People, places, and things took over the canvases Tuesday night during the Student Painting Competition at the University Center. Fifteen students brought their supplies and creativity to room 203 to compete for the $50.00 grand prize and the $25.00 second place prize in the Fall 2014 Student Painting Competition. Students were asked to arrive a… Continue reading UTM Artist Painting Competition
Voting options for college students
This fall, most states will hold primary elections for various offices within their individual states and for offices on a federal level. Specifically, on November 4, 2014, Tennessee will hold elections for Governor, seats within the United States Congress and seats within Tennessee’s General Assembly. College students at UT Martin are considered residents and citizens… Continue reading Voting options for college students
UTM falls to SEMO 31-27 in shootout.
The UT Martin Skyhawks drop their second straight Ohio Valley Conference game to Southeast Missouri, 31-27. With the loss, the Skyhawks (1-4, 0-2 OVC) fall three games under .500 and are in a must win situation if they want to win the OVC. After the game, UTM head coach Jason Simpson expressed his disappointment. “We had… Continue reading UTM falls to SEMO 31-27 in shootout.
The results of the Scottish Referendum have far-reaching implications
In a truly historic moment on Thursday, Sept. 18, the people of Scotland voted to stay in the United Kingdom rather than to become independent. According to BBC News, 84.6 percent of Scotland’s population voted, the highest voter turnout in several decades. The lowest turnouts in the 32 Scottish council areas measured 70 to 75 percent, with… Continue reading The results of the Scottish Referendum have far-reaching implications
Student Health, Counseling aims to prevent suicide
Suicide Prevention Month kicked off on Monday, Sept. 15, with a focus on YOU. Activities at UTM for Suicide Prevention Month started with a skit that discussed domestic violence, following a domestic violence specialist speaking on finding resources and removing yourself from dangerous situations. On Sept. 17 Student Health and Counseling hosted a Men’s Health… Continue reading Student Health, Counseling aims to prevent suicide
Editorial: Disabled can’t stand for Kanye West
Individuals with disabilities must have accommodations that meet their needs, but they should never be discriminated against. Obviously, this is a lesson that Kanye West needs to learn, along with some simple rules of etiquette. In case you didn’t know, West put his tactlessness on full display at a recent concert in Sydney, Austrailia, when… Continue reading Editorial: Disabled can’t stand for Kanye West
Skyhawks drop their conference opener to Eastern Kentucky, 49-24
The UT Martin Skyhawks dropped their Ohio Valley Conference opener 49-24 to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. The Colonels (4-0, 1-0 OVC) came into the matchup ranked #22 and seeking revenge after last years loss to UTM 16-7. The Skyhawks (1-3, 0-1 OVC) had trouble gaining any momentum on defense, giving up 533-yards of total offense.… Continue reading Skyhawks drop their conference opener to Eastern Kentucky, 49-24
Check out new flicks for fall
The end of year may be approaching, but it’s not over until a couple of great movies come to a theater near you. September is almost over and if you missed the movies critics raved about, such as, No Good Deed, Walk Among the Tombstones, and The Maze Runner, there is still time to catch… Continue reading Check out new flicks for fall
ISIS remains entrenched as American airstrikes continue
Despite six weeks of airstrikes from United States forces, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria remain firmly entrenched in their attempt to establish a caliphate across the Middle East, according to The New York Times. The group, more commonly known as ISIS, continues to hold 10 Iraqi cities, including Fallujah, Tikrit and Mosul. ISIS… Continue reading ISIS remains entrenched as American airstrikes continue
Travel Study programs offer students opportunities to broaden their horizons
The UTM Travel Study programs are meant to instill a sense of wonder in students by exposing them to new cultures and lifestyles. “To see them [the students] get excited and put money down, apply for a passport, go get shots if they need them for the particular country, and then they go on the… Continue reading Travel Study programs offer students opportunities to broaden their horizons