Civil Rights Conference to bring Martin together, not divide

The UTM Civil Rights Conference came under attack in an article by Cathy Hinners on Daily Roll Call, a site devoted to “exploring and exposing Islam in America.” In the article, she talked about how this Civil Rights conference was a way for “young black activists being recruited by Communists, Socialists and Islamists.” “It is disturbing… Continue reading Civil Rights Conference to bring Martin together, not divide

Appearance expectations changing for job applicants

The first impression is everything, especially when it comes to a job interview. In most cases, applicants will stick with traditional, professional dress and grooming techniques- wearing a suit and dress shoes, a button-up shirt, neutral make-up and a certain hairstyle as well as removing multiple piercings and hiding tattoos. Of course, this interview attire… Continue reading Appearance expectations changing for job applicants

State representative defends artificial insemination legitimacy bill

A Tennessee state legislator is defending a bill that would consider children conceived via artificial insemination illegitimate in the eyes of the law.  Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R-Lancaster) proposed HB 1406 to the Tennessee House of Representatives on Feb. 9. The bill would repeal Section 68-3-306 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, which defines children conceived via artificial… Continue reading State representative defends artificial insemination legitimacy bill

‘Educate, Agitate, Organize’: Peace rally allows students to voice concerns

The Black Student Association at UTM held its first peace rally as part of the 17th annual Civil Rights Conference at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The peace rally originally began as an opportunity for supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement to gather in accordance with the theme of this year’s Civil Rights Conference, “Social Justice in… Continue reading ‘Educate, Agitate, Organize’: Peace rally allows students to voice concerns

The ‘So what?’ on community service

Our whole lives, we’ve been told, “community service is important so you can get into a good college,” or “you need to volunteer so you look more appealing to a college recruiter.” We spend lots of time in high school volunteering with the end game of getting accepted at a good school. However, what happens… Continue reading The ‘So what?’ on community service

Vanguard play tackles tough topic

Starting at 8 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the Fine Arts Building’s Little Theatre, a cast of four UTM students will tackle realism through performance of “The Realistic Joneses.” Called an “absurdist comedy” by Kevin Shell, director and assistant professor of Visual and Theatre Arts, the play follows four individuals as they each cope with… Continue reading Vanguard play tackles tough topic

SGA meeting highlights: Feb. 7, 2017

The Student Government Association held its third senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. SGA’s faculty advisor John Abel, gave an update about the Student Experience Survey and told the chambers that UTM reached 33.1% of the student body. Abel also outlined a few rules and dates for the upcoming… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: Feb. 7, 2017

The Pacer Vol. 89 No. 12

Pick up the Feb. 23, 2017, print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.

“The Black Lives Matter” Experience

On Feb. 20, Florence Roach and the Ettaro Theater Company of Memphis, Tenn., presented their original play, “Black Lives Matter,” as a part of the 17th annual Civil Rights Conference. The play was an account of historical men and women who made an impact on the progression of African-American lives and how they helped build America.… Continue reading “The Black Lives Matter” Experience