Three teams from UTM competed in the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) YETI Bass College Fishing Tour on Lakes Kentucky and Barkley March 12 and 13. A total of 194 teams competed from colleges across the country, coming from as far north as Minnesota and as far south as Texas. Christopher Richardson and Daniel Jones caught… Continue reading UTM competes in Fishing League Worldwide Tournament
Skyhawk baseball cruises past Alabama A&M
The Skyhawk baseball team clobbered Alabama A&M (A A&M) by a score of 12-3, at A&M, March 12. The last time UTM scored 12 runs or more during a baseball game was on Feb. 24, 2018, when the Skyhawks defeated Southern Miss 13-10 in the second game of a double-header. Junior outfielder Sean Dixson led… Continue reading Skyhawk baseball cruises past Alabama A&M
From Corps to campus: Gunlefinger still serves
What are the chances that a U.S. Marine from Philadelphia, stationed in Quantico, Virginia, taking an English class at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) would meet a UTM student, fall in love and eventually make a home in Martin? The chances were once in a lifetime for Chris Gunlefinger. Gunlefinger found himself at NVCC preparing… Continue reading From Corps to campus: Gunlefinger still serves
Creative Corner
Jonathan Kirkland is a junior Communications major and Theatre minor from Martin. Kirkland’s interest in theater began when his parents let him watch The Phantom of the Opera. He auditioned for plays in elementary school and participated in small church plays. His love for theater really took flight after he watched West Side Story. “I… Continue reading Creative Corner
How much is too much technology?
Lecturer Merry Brown held a forum on Tuesday, March 12, discussing “The Good Life” and if we could truly be happy with the way technology is in our lives today. Brown focused on a single word throughout the forum: virtue. Virtue is defined as “having high moral standards”. Aristotle, a historical philosopher Brown mentions throughout… Continue reading How much is too much technology?
Please push back Spring Break
This year’s Spring Break, like always, came at the halfway point of the semester to divide the cold months of January and February from the slightly less cold months of March and April. But maybe the break comes a little too early? Spring is a season that many associate with warm weather. After all, spring… Continue reading Please push back Spring Break
Peace memorial doesn’t cross church and state boundaries
Controversial memorials have become a flashpoint in the American political realm over the past few years. Whether it be a Confederate flag flying in an old Confederate state or, a giant cross in Maryland commemorating World War 1, memorials and other symbols have been pushed to the forefront of social issues. The giant cross in… Continue reading Peace memorial doesn’t cross church and state boundaries
Faculty art showcases talent and expertise
The 2019 bi-annual Visual Arts Faculty Show, “Salon des Refuses”, opened March 12 and will run through April 6 in the Fine Arts Gallery. “Salon des Refuses” showcases the work of professors Dr. Windy Wang, Jason Stout, David McBeth, Lane Last, Sarah Haig, Grace Eckert and Dr. Carol Eckert. Each professor honed in on their… Continue reading Faculty art showcases talent and expertise
UTM collegiate FFA named ‘Best in State’
The UTM Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter competed at the Tennessee FFA Alumni Convention Feb. 22, receiving the title of Best Collegiate Chapter in the state. The competition, held at Montgomery Bell State Park, resulted in the chapter reclaiming the title it once held in 2014. The students had the opportunity to compete in… Continue reading UTM collegiate FFA named ‘Best in State’
Percussion band brings Jamaica to the campus
Jamaica Me Happy is a percussion band that is a part of the UTM Music Department. The steel drum band performs traditional calypso and soca tunes from Trinidad and Tobago, the country from which the steel drum originated. The band also plays popular American hits, such as “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley.… Continue reading Percussion band brings Jamaica to the campus