The Martin Police Department arrested a woman Saturday in relation to reports of domestic violence. Kimberly Adcock, 48, was taken into custody after police were dispatched to an address on Lester Lane. Patrol officer Drew Vernon said in the police report that Adcock was outside when he arrived on the scene and attempted to blame the… Continue reading Martin woman arrested in connection with domestic violence report
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Earthquake strikes Nepal, leaves thousands dead
The world shook on Saturday, April 25, as a massive earthquake struck the country of Nepal. It is the worst earthquake to hit the country in over 80 years. Nepal is located on the Indo-Australian plate that pushed beneath the Eurasian plate. The collision of the plates is what caused tension and then ultimately caused the… Continue reading Earthquake strikes Nepal, leaves thousands dead
Results of the 2015 SGA elections
UTM’s Student Government Association held its 2015 elections on April 7, 2015. In order for elections to be held, the elections commissioner must out an elections packet to the student body. Each student can either run as part of a party or as an individual. They must then acquire 25 to 50 signatures from students,… Continue reading Results of the 2015 SGA elections
Charitable giving: Where is donation money going?
There are currently over one million charities and foundations in the world, but with everyone asking for donations, it is hard to determine who transparently gives to the needy, and who is out to get their own dollar. College students participate in philanthropy and on-campus donations on a weekly basis in order to better themselves… Continue reading Charitable giving: Where is donation money going?
Painting the town blue to raise autism awareness
April is national autism awareness month, and the world is showing support by ‘lighting up’ blue. Autism awareness month represents autism awareness, acceptance and an opportunity to draw attention to all of the people facing Autism. Through this special month, autism is discussed through presidential and congressional declarations, online and local events and activities through… Continue reading Painting the town blue to raise autism awareness
Crippling college debt: Something to cry about
College debt is one of the infamous terrors that haunt current, past, and future college students. According to CNN Money, “the average debt load for the class of 2012 was $29,400,” and “in 2011, the average debt load was $26,600.” These results were procured from a report released by the Institute for College Access &… Continue reading Crippling college debt: Something to cry about
UTM Chancellor to step down
Dr. Tom Rakes, UTM Chancellor since 2007, will step down from his position and return to teaching, effective May 31. Rakes has held various administrative positions during his 23-year tenure at the University of Memphis through 1995. He came to UTM in 2002 from the University of Louisiana at Monroe where he was provost and vice… Continue reading UTM Chancellor to step down
UTM is helping ‘tune out’ cancer
UTM’s Relay for Life event will take place Friday, April 17 from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Student Recreation Center. The theme of this year’s Relay for Life event is “Tune Out Cancer.” This theme has inspired the Executive Board to create a fun night for students. On the night of the event, there… Continue reading UTM is helping ‘tune out’ cancer
PARR holds women’s self-defense forum
The UTM student organization Peers Advocating Respectful Relationships held a women’s self-defense forum on April 8 called “Claim Your Power.” The event was hosted by two members of PARR with Sgt. Pillow as the guest speaker and lead demonstrator for the event. He discussed the major things to look for when protecting yourself and how… Continue reading PARR holds women’s self-defense forum
Women’s Studies Symposium
The UTM Women’s Center hosted its fourth Women’s Studies Symposium and its fifth annual EqualiTEA Tuesday, March 24. The event’s attendance has steadily grown, from 156 participants in the first year to 240 participants this year. There were 122 guests in attendance of the EqualiTEA. The day began with UTM’s Dr. Victoria Seng as the… Continue reading Women’s Studies Symposium