United States President Barack Obama proposed a new initiative to help Americans to attend college during a speech in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday. President Obama plans to partner with states and help fund the first two years of community college for free to any American “who’s willing to work for it,” according to CNN. The… Continue reading President Obama proposes college admission initiative
French magazine shooting suspects killed in hostage confrontation
Two suspects named in connection with Wednesday’s attack on the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo were killed during a confrontation with police at a warehouse north of Paris on Friday, according to BBC News. “The nation is relieved tonight,” said French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve. Cherif Kouachi, 32, and Said Kouachi, 34, were… Continue reading French magazine shooting suspects killed in hostage confrontation
Jordan Brand releases some classic heat for the winter
Nike Inc. and Jordan Brand decided to bring in the frigid New Year with some much anticipated and very welcomed “heat” with the release of the remastered classic the Air Jordan Retro 4 Legend Blue this past weekend. Formally known as the Columbias when they were first released in 1999, it has been 16 years since their initial debut.… Continue reading Jordan Brand releases some classic heat for the winter
Photo Gallery: UTM Commencement 2014 Graduates: Summer, Fall
UTM’s Summer & Fall 2014 Graduates Commencement was held at 11 a.m., Dec. 13, 2014 in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Featured Photo (Matt Bodkins)
Tear Gas at Ohio State University
People who live in college towns are no strangers to loud nights and rowdy parties of celebrating college students. It should come as no surprise that after the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Oregon Ducks 42-20, in the College Football National Championship game earlier this month a lot of celebration from the town’s college students ensued.… Continue reading Tear Gas at Ohio State University
Local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta celebrates founders day
The Eta Xi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held their 102nd founders’ day event Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Watkins Auditorium. The MC of the event was sorority member Kendall Ford. The Eta Xi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was founded on Tuesday, May 9, 1970, on the campus of The University of… Continue reading Local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta celebrates founders day
The Pacer Vol 87. No. 9 full issue
Pick up the Jan. 13, 2015 print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.
UTM Phi Beta Sigma chapter presents largest group of initiates
The Kappa Omicron chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. had its Fall 2014 Neophyte Talent Show presentation on Saturday, Jan. 10, in Watkins Auditorium. Neophyte presentations are common among the National Pan Hellenic Council organizations to present the newest members of the organization to the campus. Showcases normally last from 30 minutes to an… Continue reading UTM Phi Beta Sigma chapter presents largest group of initiates
Skyhawks defeat Morehead State 75-72 in overtime thriller
The UTM Skyhawk men’s basketball team needed an extra five minutes to knock off Ohio Valley Conference foe Morehead State in a 75-72 overtime thriller. The win gives the Skyhawks (9-6, 1-1 OVC) their first conference win of the season and the first conference win in the Schroyer era. “It was a really big win… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat Morehead State 75-72 in overtime thriller
UTM women rout Morehead 99-70 in record performance
UTM women’s hoops head coach Kevin McMillan tied the program’s record for all-time coaching victories at 105 as his Skyhawks defeated conference foe Morehead State 99-70. The Skyhawks (7-9, 3-0 OVC) remain undefeated in Ohio Valley Conference play after topping Morehead State (6-10, 2-1 OVC), who also came into the matchup undefeated in conference play.… Continue reading UTM women rout Morehead 99-70 in record performance