Alpha Phi Sigma’s ‘Plays for Strays’ fundraiser

The Kappa Epsilon chapter of the national honor society of criminal justice, Alpha Phi Sigma, is conducting a fundraiser to help collect animal toys for the Red Fern Animal Shelter in Dresden, Tennessee. After the organization’s advisor, Dr. Donna Massey, was faced with dealing with a neglected dog, she and the organization decided to help… Continue reading Alpha Phi Sigma’s ‘Plays for Strays’ fundraiser

Boeing developing ‘Star Wars’-like weapon

The world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing, has some unbelievable news. The $87 billion company has always impressed both militaries and consumers worldwide with their manufacturing of jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missiles and many defense systems. This time, Boeing is developing an astonishing force field that could save many lives. A force field is something the… Continue reading Boeing developing ‘Star Wars’-like weapon

Tech industry gathers for annual ‘SXSW’ conference

This year’s South By Southwest Interactive conference came to an end Tuesday, March 17. The five-day convention took place in Austin, Texas and included six different ceremonies honoring some of the world’s most forward-thinking individuals and companies. This year saw hundreds of technological innovations. Some of the 2015 Interactive Innovation Award Winners are: VocaliD (Health… Continue reading Tech industry gathers for annual ‘SXSW’ conference

Plane crash in French Alps leaves no survivors

Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed in the southern French Alps the morning of Tuesday, March 24. The plane was traveling from Barcelona, Spain, to Dusseldorf, Germany, when it quickly descended over 6,000 feet to its fatal crash. The plane was carrying 150 people including 144 passengers and 6 members of the flight crew. Authorities have said… Continue reading Plane crash in French Alps leaves no survivors

Delta Sigma Theta begins week by honoring students

Delta Sigma Theta began their “Unsolved Crimson Mysteries” themed week by honoring the minority students on UTM’s campus at their annual “Scholastic Salute” event. The event honors students who have done well academically and began with a welcome by Dominix Gibson and the History of Eta Xi by Bria Evans. The speaker for the event… Continue reading Delta Sigma Theta begins week by honoring students

Obama halts troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

President Obama announced Tuesday that the United States will keep its current number of 9,800 troops in Afghanistan through the end of 2015. The specific plan for troop withdrawal in 2016 will be decided later this year. The decision to keep troops in Afghanistan was announced during a joint press conference with Afghan President Mohammad… Continue reading Obama halts troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Search for suspects in Clarksville shooting, ongoing

The search continues for three suspects in a shooting that left one dead and four injured near the campus of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. The victims were not students of Austin Peay, however all students were alerted as the shooting occurred just blocks away from campus. Emergency services and police used sports fields… Continue reading Search for suspects in Clarksville shooting, ongoing

Delta Sigma Theta hosts forum that focuses on racial issues

On March 23rd Delta Sigma Theta hosted their “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” forum in the UC Legislative Chamber to continue their Unsolved: Crimson Chronicles themed week. There was a panel of four members, but crowd participation was also encouraged. The forum discussed issues the sorority felt were important to the African-American community. The first issue… Continue reading Delta Sigma Theta hosts forum that focuses on racial issues