Democratic Party needs to shift away from Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi, current house majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, is in the running to succeed Paul Ryan to become the next Speaker of the House. Before I go any further, I want to clarify that I am neither a democrat nor a republican. While I don’t associate with either party, every American… Continue reading Democratic Party needs to shift away from Pelosi

It’s the most stressful season of all

We’re here folks, finals week is next week and Christmas is right around the corner. But before we can enjoy the holiday break, we first must slay the dragon at the end of the road – final exams.  For some, this current week and the next will be tedious, exhausting and ever so stressful.  For others,… Continue reading It’s the most stressful season of all

Tattoos are art, not your job qualification

In 2018 there are a lot of things that workplaces are finding acceptable and not holding against future employees, but are tattoos still one of those few things that employers find unacceptable? There is roughly 42 percent of Americans with tattoos according to stapaw.com and tattoo popularity has grown 13 percent since 2007. About 76… Continue reading Tattoos are art, not your job qualification

Whether big or small, know your college

UTM is the smallest school in the UT system in both campus size and student body. Even though a degree from UTM will say “The University of Tennessee” just like a degree from Chattanooga or Knoxville, the experiences students have over four years will differ greatly whether they’re a Moc, Vol or Skyhawk. Martin is… Continue reading Whether big or small, know your college

Is Vaping the Safe Alternative?

Ever since the publication of the Surgeon General’s report on cigarettes in the 1960s, America has been fighting a protracted war for the hearts and minds of millions of smokers to turn them away from tobacco use. The adverse health effects of smoking cigarettes are now unquestionable and the government’s efforts to curb the smoking… Continue reading Is Vaping the Safe Alternative?

Holidays, finals and stress, oh my!

Stress – it’s a feeling that virtually all UTM students share around this time of year. Next week, we begin the Thanksgiving holiday break. But before we can head home and start scarfing down countless amounts of delectable and savory food, we all must come to terms with the stress of tests, projects and all… Continue reading Holidays, finals and stress, oh my!

Brawling for deals – why you should shop in person

Black Friday is a tradition of shopping that goes back to the 1950s. The term “Black Friday” originated in Philadelphia, and was used to describe a hoard of shoppers who come to the city the day after Thanksgiving. However, in some companies, Black Friday starts on Thanksgiving night. Black Friday is a holiday where stores… Continue reading Brawling for deals – why you should shop in person