The UTM Travel Study programs are meant to instill a sense of wonder in students by exposing them to new cultures and lifestyles. “To see them [the students] get excited and put money down, apply for a passport, go get shots if they need them for the particular country, and then they go on the… Continue reading Travel Study programs offer students opportunities to broaden their horizons
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Young Life offers friendship with the basis of Christ
Students who are looking for a Christian-based student organization with a relaxed atmosphere may be interested in UTM’s newly created Young Life group. Young Life, a student organization established this fall, is part of an international Christian organization of the same name based on supporting and building its members up to a better life through Christ. Leading the UT Martin branch… Continue reading Young Life offers friendship with the basis of Christ
Student Chapter of the Meteorology Club opens on campus
The Student Chapter of the Meteorology Club has officially started its first year at UTM. Officially considered a club within a club, the idea to found the organization was inspired when club President John Reasons, along with faculty adviser Dr. Mark Simpson, associate professor of Geography, attended a meteorology conference last year. The two decided… Continue reading Student Chapter of the Meteorology Club opens on campus
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: The Pacer Edition
Over the past few months, donations to the ALS Association have skyrocketed because of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Still many are unaware what ALS actually is, how it affects people and what the challenge is for. According to the ALS Association, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a… Continue reading ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: The Pacer Edition
Phi Beta Sigma celebrates Sigma Week, 100th anniversary
Phi Beta Sigma wrapped up a weeklong celebration of Sigma Week on Saturday, celebrating the fraternity’s 100th anniversary. The Kappa Omicron chapter of the national fraternity hosted several events throughout the week in order to promote a community atmosphere. “Phi Beta Sigma is here to welcome freshmen, reaching out to the community and giving back… Continue reading Phi Beta Sigma celebrates Sigma Week, 100th anniversary
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raises awareness, millions in donations
Over the past few months, donations to the ALS Association have skyrocketed because of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge™. Still many are unaware what ALS actually is, how it affects people and what the challenge is for. According to the ALS Association, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a… Continue reading ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raises awareness, millions in donations
West African college students to be screened for Ebola
Many students coming to the United States from West Africa will be required to undergo a screening for the Ebola virus before attending classes, according to the Washington Post. Students arriving at American colleges this school year from Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria will be asked to participate in a voluntary temporary check… Continue reading West African college students to be screened for Ebola
Kiwanis Club hosts 21st annual Fun Run
Martin Kiwanis Club sponsored the 5k Road Race and Fun Walk, as part of the 21st Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival, Saturday, Sept. 6. Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. citizens from all over Weakley County and the surrounding area came out to participate in the event. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals awarded to winners in several different… Continue reading Kiwanis Club hosts 21st annual Fun Run
Cancer Car Bash 2014
There’s only one place you could beat on a car until it was totally destroyed for a good cause, the Cancer Car Bash at The Tennessee Soybean Festival, held Aug. 28-Aug.30. “A couple years ago two brothers paid the ten dollars to do ten minutes. They grabbed our biggest sledgehammer and they took turns until they knocked the… Continue reading Cancer Car Bash 2014
Pet Show audience treated to true mixture
Saturday, the city of Martin and surrounding areas came to show off their pets at the Soybean Festival Pet Show. Pets, their owners, and supporters arrived between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. for registration, and the contest kicked off at 4 p.m. There were over 25 pets and their owners competing to win for Best Costume, Best Trick, Why I love… Continue reading Pet Show audience treated to true mixture