Jones ties record, UTM defeats Racers 95-85

The UT Martin women’s basketball team remains perfect in Ohio Valley Conference play after a hard fought victory over rival Murray State. The Skyhawks had their struggles on both sides of the ball, but the performance by Ashia Jones’ (44 points) was enough to give UTM the victory and tie the program’s record for points in a… Continue reading Jones ties record, UTM defeats Racers 95-85

Saudi Students Mourn Death of King Abdullah

Saudi Arabia recently mourned the death of their 90-year-old leader, King Abdullah, who died Jan. 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His half brother Salman, former governor of Riyadh, has taken Abdullah’s place as king. President Obama met with King Salman on Tuesday, Jan. 27, to discuss the new regime. Hailed as a “cautious reformer” by The New York… Continue reading Saudi Students Mourn Death of King Abdullah

Russian spy ring discovered by FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly dissolved a network of spies stationed in New York City reporting to the Russian government, officials said Monday. The United States government officially charged three suspects in connection with the ring on Tuesday. The suspects were tasked with gathering information on potential U.S. sanctions on Russian banks as well… Continue reading Russian spy ring discovered by FBI

Lifeline in Desperate Need of Blood Donations

Lifeline Blood Services will be returning to UT Martin this February, and they are in desperate need of blood donations. According to Tammy Hurst, Community Service Coordinator for Lifeline, all blood types are needed, but especially O negative, A negative and B positive blood types. The dates that Lifeline will be at UTM are Tuesday,… Continue reading Lifeline in Desperate Need of Blood Donations

Senate passes Keystone XL bill

The United States Senate passed a bill approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, multiple sources confirmed Thursday. The Senate, led by majority leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), voted 62-36 to pass the bill, which would confirm the construction of the fourth phase of the ongoing Keystone Pipeline project. The new addition would provide a wider… Continue reading Senate passes Keystone XL bill

Skyhawks pluck SEMO 96-55

For head coach Kevin McMillan, it was another day at the office as the UT Martin Skyhawks cruise to another conference win over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 96-55. The Skyhawks improved to 7-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play on a night where they unveiled the banner for last season’s 15-1 OVC Championship team. Despite… Continue reading Skyhawks pluck SEMO 96-55

Increased security in response to terror concerns

Homeland Security has increased U.S. airport security because of recent concerns over new bomb making instructions released by al Qaeda in Yemen (AQAP). The new security measures will include additional random checks after passengers pass through security, bag checks, passenger pat-downs and hand swabs for traces of explosives. UT Martin’s Assistant Professor of Sport Management… Continue reading Increased security in response to terror concerns