My time at UTM is coming to an end, and it’s safe to say that these last four years in Martin have changed the trajectory of my life in a positive way. However, I don’t really like talking about myself, so I’ll instead use this space to thank everyone who helped me along the way.… Continue reading Thank you: Jason Repath’s senior farewell
Denton presented with Distinguished Alumni Award
John Denton was presented with the Communications Department Distinguished Alumni award at the 2021 Communications Department Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 15. Denton graduated from UTM in 1992 and is an alumnus of the News-Editorial sequence. He worked as a sports writer for the Orlando Magic for 10 years before the pandemic hit in 2020… Continue reading Denton presented with Distinguished Alumni Award
I’m not crying, you are: Taylor Larson’s Senior Farewell
The time has come to say goodbye to my favorite thing about UTM, and I really have a lot of feelings. My journey with the Pacer began a little later in my career as a student than I would like to have started. I really wish I had joined so much sooner. I have so… Continue reading I’m not crying, you are: Taylor Larson’s Senior Farewell
Northwest Tennessee Arts Festival showcases community talent
The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music, in partnership with the Weakley County Schools and Weakley Arts Can, hosted the Northwest Tennessee Arts Festival from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, April 10 at the tent near Pacer Pond. Art showcases from schools all over Northwest TN K-12 were displayed including drawings, paintings,… Continue reading Northwest Tennessee Arts Festival showcases community talent
‘The Wise Man’ ought to fear the pitfalls of the sequel
Recently, I finished the second novel in Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles, The Wise Man’s Fear. It was… a journey. I mean that in both the positive and negative senses. Having written a review of the first book in the series, The Name of the Wind, (which you can read here) I decided to have a… Continue reading ‘The Wise Man’ ought to fear the pitfalls of the sequel
The fundamental dishonesty behind the recent transgender sports debates
On March 28, Tennessee became the third U.S. state to pass a ban on biological males being admitted to women’s sports, following the Biden administration’s clear 180-degree pivot from his predecessor on the issue. With the enactment of Executive Order 13988 on Jan. 20, and the stated intent of Congressional Democrats to bring the Equality… Continue reading The fundamental dishonesty behind the recent transgender sports debates
Engage the Times panel reminds UTM why history matters
The UTM Engage the Times Civic Initiative had its eighth meeting of the spring semester Friday, March 26. Earlier in the year, panelists had touched on topics as diverse and timely as the deteriorating social climate and public discourse, prison and police reform, emerging genetic technologies and the role of the arts in society. The… Continue reading Engage the Times panel reminds UTM why history matters
UTM track and field wraps up strong weekend at Vanderbilt Black and Gold Invitational
The UTM track and field programs returned to action this weekend after a two-week break and produced nice results in a loaded field at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold Invitational. The Skyhawks posted several new personal bests in the two-day event in one of the team’s final primers prior to the OVC Outdoor Championships in… Continue reading UTM track and field wraps up strong weekend at Vanderbilt Black and Gold Invitational
UTM baseball blanks Austin Peay in nightcap to split Saturday doubleheader
For the second time in as many weeks, UTM senior southpaw Sam Folks set the tone for a shutout as the Skyhawk baseball team won a 1-0 decision in Game 2 of their doubleheader against Austin Peay today. UTM fell in the front end of this afternoon’s contests by a 10-6 margin. Folks was masterful in the doubleheader… Continue reading UTM baseball blanks Austin Peay in nightcap to split Saturday doubleheader
Engage the Times: April 16 Forum discusses pandemic fatigue
This week’s Engage session met to discuss pandemic fatigue among students, faculty and staff. Merry Brown, lecturer of Philosophy, served as the mediator. Other panelists included Denise Britt, lecturer of Psychology; Anthony Prewitt, interim Director of Multicultural Affairs; and John’Na Webster, health and wellness educator with Student Health and Counseling Services. The first speaker of… Continue reading Engage the Times: April 16 Forum discusses pandemic fatigue