As March draws to a close, so does the annual programming for Women’s History Month on the campus of UTM. On Thursday, March 30, 2017, the Women’s Center will be hosting a special showing of the Academy Award winning film Hidden Figures, as a part of the celebration of women involved in STEM (Science, Technology,… Continue reading Showing of ‘Hidden Figures’ winds down Women’s History Month at UTM
Faculty speak against national cuts
In his proposed budget for the new fiscal year, President Trump outlined his desired allocation of national funding, which included the elimination of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Endowment of the Arts and the National Endowment of Humanities. These organizations distribute governmental funds as grants to benefit and… Continue reading Faculty speak against national cuts
Keynote speaker tackles gender discrimination
Keynote speaker Daryl Chansuthus spoke about modern day gender discrimination at the 6th annual UTM Women’s Symposium held on March 28 in the Boling University Center. Chansuthus, the Executive Director of the West Tennessee organization Wo/Men’s Resource and Rape Assistance Program (WRAP), framed her presentation by referring to different discriminators that weigh on women like… Continue reading Keynote speaker tackles gender discrimination
Why pulling fire alarms is not funny
Any building worth the man hours to construct has alarms that are only activated manually, but no alarm is more susceptible to human error or foolishness than the manual fire alarm. A few weeks ago, Ellington Hall’s fire alarm was tripped by someone who thought it was a good idea for a joke. However, he or… Continue reading Why pulling fire alarms is not funny
Sights, sounds of food insecurity in class
Many students who struggle with food insecurity are not willing to speak publicly about their hunger because of the stigma attached to it. However, several professors see and hear the problem of food insecurity on the UTM campus. One of these professors is Dr. Melvin Hill of the English and Modern Foreign Languages department, who… Continue reading Sights, sounds of food insecurity in class
Senior art exhibits give students opportunity to showcase their work
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, the UTM Visual and Theatre Arts department began showcasing two senior thesis exhibits. These exhibits will be on display until Friday, April 8. The Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at UTM prides itself by giving students and the people of West Tennessee the opportunity to have educational, artistic and cultural… Continue reading Senior art exhibits give students opportunity to showcase their work
Columbia teen, Elizabeth Thomas, still missing
The search is still on for missing 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas from Columbia, Tennessee. Authorities issued an Amber Alert for Thomas on March 13, after her parents reported her missing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has partnered with the FBI and local authorities to assist with the search. Authorities suspect that Thomas has been abducted by… Continue reading Columbia teen, Elizabeth Thomas, still missing
S.J. Res. 34 to be signed by Trump: ends internet privacy guidelines
The House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, that will repeal FCC guidelines created late last year to protect user data. In December, the FCC passed a rule titled “Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunication Services.” The rule, which was approved in a 3-2 vote, would protect internet… Continue reading S.J. Res. 34 to be signed by Trump: ends internet privacy guidelines
Court of Appeals coming to UTM
The Western Section of the Tennessee Court of Appeals will hear four cases at Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The court will hear the arguments for four cases, occurring at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The panel will include Judges Steven Stafford and Brandon… Continue reading Court of Appeals coming to UTM
April Fool’s fun shouldn’t be foul
No time is a good time to be cruel. That sentiment bears repeating and remembering as we mark April Fool’s Day on Saturday. Yes, in Western cultures, at least, April 1 annually is a day for jokes and pranks. It’s a tradition that dates to 1700, according to history.com, when people in England began playing… Continue reading April Fool’s fun shouldn’t be foul