Category: Columns

By now, just about everyone has seen the new proposed state logo for the state of Tennessee and it is almost unanimously hated. The logo, itself, is very simple: just the state abbreviation in a red box, with white and blue lines underneath. The popular criticism for the logo is that a child could probably make… Continue reading Column: New state logo draws controversy… with good reason

Retirement is something we do not put much thought into in our younger years. To us, retirement is the stage in life when we get to kick back, relax and breeze through the rest of our lives doing whatever we want. The problem with that is if we do not start putting more thought into… Continue reading Column: What is too young to start planning retirement?

For years, studies have shown the health benefits of owning a pet. Some of the health benefits are lower blood pressure, lessened anxiety and even a healthier immune system. It has been said that children growing up with animals are more likely to develop allergies to the furry animals, but studies have also proven that… Continue reading Column: The benefits of owning a pet in college

When people think of Rosie the Riveter they immediately go back to the iconic image of the young woman bearing her bicep saying, “We Can Do It.” What people do not know is the story behind that image or the story of that woman. Many people don’t even know the name of the actual woman… Continue reading Column: Legacy of Rosie the Riveter

Throughout history, many women became standout characters known for their impact on the world. Many of us have been taught the importance of these key women throughout time, so we better understand how their involvement shaped the world we know today. One particular woman was so ground breaking, passionate and one-of-a-kind that we should highlight… Continue reading Column: Harriet Beecher Stowe: True women’s history heroine

How many times have you heard some older person say the something along the lines of “the problem with this generation is….”? millennials everywhere are starting to get a bad reputation we are often portrayed as selfish, attention seeking, lazy humans that have very short attention spans. This describes none of the millennials that I… Continue reading Myths about Millennials

The rise of Women’s HistoryMonth has been building slowly for the past few decades. It began as a day of recognition and soon blossomed into a congressionally-appointed week and then a full month. Since the late eighties to early nineties, the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations have all used Congressional legislature to declare the month… Continue reading Pat Head Summit’s impact on UTM’s women’s history

The common misconception many new college students, visitors and new community members have is that there is nothing to do in Martin. I once believed this myself. Martin is located in a rural community at least one hour away from any big city. This place can become a culture shock to those individuals from large cities… Continue reading Martin provides plenty to do despite its size