The Ned Ray McWherter Institute will host the sixth annual Igniting Innovation on April 23, in the Duncan Ballroom in the University Center. The guest speaker for this event will be the current director of athletics and previous head football coach at UTK, Phillip Fulmer. Fulmer will be speaking on “Life Lessons from a Coach”,… Continue reading Igniting Innovation presents ‘Life Lessons from a Coach’
Is cheating at college a worsening issue?
Why do students cheat? Is it the pressure to be successful? Is it because the students don’t care? Is it lack of preparation and effort? Is it helping a friend? None of these are excuses for cheating; however, these things happen every day. Sometimes it seems that students take more pride in cheating than they… Continue reading Is cheating at college a worsening issue?
Does hemp live up to the hype?
Today, with 31 states legalizing the use of medical marijuana and nine others allowing recreational use, marijuana is much more mainstream than it once was. In states where marijuana isn’t legal in some form, hemp based treatments are exploding in popularity. Users and studies attribute alleviation of medical issues, from chronic pain to anxiety, to… Continue reading Does hemp live up to the hype?
Percussion performs annual World Bizarre
The UTM Percussion Studio performed their annual World Bizarre at the Soleil Garden Center in Union City on March 29. The World Bizarre is the percussion studio’s largest fundraiser for the year. For $10, concert goers get food, drinks and music performed by the percussion studio. They also have the opportunity to win door prizes,… Continue reading Percussion performs annual World Bizarre
‘Us’ – the movie and the headache
Us, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, who is also behind the 2017 film Get Out, once again hit viewers with major plot twists and confusion. Us had a trailer that left many critics concerned that the entire movie was spoiled, however it’s my belief that you’re not fully able to predict the movie just by… Continue reading ‘Us’ – the movie and the headache
Hypnotizing UTM: Student Activities Council brings back Dale K
The Student Activities Council (SAC) brought back hypnotist Dale K for a showing at 9:09 p.m. on March 28. Dale began the show by asking the audience to write an actor, a verb and a place on three separate sheets of paper and place them in a box; this would later come into play for… Continue reading Hypnotizing UTM: Student Activities Council brings back Dale K
Oprah, Jason Momoa and Big Bird announce new Apple streaming service
Apple recently announced its new streaming service, Apple TV Plus. The announcement came at Apple’s “It’s Show Time” event in California on March 25. The announcement did not feature many details on the service but featured many A-list celebrities. Stars including Oprah Winfrey, Jason Momoa and even Big Bird from Sesame Street took to the… Continue reading Oprah, Jason Momoa and Big Bird announce new Apple streaming service
Offense comes alive as baseball team defeats Union 8-3
UTM’s baseball team downed regional rival Union by an 8-3 margin Wednesday, March 27. Eldridge’s three-bagger moved him into third all-time in program history in career triples. His eight triples in a Skyhawk uniform is tied with Churchill Moore (1986-87). UT Martin (9-15) was led at the dish by Sean Dixson(three hits and two RBIs)… Continue reading Offense comes alive as baseball team defeats Union 8-3
UTM partners with Naifeh Center
UTM has partnered with the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership to offer up to six hours of college credit for completion of the Tennessee Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program beginning in Fall 2019. The CPM program, based in the Naifeh Center, is now entering its second year of existence. The Naifeh Center is an agency… Continue reading UTM partners with Naifeh Center
SGA debate previews election
The Student Government Association (SGA) held a candidate’s debate March 25 in Watkins Auditorium; SGA candidates discussed their views on a variety of topics affecting campus life. The event was supposed to have featured debates between candidates running for office in the upcoming April 2 elections. However, due to filing delays on behalf of other… Continue reading SGA debate previews election