As a transfer student, I’ve been at UTM for a mere two and a half years. In that short amount of time, however, my life has gone through many changes. My first semester here I came in as many do – knowing absolutely no one. Being an introvert as well, it was a growing experience, to say… Continue reading Senior farewell: Matt Herod
Category: Viewpoints
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
Senior farewell: Shanell Hatcher
I can honestly say that my time here at UTM has created the most fun, memorable and harmonious moments of my life. I have taken so many mental pictures that my brain needs a film refill. Of all the things I chose to remember, the Baptist Collegiate Ministry has filled most of the album. Through… Continue reading Senior farewell: Shanell Hatcher
Senior Farewell: Katlyn Griffis
The end is finally here and it is beautiful and stressful all at the same time. The time has come for me to say my final goodbyes and pass along advice. My time here at UTM has been one filled with memories, stress and all of the emotions. I started at UTM because it… Continue reading Senior Farewell: Katlyn Griffis
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