UTM is the first university in Tennessee to install a drug take back box located at the Department of Public Safety in Crisp Hall. The box was donated by the Weakley County Prevention Coalition and allows students, faculty, staff and community members to safely dispose of expired or unnecessary medication. The take back box accepts all… Continue reading UTM first to install drug take-back box
Keeping government accountable through honest media
General perception of the mainstream media is seemingly deteriorating everyday. The term “fake news” has caught, resulting in a rise of public distrust. Mainstream outlets such as CNN and Fox are associated with political bias, which makes holding the government accountable tricky and difficult. Even if the media is speaking the truth, the facts will… Continue reading Keeping government accountable through honest media
Preview of the Weakley County Film Fest
Alpha Psi Omega and the UTM Department of Visual and Theatre Arts are hosting the first annual Weakley County Film Fest this spring. The Rho Gamma chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honors society, is sponsoring the event to promote the arts in Weakley County. Since this is the first ever film fest,… Continue reading Preview of the Weakley County Film Fest
Black Panther Party co-founder speaks at UTM
Bobby Seale, co-founder and national chairman of the Black Panther Party, served as the keynote speaker for the 18th annual UTM Civil Rights Conference on Feb. 22, 7 p.m., in Watkins Auditorium of the Boling University Center. Seale’s keynote address titled, “From Dream to Woke,” transported listeners back in time to the 1960s. The large… Continue reading Black Panther Party co-founder speaks at UTM
How XFL can compete with the NFL
Vince McMahon is reviving the Xtreme Football League, otherwise known as the XFL. The current professional wrestling executive started the XFL in 1999, but the league folded in 2001. The XFL was marketed as a tougher and more extreme version of the original NFL. The brief stint of the XFL doesn’t paint a good outlook… Continue reading How XFL can compete with the NFL
Skyhawk basketball closes season with pair of games
The Skyhawk men’s basketball team hopes to put disappointment behind them as they approach the final leg of their season. After losing six of their last seven games, the Skyhawk’s go on the road to face Morehead State on Thursday and then move on to Southeast Missouri on Saturday. Once the season is wrapped up… Continue reading Skyhawk basketball closes season with pair of games
Equestrian team maintains No. 10 ranking
After a rough start to the semester, the UTM Equestrian team maintains No. 10 in NCEA rankings. This past week, the UTM Equestrian team competed at home against No. 7 ranked Texas Christian University but suffered a 13-6 loss. The Skyhawks posted great scores with several team members posting seasonal or team records, however the… Continue reading Equestrian team maintains No. 10 ranking
Everyone’s favorite neighbor immortalized with stamp
Celebrating the 50 anniversary of everyone’s favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers, who starred in “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” is being immortalized in a forever stamp by the U.S. Postal Service. The stamp, to be unveiled March 23, will feature Rogers wearing one of his famous cardigan sweaters with his puppet, King Friday XIII. The stamp will be unveiled… Continue reading Everyone’s favorite neighbor immortalized with stamp
Black Panther: renaming the game for a stale genre
To the rest of the world, Wakanda is a “third world” farmer country located in Africa. But, to the inhabitants, the country of Wakanda is a hyper-advanced technological monster of a nation rich in Vibranium, and most importantly, the home of the Black Panther. Following his father’s death, prince T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) is thrust into… Continue reading Black Panther: renaming the game for a stale genre
TCUE students and Japanese Club bring Japanese culture to Martin
The UTM Japanese Language and Culture Club teamed up with Takasaki City University of Economics students to host the annual “Japan Day” from 2:30-4:30 on Feb. 21 at the C.E. Wheldon Public Library. The Japanese club members and TCUE hosted activities for kids and young teenagers such as a challenge involving moving different objects with… Continue reading TCUE students and Japanese Club bring Japanese culture to Martin