The Secular Student Alliance (SSA) held a gathering on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in Boling University Center room 229. During this event, the organization commemorated Charles Darwin, a scientist who was known for his contributions to the science of evolution. Dr. Kevin Pitz delivered a presentation on Charles Darwin. There was also a… Continue reading Students celebrate Darwin’s birthday
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First of a series: political recap since inauguration
Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders. However, many of these actions have come across as controversial and have created mixed emotions within the electorate. Here is a recap of political highlights since Trump took office. On Feb. 7, Betsy DeVos was confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of Education pick in a historic tie with… Continue reading First of a series: political recap since inauguration
Vanguard Theatre director gives Phi Kappa Phi lecture
Phi Kappa Phi hosted its annual Muriel D. Tomlinson Memorial Lecture on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. Kevin Shell, assistant professor of theatre and director of UTM’s Vanguard Theatre, was the evening’s main speaker. His speech, titled “Improvisation: On and Off the Stage,” discussed the importance of improvisational skills both in theatre and in the work… Continue reading Vanguard Theatre director gives Phi Kappa Phi lecture
SGA meeting highlights: Feb. 7, 2017
The Student Government Association held its second senate meeting of the semester on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 9 p.m. Though SGA members officially met new chancellor, Dr. Keith Carver, on the last meeting of the fall semester via Skype call. They had the opportunity to share the chambers with him this Tuesday night. Carver spoke… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: Feb. 7, 2017
SAC provides free movies for students
During the regular academic year, the Student Activities Council (SAC) shows a movie every Sunday in Watkins Auditorium. This week’s movie, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” will be shown on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The SAC is a team of 14 students dedicated to making university life more entertaining. The… Continue reading SAC provides free movies for students
Cups for the Cure raises money for cancer patients
On Saturday, Feb. 4, 2018, the first Cups for the Cure event was held at the Wesley Foundation from 2-4 p.m. During the event, associate professor of Visual and Theatre Arts, David McBeth and students from his ceramics classes sold handmade cups and mugs. These items were sold for $15 each with 100 percent of… Continue reading Cups for the Cure raises money for cancer patients
UTM students attend presidential inauguration
Two days after the election establishing Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, a group of 12 UTM students from the College Republicans organization decided that they would attend the inauguration. Students Coty Vannoy, junior agriculture education major; Shelby Day, junior agriculture business major; Alyssa Kesterson, junior agriculture business major; De’Quad Jimmerson,… Continue reading UTM students attend presidential inauguration
Polar Plunge participants are “Freezin’ For A Reason”
While the weather outside is not too frightful, it is still not swimming weather. That is not stopping Aloha Pools and Spas in Union City and Special Olympics Tennessee from challenging those in the community to take the Polar Plunge. Aloha Pools and Spas in Union City is hosting the 6th Annual Polar Plunge, Feb.… Continue reading Polar Plunge participants are “Freezin’ For A Reason”
Speaker educates UTM about ISIS and terrorism through personal story
Former undercover operative for Canadian authorities, Mubin Shaikh, shared his personal story with UTM faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in the Boling University Center ballroom to teach about Islamic radicalization and terrorism. “You’re the next generation, especially those who are in public safety programs,” said Shaikh, writer of the book “Undercover Jihadi.”… Continue reading Speaker educates UTM about ISIS and terrorism through personal story
Man charged in Quebec City mosque shooting
Accused gunman, Alexandre Bissonnette, was charged with six counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder in Canadian court yesterday for opening gun-fire on worshippers in a Quebec City mosque on Sunday, Jan. 29. CBC News Montreal reported that six people were killed and another five have been hospitalized. 13 more people were… Continue reading Man charged in Quebec City mosque shooting