What do the songs “99 Luftballons” and “Gangnam Style” have in common? Both have gone mainstream in the U.S. despite not being performed in English. Here’s my question: why is that such an uncommon thing in the U.S.? Music isn’t restricted in quite the same way that language is, so why is the spread of… Continue reading Spanish music: You may already be a fan
The Pacer bids readers farewell for summer
The spring semester is quickly coming to a close, and for some of you, there is a distinct possibility that this will be the last copy of The Pacer ever to rest in your hands. The same thing goes for a huge chunk of writers and editors; after May, a lot of us will be… Continue reading The Pacer bids readers farewell for summer
UTM students struggle with math and science courses
Many students face the moment in their college career where they cannot wrap their head around a course and as a result, fail it. Interim Executive Director of Student Engagement and Director of Academic Records and Registrar Brandy Cartmell said that the most common failed courses are math and science courses. Examples of these classes… Continue reading UTM students struggle with math and science courses
UTM offers employment opportunities
For students who are searching for summer jobs to jumpstart their careers, UTM may offer opportunities to help. UTM offers regular, budgeted positions in a wide range of areas depending on one’s prior experience and education level. Posted positions are readily available online by clicking the Employment tab on the UTM homepage. These online postings… Continue reading UTM offers employment opportunities
How to explore jobs beyond graduation
Graduating from college can be a bittersweet experience for some as students take the first and sudden step from constant study in the classroom to finding a career. Despite the worry many face, there is hope to find jobs straight out of college by following some basic tips. According to the National Association of Colleges… Continue reading How to explore jobs beyond graduation
Education majors prepare for leading classrooms
Education majors spend years preparing for the ultimate field experience test, student teaching. Those who major in Education are required to spend their last semester teaching in two different schools. Secondary Education majors may spend the first half of the semester in a middle school and the second half in a high school. Elementary Education majors… Continue reading Education majors prepare for leading classrooms
New institute prepares innovators for challenges
Innovators of today can lead to economic development not only tomorrow but for years to come. That is the main goal of a new program at UTM called the Ned McWherter Institute. “It’s the brainchild of Clayton McWhorter. … He wanted to do something to honor his friend Ned McWherter and something that would, on… Continue reading New institute prepares innovators for challenges
Secretary of State to give commencement address
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett will deliver the commencement address at this year’s graduation at 11 a.m. on May 3 in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Hargett is a native of Ripley who attained a B.B.A. in accounting with honors from Memphis State University and a M.B.A. from University of Memphis. Hargett was… Continue reading Secretary of State to give commencement address
Academic Speaker Sara Gale
Sara Gale spoke about non-destructive crevasse detection in Antarctica using Ground-Penetrating RADAR on April 21, 2014.
2014 Mike Munkel BBQ
The Mike Munkel BBQ was held 4-7 p.m. April 21 at Pacer Pond.