The Wo/Men’s Resource and Rape Assistance Program (WRAP), a nonprofit organization, will partner with local organizations in West Tennessee to celebrate survivors of sexual assault during April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. WRAP covers 19 counties in West Tennessee and advocates the support of sexual assault victims. Throughout the month of April, there will… Continue reading Sexual harassment awareness month
Are students too stressed about GPAs?
As early on as preschool, students are given grades that determine how well they are doing in a certain subject. Growing up, you are taught that having the highest grades are extremely important. Those students who excel are often rewarded, while those who fall behind are discouraged. This mindset continues as students reach college where… Continue reading Are students too stressed about GPAs?
Be the good you want to see
We’ve all heard the age-old Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you wish to be done to you.” However, in the lawsuit culture we live in today, are the potential legal ramifications from helping out another person worth the altruistic personal benefits we hope to gain? This is where the good Samaritan laws come into… Continue reading Be the good you want to see
UTM Advisory Board hosts quarterly meeting
The UTM Advisory Board held its quarterly meeting on Friday, April 5 in the University Center, Room 229, to vote on four pending issues: the appointment of a student member to the advisory board for 2019-20 calendar year, a revised schedule for regular meetings, a modification to the student member appointment process, and five proposed… Continue reading UTM Advisory Board hosts quarterly meeting
McBeth receives Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award
David McBeth, professor of Art, received the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award. The Harold Love Outstanding Community Service award is sponsored by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and is named after the late state representative Harold Love, who was instrumental in passing legislation to create community service recognition programs at the state level in… Continue reading McBeth receives Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award
Medieval Day in Martin
The C.E. Weldon Public Library partnered with the UTM History club to host Medieval Day Friday, April 5 at the library. The family-geared event featured many activities for kids like coloring stations, craft tables, snacks, live music and medieval gear to play dress up. There were over 50 attendees at the event. Advertisements were distributed… Continue reading Medieval Day in Martin
Second annual FilmFest includes more of West Tennessee
The Weakley County FilmFest has expanded to include more Tennessee counties and is now named The NorWest Film Festival. The second annual festival will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 in UTM’s Vanguard Little Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, Room 167. The festival was first brought up by Vanguard Theatre Director,… Continue reading Second annual FilmFest includes more of West Tennessee
Skyhawks fall to Evansville
The Skyhawk baseball team traveled to Evansville, Indiana, to take on the University of Evansville on April 3. Despite winning two games of their three-game series against OVC opponent Morehead State last weekend, the Skyhawks fell 3-6 to Evansville. Sophomore infielder Casey Harford led the team in hits with three and contributed to the score… Continue reading Skyhawks fall to Evansville
Skyhawks’ offense falls silent in close loss to MTSU
The Skyhawk softball team faced off against the MTSU Blue Raiders on April 3 in Martin. UTM was kept scoreless in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of their in-state rival. This is the third time the Skyhawks have been shut out this season, with the previous shutouts coming against OVC foe Belmont and Sam… Continue reading Skyhawks’ offense falls silent in close loss to MTSU
Tennessee Legislature supports bill for homeless students
The Tennessee legislature recently took another step to aid the plight of homeless people seeking higher education. On February 5, Sens. Jeff Yarbro (D) and Rusty Crowe (R) sponsored SB 0763, a new bill written to guarantee that homeless students have access to a devoted resource on public college campuses in Tennessee: housing. After making… Continue reading Tennessee Legislature supports bill for homeless students