In today’s society, many things are considered to be the “new’’ norm. It’s normal to have divorced parents, it’s normal for individuals to have a child without being married, but is it normal to wear leggings as pants. My question is why not? Leggings are comfortable, and with the right outfit choice you can dress… Continue reading Column: Comfortable pants are questionable classwear
Column: Yik Yak has negative effect on UTM campus
The new social media app called Yik Yak is causing several frustrations on the UTM campus. Yik Yak allows anyone in a 10 mile radius of campus to post anonymously about students, professors, greek organizations, or whatever they chose. Since all of the post are anonymous what gets posted is often very cruel. This app… Continue reading Column: Yik Yak has negative effect on UTM campus
Editorial: Super Bowl XLIX kicks off this Sunday
This coming Sunday an estimated 200 million Americans will be watching what has been part of our culture for 49 years. The Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLIX will be held in Arizona, at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. NFL.com has named this year’s Super… Continue reading Editorial: Super Bowl XLIX kicks off this Sunday
Help save lives; get facts about suicide prevention
Suicide prevention is an important issue that holds great importance for people from all walks of life. Here are some facts about the importance of preventing suicide. On average, about 33,000 Americans commit suicide each year. As a result, suicide is the eleventh most common cause of death in the United States. Suicide rates among… Continue reading Help save lives; get facts about suicide prevention
How president’s education plan, Tennessee Promise affect UTM
President Barack Obama delivered the annual State of the Union Address on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Throughout his speech, President Obama unveiled new proposals concerning middle-class economics, including a new plan to make community college free for any American willing to work for it. According the White House’s official website, students must attend community college at… Continue reading How president’s education plan, Tennessee Promise affect UTM
French terror attack reroutes travel-study program
UTM’s travel study program has rerouted their scheduled upcoming trip to London and Paris due to the recent terror attacks in France. The trip has now been rerouted to include a visit to Ireland in lieu of the scheduled visit to France. The change comes after an attack on the offices of French satire magazine… Continue reading French terror attack reroutes travel-study program
Flu vaccine not working well; only 23 percent effective
NEW YORK — This year’s flu vaccine is doing a pretty crummy job. It’s only 23 percent effective, which is one of the worst performances in the last decade, according to a government study released Thursday. The poor showing is primarily because the vaccine doesn’t include the bug that is making most people sick, health… Continue reading Flu vaccine not working well; only 23 percent effective
Local representative proposed state ban on red-light cameras
Tennessee House Representative Andy Holt announced via multiple news and social media outlets his plan to outlaw red light cameras or “speed trap cameras”. On Dec. 30, 2014, Holt posted a multiple paragraph long rant on Facebook stating “Speed and red light cameras are nothing more than a modernized form of speed-trapping. They have very… Continue reading Local representative proposed state ban on red-light cameras
Oscar-Winning Gospel Rapper to Host weekly Classes
UT Martin will host a unique weekly gathering beginning next month. Pastor Del Lawrence, better known as simply Mr. Del, will moderate these bible-studyesque meetings each Thursday night for the entire month of February. Mr. Del is a gospel rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He was formerly a member of the Oscar award winning rap group… Continue reading Oscar-Winning Gospel Rapper to Host weekly Classes
State of the Union Analysis
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, President Barack Obama delivered the annual State of the Union Address to the nation. “The shadow of crisis has passed, and the state of the Union is strong,” the president stated. Throughout his speech, President Obama spoke of his new plans for middle-class economics, as well as new policies on cyber-terrorism,… Continue reading State of the Union Analysis