Diversity can be difficult. Often times, a lot of us do not know how to handle certain aspects of diversity. We are uncomfortable acknowledging it, and we definitely do not understand it. However, instead of trying to understand those with differences, we should focus on respecting them. People can get very defensive when they are… Continue reading Can people understand different backgrounds?
Energy-efficient changes planned for campus
The UTM Physical Plant staff will soon change the lighting in Gooch Hall to energy-efficient LED bulbs as part of a cost-cutting utilities reduction plan. The installation will also feature a lighting control system which controls light functions during times of non-use. According to physical plant coordinator Tim Nipp, Gooch was specifically chosen for its older… Continue reading Energy-efficient changes planned for campus
Loan debt still haunts alumni and students
A recent survey shows that UTM students and alumni are very concerned about their student loan situation. Approximately 75 percent of surveyed UTM students and alumni said that they owed or will owe more than $20,000 at graduation, according to a survey created by The Pacer. The poll, which ran from Friday, March 24 to Thursday, April… Continue reading Loan debt still haunts alumni and students
GoFundMe used for college costs
As the cost of education continues to rise, more and more students are turning to unconventional ways to make ends meet. GoFundMe, a crowdsourcing website that launched in 2010, is becoming one of the most popular ways to raise money for tuition and other needs, even on the campus of UTM. By using keywords such… Continue reading GoFundMe used for college costs
Allow yourself to do ‘nothing’ sometimes
Do you remember the last time you were doing absolutely nothing? Or the last time you were both physically and mentally at rest? As college students, this may sound like a myth or nearly impossible, because there is always something to do. At least, that’s how it feels. We have been taught that doing nothing… Continue reading Allow yourself to do ‘nothing’ sometimes
Cheerios seed giveaway not useful for all regions
General Mills has joined in on the effort of saving bees from extinction. In addition to removing mascot character Buzz the Bee from boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios, the company began distributing small amounts of wildflower seeds to customers. The seeds were included as a measure to help increase bee populations across the country. General Mills posted on… Continue reading Cheerios seed giveaway not useful for all regions
Lockdown accentuates importance of preparedness
A total of 142 individuals have signed up for the UTM campus text alert system, RAVE, since the campus-wide lockdown occurred on March 21. This brings the total number of subscribers to 13,000 people. This number includes not only students, faculty and staff, but also alumni and family members who want to stay informed about… Continue reading Lockdown accentuates importance of preparedness
Mayer returns with ‘The Search for Everything’
Singer-songwriter, producer and guitarist John Mayer is back at it again with his new album, The Search for Everything. The Search for Everything officially drops on April 14 and will be his seventh album release. This will be his newest album debut since Paradise Valley in 2013. Mayer has released several songs from the albums in… Continue reading Mayer returns with ‘The Search for Everything’
Department of Music presents piano ensemble
On Tuesday, April 11, 2017, UTM Department of Music hosted a piano ensemble recital in the Blankenship Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Building. Performing in the piano recital was Gian Garma, sophomore UTM music major; Emily Campbell, freshman UTM music major; John Alex Warner, junior music major; Dr. Elaine Harriss, UTM Professor of Music; Linda Williams, a… Continue reading Department of Music presents piano ensemble
Professor brings 3D photography to J. Houston Gordon Museum
The first time Lane Last spoke in front of a crowd did not go so well. Last was attending a film competition and was completely unaware he had secured second place in the contest until he got on stage and stared into the eyes of an auditorium waiting with bated breath. Last blanked immediately, and… Continue reading Professor brings 3D photography to J. Houston Gordon Museum