What level of education is necessary for a well-functioning society?

What level of education is necessary for a well-functioning society? When we talk about things as necessary, we are talking about them as things which are prerequisites to continuance. So what about education is it that is required for a society to function well? And what does it mean for a society to function well?… Continue reading What level of education is necessary for a well-functioning society?

Men’s basketball falls to the Racers

The UTM men’s basketball team played against Murray State University on Feb. 4 at 6p.m. The Skyhawks started the game off right, receiving the tip-off and working the defense of Murray State to quickly look for holes. After scoring the first two points, the Skyhawks struggled to defend the quick-footed Racers. Ball hogging, weak offense… Continue reading Men’s basketball falls to the Racers

Are fine arts and humanities majors as important as STEM majors?

Are the fine arts and humanities as important as the hard sciences, engineering and math? Obviously, it is possible to study both, but what are the benefits of each? In order to answer that question, it might be a good idea to look at each under a magnifying glass. There are many different focus areas… Continue reading Are fine arts and humanities majors as important as STEM majors?

Race to the governor’s mansion

The Tennessee Press Association held a gubernatorial debate at the Nashville Public Library on Feb. 1 which featured five of the seven candidates running for Governor of Tennessee. The candidates present included Bill Lee (R), Randy Boyd (R), Kay White (D), Craig Fitzhugh (D) and Karl Dean (D). Those not present included Speaker of the… Continue reading Race to the governor’s mansion

Shark whisperer speaks volumes to honors students

UTM Alumna, biology major, daughter to a professor and shark whisperer Kesley Gibson spoke to students at UTM on Tuesday, January 30 in Watkins Auditorium as a part of the Academic Speaker series for the honors program. Gibson is in her graduate studies at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi and during her time as a… Continue reading Shark whisperer speaks volumes to honors students

‘Drunk Girl’ promotes respect for women

Chris Janson’s song “Drunk Girl” has become a positive message for women who fight to gain respect from men. The emotional ballad is now number 45 and rising on the Billboard Country Charts. Janson and his co-writers, Tom Douglas and Scooter Carusoe, wrote the song in May 2017 and released the song as a single in September… Continue reading ‘Drunk Girl’ promotes respect for women

Big-name celebrities often do not make good politicians

Oprah Winfrey has been one of the most recognizable names in popular culture for a long time. She has appeared on and has hosted critically-acclaimed talk shows, founded her own television network and has achieved many other accomplishments in her career. However, one specific credential is absent from her resumé of work. That missing credential… Continue reading Big-name celebrities often do not make good politicians

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel does not disappoint

 So you’ve gone mad for the ad men of New York, laughed and cried along with Rory in Gilmore Girls, and it’s time to prep your couch and popcorn for the next binge that will leave you craving more. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will earn the next cued spot on your evening time slot because… Continue reading The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel does not disappoint