Conspiracy theories carry quite the negative aura around them, but are there grains of truth hidden in the mounds of information these theories expose? Before we can answer that question, it’s important to analyze and breakdown conspiracy theories and understand why they are conspiracies. According to Dictionary.com, the definition of a conspiracy theory is a… Continue reading How much validity should we give to conspiracy theories?
Jackson Symphony POPS at Soybean concert
On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the Tennessee Soybean Festival hosted a joint concert with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) and the UTM University Singers at the Festival Park Amphitheater in downtown Martin. The orchestra led in a spirited performance conducted by Peter Shannon, and featuring prominent accompaniment from the choir under the direction of Mark… Continue reading Jackson Symphony POPS at Soybean concert
SGA: Student Appreciation Week
The UTM Student Government Association is kicking this semester off with Student Appreciation Week. The week consists of six events designed to give back to the students. SGA is not asking for anything from the student body. They are giving back with coffee and donuts, giveaways, tailgates and other events designed with the student in… Continue reading SGA: Student Appreciation Week
Double Standards in the #MeToo movement
The #MeToo movement faces double standards when it comes to male victims. The movement started to spread virally in October of 2017 as a hashtag on social media. The goal of the movement is to demonstrate the widespread ignorance of sexual assault and harassment. The phrase had been mentioned years before its viral lift off,… Continue reading Double Standards in the #MeToo movement
Festival presents 5th annual ‘Guitar as Art’ exhibit
The Tennessee Soybean Festival has partnered with UTM’s Department of Visual and Theatre Arts to present the 5th annual “Guitar as Art” exhibit. As the name states, the “Guitar as Art” exhibit features an assortment of vibrantly designed guitars, coinciding with the musical Soybean Festival that takes place in Martin. Thirty artists participated in the event… Continue reading Festival presents 5th annual ‘Guitar as Art’ exhibit
Should death absolve political records?
With the recent death of former Arizona Senator John McCain and the history of backlash against him in his political career, it brings up the question: Should death absolve someone from their political record? Politicians are a hot topic in America. Many people heavily criticize politicians’ careers while they are alive, but then glorify them after… Continue reading Should death absolve political records?
Looks like ‘curtains’ for Roseanne character
In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, John Goodman confirmed that Roseanne Barr’s character will be killed off. Back in May, Barr released a racist tweet that insulted former President Barack Obama’s senior adviser Valerie Jarrett. Within a couple of days, ABC canceled the hit television show Roseanne which had been rebooted on March… Continue reading Looks like ‘curtains’ for Roseanne character
Kapernick’s career moves boldly
Colin Kaepernick has been a controversial figure for a couple of years, but now he has a huge sports-based business backing him, so will his face on Nike’s new ad be good or bad for his career? This will all be speculation of course, because no one can see the future, but there are reasons… Continue reading Kapernick’s career moves boldly
Fall for football time at UTM
With the kickoff of the fall semester at UTM, comes the kickoff of a new Skyhawk football season. Last year the team’s schedule began with a win as UTM faced Clarion at home. Then UTM traveled south to Ole Miss to face the Rebels. Though UTM went into the half only down by one, the… Continue reading Fall for football time at UTM
Intramural kickoff at UTM
Calling all Skyhawks! Calling all Skyhawks! Intramural sports are back at UTM and here’s how you can get involved. Registration has already opened for two of the fall intramural sports: ping pong and seven v. seven soccer. The ping pong tournament begins at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 29 in the Student Rec Center lobby and… Continue reading Intramural kickoff at UTM