Our society has become obsessed with social media. People, on average, spend more time tweeting and updating Facebook posts than they spend talking to their friends in person. Social media is more than just a place to share pictures of your breakfast, lunch or dinner, though. Many employers are adding a search of potential employees’… Continue reading Persona protects students from posting questionable material
Category: Columns
Pacer editor shows support for ROTC program at UTM
You may have noticed the less-than-subtle mentions of UTM’s ROTC program that I tend to sprinkle onto this section every chance I get. Don’t get me wrong; all of The Pacer supports the ROTC, but the reason I bring it up so often is because, in my mind, the ROTC has the potential to produce… Continue reading Pacer editor shows support for ROTC program at UTM
Pacer executive shares first encounter with street preachers, offers advice
Three years ago, I had my first encounter with a radical evangelist who was much like the ones who visited our campus a couple of weeks ago. On that fall day in 2010, as a freshman who had only been on a college campus for a month, I walked past the UC and heard a… Continue reading Pacer executive shares first encounter with street preachers, offers advice
Importance: professional experience = class
In the list of the most important things to gain from college, professional experience isn’t one that I often hear from friends. Many students decide to attend college not for the experience, but so they can get a decent paying job when they graduate. However, how do students actually think they are going to… Continue reading Importance: professional experience = class
Response to the ‘street preachers’: An open letter to the Christians in Martin
If you didn’t see them, you probably heard them. Some of us stopped to observe. Some of us walked on by, with the sounds of accusation and anger ringing in our ears. They called themselves “street preachers.” They claimed to be Christians. They were very loud. They were sensational. They were extremely disturbing, and especially… Continue reading Response to the ‘street preachers’: An open letter to the Christians in Martin
Simple steps to strengthen a budding relationship
Dating is a topic that has many viewpoints and opinions. Some relationships may be similar, but they are never 100 percent the same. For this reason, advice can be given but, ultimately, the decision is up to you. No two relationships are identical. What may work for one couple, may be the opposite of what… Continue reading Simple steps to strengthen a budding relationship
Column: Tennessee loses legendary owner
In any professional sport it’s easy to point to a few individuals who changed the landscape of a team, city or state, but it’s hard to pinpoint any one man in any one sport that is responsible for more change than former Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams. On Monday, Oct. 21, at the age of… Continue reading Column: Tennessee loses legendary owner
Column: Halloween Costumes on a budget
With Halloween right around the corner, everyone is desperately attempting to figure out what costume they will wear this year. Many ask, “How can I top last year’s costume without breaking the bank?” Never fear, I am here to share with you how to have a top-of-the-line Halloween costume without paying top-of-the-line costume prices. When… Continue reading Column: Halloween Costumes on a budget
Students trying to help should not have to fear the law
Imagine that you are underage and receive a call from a friend who has been drinking illegally and needs a sober ride. Should you be penalized for going to help those who are seeking it? If there is an emergency situation, should you have to fear legal and academic punishments before taking what you know… Continue reading Students trying to help should not have to fear the law
Phone apps can help with dangerous weather
The tornadoes that came across Northwest Tennessee on Oct. 5 served as a brief reminder that severe weather can surprise people at any moment. While there appeared to be issues with the campus emergency text messaging system that night, ultimately the responsibility of staying prepared for severe weather falls on the individual. There are many… Continue reading Phone apps can help with dangerous weather