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A gaming society, OGRE officially means “organization of games and role-playing enthusiasts” and is a national organization, according to its web site: http://ogres.wikia.com/wiki/The_Ogre_Lair. The web site also shows that OGRE members “play a myraid of role-playing, board, card, party, and live action games,” but the games played might be different from one chapter to the next. The… Continue reading OGREs ‘club’ their way onto UTM campus

Thanks to a generous supporter, The UTM Marching Band added a new “rolling billboard” trailer to its inventory this past summer in order to keep up with the band’s traveling needs. With the reconstruction of the Fine Arts Building, the marching band had been displaced. This displacement created a need for a proper storage and… Continue reading Donor digs deep so band can roll in style

The men of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity’s Tau Psi chapter held a PHreshman PHorum on August 25, 2011 was given to help guide new freshmen through this new life of college. The event was held in the UC ballroom. The panel members included Michael Poke, Aaron Wilkins, Whitney Smith, Shayla Jenai, Aundrea Geornea Williams, Crystal… Continue reading Alpha Phi Alpha offers ‘phresh’ start for UTM freshmen

UTM students have another reason to be proud of their campus – safety. UTM continues to be one of the safest universities in the state and region with the help of the students and faculty and their concern for themselves and others’ safety. “The campus safety really is possible because we have a great amount… Continue reading UTM still one of the safest campuses in state

When students walked through the Boling University Center on Wednesday, August 24, they were met with an up-close look at reptiles from Tom Kessenich and his organization, Snakes Alive. Snakes Alive is dedicated to giving the general public a hands-on experience with reptiles, ranging from large snakes to spiders to alligators. Kessenich’s work brings him all… Continue reading Snakes snatch students’ attention

Small garden plots have been popping up across the UTM campus. The students and faculty responsible for this are in Growing Gardens.Growing Gardens is the result of a University of Tennessee Women’s Philanthropy Alliance Grant awarded in Spring 2010 that provided funds to create community herb and vegetable gardens on the UTM campus that would… Continue reading Student Organization adds beauty to campus

The 2010 midterm election resulted in a massive shift in political party power, from Democratic to Republican. Many of those public officials elected were “new faces” in the legislature.With these new faces in the state and national offices, what can UTM students expect to see in 2011? To begin with, Republican candidate Bill Haslam won… Continue reading Midterm election brings new faces

Whether you speak to a Democrat, Republican, or independent about the 2010 midterm election on Nov. 2, they will likely all agree on one thing: Registered voters should exercise their right to vote.Like other elections, many see this election as an important vote, and at the national and state levels, both major political parties are… Continue reading Election 2010: Exercise your right to vote

The Student Organization President’s Roundtable Meeting was on Tuesday, March 2 in the University Center. The President’s Roundtable offers a chance for any of the organizations on campus to provide input, as well as find out what activities are happening on campus. David Taylor welcomed the representatives from the organizations. Many activities were planned for… Continue reading President’s roundtable meeting provides input

Dr. Anne Meek spoke Feb. 28 at the Annual Women’s History Month Luncheon, sponsored by the UTM Faculty Women’s Club. Dr. Meek reflected on her early years in Martin, “Playing Second Fiddle: Martha Meek’s Legacy of Love.” Georgia Baskett, the Faculty Women’s Club president, gave the welcome. After lunch, Dr. Tom Rakes introduced Meek. “Today… Continue reading Dr. Meek speaker for Annual Women’s History Month luncheon