Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as “Drake” to listeners, recently gave away almost $1 million while filming the music video for “God’s Plan.” Drake’s new hit song, which has been No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list for more than three weeks now, has made a lasting impression with fans for more reasons than… Continue reading Drake, ‘God’s Plan’ for Miami
Tennessee trapper training for teens
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Tennessee Fur Harvesters are partnering together to host a free trapper training camp Feb. 23-25 at the TWRA Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. The second annual training camp will give positive exposure to trapping and show people of all ages the benefits of trapping animals themselves for… Continue reading Tennessee trapper training for teens
Participation awards cause complacency
To a child, a participation award is nearly as good as winning it all. Little league sports teams don’t like to discourage the losers by not giving them some type of reward. In a lot of cases, the award for merely participating in an activity looks about as nice as the award for winning. Adults… Continue reading Participation awards cause complacency
Snapchat app update really not as bad as some think
In the realm of politics, people can never seem to fully agree on anything whatsoever. This is true in nearly every other sense in life. However, there exists an exception to this rule, a drastic change that has been met with fierce, unrelenting ridicule and is met with ire whenever brought up in a conversation.… Continue reading Snapchat app update really not as bad as some think
People should not tolerate unjust, immoral laws
Just because something is written down as a law does not mean it is just. This is why laws should always be subject to careful examination and change. Social attitudes change over time and some laws never fell into social acceptance at any point in their existence. Unjust laws have plagued nearly every country at… Continue reading People should not tolerate unjust, immoral laws
Millennials are going extra mile to force changes in society
Mass shootings and gun violence are epidemics that are plaguing the United States of America. While the federal government remains in constant gridlock over firearm regulation, millennials and the rest of the younger generation are making noise by protesting for stricter gun regulations. The recent school shooting in Florida has prompted protests from high schools… Continue reading Millennials are going extra mile to force changes in society
House soon to hear UT board reduction bill
UPDATED ON FEB. 23: The Pacer reached out to Chancellor Keith Carver regarding his stance on the legislation. While he supports the reduction of the board, he also says there are too many moving pieces at this time to truly gain a sense of what would change. “A size-reduction is a good move because governing boards nationally… Continue reading House soon to hear UT board reduction bill
Weekend starts spring Rodeo season for UTM
The UTM Rodeo Team kicks off their first rodeo competition of the semester this Thursday, Feb. 22. Last semester, both the men’s and women’s rodeo teams placed in the top four in every rodeo they competed in. With that impressive record and the momentum of last semester, the UTM Rodeo Team launches into their spring… Continue reading Weekend starts spring Rodeo season for UTM
Vanguard production opens Feb. 22: ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’
Vanguard Theatre at UTM will be showcasing “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by playwright Christopher Durang from Feb. 22-27 at 8 p.m. with a matinee showing on Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. The show follows two siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who live together and have a psychic cleaning woman, Cassandra. Their sister Masha,… Continue reading Vanguard production opens Feb. 22: ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’
Former congressman to speak on current politics
Former U.S. Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn., will speak to Dr. Malcolm Koch’s U.S. Foreign Policy class at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in 36 Business Administration Building. Although Tanner is speaking to a class on the topic of current issues in politics, Koch said the public is invited to attend the lecture. Tanner represented Tennessee’s… Continue reading Former congressman to speak on current politics