The movie Thor: Ragnarok, is a box-office success after arriving to the big screen on Nov. 3. The movie, which received a 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating, grossed over $109 million the first weekend. Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok is about the mighty god of thunder, Thor being imprisoned on the other side of the universe without… Continue reading ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ is an action-comedy success
Celebrating thankfulness wherever you want
With the Thanksgiving holiday rapidly approaching, I am reminded of the familiar dilemma I see many of my friends facing: which family do they visit for Thanksgiving? This question may be nonexistent for some but for those who have to answer it, it can be as daunting as finals or the stress of those impending… Continue reading Celebrating thankfulness wherever you want
Enrollment from Tennessee Promise affects housing
The Tennessee Promise Scholarship Act of 2014 was implemented to provide two years of tuition-free education at a community or technical college in Tennessee. The scholarship, which is meant to provide aid and enable more students to complete at least two years of higher education debt-free, has impacted enrollment at four-year institutions such as UTM.… Continue reading Enrollment from Tennessee Promise affects housing
The Pod: Unknown bookstore study space
The Atlantis of UTM, a little-known gem of a space which can be used for studying, group projects, meetings and more, lies conveniently within the bookstore of the UC. This resource is called the Pod. When students think of studying or doing homework, they automatically think of the library. There is no doubt the library… Continue reading The Pod: Unknown bookstore study space
Gerontology course hosts Cupcakes for Caregivers
UTM students enrolled in Gerontology 312: Caregiving in Late Life hosted Cupcakes for Caregivers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the Paul Meek Library. The event was held partly in recognition of November being National Caregiver Month. Dr. William Dooley, the professor of Gerontology 312, required his students to complete a… Continue reading Gerontology course hosts Cupcakes for Caregivers
The Boy Scouts are no longer just for boys
On Oct. 11, 2017, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced that they would begin accepting women into their organization after 110 years of being male-exclusive. In the past several years, membership for BSA has been steadily declining. In 1972 the scouting arm for men had 6.5 million members, as of 2016, that number had… Continue reading The Boy Scouts are no longer just for boys
Parental roles obviously changing and that is OK
Growing up without a dad, I watched my mom play both roles. She brought home the bacon and cooked it too, so to speak. My mom did not have time to stay at home, but that was not her choice. As a result, I missed out on time with my her and the lessons that… Continue reading Parental roles obviously changing and that is OK
Referendum date set, students to consider concealed carry
Students at UTM are being asked to consider whether or not they would like to have concealed carry for guns on campus. Two pieces of legislation to determine the opinion of the university will be voted on Dec. 7 during SGA senate. SGA proposed legislation which was widely debated at their biweekly senate meeting on… Continue reading Referendum date set, students to consider concealed carry
Status of Multicultural Affairs Office announced at second listening session
At the second listening session on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Chancellor Keith Carver and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Margaret Toston announced the status of the Multicultural Affairs Office. “In brief, thanks to the chancellor and Petra [McPhearson, Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration], we’ve finally decided on what we’re going to do to… Continue reading Status of Multicultural Affairs Office announced at second listening session
Stigma Cutting ceremony brings mental health awareness
A group of people holding lit candles gathered Tuesday, Nov. 14 on the University Center patio around 5:30 p.m. Several UTM percussion students played an instrumental piece before Health and Wellness Educator John’Na Webster introduced everyone to the message of the Stigma Cutting ceremony. Webster said that 1,100 college students take their own lives every… Continue reading Stigma Cutting ceremony brings mental health awareness