Category: Campus & Local

Over spring break, eight students in Dr. Alice- Catherine Carls’ History 343 class participated in a travel study to Washington D.C. The class, “Europe 1945 to Present,” covered the Holocaust and its aftermath in-depth to prepare students for the trip. The group left Martin on Monday morning, March 4, and headed towards Nashville to visit… Continue reading Students spend spring break traveling

Phi Alpha Theta and the UTM History department are celebrating Women’s History Month during March. On Thursday, March 21, Phi Alpha Theta hosted the second event in their Women’s History Film Festival. To begin the evening, a portion from “Mozambique or Bust” was shown, a documentary put together by CNN about an organization which was started to… Continue reading Phi Alpha Theta continues film festival

“Wizard beards are acceptable” for the Fantasy Literature class this upcoming fall. Dr. John Glass, Assistant Professor of English and who obviously appreciates wizard beards, will once again be facilitating the English 496 course, which will be held at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Students enrolled in the class will be reading the works… Continue reading Fantasy Literature class offered again this fall

Who ever thought that a show with an overload of camouflage and untamed beards would become such a hit in America? Yet, the American people love “Honey Boo Boo” and lose brain cells from watching it. So why wouldn’t outdoorsy rednecks make a hit television series? Obviously, the people from the A&E network knew what… Continue reading Review: Duck Dynasty entertains viewers

Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honors Society, is sponsoring a film festival to celebrate Women’s History Month. Phi Alpha Theta will be hosting three separate presentations. On March 19, “Miss Representation,” a documentary about society’s portrayal of women, will be shown. This will also include a discussion that will be led by Merry Brown, who… Continue reading Phi Alpha Theta to honor Women’s History Month

It is once again time for the humans of UTM to run in fear as Humans vs. Zombies begins for the fourth semester. The 24-hour game of tag has been a popular part of campus life since it was first implemented back in the fall semester of 2012. “Everyone who plays the game absolutely loves… Continue reading Humans vs. Zombies begins fourth semester

Jager bombs, Vodka-Red Bulls, Electric Screwdrivers and other energy drink cocktails may soon be illegal for restaurants and bars to serve if House Bill 347 passes through the state legislature. HB 347 by Rep. McManus prohibits the sale of energy drinks at a business with a license or permit to serve or sell liquor by… Continue reading Bill bans energy drinks wherever alcohol served

Trista Havner and Carol Ann Williams presented “Bridging the Achievement Gap: The Struggles and Successes of the Minority Student” as part of the Civil Rights Conference on Feb. 21. The two teachers from Jackson Central-Merry Academy of Medical Technology discussed the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged students and their counterparts. “We haven’t always provided a… Continue reading Students learn of achievement gap at Civil Rights Conference

After almost three and a half decades as a UTM employee, UC Director Steve Vantrease has now decided to officially retire in April. “I’ll be taking a part-time job with the University of Tennessee Foundation, working in the Alumni Association. And basically what I’ll be doing is working with alumni clubs and chapters throughout West Tennessee to help promote the… Continue reading UC Director Steve Vantrease to retire in April

Handguns could soon be allowed on college campus parking lots if representatives in Tennessee pass House Bill 118 Thursday, Feb. 28. As introduced, the bill would allow a person with a valid handgun carry permit to transport and store a firearm or ammunition in the permit holder’s privately owned motor vehicle in any public or… Continue reading House bill may put guns in parking lots