Category: Campus & Local

Tennessee is among 25 other states to report a high seasonal flu outbreak, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has reported that more than half the country has reported a widespread outbreak. Widespread defines the geographical spread of the flu, rather than the severity. It means that more than 50 percent… Continue reading Flu deadly to healthy young adults

Internships for college students sounds like a big deal, and for some, it is. Getting an internship can set students up for a very good job after graduation. Unfortunately, not all of the departments on campus talk much about it. Very few require it. Most departments only recommend it and some, not even that much.… Continue reading Internships provide experience needed for job after graduation

The choral ensembles on campus are seeing a change in direction this semester, with Director of Choirs Dr. Mark Simmons taking a sabbatical through the university and Dr. Samuel Barbara stepping in as a temporary replacement. During the sabbatical, Simmons is away for the semester to compose new works for the choir that will be… Continue reading New director aims to take choir to next level

With the 2014 midterm elections fast approaching, students and citizens alike are encouraged to pay attention to the upcoming political activities scheduled to take place. From the federal level to local elections, various seats will be available for new politicians to hold. However, when it comes to midterm elections, many don’t take the opportunity to… Continue reading 2014 midterm elections approach; be prepared

With the boom of technology, students are finding easier ways to plagiarize and cheat on papers, exams and standardized tests. Unfortunately, some students have found creative ways to cheat on exams. Whether it is with a cheat sheet or by obtaining an old test from a classmate, cheating only hurts the student. Plagiarism is another… Continue reading Cheating and plagiarism often lead to suspension from UTM

There are rules and regulations for everything in life, and hunting season is no different. A person cannot just wake up and decide that they want to go hunting. First, a hunting license needs to be purchased to secure his or her eligibility. There are different licenses for different types of game. Big game licenses… Continue reading Hunting tips: Prepare for duck season

Student Health and Counseling Services’ P.S.E.P.P., Personal Safety Empowerment Partnership Program, Count Me In sponsored an activity known as the Clothesline Project on campus Nov. 25 and 26. The activity allowed campus and staff to write encouraging messages on T-shirts for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. T-shirts were hung in Room 112 of the… Continue reading P.S.E.P.P.’s Clothesline Project sheds light on abuse

Graduating college is a bittersweet feeling for many, as students escape the challenges of strenuous study only to find themselves in preparation to find a full-time job. It is at least fair to state that this can be quite troublesome for students, considering the still questionable economic outlook. There is hope, however. It just involves… Continue reading Graduates encouraged to stay optimistic in job search