Category: News

PRSSA holds 10th annual ‘Miss Understood’

UTM Public Relations Student Society of America’s (PRSSA) 10th Annual “Miss Understood” Womanless Beauty Revue was held on Oct. 3, in the Watkins Auditorium at 7 p.m. This year’s pageant had quite the crowd and filled Watkins with laughter. The emcees were Dr. Chara Van Horn, assistant professor of Communications, and David Belote, assistant vice… Continue reading PRSSA holds 10th annual ‘Miss Understood’

UTM presents Lip Sync

On Oct. 1, Student Activities Council hosted Lip Sync, a night of flashy entertainment with plenty of dance moves and laughs. This event includes lip syncing in the categories of open division, sororities and fraternities. Starting off the night was the Department of Housing, presenting the word “help” with a creative dorm scenario that highlighted… Continue reading UTM presents Lip Sync

Sex offender arrested in Weakley County

A registered violent sex offender spotted at UTM in late September was arrested earlier today by the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Everett Nickell, 41, of Mansfield, Tenn., was taken to the Weakley County Detention Center in Dresden, possibly on a charge of violating the terms of his classification as a sex offender. Charges have… Continue reading Sex offender arrested in Weakley County

UTM ROTC program slated for closing in 2015

UTM was notified this week that the school’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program is among 13 in the nation scheduled for closure in 2015. Dr. Tom Rakes, UTM chancellor, received a call Wednesday from the U.S. Army notifying the university of the closure. Other Tennessee universities facing ROTC closures are East Tennessee State University in… Continue reading UTM ROTC program slated for closing in 2015

Shutdown orders issued as Congress misses deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in nearly two decades, the federal government staggered into a partial shutdown Monday at midnight after congressional Republicans stubbornly demanded changes in the nation’s health care law as the price for essential federal funding and President Barack Obama and Democrats adamantly refused. As Congress gridlocked, Obama said a “shutdown will… Continue reading Shutdown orders issued as Congress misses deadline

UTM hosts 10th annual Quad City

“If you can imagine a circus, a family reunion [and] a mid-way of a fair … all of that in one spot,” said Charley Deal, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Alumni Relations. Quad City offers just that, Deal says. Quad City is a student organized event that offers faculty, students and alumni a place to… Continue reading UTM hosts 10th annual Quad City

It’s all-out war: Dig deep, pull hard

Rope Pull has been a time-honored tradition at UTM for just over 40 years now, and this year 11 organizations hope to walk away with that coveted first place trophy. Charley Deal, Director of Alumni Relations, keeps participant safety as a top priority.  This is Deal’s third year to oversee Rope Pull; originally, Campus Recreation… Continue reading It’s all-out war: Dig deep, pull hard

Student Recreation Center faces largest crowd in afternoons

When it comes to working out at the Student Recreation Center, many students utilize the center to get back in shape, especially as this new semester has kicked off and students wish to meet their personal fitness goals. However, many students enjoy working out in solitude and look for those moments that the gym is… Continue reading Student Recreation Center faces largest crowd in afternoons

Owning a pet provides benefits for students

College can be a stressful time in a student’s life, especially with many other obligations that must be met. Physical or psychological discomfort is not rare amongst many students as they navigate through classes, work, studying and maintaining a social life. Many forms of treatment, from counseling to a little rest and relaxation, can likely… Continue reading Owning a pet provides benefits for students