Category: Editorials

At this time of the semester, it seems like everything begins to fall apart. School is becoming more demanding with essays, projects and the upcoming exams of finals week. Now more than ever, personal relationships are strained due to the stress and maybe life is not going the way you hoped. We at The Pacer are… Continue reading Breathe in, breathe out: help is here

No time is a good time to be cruel. That sentiment bears repeating and remembering as we mark April Fool’s Day on Saturday. Yes, in Western cultures, at least, April 1 annually is a day for jokes and pranks. It’s a tradition that dates to 1700, according to history.com, when people in England began playing… Continue reading April Fool’s fun shouldn’t be foul

March is National Women’s History Month, and for many, the idea of “women’s solidarity” is a far-reaching subject. With a newly-elected president who has previously made startling comments about women, it is important now more than ever to recognize the importance of women and to stand as one in favor of women’s rights. In the… Continue reading ‘Women’s solidarity’ extends across the world

The UTM Civil Rights Conference came under attack in an article by Cathy Hinners on Daily Roll Call, a site devoted to “exploring and exposing Islam in America.” In the article, she talked about how this Civil Rights conference was a way for “young black activists being recruited by Communists, Socialists and Islamists.” “It is disturbing… Continue reading Civil Rights Conference to bring Martin together, not divide

February is most commonly recognized as Black History Month, a month dedicated to recognize the sacrifices African-Americans have made and are still making to gain equal human rights. UTM is one of two universities in the U.S. that holds an annual Civil Rights conference. This year, the conference will be held the 16th through the… Continue reading UTM’s inclusive and diverse campus life

From the past election season to now, our country and its social media are fighting the epidemic known as fake news. People log in to Facebook or Twitter and see headlines on their newsfeed such as “Penguins now responsible for cancer,” or “The Second Amendment threatened by preschoolers.” Of course, these are ridiculous headlines, but… Continue reading Media not entirely to blame for fake news

The Pacer would like to wish every student, faculty and staff member a happy holiday season. This year has been a whirlwind, to say the least. With many celebrity and role model deaths, the 2016 election season and several natural disasters, the one opinion we can all agree on is that we hope this year never… Continue reading Editorial: It’s the most wonderful time of the semester

If you are a citizen of the United States, you may know of the anxiety experienced by most during the past two years of the 2016 presidential campaign. Wednesday morning at 1:34 a.m., Donald Trump was elected as our 45th President of the United States of America. While some cry tears of joy, others cry… Continue reading Editorial: Politics do not truly define you