Much like any other year at this time, the brothers of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at UTM have begun preparations for their annual Pike’s Peak Week, their designated week of philanthropic events. As one can imagine, the amount of work required to plan these events for a typical year is great, but this year… Continue reading ‘Pike Fights’ prepare for 25th anniversary
Fred Phelps: A legacy of hate more dangerous than the man
After quite a long life, poor Fred Phelps is no longer with us. Immediately you may be wondering why I would even have the nerve to describe Fred Phelps, the most notorious hatemonger in the U.S., in vaguely sympathetic terms. Please allow me to explain. The moment you celebrate the death of a villain is… Continue reading Fred Phelps: A legacy of hate more dangerous than the man
Lawmaker pulls UT Sex Week bills
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker says he’s dropping a legislative fight over the student run Sex Week at the state’s flagship public university. Sen. Stacey Campfield of Knoxville and other lawmakers took issue with the use of student fees for the weeklong program about sex. Earlier this week, the Senate passed a resolution… Continue reading Lawmaker pulls UT Sex Week bills
County wide drug bust initiated in Weakley County
Early Tuesday morning, before 6 a.m., agents from ATF, members of the Jackson SWAT team, Martin Police Department and several other agencies began issuing warrants in Martin and throughout Weakley County. Martin Police along with state and federal agents from the ATF, FBI, DEA, THP, and TBI served numerous arrest warrants and search warrants on… Continue reading County wide drug bust initiated in Weakley County
Student Health and Counseling presents Can You See How I Feel
Life on a college campus can be hard. Students have a short amount of time to figure out their life and be all that they can be. This can either be encouraging or discouraging to students. Student Health and Counseling Services’ (SHCS) Can You See How I Feel, an interactive theatre, displayed the different pressures that a… Continue reading Student Health and Counseling presents Can You See How I Feel
Skyhawks drop first round matchup to UNC, 60-58
The UTM Skyhawks came within minutes of their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory Sunday, but ultimately fell short of the UNC Tar Heels, 60-58. UTM led for the majority of the game, holding an advantage of as much as 18 points. Senior Heather Butler led the team with 19 points. Her total included three three-point field… Continue reading Skyhawks drop first round matchup to UNC, 60-58
McMillan, Skyhawks focused to take on Tar Heels
On Selection Monday, the UTM Skyhawks were eager to find out who would be their opponent for their first round game for the NCAA tournament. After making the tournament for the previous three years, the Skyhawks (24-7, 15-1 OVC) were looking for a higher seed after getting two 15 seeds and a 16 seed. “You just hope in the… Continue reading McMillan, Skyhawks focused to take on Tar Heels
UTM’s FFA wins Top Chapter
UTM’s Collegiate FFA has claimed the Top Chapter award for the ninth time in 11 years at the Tennessee FFA Alumni Convention in Montgomery Bell State Park. With two 3rd place finishes, one 2nd place finish and an impressive seven 1st place finishes, UTM stole the show at the awards banquet held on Feb. 21. The only other school… Continue reading UTM’s FFA wins Top Chapter
Study to test ‘chocolate’ pills for heart health
It won’t be nearly as much fun as eating candy bars, but a big study is being launched to see if pills containing the nutrients in dark chocolate can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. The pills are so packed with nutrients that you’d have to eat a gazillion candy bars to get the amount… Continue reading Study to test ‘chocolate’ pills for heart health
Heath Schroyer introduced as new men’s basketball coach
Former University of Nevada-Las Vegas assistant Heath Schroyer was officially introduced as the newest head coach of the UTM men’s basketball team in a press conference on Thursday. Schroyer, 42, has 18 years of coaching experience, including seven seasons as head coach at Portland State and Wyoming. He spent the past three seasons with UNLV… Continue reading Heath Schroyer introduced as new men’s basketball coach