By: Rachel Moore and Shanell Hacker With the election and inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, many lawmakers in Tennessee have begun work on legislation to accommodate proposed changes under the new administration. President Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office which seeks the prompt… Continue reading Tennessee lawmakers at work under new federal administration
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Junk laws good for nothing but a laugh
If you ever wanted to try to catch a fish with a lasso, you can think again. In the state of Tennessee, this is an illegal activity. It is also illegal to share Netflix passwords; shoot any game from a moving vehicle, with the exception of whales; to hold state public office if you have… Continue reading Junk laws good for nothing but a laugh
Women gather to march in solidarity
Millions of women gathered in Washington and in other cities across the country on Saturday to show their anger and express solidarity. One such demonstration was held in Nashville. This event was attended by several members of the UTM faculty, including Dr. Michelle Merwin, Dr. Renee LaFleur, Dr. Chara Van Horn, Dr. Liz Aleksander and… Continue reading Women gather to march in solidarity
Scholarship program needs more student awareness
College debt remains a national issues, and students are always looking for more money. According to the Institute for College Access and Success, the average debt of a 2015 graduate from a Tennessee public or private four-year institution is $26,083. For college graduates from UTM, this number is $28,701. This sum looms over college students… Continue reading Scholarship program needs more student awareness
Trump inaugurated as new U.S. president
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States earlier today at 11 a.m. EST. Trump, a member of the Republican Party, will succeed outgoing Democratic president Barack Obama, who served two four-year terms in office. Trump was sworn into office by John Roberts, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme… Continue reading Trump inaugurated as new U.S. president
MLK breakfast remembers past, examines present and hopes for future
UTM faculty, staff and students gathered with members of the community and elected officials to honor the civil rights leader on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. in the University Center ballroom. The fifth annual ceremony was called “A Celebration…Dream with a Vision, Live with a Purpose” and was coordinated by… Continue reading MLK breakfast remembers past, examines present and hopes for future
Two children killed in Martin house fire
Randy Brundige, the city’s mayor, confirmed this morning that an overnight house fire on Main St. in Martin, Tennessee has claimed the lives of two girls. The sisters, Abreanna and Mailyah Yarbrough, were upstairs in their room when the fire blazed. Family members who spoke with Thunderbolt Broadcasting Radio stated that two other small children were… Continue reading Two children killed in Martin house fire
East Tennessee devastated by fire, needs assistance
Crews made “significant progress” in their search for any survivors in the rubble of wildfires that torched hundreds of homes and businesses near the Great Smoky Mountains, officials said Thursday. The latest official death toll reports seven people dead as a result of the fires. Authorities set up a hotline for people to report missing… Continue reading East Tennessee devastated by fire, needs assistance
SGA meeting highlights: Nov. 10, 2016
The Student Government Association held its final senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. SGA’s Legislative Council worked with faculty sponsor, John Abel, as well as incoming chancellor Dr. Keith Carver to honor Interim Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith for his work and coordination with the 64th and 65th General Assemblies.… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: Nov. 10, 2016
UTM gears up for transition to Canvas
UTM students and faculty are preparing for the anticipated transition from Blackboard to Canvas this January. Canvas by Instructure is predicted to be a more integrated academic online tool than the university’s current Blackboard system. Some faculty who have interest in Canvas have completed training in preparation for the transition beginning next semester. UTM Instructional Technology Center… Continue reading UTM gears up for transition to Canvas