Did I hear you say that, right? You wanted Animal Crossing on your phone? Well now you can have it, and you can still enjoy some of the old timeless features from the game we were all introduced to in 2001 on the Game Cube, and grew to love throughout the last few years with… Continue reading Pocket Camp leaves players wanting more
Net neutrality needs to stay forever
The new Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai recently proposed the repeal of net neutrality and its rules Tuesday, Nov. 21, with the main vote for the repeal taking place Dec. 14 of this year. First, what is net neutrality? Think of it like an open road. If you have internet, you are probably getting… Continue reading Net neutrality needs to stay forever
Pokémon brings ‘ultra’ update in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
*Spoiler alert* Pokémon recently released an updated adaptation to Sun and Moon on Nov. 17, 2017. With this release, fans of the franchise were hoping that it would be a sequel to the original story that debuted a year earlier. However, that was not the case. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon’s story is essentially the… Continue reading Pokémon brings ‘ultra’ update in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Student thankful for her equestrian “family”
“Workout, ride, school, more school and sleep.” That’s how Monika Zoromski described her busy schedule as a junior nursing student and English captain of the UTM Equestrian team. Now in the offseason, she and the rest of the team prepare for finals but keep riding. Their season begins again in January and their first matchup… Continue reading Student thankful for her equestrian “family”
Beast in the Rec Center: Spotlight on Kimberly Olive-Milligan
If you have ever taken a group fitness class in the Rec center, chances are that you’ve sweated through it with UTM Coordinator of Fitness, Kimberly Olive-Milligan. She may have even been your teacher. Every now and then, she will teach a class when a student instructor cannot. She currently teaches a cycling class called… Continue reading Beast in the Rec Center: Spotlight on Kimberly Olive-Milligan
Interim director of equity, diversity gets permanent role
Beginning in January 2018, Joe Henderson’s position as Interim Director of Equity and Diversity/Title VI Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator will no longer be an interim role, but a permanent one. The Director of Equity and Diversity is responsible for making sure that the university is a safe and professional place for all faculty, staff and administration.… Continue reading Interim director of equity, diversity gets permanent role
Santa’s Village gives back to community
The 33rd Santa’s Village runs through Dec. 10 at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Pavilion at UTM. The Village is open from 6-9 tonight; from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 9; and from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 10. Attractions include the Enchanted Forest, MTD model train display, a petting farm, amusement rides, musical entertainment and visits… Continue reading Santa’s Village gives back to community
Leadership transitions within UT football
*Update: Former Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt has become the 26th football coach for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.* From the firing of Butch Jones, to scandalous hirings, to the firing of the University of Tennessee athletic director, UT football has taken a beating. Butch Jones is a name that will go down in… Continue reading Leadership transitions within UT football
Senior Farewell: Let Him lead you
This is one of the most difficult articles I have ever had to write. I quite literally had to force myself to sit down and get it done. Here I sit at 10:40 a.m. on the day that it is due, staring at my computer. It’s hard for several different reasons. If I’m being completely… Continue reading Senior Farewell: Let Him lead you
SGA passes concealed-carry bill: Gun vote contradicts results of referendum
Senate Resolution 1708, a resolution to allow students to lawfully carry concealed weapons at UTM passed through the SGA at the senate meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The resolution was an amended version, sponsored by Jade Bleskey, of Alex Joyner’s previous legislation, S.R. 1704. S.R. 1708 included changes to sections of the bill that… Continue reading SGA passes concealed-carry bill: Gun vote contradicts results of referendum