A proposal to the Tennessee General Assembly to ban fraternities and sororities at universities statewide to deter hazing could affect UTM Greek Life. According to the Tennessean, the bill, HB 2042, would only allow honor societies and professional fraternities to “promote the interests of a particular profession.” Other fraternities and sororities not associated with professionalism… Continue reading Bill to ban greek groups at colleges now in committee
Communications students compete at SEJC
UTM’s student-run radio station and campus newspaper successfully competed at the 2018 Southeast Journalism Conference convention held Feb. 15-17 on the Harding University campus in Searcy, Arkansas. WUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk” was named “Best College Radio Station in the South” for the fourth consecutive year. WUTM is the first to accomplish this feat in… Continue reading Communications students compete at SEJC
Kinnard speaks, students listen
Associated Press journalist Meg Kinnard enlightened and motivated communications students on campus. Meg Kinnard Hardee spoke to communications majors and guests on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Gooch Hall. Her speech, which was often accompanied by her husband Geoffrey Hardee, focused on her career path and the ways that journalists can stand for objectivity and battling… Continue reading Kinnard speaks, students listen
UTM holds first town hall meeting
The University of Tennessee at Martin hosted its very first town hall meeting, Thursday, Feb. 8, in Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center. According to the UTM Office of University Relations, the town hall is the result of an act passed by the Tennessee General Assembly establishing a community relations outreach program designed to… Continue reading UTM holds first town hall meeting
Working Women’s Conference wrought with energy
Local women gathered on Friday, Feb. 9 in the UC Ballroom for the 20th annual Working Women’s Conference sponsored by West Star Leadership program. The theme for this year’s conference was “Cheers to 20 Years” and the speaker lineup kept audience members strapped in to an emotional roller-coaster from the start. Keynote speaker was Lisa… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference wrought with energy
Internationally known animal behaviorist to speak at UTM
Dr. Temple Grandin, internationally known animal behaviorist and autism advocate, will speak at a sold-out presentation at Skyhawk Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.13. UTM College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Dean Todd Winters said that he is expecting a crowd of about 2,000 people. Tickets to the public were available Feb. 1 and sold… Continue reading Internationally known animal behaviorist to speak at UTM
Mike Fisher returns to the Nashville Predators
Former team captain Mike Fisher has announced that he will return to the Nashville Predators. According to ESPN, Fisher signed a professional tryout contract in order to start working out with the team again. The Predators hope to sign him before the postseason roster deadlines are due. Fisher, now 37 years old, captained the Predators… Continue reading Mike Fisher returns to the Nashville Predators
The celebration of black history should not be limited to a month
February is known for a variety of things: Valentine’s Day, tax returns, the Super Bowl and the frigid cold. One of the main things February has going for it is that it is dedicated to celebrating black history, being dubbed “Black History Month.” But why is there only one month dedicated to celebrating black history?… Continue reading The celebration of black history should not be limited to a month
Eagles soar over Patriots in Super Bowl LII
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 on Sunday in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game was a rematch from Super Bowl XXXIX in 2004. Of the players that also played in Super Bowl LII, only Tom Brady played in both. Unlike 2004’s Super Bowl, which saw Brady get his third ring, this encounter had… Continue reading Eagles soar over Patriots in Super Bowl LII
UTM Rifle heads to NCAA qualifiers
UTM’s rifle team is heading to the NCAA qualifiers. UTM will compete at the NCAA qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 17, which will be held in Murray, Kentucky. The Skyhawks have completed their regular season with high scores and full hopes of taking the qualifiers head on. Brigitte Curcio, a senior shooter and public relations major… Continue reading UTM Rifle heads to NCAA qualifiers