Instead of our usual Viewpoints section, we have blanketed you this week with photos and opinion articles about Snowpocalypse 2k15. We’re pretty sure you’re all sick of the snow and ice so kindly dumped on us by winter storms Octavia and Thor, but we won’t apologize for running this snow-covered issue, given the extent of… Continue reading Editorial: Learn how to handle any disaster that occurs
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Column: Disaster preparedness: Are we ready?
It is important to realize that the university does have plans for various natural disasters such as tornadoes and earthquakes. However, Winter Storm Octavia caused a Level-two State of Emergency in Tennessee, leaving damage across the state, including our campus. The university was closed for a solid week, a record in itself, and still, students… Continue reading Column: Disaster preparedness: Are we ready?
Editorial: Valentine’s Day costs spiral
Every year, men spend on average about $218 on their significant other on Valentine’s Day. A day that was engineered by the Romans for lovers to give one another chalky candy hearts with corny sayings written across them. A day that is perceived to be for couples to show each other how much they truly… Continue reading Editorial: Valentine’s Day costs spiral
Column: Comfortable pants are questionable classwear
In today’s society, many things are considered to be the “new’’ norm. It’s normal to have divorced parents, it’s normal for individuals to have a child without being married, but is it normal to wear leggings as pants. My question is why not? Leggings are comfortable, and with the right outfit choice you can dress… Continue reading Column: Comfortable pants are questionable classwear
Column: Yik Yak has negative effect on UTM campus
The new social media app called Yik Yak is causing several frustrations on the UTM campus. Yik Yak allows anyone in a 10 mile radius of campus to post anonymously about students, professors, greek organizations, or whatever they chose. Since all of the post are anonymous what gets posted is often very cruel. This app… Continue reading Column: Yik Yak has negative effect on UTM campus
Editorial: Super Bowl XLIX kicks off this Sunday
This coming Sunday an estimated 200 million Americans will be watching what has been part of our culture for 49 years. The Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLIX will be held in Arizona, at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. NFL.com has named this year’s Super… Continue reading Editorial: Super Bowl XLIX kicks off this Sunday
Column: Finals Week Survival Guide
With only a week of classes left, finals week is ominously close and most of us are scrabbling to get big projects finished and prepare for the onslaught of anxiety-inducing tests next week. How does one cope with the stress? How can you possibly make it through finals week with your sanity intact? Here are… Continue reading Column: Finals Week Survival Guide
Editorial: Wishing you a safe, relaxing holiday
It is officially the first week of December. That means that the fall semester of 2014 is very quickly coming to a close. All of us are frantically trying to put finishing touches on papers and projects, while still trying to prepare for final exams. We’re doing all of this while still trying to keep… Continue reading Editorial: Wishing you a safe, relaxing holiday
Column: Holidays at home: How to deal with family
Surviving more than a few hours with family is not on the to do list of many college students, but with the holidays upon us, we need to determine how we are going to deal with family while retaining our sanity. We really see our nerves deteriorate when we answer the same question about our… Continue reading Column: Holidays at home: How to deal with family
Column: Seasonal shopping on a college budget
Tis’ the season to save money! Christmas Day is less than a month away and college students are thinking of every way possible to save a little cash, while still giving their loved ones decent gifts. According to OnCampus Research, the average college student plans to spend roughly $425-$460 during the Christmas season on presents.… Continue reading Column: Seasonal shopping on a college budget