Welcome back to UTM, Skyhawks

As the summer of 2018 slowly comes to a close, The Pacer staff would like to welcome back both new and returning students to UTM. For new students, The Pacer is UTM’s biweekly student newspaper, available in both print and online. Here, you can find out about all kinds of events going on in and around the… Continue reading Welcome back to UTM, Skyhawks

Alex Jones and InfoWars against the world

Alex Jones, the face of alternative media outlet Info Wars, has been suspended from multiple social media outlets, including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Info Wars and Alex Jones are no strangers to controversy. Jones is known for spinning some of the most absurd conspiracy theories of our time. Some of these theories are absurd and… Continue reading Alex Jones and InfoWars against the world

Captain’s Closet opens doors

The Office of Career Planning and Development (CPAD) is accepting donations of professional wear for the newly established “Captain’s Closet.” Captain’s Closet is a service created by CPAD to assist students in preparing for job interviews and career fairs by providing them with professional attire that may otherwise be a financial burden. According to Interim… Continue reading Captain’s Closet opens doors

Campus ministries prepare freshmen for college life

The Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) and The Mission Church held events just before the start of school to acclimate freshmen and transfer students to UTM. The BCM held its annual four-day “Survival” event to help students make friends, develop a community of Christian young-adults and begin the school year in a more relaxed environment. The… Continue reading Campus ministries prepare freshmen for college life

Changes to financial aid schedule

Financial Aid released an email and portal statement informing students of changes to the drop date schedule and, by proxy, the refund check issuance schedule. The following are the new dates for students to make registration changes within their schedule for the fall semester: Friday, Aug. 31- Last day to add classes Sunday, Sept. 9-… Continue reading Changes to financial aid schedule

To all the boys I loved before, thanks for diversity

een making a big splash this summer and rom-coms have been following right behind them in popularity. With smash hits like Kissing Booth and Set It Up, it seems that Netflix has hit the market strong for at-home streaming movies. The latest name added to this trend was the book-to-movie adaptation of Jenny Han’s 2014… Continue reading To all the boys I loved before, thanks for diversity

The Carters are back and everything is LOVE

Once again, Beyoncé has done it, but this time with the aid of her husband. Yes, Beyoncé and Jay-Z Carter have released a surprise joint album titled Everything is Love. The album was released on Jun. 16, 2018 on Jay-Z’s music streaming platform, Tidal. As usual for the hip-hop superstars, the release of the album created… Continue reading The Carters are back and everything is LOVE

Annual Festival Features Plenty of Fun

Activities Sept. 1 – Minecraft Farming Challenge, hosted by the UTM College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and Northwest Tennessee Entrepreneur Center; ages 10-17; $10 advance registration; 325 Gooch Hall, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m., $100 cash prize Sept. 1 – Tour of the Arts: Soybean Festival General Store, 10 a.m.; also 11 a.m. Sept.… Continue reading Annual Festival Features Plenty of Fun

Chancellor encourages students to be engaged

Chancellor Keith Carver’s goals for 2018 are what give UTM its own personality and character. He encourages students to get out of their comfort zones while staying involved with different organizations on campus. “This is just a friendly place and [students] should engage the resources offered on campus,” Carver said. He also encourages students to… Continue reading Chancellor encourages students to be engaged