Category: Campus & Local

UTM students turn to Adderall for finals help

Adderall, a drug intended to treat those suffering from Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder, has become a highly recreational drug, especially among students on the UTM campus. To find a student who illegally consumes Adderall is as simple as walking inside the Paul Meek Library on any given night during the semester. During finals week, the likelihood increases drastically. “It’s… Continue reading UTM students turn to Adderall for finals help

Martin area offers outdoor activities for students

Spring has arrived and warm weather has begun luring students away from classes; Martin has a variety of outdoor activities for the young and restless to entertain them during this time of year. The UTM campus has countless venues for warm weather activities. The walking track around Pacer Pond offers a scenic setting for calm… Continue reading Martin area offers outdoor activities for students

Travel study visits CNN, Saks Fifth Avenue

Eighteen Fashion Merchandising and Communication students and faculty participated in a travel study to Atlanta, April 11-14. Students had the opportunity to visit Saks Fifth Avenue and go behind the scenes. They were able to meet and learn from the Contemporary Department Manager, Brand Manager and Operations Manager. They toured the Visual Department where personnel… Continue reading Travel study visits CNN, Saks Fifth Avenue

Student NAMA holds own against nation’s top schools

Six UTM students traveled to Kansas City, Mo., to compete against 28 of the top schools in the nation April 16- 19. Members of UTM’s National Agri-Marketing Association loaded the van early Tuesday morning and headed to the “Show Me State” to present their product, Fishtables. Members of the team included Ty Fitzgerald, Brandon McMillan, Connor Morgan, Malorie Paine, Benton Powell andBethanie Wood. Along with… Continue reading Student NAMA holds own against nation’s top schools

Sigma Alpha Iota to host Amateur Musicale fundraiser

On Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., music fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota will host its Amateur Musicale at First United Methodist Church, where musicians will perform pieces such as Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop,” Phantom of the Opera’s “Music of the Night” and Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.” Costing $5, the event serves as a… Continue reading Sigma Alpha Iota to host Amateur Musicale fundraiser

‘Literature from Around the World’ celebrates cultural diversity

On Wednesday, April 10, a roundtable discussion, “Literature from Around the World,” was held in the Hortense Parrish Writing Center (Humanities 209) from 12:15 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. With standing-room only, 50 people were present for the discussion that was intended to celebrate campus-wide cultural and linguistic diversity. Eight readers from seven different countries presented… Continue reading ‘Literature from Around the World’ celebrates cultural diversity

Third annual Diversity Prom donates to Weakley County Prevention Coalition

This past Friday, April 12, Allies hosted its third Diversity Prom in an effort to raise money for the Weakley County Prevention Coalition. The event was, as intended, far more than the typical prom. The idea behind the event was to give those people who weren’t able to take who they truly wanted to prom… Continue reading Third annual Diversity Prom donates to Weakley County Prevention Coalition

SGA ends 61st General Assembly

UTM’s Student Government Association closed out its 61st General Assembly by passing several orders of business. To begin the meeting, one of the two SGA Advisors, Steve Vantrese, made a heart-felt speech reminding the students that it would be his last SGA meeting. He thanked the students for allowing him to be involved in SGA and reminding them they have “63 years of SGA” backing them. The… Continue reading SGA ends 61st General Assembly