 1960 by undergraduate social work… Continue reading Phi Alpha National Honors Society established for social work majors
FBLA brings business opportunities to campus
Those interested in careers in business now have access to a national student organization that will help them advance their collegiate resumes.<br /><br /> Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. Its high school division has 215,000 members, while… Continue reading FBLA brings business opportunities to campus
Economics Club provides low-key atmosphere for economics students
UTM’s new Economics Club offers students interested in economics a wealth of information and collaboration with their peers. The organization was conceived last year by Dr. Darshak Patel, assistant professor of Economics at UTM, along with UTM student Andrew Warner. However, the club was not formally established until this year. President J.D. Leavell described the… Continue reading Economics Club provides low-key atmosphere for economics students
Raising awareness: U too Can . . . Maintain mental health
All across campus this past week, the U too Matter campaign held events to help raise awareness for suicide among college students as a part of Suicide Awareness Month. The campaign’s goal was to help students to not become a part of the 1,100 students who commit suicide on American campuses every year. The event… Continue reading Raising awareness: U too Can . . . Maintain mental health
Cellular 911 systems experience brief disruption; alternative emergency numbers
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency sent out a media release Sept. 25, 2014 after much of West Tennessee experienced disruptions to cellular 9-1-1 systems. These wireless emergency alerts were for anyone living or driving through West Tennessee. The media release alternative phone numbers were sent via text message to all cellular devices, giving people a way… Continue reading Cellular 911 systems experience brief disruption; alternative emergency numbers
Three charged in burglaries at Reserve apartments
Three people were charged with counts of burglary and theft over the weekend, according to a press release issued by the Martin Police Department. Clay Elliot, 18 and William Brown, 19, both of Milan, were arrested on Saturday after reports of burglary at seven different apartments in the Reserve at Martin apartment complex. Devin Sparks, 19 of… Continue reading Three charged in burglaries at Reserve apartments
Stigma Cutting walk cuts the stigma of receiving help
On September 30th, the last day of Suicide Prevention month, a Stigma Cutting Walk Program was held to cut the stigma of receiving help. Eleven hundred college students die by suicide each year and studies show that counseling was never sought out. “We want our students to know that you matter to us. Each light… Continue reading Stigma Cutting walk cuts the stigma of receiving help
UTM Artist Painting Competition
People, places, and things took over the canvases Tuesday night during the Student Painting Competition at the University Center. Fifteen students brought their supplies and creativity to room 203 to compete for the $50.00 grand prize and the $25.00 second place prize in the Fall 2014 Student Painting Competition. Students were asked to arrive a… Continue reading UTM Artist Painting Competition