Debatable sexist moments in Rio

Despite the athletic feats of athletes at this year’s Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, accusations of sexist commentary by members of the media and other athletes have stolen some of the spotlight. Outrage over the commentary has even led to the use of the hashtag #CovertheAthlete, which calls for equal recognition for the accomplishments of male… Continue reading Debatable sexist moments in Rio

The culture of victimizing rapists

Three felony counts of sexual assault were convicted: Penetration of an unconscious person, penetration of an intoxicated person, and the intent to rape an unconscious/intoxicated person. For these crimes committed against one woman, the prosecution asked for six years. The attacker was sentenced to six months behind bars and three years of probation. If he… Continue reading The culture of victimizing rapists

HB2: House Bill 2 or Hate Bill 2?

In the state of North Carolina, the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act has been passed which states that multiple-occupancy bathrooms and changing facilities be designated for use only by the “biological sex” stated on a person’s birth certificate. This has caused outrage among the LGBT community causing people to say it discriminates against transgender… Continue reading HB2: House Bill 2 or Hate Bill 2?

UTM students present ARTStanding

On Monday, April 4, the 2nd annual “ARTStanding: Promoting Mental Health Through Visual and Performing Arts” event took place in Watkins Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the Student Health and Counseling Center. It involved many different talents such as singing, dancing, poetry, comedy and a testimony. The co-coordinators for this event were Susie Gray, a senior… Continue reading UTM students present ARTStanding

The Donald Trump phenomenon

Since the beginning of his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump has dominated the polls and primaries thus far. Trump has amassed quite the following, rallying thousands to “Make America Great Again.” However, Trump has also scared Republicans and Democrats alike into rallying against him because of certain elements of the rhetoric that he employs. Trump talks… Continue reading The Donald Trump phenomenon

Resolving the confusion behind the OVC Tournament

It’s hard to believe that the OVC tournament is next week and, like always, there’s confusion surrounding the bracket and how the teams are seeded. So my job is simple, to answer all the questions that you might have. Here we go. Where will the Skyhawk women be seeded? Thankfully the women’s bracket is much… Continue reading Resolving the confusion behind the OVC Tournament