What makes this election different from the others

November 8 brought us a new president, so naturally every day following this week will bring constant talk about it. It is no secret that this election has gone rogue. Social media has given ordinary people greater power to have their voices heard, and the traditional media only knows how to cater to and dramatize these voices.… Continue reading What makes this election different from the others

Alumnus vet featured in special

This Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2016, the History Channel will premiere a four-episode documentary titled “The Warfighters” at 8 p.m. The documentary, produced by Peter Berg, will highlight first-hand accounts on the U.S. Special Operation Forces interaction in the global war on terrorism. More than 90 veterans participated in the making of the documentary. Stories… Continue reading Alumnus vet featured in special

Editorial: Presidential election will have far-reaching consequences

No matter which candidate wins this year’s presidential election, the campaign’s effects will be felt for some time to come. The race between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump has been the most volatile in recent memory and may redefine the campaign process in the coming years. This election has been largely regarded as a… Continue reading Editorial: Presidential election will have far-reaching consequences

Academic speakers series begins with election analysis

John G. Geer, the first speaker in the 2016 UTM Academic Speakers Series, spoke to a crowd of students, faculty and community members in the Humanities Auditorium Monday at 6:30 p.m. Geer, the Vice Provost for Academic and Strategic Affairs at Vanderbilt University, delivered a lecture entitled “Making Some Sense of the 2016 Presidential Election.” His… Continue reading Academic speakers series begins with election analysis

Violent attacks strike three U.S. cities

On Saturday, September 17th, three U.S. cities were affected by violent attacks on the general public. In New York City, a homemade device detonated beside a dumpster Saturday. The event was deemed as “an intentional attack” in at 23rd Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan, New York. The handmade bomb injured 29 people during its explosion at approximately 8:30 p.m. on… Continue reading Violent attacks strike three U.S. cities

Live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ teaser trailer release brings Disney nostalgia

Disney fanatics were awoken the morning of May 23 to a special surprise: the official teaser trailer for the 2017 live-action movie, Beauty and the Beast. The trailer starts with the Disney logo and pans to the castle. Then there is a tour, showcasing many places in the castle such as the ballroom where Belle and… Continue reading Live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ teaser trailer release brings Disney nostalgia

New Madrid earthquakes: imminent destruction coming soon?

The ground shakes, trees fall down, buildings collapse and the death toll rises– and this is all just the beginning. Many fear the occurrence of such a scene and for people living near the New Madrid fault, the prospect of such a cataclysmic event is not too far-fetched. The fault has proven to be a dangerous… Continue reading New Madrid earthquakes: imminent destruction coming soon?