Homeland Security has increased U.S. airport security because of recent concerns over new bomb making instructions released by al Qaeda in Yemen (AQAP). The new security measures will include additional random checks after passengers pass through security, bag checks, passenger pat-downs and hand swabs for traces of explosives. UT Martin’s Assistant Professor of Sport Management… Continue reading Increased security in response to terror concerns
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How president’s education plan, Tennessee Promise affect UTM
President Barack Obama delivered the annual State of the Union Address on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Throughout his speech, President Obama unveiled new proposals concerning middle-class economics, including a new plan to make community college free for any American willing to work for it. According the White House’s official website, students must attend community college at… Continue reading How president’s education plan, Tennessee Promise affect UTM
French terror attack reroutes travel-study program
UTM’s travel study program has rerouted their scheduled upcoming trip to London and Paris due to the recent terror attacks in France. The trip has now been rerouted to include a visit to Ireland in lieu of the scheduled visit to France. The change comes after an attack on the offices of French satire magazine… Continue reading French terror attack reroutes travel-study program
Flu vaccine not working well; only 23 percent effective
NEW YORK — This year’s flu vaccine is doing a pretty crummy job. It’s only 23 percent effective, which is one of the worst performances in the last decade, according to a government study released Thursday. The poor showing is primarily because the vaccine doesn’t include the bug that is making most people sick, health… Continue reading Flu vaccine not working well; only 23 percent effective
Local representative proposed state ban on red-light cameras
Tennessee House Representative Andy Holt announced via multiple news and social media outlets his plan to outlaw red light cameras or “speed trap cameras”. On Dec. 30, 2014, Holt posted a multiple paragraph long rant on Facebook stating “Speed and red light cameras are nothing more than a modernized form of speed-trapping. They have very… Continue reading Local representative proposed state ban on red-light cameras
State of the Union Analysis
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, President Barack Obama delivered the annual State of the Union Address to the nation. “The shadow of crisis has passed, and the state of the Union is strong,” the president stated. Throughout his speech, President Obama spoke of his new plans for middle-class economics, as well as new policies on cyber-terrorism,… Continue reading State of the Union Analysis
President Obama proposes college admission initiative
United States President Barack Obama proposed a new initiative to help Americans to attend college during a speech in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday. President Obama plans to partner with states and help fund the first two years of community college for free to any American “who’s willing to work for it,” according to CNN. The… Continue reading President Obama proposes college admission initiative
French magazine shooting suspects killed in hostage confrontation
Two suspects named in connection with Wednesday’s attack on the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo were killed during a confrontation with police at a warehouse north of Paris on Friday, according to BBC News. “The nation is relieved tonight,” said French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve. Cherif Kouachi, 32, and Said Kouachi, 34, were… Continue reading French magazine shooting suspects killed in hostage confrontation
Local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta celebrates founders day
The Eta Xi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held their 102nd founders’ day event Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Watkins Auditorium. The MC of the event was sorority member Kendall Ford. The Eta Xi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was founded on Tuesday, May 9, 1970, on the campus of The University of… Continue reading Local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta celebrates founders day
Update: Martin Police on manhunt after shooting
Martin police are searching for a suspect in a shooting that left three injured which occurred late Monday night. Marcus L. Easley, 25, of 334 North McCombs St. in Martin, is wanted on four counts of aggravated assault related to the incident. Easley is considered armed and dangerous, according to a press release issued by… Continue reading Update: Martin Police on manhunt after shooting