The Skyhawk men’s basetball team will advance to the Final Four of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament after a game-winning shot to defeat fellow Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Kentucky, 70-69. The Skyhawks (21-12) advanced to this stage of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament after road wins over Northwestern State and USC Upstate in the first and second rounds… Continue reading Skyhawks hit game-winner to advance to the CIT Final Four
Pat Head Summit’s impact on UTM’s women’s history
The rise of Women’s HistoryMonth has been building slowly for the past few decades. It began as a day of recognition and soon blossomed into a congressionally-appointed week and then a full month. Since the late eighties to early nineties, the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations have all used Congressional legislature to declare the month… Continue reading Pat Head Summit’s impact on UTM’s women’s history
Martin provides plenty to do despite its size
The common misconception many new college students, visitors and new community members have is that there is nothing to do in Martin. I once believed this myself. Martin is located in a rural community at least one hour away from any big city. This place can become a culture shock to those individuals from large cities… Continue reading Martin provides plenty to do despite its size
Why does Martin not have a dog park?
By: Camille Hall As spring finally starts to show its face in Martin, so do lots of friendly dogs and their owners out for a stroll. The act of walking a dog can be fun and relaxing in this busy time of the year. One might think that Martin is a great place for our… Continue reading Why does Martin not have a dog park?
Accessibility Matters
College is hard enough between trying to get a quality education, have a social life and get enough sleep. Can you imagine staring out with a disability to have to overcome first then tackle the monster that is the college life style? As a campus that states that its policy is to provide reasonable accommodations… Continue reading Accessibility Matters
‘Definition of Feminism’ now finally trending
Many people today think that feminism is just women screaming, “Girl Power!” They do not understand the meaning of feminism or the reason that women and men continue to fight for it. Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men. Feminism is not only about… Continue reading ‘Definition of Feminism’ now finally trending
Review: Disney’s Cinderella, 2015
When it comes to movie remakes, high hopes tend to turn into disappointments. While some film remakes have risen to the expectations of their fans, just as many – if not more – fall far below. Now, when you throw a Disney animated classic into the mix, the fans and their expectations seem to grow… Continue reading Review: Disney’s Cinderella, 2015
Review: Original Soundtrack From Season 1 of “Empire”
A nice big dose of hip-hop and R&B from the show Empire was released this past week. The March 9 release of the album “Empire Cast’s Original Soundtrack From Season 1 of Empire” features 18 tracks on its digital version (11 on its CD edition). All tracks are from the musical drama television series on… Continue reading Review: Original Soundtrack From Season 1 of “Empire”
Review: McFarland, USA is a must-see
McFarland, USA is an incredibly inspirational movie that is based on a true story about a cross-country team in a very poor, small town in California. Jim White(Kevin Costner), a selfless coach, brings to light the struggles of these young boys and opens up a whole new world to them. The heart of the movie… Continue reading Review: McFarland, USA is a must-see
Special Olympics Hosts Unity 5K Run March 21
Special Olympics Tennessee is hosting the Unity 5K this Saturday, March 21 in Martin. According to the Region 7 Special Olympics press release, the Unity 5K is a race designed to be an opportunity for the local community to come together and knock down barriers through an inclusive sporting event. The unique thing about this… Continue reading Special Olympics Hosts Unity 5K Run March 21