Bundy biopic prompts backlash

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile, a new Ted Bundy biopic, has recently released a trailer. Joe Berlinger, director of other crime thrillers such as Paradise Lost (1996) and Whitney (2014), is focusing his attention now on the real-life story of Elizabeth Kloepfer, played by Lily Collins, who is battling her suspicions of her boyfriend Ted Bundy, played by… Continue reading Bundy biopic prompts backlash

Computer Science gains new programs

The Computer Science department has approved the addition of two new areas of concentration to their curriculum, data science as well as digital hardware and embedded systems, in order to create an effective industry-driven degree path. The new additions will be implemented during the fall 2019 semester, allowing new and current students to redirect their… Continue reading Computer Science gains new programs

West Tennessee, more than just farm land

As all the residents of Martin know, sometimes it can be hard to find fun things to do in your off time from classes and work. The purpose of this article is to shine a light on some interesting things to do in this area that won’t cost an arm and a leg. Regardless of… Continue reading West Tennessee, more than just farm land

Women’s Alliance open for all

UTM welcomed the Women’s Student Alliance to campus in the fall of 2018. The Women’s Student Alliance is “dedicated to enhancing academic experiences while empowering students through the development and promotion of education and social initiatives.” Dr. Julie Hill, chair of the department of music, reinstated the Women’s Student Alliance at the beginning of the… Continue reading Women’s Alliance open for all

Captain’s Pantry food donation day

The UTM Office of Housing, the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Division of Student Affairs are hosting a collaborative food drive, called Donation Day, in the UC Feb. 15. The mission is to combat food insecurities for UTM students. Along with the donations to Captain’s Pantry, students will be able to donate meals and… Continue reading Captain’s Pantry food donation day

Kate Fagan speaks on mental health awareness

Kate Fagan spoke to UTM athletes and other students about the importance of mental health awareness on Monday, Feb. 4.   The UTM Student-Athlete Association sponsored a presentation hosted by Kate Fagan, a New York Times best-selling author and sports journalist, who spoke to UTM students about the stresses of being a student athlete.  … Continue reading Kate Fagan speaks on mental health awareness

Martin ranked no. 8 safest city in Tennessee

Alarms.org has ranked the City of Martin as the eighth safest city in Tennessee for 2019. Using statistics such as the number of violent crimes, property crimes, violent crime rate and property crime rate, Martin came in eighth place. Germantown and Collierville are the only other cities in West Tennessee to crack the top 10,… Continue reading Martin ranked no. 8 safest city in Tennessee

Rifle team moves on to NCAA qualifier

The UTM rifle team capped off a successful season by competing in the OVC Championships on Feb. 3 in Jacksonville, Alabama. The Skyhawk rifle squad finished last year ranked 19th in the nation and looked to keep their top-20 streak alive this year. UTM kicked off the 2018-2019 season in Memphis at the Tiger Open.… Continue reading Rifle team moves on to NCAA qualifier

LifeLine Blood Drive

UTM will be hosting a LifeLine Blood Drive in the University Center from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, through Wednesday, Feb. 6. UTM has been the host of such blood drives for over 20 years. Each year, students and faculty donate over 800 units and save over 1,600 lives. Each donor can… Continue reading LifeLine Blood Drive