Holiday art bazaar raises scholarship funds

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

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

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