UTM’s new Economics Club offers students interested in economics a wealth of information and collaboration with their peers. The organization was conceived last year by Dr. Darshak Patel, assistant professor of Economics at UTM, along with UTM student Andrew Warner. However, the club was not formally established until this year. President J.D. Leavell described the… Continue reading Economics Club provides low-key atmosphere for economics students
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Raising awareness: U too Can . . . Maintain mental health
All across campus this past week, the U too Matter campaign held events to help raise awareness for suicide among college students as a part of Suicide Awareness Month. The campaign’s goal was to help students to not become a part of the 1,100 students who commit suicide on American campuses every year. The event… Continue reading Raising awareness: U too Can . . . Maintain mental health
Cellular 911 systems experience brief disruption; alternative emergency numbers
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency sent out a media release Sept. 25, 2014 after much of West Tennessee experienced disruptions to cellular 9-1-1 systems. These wireless emergency alerts were for anyone living or driving through West Tennessee. The media release alternative phone numbers were sent via text message to all cellular devices, giving people a way… Continue reading Cellular 911 systems experience brief disruption; alternative emergency numbers
Three charged in burglaries at Reserve apartments
Three people were charged with counts of burglary and theft over the weekend, according to a press release issued by the Martin Police Department. Clay Elliot, 18 and William Brown, 19, both of Milan, were arrested on Saturday after reports of burglary at seven different apartments in the Reserve at Martin apartment complex. Devin Sparks, 19 of… Continue reading Three charged in burglaries at Reserve apartments
Stigma Cutting walk cuts the stigma of receiving help
On September 30th, the last day of Suicide Prevention month, a Stigma Cutting Walk Program was held to cut the stigma of receiving help. Eleven hundred college students die by suicide each year and studies show that counseling was never sought out. “We want our students to know that you matter to us. Each light… Continue reading Stigma Cutting walk cuts the stigma of receiving help
UTM Artist Painting Competition
People, places, and things took over the canvases Tuesday night during the Student Painting Competition at the University Center. Fifteen students brought their supplies and creativity to room 203 to compete for the $50.00 grand prize and the $25.00 second place prize in the Fall 2014 Student Painting Competition. Students were asked to arrive a… Continue reading UTM Artist Painting Competition
Voting options for college students
This fall, most states will hold primary elections for various offices within their individual states and for offices on a federal level. Specifically, on November 4, 2014, Tennessee will hold elections for Governor, seats within the United States Congress and seats within Tennessee’s General Assembly. College students at UT Martin are considered residents and citizens… Continue reading Voting options for college students
The results of the Scottish Referendum have far-reaching implications
In a truly historic moment on Thursday, Sept. 18, the people of Scotland voted to stay in the United Kingdom rather than to become independent. According to BBC News, 84.6 percent of Scotland’s population voted, the highest voter turnout in several decades. The lowest turnouts in the 32 Scottish council areas measured 70 to 75 percent, with… Continue reading The results of the Scottish Referendum have far-reaching implications
Student Health, Counseling aims to prevent suicide
Suicide Prevention Month kicked off on Monday, Sept. 15, with a focus on YOU. Activities at UTM for Suicide Prevention Month started with a skit that discussed domestic violence, following a domestic violence specialist speaking on finding resources and removing yourself from dangerous situations. On Sept. 17 Student Health and Counseling hosted a Men’s Health… Continue reading Student Health, Counseling aims to prevent suicide
ISIS remains entrenched as American airstrikes continue
Despite six weeks of airstrikes from United States forces, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria remain firmly entrenched in their attempt to establish a caliphate across the Middle East, according to The New York Times. The group, more commonly known as ISIS, continues to hold 10 Iraqi cities, including Fallujah, Tikrit and Mosul. ISIS… Continue reading ISIS remains entrenched as American airstrikes continue