Skyhawks drop season opener to Kentucky 59-14

The UTM Football team dropped their season opener to the Kentucky Wildcats 59-14. The Skyhawks (0-1) had 398 total yards of offense against the Wildcats (1-0), but costly turnovers and giving up big plays on defense cost UTM a chance at victory. “There wasn’t a whole lot of positive,” said Jason Simpson, UTM’s head football… Continue reading Skyhawks drop season opener to Kentucky 59-14

Hackers steal 4.5 million Community Health Systems records

Community Heath Systems network announced Monday 4.5 million hospital records were stolen due to a group of hackers attacking the company. The attack affected each of the company’s 206 hospitals, many of which operate in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. The hackers were able to gain access to patients’ names, addresses, Social… Continue reading Hackers steal 4.5 million Community Health Systems records

NPHC Welcome Week Forum

Tuesday night at 6 p.m. the National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc. opened the floor for even the most unusual questions in room 230 of the University Center. The Divine Nine answered questions as they joined together for their annual NHPC Forum for incoming freshmen, which started with the common do’s and don’ts of greek life. “Do… Continue reading NPHC Welcome Week Forum

UTM welcomes freshmen with refreshing foam bath

SAC’s annual Foam party began at 7 p.m. Tuesday night on the south lawn behind the University Center. The party’s disc jockey was provided by Official DJ’s Unlimited, of Martin. “I love when SAC has events like these. They’re a lot of fun,” said Corey Morris, a junior. The event featured glow sticks and multiple showers to clean off the “foam” and dirt.… Continue reading UTM welcomes freshmen with refreshing foam bath

Skyhawks defeat Bethel 6-0

The UTM Skyhawk’s soccer team defeated the Bethel Wildcats 6-0 Wednesday night on the Skyhawk Field. The Skyhawks (2-0) controlled the ball for most of the game and didn’t allow Bethel a shot. Skyhawks also scored 5 goals in a span of 10 minutes during the first half. The scoring kicked off when UTM’s Saphyra… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat Bethel 6-0

Editorial: News media coverage insensitive to survivors

In the wake of the recent passing of Robin Williams, we at The Pacer have decided to address the media’s handling of his death. We think much of the mainstream media was not only unnecessarily judgmental, but also insensitive in its coverage of his death. As journalists, it is our job to report the news,… Continue reading Editorial: News media coverage insensitive to survivors

Charter Communications brings all-digital network to Martin

Charter Communications is going all-digital. Customers in Martin, Paris, McKenzie, Newbern and other surrounding areas are scheduled to have their subscriptions converted to an all-digital setup by Sept. 3, 2014. Charter customers in these areas will now be able to access more than 200 high-definition channels over an all-digital network. As the year progresses, Charter… Continue reading Charter Communications brings all-digital network to Martin