The moment a student receives his or her refund check, the choice arises to either use those funds wisely or not. “A refund check is training for real life. If you can’t manage that, how will you manage a salary?” said Melanie Young, Advisor of the Student Success Center. Young said that while a refund… Continue reading Tips to balance refund check spending
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UTM prepares to ‘Stay Up for Good’
The third annual Up ‘til Dawn event begins this week and will continue for the next two months. The preparation this week leads up to the grand finale on Friday, Nov. 22, which is an overnight event that lasts to the early morning hours the next day. Up ‘til Dawn is a student organization that… Continue reading UTM prepares to ‘Stay Up for Good’
U.P.S. shows students ‘A Reason to Live’
As Suicide Awareness Week came to a close, students from all over campus gathered in front of the UC Friday afternoon in order to talk about an overwhelmingly prevalent issue in the United States today: suicide prevention. “Suicide prevention is everyone’s business; it’s not a secret to keep,” said John’Na Webster, UTM’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator. The… Continue reading U.P.S. shows students ‘A Reason to Live’
UTM students share mental health experiences
In conjunction with the launching of the We Are U.P.S. (United to Prevent Suicide) Campaign, the Student Health and Counseling Services, SHCS, hosted an event called “A Voice” on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The event featured a panel of three who answered questions about their experiences with mental health. The panel was comprised of Morgan Robertson… Continue reading UTM students share mental health experiences
Bedbugs and other critters: Living Space Cleanliness
Spiders, roaches, ants and bedbugs are creatures that students moving into a dorm or college apartment have to plan ahead to avoid. Students staying in dorm rooms have the small luxury of having their bathrooms cleaned for them; however, it is still their responsibility to keep their half of the room clean. Since the dorms… Continue reading Bedbugs and other critters: Living Space Cleanliness
Collegiate Bass Anglers Team gives fishing advice for season
Fishing is not only recreational time to release stress, but it is also a sport. The Collegiate Bass Anglers Team of UTM know first hand how to make your fishing experience a successful one. “Fishing is easy; it’s the catching part that’s hard,” said Jonathan Garrison, Senior Bass Anglers Team Alumni. Although fishing is allowed… Continue reading Collegiate Bass Anglers Team gives fishing advice for season
UTM ATO chapter receives community service award
The Zeta Pi Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega has redefined what it means to serve. Recently, this UTM fraternity was recognized by the national organization of ATO and named the Good Samaritan Elevate runner-up with over 12,000 service hours. Though being a small chapter, the passionate men of Zeta Pi have made not only an… Continue reading UTM ATO chapter receives community service award
5th annual Cancer Crash Car Bash dedicated to cancer victims
A sledgehammer, safety glasses and a fighting attitude is what the city of Martin was in for at the 5th Annual Cancer Crash Car Bash. The fundraiser for Cancer included donations, T-shirts and letting off some steam for the cause by using a sledgehammer to “smash and bash” a car while wearing safety glasses. “This… Continue reading 5th annual Cancer Crash Car Bash dedicated to cancer victims
Delta Sigma Theta hosts ‘Soul Night’
A night of poetry and neo soul music is what the Eta Xi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta had in store for UTM on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, an event for all the soul lovers called “Soul Night.” This event was full of soul from the moment the students hit the door. Selections of soul… Continue reading Delta Sigma Theta hosts ‘Soul Night’
New year brings changes in SGA
The Student Government Association’s 62nd General Assembly had its first meeting of the 2013-2014 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Alex Wilson, the previous assembly’s president and this year’s vice president, announced Freshmen Council has plans to start next week. John Abel, SGA’s new advisor, informed the assembly of the changes made to Homecoming voting.… Continue reading New year brings changes in SGA