Another day, another fat shamer. One recent fat shaming offender is Real Time talk show host, Bill Maher. On the Sept. 15 episode of his show, Maher spoke with Project Runway co-host and producer, Tim Gunn, about the connection between behavior and how people dress. It quickly became a discussion about obesity when Maher asked… Continue reading Fat shaming is alive and well
Business to close after 44 years
After 44 years of business, The Next Door will be closing its doors on Oct. 10. The Next Door is Martin’s longest running business with its doors opening to the community in 1973. The beloved head-shop has been popular for many generations, supplying the surrounding area with skateboards, CDs, posters and more. It has been the hang-out spot… Continue reading Business to close after 44 years
Operation Christmas Child is now underway
UTM Collegiate 4-H is asking for donations for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a ministry service project sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse that provides children in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific with toys and necessities for Christmas. The shoe boxes are packed for boys and girls in the following age categories: 2-4, 5-9… Continue reading Operation Christmas Child is now underway
UTM looks to soar to victory in homecoming game
The 25th ranked UTM football team will face off against conference rival Murray State on Saturday Oct. 4, in a game where both teams need a win. UTM is coming off of a heartbreaking loss in what turned out to be a defensive battle in last Saturday’s game at Austin Peay. UTM went into the… Continue reading UTM looks to soar to victory in homecoming game
Library creates textbook reserve
It is no secret that textbooks are expensive but necessary for college, however, many college students cannot always afford the price tag that is attached. Behind the main circulation desk of the library, librarians Janie Crews-Jones and Linda Martin operate the reserves, a collection of textbooks from dozens of departments all over the campus, dedicated… Continue reading Library creates textbook reserve
Creative Corner
Like the depths of our minds, art is difficult and complex at times, but can get even more difficult when you try and combine those two seemingly unrelated subjects together. People like Violet Durden, a sophomore art education major from Memphis, Tennessee, do this with ease. Durden wishes to work with special needs children in… Continue reading Creative Corner
Student advisory council to serve health needs of students
Recent health uproar has triggered the coalition of UTM and students in forming the Healthy Hawk Association coalition. The Healthy Hawk Student Advisory Council is sponsored by The Healthy Campus Coalition and Student Health and Counseling Services. The council acts as a liaison between Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS), The Healthy Hawks Coalition and… Continue reading Student advisory council to serve health needs of students
Student veterans to mentor ROTC
The Skyhawk Veterans Association (SVA) and the UTM ROTC are partnering through a mentorship program to help both cadets and student veterans prepare for their futures. This program encourages ROTC cadets through their training and onto their commissioning into the United States Army to help younger members become involved with and learn as much as… Continue reading Student veterans to mentor ROTC
Rockstar Tom Petty remembered as icon
Rock icon Tom Petty, who was most known for playing the in the band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, was confirmed dead at the age of 66 on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Petty began his musical career with the Heartbreakers back in 1976. A mainstay in the lore of rock music, Petty is known for iconic… Continue reading Rockstar Tom Petty remembered as icon
Fraternities, sororities show off school spirit at Lip Sync
The numerous sororities and fraternities that call Martin their home all came together in the Elam Center to perform lip sync at 7 p.m. on Oct. 3. This year’s lip sync was composed of 10 performing greek life organizations: four sororities and six fraternities. The three judges were composed of Laura Kepler, the hall director for… Continue reading Fraternities, sororities show off school spirit at Lip Sync