As an advocate of individual liberty, I believe that people should be allowed to consume whatever they want as long as the liberties of other people aren’t being infringed upon, and Juuls are no exception. For anyone unaware of what a Juul is, it’s a smaller, sleeker-looking e-cigarette that is much more compact than the… Continue reading Let the people Juul in peace
Category: Columns
The Benefits of Traveling and Studying
I’m betting that at some point during college, each of us has heard someone drone on about their experience in their study abroad or travel study program. Listening to these stories, I personally felt that they were boring and seemed like the person was bragging. All of this changed, however, when I returned from my… Continue reading The Benefits of Traveling and Studying
Professor evaluations: Are they meaningful?
The semester is quickly wrapping up, which means many things; however, one of the most important ones for professors is evaluations. At the end of my first semester, all of my professors handed out course evaluations. There wasn’t really any explanation on what these evaluations would do, but it was explained that they were completely… Continue reading Professor evaluations: Are they meaningful?
Should college athletes be paid?
March Madness is in full swing, which tends to stir up the age-old question of paying college student-athletes. Student-athletes’ abilities and skills are often used as heavy promotional and advertising tools for their college. Some people think this should yield some sort of profit for those students. On the other hand, people believe that the… Continue reading Should college athletes be paid?
Are students too stressed about GPAs?
As early on as preschool, students are given grades that determine how well they are doing in a certain subject. Growing up, you are taught that having the highest grades are extremely important. Those students who excel are often rewarded, while those who fall behind are discouraged. This mindset continues as students reach college where… Continue reading Are students too stressed about GPAs?
Be the good you want to see
We’ve all heard the age-old Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you wish to be done to you.” However, in the lawsuit culture we live in today, are the potential legal ramifications from helping out another person worth the altruistic personal benefits we hope to gain? This is where the good Samaritan laws come into… Continue reading Be the good you want to see
Is cheating at college a worsening issue?
Why do students cheat? Is it the pressure to be successful? Is it because the students don’t care? Is it lack of preparation and effort? Is it helping a friend? None of these are excuses for cheating; however, these things happen every day. Sometimes it seems that students take more pride in cheating than they… Continue reading Is cheating at college a worsening issue?
Yet another assault on the meaning of an education
YOn Valentine’s Day the University of Tennessee at Martin offered students a little Valentine’s gift: a shortened path to a college degree and a law degree. Known as the 3+3 Program, students majoring in Political Science or English can now opt for taking three years of undergraduate work, and, with an appropriate LSAT score, proceed… Continue reading Yet another assault on the meaning of an education
UTM’s student body meets school sports with a sense of apathy
My first impression coming to UTM before my freshman year was that the student body and administration oozed orange and blue pride all day, every day. The university does a really good job marketing its school spirit to incoming freshmen, and for the most part, it holds up. Granted I don’t see people shouting from… Continue reading UTM’s student body meets school sports with a sense of apathy
Are the food court and cafe enough to keep students fed?
On college campuses around the nation, food courts have become a more popular on-campus food provider for many college students. However, on the campus of UTM, do we have enough options to keep our students fed? The average meal plan is $4,500 per year on campus. Fortunately, the most expensive meal plan on our campus… Continue reading Are the food court and cafe enough to keep students fed?