The Kappa Epsilon chapter of the national honor society of criminal justice, Alpha Phi Sigma, is conducting a fundraiser to help collect animal toys for the Red Fern Animal Shelter in Dresden, Tennessee. After the organization’s advisor, Dr. Donna Massey, was faced with dealing with a neglected dog, she and the organization decided to help… Continue reading Alpha Phi Sigma’s ‘Plays for Strays’ fundraiser
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GOP proposes $3.8 trillion budget
The GOP is offering a $3.8 trillion budget, but is making cuts elsewhere to finance the new budget. House Republicans launched a boldly conservative 10-year budget plan on Tuesday [March 17] that would favor the Pentagon, partially privatize Medicare and rely on deep cuts in other social programs to help wipe out deficits at the… Continue reading GOP proposes $3.8 trillion budget
Boeing developing ‘Star Wars’-like weapon
The world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing, has some unbelievable news. The $87 billion company has always impressed both militaries and consumers worldwide with their manufacturing of jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missiles and many defense systems. This time, Boeing is developing an astonishing force field that could save many lives. A force field is something the… Continue reading Boeing developing ‘Star Wars’-like weapon
Billionaire caught in murder scandal
Robert Durst, the son of a billionaire real estate tycoon in New York, is no stranger to media attention. In fact, Durst has been making headlines since January 1982, when his wife Kathie vanished and has never been seen again. Now, 33 years later, Durst has gained the media’s attention again. A very unusual series… Continue reading Billionaire caught in murder scandal
Tech industry gathers for annual ‘SXSW’ conference
This year’s South By Southwest Interactive conference came to an end Tuesday, March 17. The five-day convention took place in Austin, Texas and included six different ceremonies honoring some of the world’s most forward-thinking individuals and companies. This year saw hundreds of technological innovations. Some of the 2015 Interactive Innovation Award Winners are: VocaliD (Health… Continue reading Tech industry gathers for annual ‘SXSW’ conference
Plane crash in French Alps leaves no survivors
Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed in the southern French Alps the morning of Tuesday, March 24. The plane was traveling from Barcelona, Spain, to Dusseldorf, Germany, when it quickly descended over 6,000 feet to its fatal crash. The plane was carrying 150 people including 144 passengers and 6 members of the flight crew. Authorities have said… Continue reading Plane crash in French Alps leaves no survivors
Obama halts troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
President Obama announced Tuesday that the United States will keep its current number of 9,800 troops in Afghanistan through the end of 2015. The specific plan for troop withdrawal in 2016 will be decided later this year. The decision to keep troops in Afghanistan was announced during a joint press conference with Afghan President Mohammad… Continue reading Obama halts troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Search for suspects in Clarksville shooting, ongoing
The search continues for three suspects in a shooting that left one dead and four injured near the campus of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. The victims were not students of Austin Peay, however all students were alerted as the shooting occurred just blocks away from campus. Emergency services and police used sports fields… Continue reading Search for suspects in Clarksville shooting, ongoing
Special Olympics Hosts Unity 5K Run March 21
Special Olympics Tennessee is hosting the Unity 5K this Saturday, March 21 in Martin. According to the Region 7 Special Olympics press release, the Unity 5K is a race designed to be an opportunity for the local community to come together and knock down barriers through an inclusive sporting event. The unique thing about this… Continue reading Special Olympics Hosts Unity 5K Run March 21
Pacer, WUTM win regional awards
UTM’s student newspaper, The Pacer, and college radio station, WUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk,” continued their tradition of bringing home awards from the annual Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC) convention, held this year at Georgia State University in the heart of downtown Atlanta. WUTM, for the fourth time in its history, placed first as the Best College Radio… Continue reading Pacer, WUTM win regional awards