With the Skyhawk soccer season almost two months in, the team is rolling and hoping to reclaim the streak they lost over the past weekend. The team dropped their season opener at Arkansas State with a score of 0-2. Both of ASU’s goals came in the first half; ASU with a total of five shots… Continue reading After tie, UTM soccer looks to restart winning streak
So you slept through civics class again…
When sitting in a high school class, it’s easy to think “When am I ever going to use this?” It’s even easier to feel that way if the class is mind-numbingly boring, and way too early in the morning. Since high school education is generalized in order to provide students with different paths to follow… Continue reading So you slept through civics class again…
UTM grad’s fans cheer him on in music career
As Keith Paluso took the stage of his blind audition for The Voice, supportive faculty, staff and students alike sat and listened in anticipation as the UTM alum made his national musical debut. The 2012 Environmental Biology graduate has loved music since he was a child, but ultimately he decided to follow his passion for… Continue reading UTM grad’s fans cheer him on in music career
Are private charities more effective than FEMA?
Hurricane Maria in late September 2017 left parts of the United States and Latin America in utter ruin. The hardest-hit U.S. territory was the island of Puerto Rico, where property damage is estimated at somewhere between $45 billion and $130 billion, and estimates of the death toll range around 3,000 dead or missing. This followed… Continue reading Are private charities more effective than FEMA?
Incoming interim UT president says inclusion is paramount
This letter to the editor was initally published in UT Knoxville’s student newspaper, The Daily Beacon. As I begin the next 60 days listening and learning to prepare for one of the most exciting jobs in my life, my overarching goal is to continue and accelerate the great successes across the UT System. While I… Continue reading Incoming interim UT president says inclusion is paramount
Captain’s Closet offers free professional attire
The office of Career Planning and Development (CPAD) sponsored the open house of “Captain’s Closet” in the UC on Thursday, Sept. 27. “A few months ago, a student came in with a need about having adequate clothing for interviews and for career fair events and things. We noticed there were several students,” explained Mark McCloud,… Continue reading Captain’s Closet offers free professional attire
Captain Marvel starts her ascension
The first trailer for Captain Marvel debuted to much anticipation from fans of the Marvel franchise. The trailer showed many ideas that a Marvel fan knows about. However, it also included references to when the film will be taking place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) timeline. The trailer opened with Captain Marvel (Brie Larson)… Continue reading Captain Marvel starts her ascension
Hypercube offers unique sounds for UTM students
On Monday, Sept. 24, the UTM Music Department hosted Hypercube, who performed six songs composed by six different composers. Hypercube is a New York City-based quartet that embraces the boundaries of chamber music. The name Hypercube describes their music and the musicians’ personalities. The members of Hypercube are saxophonist Erin Rodgers, guitarist Jay Sorce, pianist/accordionist… Continue reading Hypercube offers unique sounds for UTM students
Pandora sold to SiriusXM for $3.5 billion
Satellite radio juggernaut SiriusXM has bought internet radio giant Pandora for a whopping $3.5 billion. According to Loudwire, the transaction, which took place on Sept. 24, will see two music-dependent radio giants join together and create the largest audio entertainment company in the world. Pandora tested the waters of the merger by taking up a… Continue reading Pandora sold to SiriusXM for $3.5 billion
UT BOT Appoints Randy Boyd as Interim President
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees appointed alumnus Randy Boyd as interim system president in a specially called meeting Sept. 25. Boyd will begin his new role Nov. 22. Dr. Joe DiPietro, the system’s 25th president, recently announced he will retire from active service Nov. 21. He has led the university since January 2011.… Continue reading UT BOT Appoints Randy Boyd as Interim President