Pick up the Dec. 4, 2014 print issue of The Pacer from the conveniently located bins around campus.
Column: Seasonal shopping on a college budget
Tis’ the season to save money! Christmas Day is less than a month away and college students are thinking of every way possible to save a little cash, while still giving their loved ones decent gifts. According to OnCampus Research, the average college student plans to spend roughly $425-$460 during the Christmas season on presents.… Continue reading Column: Seasonal shopping on a college budget
Student Health Center hosts ‘Chill Out Zone’ to help students cope with final exams
Student Health will host its annual “Chill Out Zone” during finals week on Dec. 8 and Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Center. With finals approaching quickly, many college students are in their dorms rigorously going over study guides and course materials. Finals week is typically one of the most… Continue reading Student Health Center hosts ‘Chill Out Zone’ to help students cope with final exams
Pikes, campus mourn loss of student
A UTM student was found dead in a shed at his off-campus Martin residence on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Kellen Phillips, 20, of Savannah, Tennessee, was a junior Biology major and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at UTM. A candlelight vigil was held outside the University Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Joined… Continue reading Pikes, campus mourn loss of student
Skyhawks improve to 4-2, defeat Northern Kentucky 71-56
UTM’s Marshun Newell records his first double-double of the season Wednesday night as the Skyhawks defeated Northern Kentucky 71-56. The Skyhawks (4-2) are now 2-1 as they reach the halfway mark of their current six game road span. The win is also the third road victory for the Skyhawks this season. “It was a huge… Continue reading Skyhawks improve to 4-2, defeat Northern Kentucky 71-56
Lincoln University President apologizes for remarks
Robert R. Jennings apologized on Tuesday for his earlier remarks regarding women on campus making false rape accusations. Jennings, the president of Lincoln University in Oxford, Pennsylvania, said that the comments were taken out of context. “No one would ever discourage a young woman on this campus from reporting a sexual assault,” Jennings said. “In… Continue reading Lincoln University President apologizes for remarks
Foo Fighters pay tribute to American music with ‘Sonic Highways’
Rock fans rejoice! Foo Fighters released a new album on Monday, Nov. 10. According to Blabbermouth.net, the album is projected to sell 200,000 units in the U.S. within its first week. Along with their HBO mini-series of the same name, Sonic Highways pays a unique tribute to American music. Each song off the album was… Continue reading Foo Fighters pay tribute to American music with ‘Sonic Highways’
UT Alumni Women’s Council hosts interview workshop
The University of Tennessee Alumni Association Women’s Council presented an interview workshop on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in 206ABC in the University Center. Many crucial interview techniques were discussed during the workshop, and students participated in group exercises to hone their interview skills. One of the main topics discussed during the workshop was that of… Continue reading UT Alumni Women’s Council hosts interview workshop
Bill Waterman goes from brass band to band director
William “Bill” Waterman has taken a unique path in order to become the Director of Athletic Bands at UTM. He has taken risks and jumped at different situations, but has never been afraid of experiencing new things. Waterman has lived an interesting life since the day he was born in San Francisco, on Dec. 2,… Continue reading Bill Waterman goes from brass band to band director
NPHC host week of events for campus
UTM’s National Pan-Hellenic Council held a week full of events to expose the campus to the history and culture of the Divine nine organizations and to show Greek unity amongst the organizations. The week kicked off Sunday night when the Greeks affiliated with NPHC gathered together on the patio to “walk the yard”. During this… Continue reading NPHC host week of events for campus