Members of the Epsilon Iota chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota honored their adviser with an American-themed Musicale this past Sunday afternoon. Chantia Brown and Bridget Huenfield, SAI choir directors at Epsilon Iota chapter, thrilled a crowd of over 100 attendees with a concert filled with a variety of American composed music that entertained a generous… Continue reading SAI honors distinguished alumna during musicale
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SGA supports retirement of ‘S’ and ‘U’ grades
As controversy continues over the use of S and U in midterm marks alongside more traditional letter grades, the Student Government Association has begun to lobby to standardize all grades to an A+ – F rubric. As the release of midterm grades are approaching, many students will find themselves attempting to discern what exactly an… Continue reading SGA supports retirement of ‘S’ and ‘U’ grades
Saudi National Day offers international students a chance to reconnect
Saudi Arabia celebrated its independence on September 23, and some UTM students joined in the festivities in their own way. Even thousands of miles away, several international students at UTM celebrated their country’s National Day. During the week prior to and surrounding the event, many Saudi Arabian students celebrated their country’s independence by gathering together… Continue reading Saudi National Day offers international students a chance to reconnect
Black Ivy Coalition promotes racial equality across multiple U.S. universities
Black student leaders at several universities across the United States have formed the Black Ivy Coalition, a multi-university group dedicated to advocacy for racial inequality. Formed on September 22, the group’s main goal is to promote awareness of racial tensions and inequality in the wake of recent events in Ferguson, Missouri. The group was created… Continue reading Black Ivy Coalition promotes racial equality across multiple U.S. universities
Graham Stadium Renovations pushed back to 2015
The renovations that were to occur to Graham Stadium after this year’s football season according to the press release from September 27 have been moved to next year and will be completed before the 2016 season. The main cause of the delay is lack of funding, according to Sports Information. The lowest construction bid that… Continue reading Graham Stadium Renovations pushed back to 2015
Several fraternities across U.S. required to become co-educational
Across the United States, some universities and colleges are mandating that fraternities stationed on campus will have to become co-educational within the next few years. Wesleyan University in Connecticut recently announced that its fraternities must open its doors to women within the next three years or be removed from campus, according to the Wall Street… Continue reading Several fraternities across U.S. required to become co-educational
Students misusing suds to stay slim
There’s a new trend among college students that blends dieting and drinking called Drunkorexia. The term Drunkorexia refers to people who restrain from eating meals to avoid calories to make room for alcohol calories. It is mostly common amongst female college students, ages 18-23, however a few males have jumped on board as well. This… Continue reading Students misusing suds to stay slim
National Association for Music Education opens collegiate chapter at UTM
The Collegiate National Association for Music Education has opened a chapter at UTM, offering music students a chance to connect with other students of similar interests. Also called by its acronym CNAME, the organization is open to all music majors who are looking for useful pre-professional development opportunities. The chapter was founded at UTM last… Continue reading National Association for Music Education opens collegiate chapter at UTM
Phi Alpha National Honors Society established for social work majors
One of the newest registered student organizations at UTM is Phi Alpha National Honor Society. “This organization is for social work students only, and we will consider students for membership after completing their freshman year,” said Alton Alexander, president of Phi Alpha. Phi Alpha National Honor Society was founded in 1960 by undergraduate social work… Continue reading Phi Alpha National Honors Society established for social work majors
FBLA brings business opportunities to campus
Those interested in careers in business now have access to a national student organization that will help them advance their collegiate resumes.<br /><br /> Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. Its high school division has 215,000 members, while… Continue reading FBLA brings business opportunities to campus