The story of the underdog is one that has unfolded throughout history and serves as a reminder of accomplishments that can come out of adversity, but what is it exactly about the dark horse that captures devotion? Take, for example, the Carolina Panthers. Despite their loss to the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl, no… Continue reading Everybody likes an underdog
Category: Viewpoints
Why is race such an issue?
As everyone knows, February is Black History Month. Black History Month grew out of Negro History Week. Historian, Carter G. Woodson and several other prominent African Americans started Negro History Week in the 1920s on the second week in February between the birthdays of Fredrick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, Negro History Week evolved… Continue reading Why is race such an issue?
Editorial: Get used to being offended
With political and social tensions at a steady increase, it seems that people are offended more easily than ever, and no one can express any opinion without being labeled the scum of the earth. Whether it be Republican or Democrat, black or white, gay or straight, everyone is offended by everything, and we have no… Continue reading Editorial: Get used to being offended
‘Give Peace a Chance’
On Dec. 8, 1980, Mark David Chapman deprived the world of the life of one of the greatest, most influential musical talents of our time, John Lennon. Lennon had just completed a photo shoot with Annie Leibovits for Rolling Stone magazine and what would be his last interview for a San Francisco radio show. Right… Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’
Column: Study tips to help you make the grade
You stare blankly at the finals study guide wondering where to start. There are many ways to go about studying the material, but how could it be easier when there is more classes to study for? Luckily, there are several ways to go about smart studying especially during finals week. Start with the essential study… Continue reading Column: Study tips to help you make the grade
Column: Surviving and conquering finals week
Finals week is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, the feeling of procrastination and dread is washing over you at this very moment. The Word document is blank, the book is still open on the first page and you’re sitting at the desk wondering where to even start. Luckily, there are ways… Continue reading Column: Surviving and conquering finals week
Editorial: Happy Holidays and may the curve be ever in your favor
As finals week approaches, we at The Pacer would like to wish everyone good luck during finals week and a happy winter break. Keep an eye out for several events on campus. We’re now finishing up the last week of classes, and that means only one thing: finals week. During this week, check The Hub online or the UTM… Continue reading Editorial: Happy Holidays and may the curve be ever in your favor
Column: How to achieve the ultimate nap
As finals week approaches, students will be indulging in the activity of napping. Some naps refresh, while others leave people grumpy. Is there really a way to have the perfect nap? Fortunately, thanks to the Art of Well Being website, there are seven steps to having one! First, keep in mind that different lengths determine what… Continue reading Column: How to achieve the ultimate nap
Move over, Scrooge: here comes Starbucks
It is hard to believe so much controversy has come about because of a cup, and a paper one at that. Yet the new design of Starbucks’ holiday cup has some Americans angrily foaming at the mouth. The company has come under fire for its seasonal cup because–wait for it–it is plain red. The humanity!… Continue reading Move over, Scrooge: here comes Starbucks
Benefits of travel study
Every student at UTM, regardless of their major, must take at least one foreign language class. Those of you who have already taken one will be familiar with the professor trying to sell you on a trip to another country. It sounds scary; you don’t know the language or the culture. You may not have… Continue reading Benefits of travel study