March is National Women’s History Month, and for many, the idea of “women’s solidarity” is a far-reaching subject. With a newly-elected president who has previously made startling comments about women, it is important now more than ever to recognize the importance of women and to stand as one in favor of women’s rights. In the… Continue reading ‘Women’s solidarity’ extends across the world
UTM beach volleyball opens season
The Skyhawk women’s beach volleyball team will have their inaugural matches in Franklin, Tennessee, on March 17-18. Interim Athletic Director Kevin McMillan announced the addition of beach volleyball to the UTM sports program on August 8 of last year, and now their inaugural season is about to begin. On Friday, the team begins play against Central Arkansas… Continue reading UTM beach volleyball opens season
Skyhawks defeat UNC Asheville to advance in CIT
The UTM men’s basketball team hosted their first ever College Insiders Tournament home game on March 16. The Skyhawks hosted the Bulldogs of the University of North Carolina-Asheville at the Elam Center. The Bulldogs arrived with a 23-10 overall record. The Bulldogs are led by head coach Nick McDevitt and are a member of the Big… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat UNC Asheville to advance in CIT
The Pacer Vol. 89 No. 13
Pick up the Mar. 16, 2017, print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.
SGA meeting highlights: March 16, 2017
The Student Government Association held its fourth senate meeting of the semester on Thurday, March 16 at 9 p.m. Chancellor Keith Carver was in attendance for the meeting and took questions from the chambers about anything they may have concerns about. Q: What is your overall goal for the University while you’re here? A: Student… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: March 16, 2017
SoundWaves granted government incentives package
On March 7, the Metropolitan Council finalized a $13.8 million incentives package for Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center’s newest addition, waterpark SoundWaves. The package, voted to advance in February, will include a level property tax after this year’s appraisal until 2025 and a six year extension on $1 million in tax rebates, according… Continue reading SoundWaves granted government incentives package
College Art Day
College Art Day is an annual event held by the Fine Arts department. Each year the Fine Arts department invites neighboring high schools to come and experience what college art classes are like to find prospective students. Diana Shaw has been the chairmen of the program for 12 years and commented that the event has… Continue reading College Art Day
Additions made to Graceland
Elvis Presley’s Graceland opened its new $45-million-dollar entertainment complex, “Elvis Presley’s Memphis,” Thursday. Graceland, located in Memphis, Tennessee, has not seen any renovation of this size since opening in 1982. Personal artifacts from Presley such as wardrobes, U.S. Army photos, childhood photos and other possessions are displayed throughout the complex. The 20,000-square-foot museum “Elvis: The Entertainer” is… Continue reading Additions made to Graceland
“The Shack” pushes traditional boundaries
The highly anticipated and controversial movie, “The Shack,” hit select theaters tonight. The movie is based off the novel, “The Shack,” written by William P. Young. “The Shack” follows the journey of grief- stricken father Mackenzie Phillips, played by Sam Worthington. During a family camping trip Phillips’ youngest daughter, Missy, is abducted while Makenzie goes… Continue reading “The Shack” pushes traditional boundaries
“People’s Court” judge dead at 97
Joseph Wapner, America’s first reality television judge, died Sunday morning at the age of 97. According to TMZ, Wapner was hospitalized last week after suffering breathing issues. His condition worsened and on Friday he was transferred to his Los Angeles home under hospice care. He has suffered a series of strokes in recent years. Wapner… Continue reading “People’s Court” judge dead at 97