University of Missouri President Timothy Wolfe stepped down on Nov. 9 following months of racial tension on the campus. The series of events leading up to Wolfe’s resignation might be considered disturbing to many people. A high-profile hunger strike, the MU football team strike and other non-violent protests have quickly run rampant in to many… Continue reading University of Missouri president steps down as racial lines divide campus
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Paris terrorist attack results in 129 dead
A terrorist attack on the city of Paris, France resulted in the deaths of 129 people late Friday evening. Terrorists armed with AK-47s and various explosives attacked multiple sites across the city, including the Bataclan concert hall, where more than 100 people were reported dead. The concert hall, which had been hosting a concert at the time of… Continue reading Paris terrorist attack results in 129 dead
Oldest federal loan is gone
The Perkins Loan, a federal aid program that provides financial assistance to nearly half a million college students expired on September 30 after the Senate blocked legislation to extend it. According to The Washington Post, objection to the program was endorsed by Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee. Alexander… Continue reading Oldest federal loan is gone
Oregon community college shooting results in 10 dead, more than 20 wounded
A mass shooting on the campus of an Oregon community college on Thursday afternoon resulted in the deaths of 10 people. Police reported to CNN that the suspect in the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon was killed in a shootout with police following the attack. Officers from around Douglas County “engaged that suspect… Continue reading Oregon community college shooting results in 10 dead, more than 20 wounded
NASA discovers water on Mars
While it’s yet to be determined if there is actually life on Mars, we now know that if there is, it isn’t thirsty. On Monday, Sept. 28, NASA confirmed the discovery of liquid water flowing on the planet’s surface. “Our quest on Mars has been to ‘follow the water,’ in our search for life in… Continue reading NASA discovers water on Mars
Miss Tennessee makes top 7 at Miss America pageant, wins America’s Choice
Miss Tennessee 2015, Hannah Robison, won over the crowd at Miss America Sunday night, was voted America’s Choice before ultimately finishing seventh in the competition. Robison is a senior Chemistry major at UTM. Robison was the first contestant to be announced in the top 15 semifinals by virtue of being selected as “America’s Choice.” The top 15 contestants… Continue reading Miss Tennessee makes top 7 at Miss America pageant, wins America’s Choice
Traveling Museum Brings 9/11 Memorial to Martin
Today marks 14 years since Islamic terrorist group al Qaeda launched an attack on America. Terrorists hijacked four American Airlines planes, crashing them into the World Trade Center in New York City, The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and the fourth aircraft, whose intended target was unknown, was taken over by passengers and crashed into a field… Continue reading Traveling Museum Brings 9/11 Memorial to Martin
Five dead following attack in Chattanooga
Two Chattanooga military sites were attacked Thursday, resulting in the deaths of five people, including four Marines, according to the U.S. Navy. The suspected killer, Muhammad Abdulaziz, 24, was killed in a firefight with police at the second site. Armed police were dispatched to Abdulaziz’ last known address in nearby Hixson, the BBC reports. Three other people were injured… Continue reading Five dead following attack in Chattanooga
Video of police sparks wide-spread controversy
A Texas police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a video was posted to YouTube Friday showing the officer using excessive force to apprehend a teenage girl. Cpl. Eric Casebolt of the McKinney Police Department was shown in the video wrestling the girl to the ground and pinning her to the ground with his knees, as… Continue reading Video of police sparks wide-spread controversy
Federal agency employees put at risk by hackers
As of Thursday, June 4, the Obama Administration released an announcement of recent cyber terrorism that jeopardizes the information of millions nationwide. In late April 2015, it was discovered by the Department of Homeland Security that at least 4 million government employees had their personal information breached last December. During the breach, sensitive information regarding employees, such… Continue reading Federal agency employees put at risk by hackers