Category: U.S. & World

Women gather to march in solidarity

Millions of women gathered in Washington and in other cities across the country on Saturday to show their anger and express solidarity. One such demonstration was held in Nashville. This event was attended by several members of the UTM faculty, including Dr. Michelle Merwin, Dr. Renee LaFleur, Dr. Chara Van Horn, Dr. Liz Aleksander and… Continue reading Women gather to march in solidarity

Minnesota police officer facing second-degree manslaughter charge

Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez, 28, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of 32-year-old Philando Castile. Yanez was charged after prosecutors determined that he acted unreasonably when he shot and killed Philando Castile during a July traffic stop in Falcon Heights. The tragic incident happened with 62 seconds passing between the moment… Continue reading Minnesota police officer facing second-degree manslaughter charge

Gwen Ifill, PBS journalist, dies at 61

Veteran political journalist Gwen Ifill, longtime host of PBS’ “Washington Week” and co-anchor of “PBS NewsHour,” died on Monday, Nov. 14 in Washington, D.C. She was 61. Ifill had been absent from PBS’s recent election coverage due to health issues. She had taken a leave of absence in May to address those issues. Ifill served as… Continue reading Gwen Ifill, PBS journalist, dies at 61

AT&T–Time Warner “mega-deal” could face opposition from president

Prior to Donald Trump receiving the presidential vote, AT&T was set to buy out Time Warner Inc. for $85.4 billion, effective by the end of 2017. AT&T, the popular wireless carrier provider, has made statements announcing their intention to buy-out Time Warner Inc. The merger was set to be finalized by the end of 2017.… Continue reading AT&T–Time Warner “mega-deal” could face opposition from president

First female US attorney general leaves legacy

Janet Reno, the first female U.S. attorney general, died Monday morning in Miami after a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.  She was 78 years old. Reno served as attorney general under President Bill Clinton from 1993-2001, longer than any attorney general in the past 150 years.  Throughout the two-term duration of the Clinton administration, Reno… Continue reading First female US attorney general leaves legacy

Presidential candidates outline foreign policy plans

Both presidential candidates are facing scrutiny regarding their respective stances on foreign policy. With Russian President Vladimir Putin seeking to expand his country’s international presence, China entering into the World Trade Organization and North Korea’s intensified nuclear program, along with the continuing issues of ISIS and illegal immigration from Mexico, both Donald Trump and Hillary… Continue reading Presidential candidates outline foreign policy plans

Is Nintendo finally Switching it up?

The new Nintendo console that was until now simply known as the “NX” has received a proper name: Nintendo Switch. The newest platform in the Nintendo family, which was first discussed in March 2015, is set to reach stores in March 2017, two years after its initial reveal. With titles set to be released alongside… Continue reading Is Nintendo finally Switching it up?

Final presidential debate provides last look at candidates

The final presidential debate of the 2016 election took place Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump squared off on the debate stage for the third time this campaign. The candidates fielded a variety of questions from moderator Chris Wallace of Fox… Continue reading Final presidential debate provides last look at candidates

Three injured at South Carolina elementary school shooting

Three people were injured in a shooting on a South Carolina elementary school Wednesday. At approximately 1:44 EST, an unidentified shooter entered Townville Elementary School in Townville, South Carolina. Two elementary students were injured in the shooting, as well as one teacher. All three were taken immediately from the premises, with one airlifted to the Greenville… Continue reading Three injured at South Carolina elementary school shooting