West African college students to be screened for Ebola

  Many students coming to the United States from West Africa will be required to undergo a screening for the Ebola virus before attending classes, according to the Washington Post. Students arriving at American colleges this school year from Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria will be asked to participate in a voluntary temporary check… Continue reading West African college students to be screened for Ebola

Editorial: Academic honesty not just issue for students

An accomplished English professor at UNLV is currently being accused of serial plagiarism. As both students and journalists, we have decided to speak out about the consequences that should follow if a professor is caught using work not belonging to him or her. At this point, it is probably safe to assume most of us… Continue reading Editorial: Academic honesty not just issue for students

Soccer starts season 4-1

The UTM soccer team has started their 2014 season on the right foot as they prepare for Ohio Valley Conference play. The Skyhawks started the season 4-o, their best start in program history before dropping their first loss to Southeastern Conference foe Missouri. “I think it’s the best start in my short history here at… Continue reading Soccer starts season 4-1

UTM defeats Cumberland 63-7 in rain soaked blowout

The Skyhawks defeated the Cumberland Bulldogs 63-7 during a soggy night of football. UTM (1-2) looked to rebound after dropping their first two games to Kentucky and Central Arkansas. The Skyhawks were 0-3 all-time against the Bulldogs (1-1) with the last meeting dating back to 1948. “It’s good to get a win under our belts now.  It’s… Continue reading UTM defeats Cumberland 63-7 in rain soaked blowout

Vanguard auditions set for ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’

Auditions will be Sept. 9-Sept. 10 for Vanguard Theatre’s production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which comes to Martin in October. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is about a psychiatric hospital in Oregon. The play, just like the book, is narrated by a patient, Ken Kesey. The patients have long been ensconced… Continue reading Vanguard auditions set for ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’

Lee Brice’s themes strum night away

Country music sensation, Lee Brice, rocked the stage Saturday, Sept. 6, at Martin’s 21st Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. Kicking off the night with his fourth single, Parking Lot Party from his 2012 album, Hard to Love, Brice started a party of his own. The crowd exploded as he entered the stage and Brice himself seemed amused by… Continue reading Lee Brice’s themes strum night away