With the passing of the year, a lot of people employ “resolutions” that they will adhere to beginning on Jan. 1. At face value, this doesn’t seem like a bad idea. After all, what’s wrong with trying to better yourself? This question raises a fair point. I’ll never judge someone for simply wanting to make… Continue reading Don’t wait for the new year to start improving
NFL Fieldhouse: 2019 Wild Card Weekend recap
The 2018 NFL Wild Card games have concluded and the divisional matchups are set. Now that the first set of games are all said and done, it’s time to analyze everything that has happened and predict what will come next in the NFL world. Colts vs. Texans The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Houston Texans in… Continue reading NFL Fieldhouse: 2019 Wild Card Weekend recap
College vs. professional football
From high school to college to pro, no matter what level, I love the sport of football. Just recently, No. 4 ranked Clemson blew No. 1 ranked Alabama out of the water by a score of 44-16. Despite the game essentially being over at halftime, I still loved watching the game. But, just like many,… Continue reading College vs. professional football
Government shutdown shouldn’t be political tactic
The U.S. federal government remains partially shut down over the funding of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, a core promise of President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. While the federal government is not completely shut down, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are on unpaid leave. Some national parks are being hurt by the lack… Continue reading Government shutdown shouldn’t be political tactic
Annual service day is Jan. 19
For campus organizations looking for service opportunities, the Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs will be hosting its third annual Day of Service on Saturday, Jan. 19. The organizers of the event characterize it as “an opportunity to turn what is normally a day off work/school into a day of service in honor of… Continue reading Annual service day is Jan. 19
Paid forward: Shutdown does not affect spring financial aid
Financial aid for the spring 2019 semester at UTM will not be halted or delayed because of the partial federal government shutdown. According to StudentLoan-Hero.com, financial aid is safe because the U.S. Department of Education had already set and approved the budget for the year. Financial aid for students is forward-funded from mandatory programs that… Continue reading Paid forward: Shutdown does not affect spring financial aid
Advisory Board holds inaugural meeting
The new UTM Advisory Board, which was created through the UT FOCUS Act in 2018, held its first quarterly meeting Jan. 9 in the University Center on campus. The UT FOCUS (Focus on College and University Success) Act was passed by the Tennessee Legislature to restructure the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees (BOT). The… Continue reading Advisory Board holds inaugural meeting
Craig Randall II joins men’s basketball program
UTM head men’s basketball coach Anthony Stewart announced that Craig Randall II has joined the Skyhawk program. A 6-4, 185-pound redshirt junior guard out of Youngstown, Ohio, Randall played for two seasons at the University of Memphis (2015-17) before transferring to Duquesne University for the 2017-18 campaign. “I’ve known Craig and his family for many years,” Stewart said. “Craig… Continue reading Craig Randall II joins men’s basketball program
Go out and get cultured
While many will be attempting to get into shape, quit smoking, or iron out the wrinkles in their difficult family relations for their New Year’s resolutions, many others will have made the pledge to spend the year taking in new experiences. If you are one of those people, perhaps consider 2019 an opportunity to become… Continue reading Go out and get cultured
Golden Globe Awards Fashion: Hit or Miss?
The Golden Globe Awards usually bring along a slew of interesting outfit choices and the 2019 awards were no exception. Sandra Oh stole the show with her gowns throughout the night, outfitted by Gwyneth Paltrow’s stylist Elizabeth Saltzman. Her gown for the red carpet was a white, floor-length Versace with a statement sleeve. During the… Continue reading Golden Globe Awards Fashion: Hit or Miss?