The Conservative and Liberal sides of the aisle share very little in common, and what little we did have in common may seem lost after the last election. However, I believe that one concept they can agree on is both sides want the world to be a better place. National and state politics aside, there… Continue reading Finding common ground and community: a guide to the beginning of economic recovery of rural Tennessee
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UTM’s inclusive and diverse campus life
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
Media not entirely to blame for fake news
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
Why ‘Black Lives Matter’ to young white people, an open letter: the origin of ‘Black Lives Matter’
In August 2014, a Ferguson Missouri police officer, Darren Wilson, shot and killed 18 year-old Michael Brown, pumping between six and eight rounds of ammunition into the unarmed Brown while firing off twelve rounds in total. Immediately, people angrily gathered at the shooting scene with Brown’s body lying on the pavement for four hours. Protests… Continue reading Why ‘Black Lives Matter’ to young white people, an open letter: the origin of ‘Black Lives Matter’
‘Split’ and the views of Multiple Personality Disorder
Is it morally right to criticize people with mental disabilities and is it even ethically okay to portray these mental disabilities as harmful and dangerous when they are not? If both of these answers are “no,” then why does Hollywood keep making movies and TV shows with characters that have these disabilities, convincing the audience… Continue reading ‘Split’ and the views of Multiple Personality Disorder
UTM’s newest changes to its site and app
If you have recently logged onto your portal, you may have noticed there is a new tab. Canvas is the new form of Blackboard that will hold assignments, grades and various other things, much like Blackboard does now. Canvas has a sleek layout, making everything easier to find and much less of a crowded mess;… Continue reading UTM’s newest changes to its site and app
Editorial: Welcome back!
The members of the editorial board of The Pacer would like to welcome all students back to campus, and hope everyone has had a wonderful and refreshing winter break. So much has happened in 2017 already, for better and for worse. The Facebook Live torture of a special-needs student, the highly controversial death of SeaWorld orca Tilikum, and… Continue reading Editorial: Welcome back!
All of us, even celebrities, can still speak freely
In an acceptance speech for winning the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes ceremony on Jan. 8, 2017, actress Meryl Streep voiced personal thoughts that were well received by some and ill received by others. Streep’s speech took on a political tone and indirectly targeted president-elect Donald Trump. She began by recognizing her… Continue reading All of us, even celebrities, can still speak freely
Don’t take ADHD medication from people who need it
You don’t remember the last time you slept more than three consecutive hours, your hair is almost as much of a mess as your room and you feel a bond to group project members similar to a pirate captain and his sinking ship; you know it’s going down, but at least you’re going down together.… Continue reading Don’t take ADHD medication from people who need it
Editorial: It’s the most wonderful time of the semester
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