Editorial: Learn how to handle any disaster that occurs

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

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?

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: 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