The musical comedy “42nd Street” reached the Carson Center in Paducah, Kentucky this past weekend. The play takes place in New York during the 1930s. The show starts with the lead, Peggy, arriving too late to audition for big time Broadway director Julian Marsh’s new musical “Pretty Lady.” She nevertheless catches the eye of Mr. Marsh, who gives her a… Continue reading “42nd Street” hit the Carson Center in Paducah this past weekend.
Mothers becoming possible second-class citizens
In Oklahoma, Rep. Justin Humphrey (R) has struck up controversy with his proposed bill that limits a woman’s ability to have an abortion and refers to women as “hosts”. The bill is supposed to require “male consent” if a woman wants an abortion. It contains an exception saying that the woman does not need consent if… Continue reading Mothers becoming possible second-class citizens
Politics in review: February 9–22
-February 10: Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oval Office. The two spent the weekend at Trump’s resort at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. National Security Adviser nominee Michael Flynn was refused his required security clearance by the Central Intelligence Agency, amid reports that Flynn had been involved improperly with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. Trump’s… Continue reading Politics in review: February 9–22
Local clinic provides donation-based services to students
The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is a 501.c3 nonprofit and volunteer-based clinic in South Fulton, Tennessee that provides medical care to college students. The clinic also accepts patients who are working and or uninsured, as well as guardians of preschool age children. This local clinic provides an array of medical services such as… Continue reading Local clinic provides donation-based services to students
Nonprofit leader speaks to Communications students and faculty
Valencia Breckenridge, CEO and President of Nashville based nonprofit organization GraceWorks Ministries, Inc. spoke to UTM communications faculty and students on Tuesday, Feb. 21 as part of a PRSSA sponsored event. GraceWorks Ministries is a nonprofit organization located in Franklin, Tennessee, that provides long-term and short-term assistance to those in need in the form of… Continue reading Nonprofit leader speaks to Communications students and faculty
Athletes get involved with Letters in Motion
Student athletes came together Wednesday night for a community service event. Over 300 UT Martin athletes from all sports met in the University Center to write for Letters in Motion. Letters in Motion is a faith-based nonprofit organization that delivers handwritten letters to children in Nepal and Kenya. The organization focuses on raising awareness about literacy… Continue reading Athletes get involved with Letters in Motion
RA Appreciation Day Spotlight: Trinity Humphreys
Trinity Humphreys first realized that she wanted to be a UTM Residence Assistant after being shown kindness and compassion from her former R.A., Amber Costello. From that moment on, Trinity realized that being able to have that kind of impact on residents was something she had to seek out. Humphreys first applied at the end… Continue reading RA Appreciation Day Spotlight: Trinity Humphreys
Martin Chocolate Crawl attracts new customers to downtown area
On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Martin Business Association and the Martin Historic Business District hosted the first ever Martin Chocolate Crawl event from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets were available for sale for $5 each, the profit of which will go back into the organizations. The event was entirely sold out after approximately 200 tickets… Continue reading Martin Chocolate Crawl attracts new customers to downtown area
The Pacer Vol. 89 No. 11
Pick up the Feb. 22, 2017, print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.
Chancellor shares impressions from first month on job
With only three stops left on his “Cruisin’ with Carver” tour, and having completed a bit more than a month on the job, UTM Chancellor Keith Carver summed it up quickly: “It’s all been great.” The tour of West Tennessee has been “energizing, great fun and very informative. We’ve met with prospective high school students,… Continue reading Chancellor shares impressions from first month on job