UTM does a tremendous job of making first-year students feel welcome and comfortable to the campus upon arrival. The campus is designed in a way that allows more reserved people to feel easily at home, and there are plenty of organizations and clubs that students of any class can get involved in. Also, UTM has… Continue reading First-year students and FYI events
First-year students should be required to live on campus
Incoming freshmen often have many things to worry about in preparation for their first year away from home. They enter an environment that is often a completely different experience than what they are used to. In an effort to help freshmen adjust, UTM has taken steps to assist new students and get them used to… Continue reading First-year students should be required to live on campus
Maintaining focus as the finish line approaches
We at The Pacer would like to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus after a well-deserved Fall Break. However, we would also like to take this time to issue a word of caution. Is it just us, or did the break fly by much too quickly? Sure it is only an extra two… Continue reading Maintaining focus as the finish line approaches
Fine line between over-politicizing and finding the solution
No matter what happens in today’s social media age, anything and everything will be politicized in one way or another. Some issues do need to be politicized immediately to garner attention and for politicians and other powerful figures to take action. Take the recent #MeToo hashtag, in light of the Harvey Weinstein and others’ sexual… Continue reading Fine line between over-politicizing and finding the solution
Mental health perspective for gun control debates
The tragic shooting in Las Vegas has added more fuel to the fire of the gun control debate. The shooter managed to sneak an arsenal of weapons up to the 32nd floor of a hotel and fire on those below, likely by disassembling the guns. A common argument against gun control would be that citizens… Continue reading Mental health perspective for gun control debates
Excited we are to see the new Star Wars movie
Disney released the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Oct. 10 and many fans have speculated on what is to come. The last movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, ended with Rey holding out the lightsaber to Luke Skywalker, only leaving us with more questions than answers. The main question being, will Luke… Continue reading Excited we are to see the new Star Wars movie
‘Beautiful Trauma’ is different but still recognizably P!nk
P!nk’s newest album titled, “Beautiful Trauma” hit the shelves on Oct. 13 and is already on track to becoming the 2017 Biggest Debut by a Woman on Billboard 200, according to analysts. The list for the top 10 will be revealed on Oct. 22. “Beautiful Trauma” was released by RCA Records and is the product… Continue reading ‘Beautiful Trauma’ is different but still recognizably P!nk
Creative Corner: Keinesia Mason
Born into a family of musicians and dancers, UTM Junior Keinesia Mason always believed she was destined to be one or the other. However, Mason has always had a broad range of interests. When she was younger she took advantage of multiple extracurricular actives such as playing basketball, playing the drums and running track. No matter how many… Continue reading Creative Corner: Keinesia Mason
Engineering program earns reaccreditation
The UTM Bachelor of Science degree program of engineering earned their re-accreditation through the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of colleges in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. ABET accreditation guarantees the engineering program meets the global standard of preparedness for students who graduate from UTM with an engineering… Continue reading Engineering program earns reaccreditation
Mobile VA Hospital to visit UTM
The Mobile Veteran’s Affairs Clinic from Memphis will be on campus Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., to serve all veterans on campus and in the community, students, faculty and staff. The VA will be providing all services found at the Memphis VA on campus in the Capt. Brent Morel Memorial Veterans Lounge, Room… Continue reading Mobile VA Hospital to visit UTM