A.B. Cheatham’s Downtown Tavern seeks to revitalize Historic Martin TN. Martin natives Myra Hoffman and her son Austin Emerson have revived what was formerly The Stables Tap Room to create a relaxed environment where families can enjoy home cooked meals and college students can have a good time with their friends. “We are not a… Continue reading Downtown Tavern reopens The Stables in time for St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl
Music department presents ‘Trio Sonoritas’
The UTM Music Department presented the debut performance of “Trio Sonoritas” Thursday, March 14, in the Blankenship Recital Hall. The trio is made up of Professor of Music Dr. Amy Yeung, on soprano vocals, Professor of Music Dr. Sandra Cox, on flute, and Lecturer of Piano Chan Jean on piano. They performed several pieces from… Continue reading Music department presents ‘Trio Sonoritas’
Mechatronics latest addition to Engineering
UTM is adding a mechatronics concentration to its Engineering program in the fall of 2019. Dr. Robert LeMaster, professor and department chair for UTM’s Engineering program, defines mechatronics as “a multi-disciplined field that is concerned with systems consisting of both mechanical and electrical components controlled using computer-based technology.” Mechatronics unites techniques from mechanical, electrical and… Continue reading Mechatronics latest addition to Engineering
UT looks to future
The UT Board of Trustees began looking toward 2030 during its meeting Friday, March 1. During the meeting held at UTM, UT Board Chair John Compton said the board should begin a dialogue and working toward what the university needs to be successful in 2030. “We all recognize the world is changing. There is transformation… Continue reading UT looks to future
Women’s Center hosts Dr. Angie MacKewn as Lunchtime Speaker
The UTM Women’s Center continued their Lunchtime Speaker series on Tuesday, March 12 by hosting Psychology Professor Dr. Angie MacKewn. This was the first in this series to be hosted in their newly renovated center in the Paul Meek Library. MacKewn led an in-depth discussion on yoga and the benefits it can have on a… Continue reading Women’s Center hosts Dr. Angie MacKewn as Lunchtime Speaker
Captain Marvel falls short of marvelous
CAUTION: SLIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD The latest installment to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Captain Marvel, hit theaters March 8. Captain Marvel is about Carol Danvers (played by Brie Larson) and her road to discovering who she is and her part in a galactic war between the Kree and the Skrull, two alien races. Before seeing… Continue reading Captain Marvel falls short of marvelous
Heartbeat bill makes sense, but can cause problems
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. According to The Tennessean, the 99-member House voted 65-21 despite early confusion among Republicans regarding amendments and criticism from Democrats. “Colleagues, we cannot continue to allow the slaughter of the unborn while we hope for better… Continue reading Heartbeat bill makes sense, but can cause problems
Yes, blackface is racist; old photo of governor in rebel uniform isn’t
The world of politics is a cruel and unforgiving one. No one in any sector is safe, especially if you tend to lean a little bit more right than your counterparts across the hall. In recent weeks, our newly elected governor, Bill Lee, had a photo leaked from back in his college days. Lee was… Continue reading Yes, blackface is racist; old photo of governor in rebel uniform isn’t
Department of Music to host Air Force Band
UTM will continue the Allison Nelson Guest Artist Series on March 18 with a performance by the Gaudete Brass Quintet, the ensemble-in-residence at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Blankenship Recital Hall, and admission is $5 for local students and $10 for adults. UTM students… Continue reading Department of Music to host Air Force Band
Destroy the political parties and save politics
All factors that equate with long-term electoral success seem to be swinging in the favor of the Democratic Party. According to Pew Research, by 2055 America will be majority-minority with groups like Hispanics and African-Americans comprising a greater portion of the population and therefore the electorate than ever before. Hillary Clinton carried those demographics in… Continue reading Destroy the political parties and save politics