The League of Striving Artists Holiday Art Bazaar, held Dec. 6-8 in the art gallery of the Fine Arts Building, raised $2,400. The bazaar sells unique items handmade by UTM students, faculty and alumni. These items include holiday cards, paintings, scarves and other textiles, ceramics, glass ornaments and more. All items could be purchased to… Continue reading Holiday art bazaar raises scholarship funds
Senior farewell: Matt Herod
As a transfer student, I’ve been at UTM for a mere two and a half years. In that short amount of time, however, my life has gone through many changes. My first semester here I came in as many do – knowing absolutely no one. Being an introvert as well, it was a growing experience, to say… Continue reading Senior farewell: Matt Herod
Democratic Party needs to shift away from Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi, current house majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, is in the running to succeed Paul Ryan to become the next Speaker of the House. Before I go any further, I want to clarify that I am neither a democrat nor a republican. While I don’t associate with either party, every American… Continue reading Democratic Party needs to shift away from Pelosi
In memoriam
2018 has been a tough year on the world of entertainment and pop culture. Here is a list of some of the notable figures who have died this year. Comic book writer and editor Stan Lee Physicist, cosmologist and author Steven Hawking Reverend Billy Graham Former First Lady Barbra Bush 41st President George H.W. Bush… Continue reading In memoriam
Senior farewell: Shanell Hatcher
I can honestly say that my time here at UTM has created the most fun, memorable and harmonious moments of my life. I have taken so many mental pictures that my brain needs a film refill. Of all the things I chose to remember, the Baptist Collegiate Ministry has filled most of the album. Through… Continue reading Senior farewell: Shanell Hatcher
Senior Farewell: Katlyn Griffis
The end is finally here and it is beautiful and stressful all at the same time. The time has come for me to say my final goodbyes and pass along advice. My time here at UTM has been one filled with memories, stress and all of the emotions. I started at UTM because it… Continue reading Senior Farewell: Katlyn Griffis
It’s the most stressful season of all
We’re here folks, finals week is next week and Christmas is right around the corner. But before we can enjoy the holiday break, we first must slay the dragon at the end of the road – final exams. For some, this current week and the next will be tedious, exhausting and ever so stressful. For others,… Continue reading It’s the most stressful season of all
USDA Director to speak at fall commencement
Jim Tracy, Tennessee’s state director for the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, will serve as keynote speaker Dec. 15 during UTM’s fall commencement exercises. Commencement will begin at 11 a.m. in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Originally from West Tennessee, Tracy spent 13 years as a Tennessee state senator for the 14th… Continue reading USDA Director to speak at fall commencement
Boyd begins stint as interim president
Interim President of The University of Tennessee System, Randy Boyd, a Knoxville businessman and UTK alumnus, began his first day on the job at UTM. Boyd, who was appointed by the Board of Trustees (BOT), replaced Dr. Joe DiPietro who had served as the president for seven years. DiPietro retired from active service on Nov. 21,… Continue reading Boyd begins stint as interim president
A bright Martin Christmas
Christmastime in Martin is always jam-packed with fun, festive events for everyone in the community. The Light Up Martin festival on Saturday, Dec. 1, kicked off the holiday celebration with the annual tree lighting ceremony followed by a firework show downtown at the Festival Park. The Annual Christmas Parade, hosted by the Kiwanis Club, occurred… Continue reading A bright Martin Christmas