With the current fascination in post-apocalyptic entertainment, it shouldn’t take a zombie apocalypse or alien invasion to get you thinking about being prepared for an unexpected event. Whether it be a natural disaster, a terrorist attack or even a man-made disaster, like the Fukushima incident, the idea of being prepared is probably the best thing… Continue reading Preparing for the unexpected
The Pacer Vol. 86 Issue 15
Tennessee legislation threatens changes at UTM
The Tennessee legislators have been very busy this year. They have been proposing several policies that could have a large potential effect on UTM. The bill that has been introduced that will potentially have the largest effect on campus is the Tennessee Promise. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced the details of the Tennessee Promise, which… Continue reading Tennessee legislation threatens changes at UTM
How to: Get out of bad dates
Most people have been on at least one bad date in their time, whether they want to admit it or not. The real question is, just how exactly do you get out of it? Do you stick it out or make up a story? Typically, you will know within the first few minutes of the… Continue reading How to: Get out of bad dates
Speakers give opportunity to learn about African culture
The Society of Professional Journalists at UTM hosted “Seeing South Sudan Through an African’s Eyes” Thursday, April 10. The keynote speakers at the event included Dr. Trisha Capansky, Professor Lemmy Ejorewoia, and Pierre Mopo Gonhameu. Ejorewoia and Pierre Mopo spoke about their experiences in Africa. Ejorewoia spoke specifically about his experiences from 2000-2004 when he… Continue reading Speakers give opportunity to learn about African culture
Special Olympics hosts 5k Unity Run April 12
The Special Olympics of Tennessee is hosting a 5k Unity Run April 12 in Martin. The race is considered to be an opportunity to bring the community together and “knock down barriers.” Its purpose is to give the opportunity for an inclusive sporting event. Nathan Dunnavant is a local UTM student who is organizing the… Continue reading Special Olympics hosts 5k Unity Run April 12
UTM student interns with national think tank in DC
Nathan Daniels is currently serving as a Nuclear Security Research Assistant and Intern at the American Security Project in Washington, D.C. “As far as the internship, I’ve always wanted a career in public service. I felt that by interning in D.C. it would give me a first hand experience that could serve as a foundation for… Continue reading UTM student interns with national think tank in DC
YOUniversity Party sweeps SGA Election; runoff scheduled for Friday
The 2014 Student Government Association Make-Up Election was held on April 10, and 641 UTM students cast a ballot. This election was held due to the technical difficulties in the original election on April 1. The YOUniversity Party swept the election in the Senate races. (Click here for the Unofficial 2014 SGA Election Results in… Continue reading YOUniversity Party sweeps SGA Election; runoff scheduled for Friday
Skyhawk women’s hoops picks up votes in final USA Today coaches poll
MARTIN, Tenn. – For the first time in program history, the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball received votes in the final USA TODAY Sports Top 25 Coaches’ Poll. The Skyhawks ranked just outside of the Top 25 after garnering six votes in the season’s final poll. The Skyhawks won their second outright Ohio… Continue reading Skyhawk women’s hoops picks up votes in final USA Today coaches poll
Pike Fights raises funds for Reading Railroad
The brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha hold an annual event, Pike Fights, to raise money for their philanthropy, the Weakley County Reading Railroad. This year was the 25th annual event. The fights consist of three rounds of one minute fights, and then the judges pick a winner. The event was held in the Skyhawk field house… Continue reading Pike Fights raises funds for Reading Railroad