Category: Editorials

Our condolences to the victims of Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence has ravaged the east coast states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and so on, with the potential of remnants of the hurricane reaching middle Tennessee. We at The Pacer want to offer our sincerest condolences to everyone affected by this natural disaster, whether it be losing a loved one or property. We… Continue reading Our condolences to the victims of Hurricane Florence

Get out there and get involved, Skyhawks

With the plethora of student organizations at UTM, every student has the opportunity to join an organization that aligns with their interests and/or major. We at The Pacer strongly encourage students, regardless of classification, to join an organization and get involved on campus. A large part of getting the full college experience is getting involved on… Continue reading Get out there and get involved, Skyhawks

Welcome back to UTM, Skyhawks

As the summer of 2018 slowly comes to a close, The Pacer staff would like to welcome back both new and returning students to UTM. For new students, The Pacer is UTM’s biweekly student newspaper, available in both print and online. Here, you can find out about all kinds of events going on in and around the… Continue reading Welcome back to UTM, Skyhawks

Make this a summer to always remember

Summer is almost here; Fifteen weeks of hard work to earn a letter on a piece of paper is ending and it’s time to unwind, relax and enjoy more time spent doing the things you love. Although TV shows and movies often portray summer as countless hours playing video games or spending time with friends,… Continue reading Make this a summer to always remember

Preparing for the college ‘death week’

Finals week is quickly approaching, and as everyone knows, the hardest week of school is the week prior to finals’ week. This week, affectionately known as “death week”, and other names that won’t be printed in The Pacer, is all about big projects, papers and more being due in one seven-day period. In addition to… Continue reading Preparing for the college ‘death week’

Keeping government accountable through honest media

General perception of the mainstream media is seemingly deteriorating everyday. The term “fake news” has caught, resulting in a rise of public distrust. Mainstream outlets such as CNN and Fox are associated with political bias, which makes holding the government accountable tricky and difficult. Even if the media is speaking the truth, the facts will… Continue reading Keeping government accountable through honest media

Millennials are going extra mile to force changes in society

Mass shootings and gun violence are epidemics that are plaguing the United States of America. While the federal government remains in constant gridlock over firearm regulation, millennials and the rest of the younger generation are making noise by protesting for stricter gun regulations. The recent school shooting in Florida has prompted protests from high schools… Continue reading Millennials are going extra mile to force changes in society

The celebration of black history should not be limited to a month

February is known for a variety of things: Valentine’s Day, tax returns, the Super Bowl and the frigid cold. One of the main things February has going for it is that it is dedicated to celebrating black history, being dubbed “Black History Month.” But why is there only one month dedicated to celebrating black history?… Continue reading The celebration of black history should not be limited to a month

Racism does not define everyone in the southern U.S.

Editors note: This piece contains language that is considered offensive and is not the choice of the writer, but is essential because of the subject. Harley Barber, a 19-year-old New Jersey resident, was recently kicked out of the Alpha Phi sorority and expelled from the University of Alabama for posting obscene videos of herself on social… Continue reading Racism does not define everyone in the southern U.S.