Starting college is an exciting time. You will meet people who will be your best friends long after you graduate; you will learn concepts that completely change how you see the world; some of us will even meet the love of our lives and marry them. While this is an exciting time for many, there… Continue reading For success in college: stay aware of your own mental health needs
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Keep cultural sensitivity in mind this Halloween
Halloween, an old and popular holiday celebrated by many cultures around the world, is readily approaching and it is important to choose an appropriate costume. When we think of Halloween, we think of it as a holiday meant for dressing up and eating candy but there is a lot more to it than just that.… Continue reading Keep cultural sensitivity in mind this Halloween
Campus housing puts pressure on poor students
Housing prices here at UTM leave students coming from a lower socioeconomic background at a disadvantage. Because of the lack of an affordable option which balances amenities with financial attainability, many students from lower-income brackets are either taking on more debt to cover the cost of living or staying in sub-optimal conditions that may adversely… Continue reading Campus housing puts pressure on poor students
Reform needed in UTM’s online tuition structure
UTM is awesome for so many reasons. The best reason is its affordable tuition, something the university loves to advertise. And it’s true – UTM has the most affordable tuition for any public university in the state. A full time student (12+ hours) will only pay $4,876 a semester, regardless of how many credits he… Continue reading Reform needed in UTM’s online tuition structure
An apple a day may keep the Freshman 15 at bay
The change in lifestyle, from dependence to independence, might be the cause of the weight gain known as “The Freshman 15.” The Freshman 15 is an expression that most students have heard about as they enter the college realm. This expression refers to the amount of weight a freshman typically gains in their first year… Continue reading An apple a day may keep the Freshman 15 at bay
The best and worst buildings on campus
It may be a relatively small campus, but UTM is still a large complex of over a dozen buildings. Having existed in one form or another since the 1920s (and all the way back to the turn of the century if you include the days of the Hall-Moody Institute), UTM has persisted despite the rise… Continue reading The best and worst buildings on campus
In defense of 8 a.m. classes
The prospect of 8 a.m. classes fills students with dread each and every semester. We all know the sinking feeling of seeing that a crucial class is only offered at 8 a.m. As daunting as trudging out of bed at early-o-clock to get to class can be, there are a lot of benefits to this… Continue reading In defense of 8 a.m. classes
Time to bring Skyhawk cards into the 21st century?
Many schools, like UTM, use keycards that are swiped through an access port, which allows the individual to have access to that area. It lets the system know who is entering the dorm or the cafeteria. UTM currently uses this typical magnetic key card for just about everything on campus, including entry to dorms, the… Continue reading Time to bring Skyhawk cards into the 21st century?
Should UTM keep punching above their weight?
There is a common trend among Division I FCS football programs that some find a little odd that has existed for quite some time. Typically, small Division I schools, like our beloved UTM, are scheduled to take on one or two powerhouse schools from the other end of the Division I spectrum – the Football… Continue reading Should UTM keep punching above their weight?
The textbook buyer’s crunch and how to avoid it
There is perhaps nothing more stressful, especially for first time students, than getting your textbooks at the beginning of the semester. These past few semesters on the UTM campus have been especially hard on students and teachers. Not only do refund checks come in later than in previous years, which makes it harder for students… Continue reading The textbook buyer’s crunch and how to avoid it