We at The Pacer hope that your holiday break was as adventure-filled as it was restful! After a good holiday break, it is time to get back to the UTM grind and start the semester off right. UTM basketball will be the main events of the month for both the women and men’s teams. They will… Continue reading Happy 2018 and welcome back to UTM!
Category: Editorials
Net neutrality needs to stay forever
The new Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai recently proposed the repeal of net neutrality and its rules Tuesday, Nov. 21, with the main vote for the repeal taking place Dec. 14 of this year. First, what is net neutrality? Think of it like an open road. If you have internet, you are probably getting… Continue reading Net neutrality needs to stay forever
Celebrating thankfulness wherever you want
With the Thanksgiving holiday rapidly approaching, I am reminded of the familiar dilemma I see many of my friends facing: which family do they visit for Thanksgiving? This question may be nonexistent for some but for those who have to answer it, it can be as daunting as finals or the stress of those impending… Continue reading Celebrating thankfulness wherever you want
Living every day like it is Veterans Day
In honor of upcoming Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we at The Pacer would like to thank all those who have served in the armed forces. These men and women have put their lives on the line to secure the freedoms we often take for granted. Regardless of the global social evolution, we as citizens… Continue reading Living every day like it is Veterans Day
Maintaining focus as the finish line approaches
We at The Pacer would like to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus after a well-deserved Fall Break. However, we would also like to take this time to issue a word of caution. Is it just us, or did the break fly by much too quickly? Sure it is only an extra two… Continue reading Maintaining focus as the finish line approaches
We need to ‘start something’ that helps
Every disaster, every tragedy, everything that happens lately, it seems, spurs someone somewhere to “start something” with someone else. That something, usually on social media, isn’t good. Politics as usual? On Twitter, apparently, regardless of affiliation. Haters gonna hate? Loudly, and absolutely. Accusations flying in the face of facts? Oh yeah. And every stinking second… Continue reading We need to ‘start something’ that helps
Big hearts make big and positive differences
In times of tragedy, it is easy to fall into the trap of helplessness. This is especially true in light of the current catastrophes unravelling across the country and across the globe. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma wreaked havoc on Texas and Florida, claiming lives and leaving many without a home. More destruction from hurricanes, Maria… Continue reading Big hearts make big and positive differences
To be thankful and helpful in times of trouble
Time really does fly when you are having fun. Labor Day has already flown by, the first week of classes has wound down and professors are already passing out revised syllabuses faster than the most organized student can re-arrange their agenda. Skyhawk athletics are already in full swing, and students involved in Greek life are… Continue reading To be thankful and helpful in times of trouble
Respect and good will for the new semester
This summer has been crazy and we at The Pacer are glad to see everyone back on campus! Once the semester starts, students on campus will have many opportunities to get involved. The first-day-back events include the Welcome Back lunch on the UC Patio at 11 a.m., the annual OrgSync fair in the Elam Center at… Continue reading Respect and good will for the new semester
Happy stressful finals week!
If you feel like we do, then you, regardless of whether you are a student, faculty or staff member, etc., feel the stress and chaos of this past week. It is not even finals week and this week may actually prove to be more stressful than the testing week. However, we at The Pacer want to let you know that… Continue reading Happy stressful finals week!