Oct. 9 – Tuesday – is the last day to register to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. Given that county election commission offices likely are closed on weekends, that gives would-be voters only a couple of days next week to register in person. Tennessee does provide an online voter registration process, an option suited… Continue reading Voter registration deadline coming up
Bystander politics are not political views
Census.gov reports that 61.4 percent of the eligible voters in the U.S. reported voting in 2016, which means that the elections only truly reflected less than three-quarters of the electorate. Why are these numbers important? The right to vote is the ability for private citizens to voice their concerns to public officials, whether their ideals… Continue reading Bystander politics are not political views
Student Affairs: Who will be chosen?
Candidates complete open forum The open forums are complete for the position of UTM vice chancellor for Student Affairs, and the recommendation now rests with the search committee. Dr. Todd Winters, committee chair and dean of the College of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources, said the committee would submit its recommendation on Thursday, Oct.… Continue reading Student Affairs: Who will be chosen?
Senior art exhibits focus on family, history
Melisha Polk and Kalen Simone presented their senior art exhibitions Sept. 25-Oct. 6. Polk is a senior Studio Art major from Ripley. Her thesis exhibition was titled “My Life: Past, Present & Future.” The show focused on using Polk’s family members, mostly women who have overcome obstacles in their life, to represent her past, present… Continue reading Senior art exhibits focus on family, history
Drunken driving should never be an option
In 2016, over 10,000 people were killed from incidents related to drinking and driving, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We at The Pacer would like to remind you that you always have other options rather than driving while under the influence. Friends are nearly always willing to come get you if… Continue reading Drunken driving should never be an option
Administrators named to inaugural UT Executive Leadership Institute
UTM administrators Dr. Charley Deal, special advisor to the chancellor, and Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and administration, are two of 18 members of the inaugural class in the University of Tennessee Executive Leadership Institute. Deal became special advisor to the UT Martin chancellor in spring of this year after serving as associate vice… Continue reading Administrators named to inaugural UT Executive Leadership Institute
Called for 5-to-9: Student’s family farm story
Most people work a 9-to- 5 job; for UTM senior Brady Brown, it’s nearly the opposite. His days begin about 5 a.m. and do not come to a close until after 9 p.m. Brown spent 13 years working on his father’s farm. He began as a helping hand at age 8 and has since learned… Continue reading Called for 5-to-9: Student’s family farm story
UTM returns home to face OVC foe Jacksonville State
With 12 games left in the season, but with their record two games shy of .500, the UTM volleyball team hopes to not only reach the .500 mark, but surpass it. The Skyhawk volleyball team began conference play on Friday, Sept. 21, at home against Murray State.The team was coming into the conference portion of… Continue reading UTM returns home to face OVC foe Jacksonville State
UTM Wildlife Society growing and thriving
From cleaning up streams in the Martin community, installing wood duck boxes at Reelfoot Lake State Park, hosting boy scout merit badge workshops, to the annual fishing rodeo, the UTM Wildlife Society has proven their dedication to preserving natural wildlife habitats for generations to come. “We do service projects, data collections, learn to identify different… Continue reading UTM Wildlife Society growing and thriving
Follow the examples of companies who love Earth
The year is 2018 and companies all across the world are looking to live and do business more sustainably. With newer movies like Wall-E, Happy Feet, Avatar and Over the Hedge showing on film the dangers that our consumerism can impose on the Earth and the environment around us, it’s no wonder that consumers are… Continue reading Follow the examples of companies who love Earth