Phone apps can help with dangerous weather

The tornadoes that came across Northwest Tennessee on Oct. 5 served as a brief reminder that severe weather can surprise people at any moment. While there appeared to be issues with the campus emergency text messaging system that night, ultimately the responsibility of staying prepared for severe weather falls on the individual. There are many… Continue reading Phone apps can help with dangerous weather

Wildlife Society helps community preserve land

The UTM student chapter of the Wildlife Society is a professional organization that knows the importance of preserving the land. The chapter does a variety of things within the community including habitat work. They also have an ongoing project in correlation with Tyson Factory in Union City, Tenn. The group is responsible for the upkeep… Continue reading Wildlife Society helps community preserve land

Alerting Students: The Importance of UTM’s emergency text messaging system

It’s that time of year again. The seasons are shifting and the air is cooling as students are strapping in for final leg of the semester. With the change in seasons, some students and faculty alike are concerned with how to get their information when severe weather strikes. UTM has an emergency text messaging system… Continue reading Alerting Students: The Importance of UTM’s emergency text messaging system

24-hour ticketing policy enforced, not new

Students and faculty alike believe they’ve seen an increase in the number of parking tickets issued by the UTM department of Public Safety recently. However, Director Scott Robbins and Captain Ray Coleman say the parking regulations are the same as they have been for a long time. “Our parking regulations were passed on June 28,… Continue reading 24-hour ticketing policy enforced, not new

SGA discusses bookstore plans and library updates

This week’s Student Government Association meeting was called to order right on time. Secretary General Allie Avery started the Executive Reports by announcing that office hours will start again next week. Vice President Alex Wilson reported next stating that there would be several pieces of legislation coming through the pipeline in the next few weeks.… Continue reading SGA discusses bookstore plans and library updates

Obama signs bill to avert default, open government

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed a measure into law reopening the federal government and averting a potential default. The White House says Obama signed the bill early Thursday, hours after the House gave final approval. The White House budget office has already instructed federal workers to plan to return to work Thursday… Continue reading Obama signs bill to avert default, open government