A U.S. State Department official will speak to Dr. Malcolm Koch’s International Relations class at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in 33 Business Administration Building. Michael McClellan, a recruitment and outreach officer with the Office of Recruitment, Examination, and Employment, will discuss topics such as public diplomacy, career opportunities, and current issues related to the… Continue reading State Department official to speak on public diplomacy
Future of Apple unveiled: iPhone X
On Sept. 12, Apple released three new iPhone’s: the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X. The Apple keynote address was given in the Steve Job’s Theater at the new Apple Park. Lots of new features are packed into all models of the iPhone including wireless charging, the best camera to date and a much… Continue reading Future of Apple unveiled: iPhone X
UTM Blood Battle seeks to collect 400 pints
The goal for the UTM Blood Battle, which began this morning, is 400 pints, said Danelle Fabianich, coordinator of campus blood drives. The annual event runs till 4 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the University Center. Collection buses from Lifeline Blood Services of West Tennessee will be parked in the… Continue reading UTM Blood Battle seeks to collect 400 pints
Editor to Editor: Discussing the UTM vs. Ole Miss matchup
Matt Herod, sports editor at The Pacer, joins Grayson Weir of The Daily Mississippian to discuss Saturday’s matchup between Ole Miss and the University of Tennessee at Martin. One of the big stories from Ole Miss’ game was the impressive performance of quarterback, Shea Patterson. The big story of UTM’s win over Clarion was the shut… Continue reading Editor to Editor: Discussing the UTM vs. Ole Miss matchup
Country star Troy Gentry dies in helicopter crash
Troy Gentry of the famous Montgomery Gentry, died tragically in a helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey, Sept. 8, at approximately 1 p.m. The duo were set to perform at a concert Friday night at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford, New Jersey, which has now been canceled. While Eddie Montgomery was not aboard the… Continue reading Country star Troy Gentry dies in helicopter crash
The hurricane of conflicting Christian views
Since the inception of religion, Christians and other religious followers have been held accountable by the world for practicing what they preach. Recently, a story broke regarding one particular televangelist’s lack of action for struggling victims of Hurricane Harvey, despite his preaching on helping the needy as a Christian as well as a “spiritual leader.”… Continue reading The hurricane of conflicting Christian views
Trump’s pardon of Arpaio: Political strategy over ethics
President Donald Trump has recently pardoned former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio on Aug. 25, 2017 from a conviction of criminal contempt of court. What makes Trump’s pardon of the former sheriff so controversial, according to sources like Politico, Politifact and CNN, is Arpaio’s harsh treatment of inmates in his prisons and his history of racial profiling. The harsh… Continue reading Trump’s pardon of Arpaio: Political strategy over ethics
Subtle sexism: Women taking extra measures to explain
Due to the fact that America is a fast paced and ever-changing country, people tend to believe that many issues that once surrounded this nation have vanished. Although the United States has fought effortlessly to establish the logic that everyone is created equal, most Americans do not agree with this perspective. Sexism is still a… Continue reading Subtle sexism: Women taking extra measures to explain
‘Bullies with badges’ need enforced accountability
Americans have recently been divided on a number of social issues, but none have divided public opinion as quickly the topic of police brutality. Police brutality has been defined by the Legal Dictionary site as “the use of unnecessary, or excessive force by police officers when handling civilians.” In recent news, we have seen instances of… Continue reading ‘Bullies with badges’ need enforced accountability
UTM starts new year with tech upgrades
UTM is continuing to undergo major technology upgrades to course work and degree planning. Canvas by Instructure was implemented spring of 2017 and became a more integrated academic tool. Blackboard, the university’s previous online learning tool, became obsolete by the end of May. UTM Information Technology Center Director, Craig Ingram, said that 200 classes were… Continue reading UTM starts new year with tech upgrades