Womens Speaker Series addresses foreign gender customs

Part of the Women’s Speaker Series through the UTM Women’s Center was held yesterday at 12:20 p.m. in Room 322, Gooch Hall. This speaker series was a women’s studies student panel, and a panel of students here at UTM led the session. A video started the event, and it was called “The 3 deadliest words in… Continue reading Womens Speaker Series addresses foreign gender customs

Peggy and Murray Schwartz bring dance lecture to UTM

At 7:30 p.m. last night in Watkins Auditorium, Peggy Schwartz and her husband, Murray Schwartz, hosted a dance history lecture as part of the UTM Academic Speaker Series. During this dance history presentation, they discussed the life of their dear friend Pearl Primus who was a very big influence in African culture and African dance.… Continue reading Peggy and Murray Schwartz bring dance lecture to UTM

Voice It!: Tequila may be good for more than hangovers after all

In news that should have college students shouting for joy, studies have shown that tequila can help with diabetes, reduce blood sugar and help reduce weight. Recently, the Science Daily and the New York Daily News published articles on an American Chemical Society study that revealed some things that may come as a surprise. According… Continue reading Voice It!: Tequila may be good for more than hangovers after all

CBS Sports: Heath Schroyer expected to be named UTM men’s basketball coach

UPDATE (3:10 p.m.): More information on Heath Schroyer’s background has become available. As assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at UNLV, Schroyer has had a significant impact on the school’s roster; in 2012, the Rebels’ recruiting class was ranked as the nation’s seventh-best class.  That year’s class included Anthony Bennett, the No. 1 overall pick in… Continue reading CBS Sports: Heath Schroyer expected to be named UTM men’s basketball coach

Jack Daniel’s opposes changing Tennessee whiskey law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — If it isn’t fermented in Tennessee from mash of at least 51 percent corn, aged in new charred oak barrels, filtered through maple charcoal and bottled at a minimum of 80 proof, it isn’t Tennessee whiskey. So says a year-old law that resembles almost to the letter the process used to… Continue reading Jack Daniel’s opposes changing Tennessee whiskey law

Blind sided: Titans agree to 4-year deal with OT Michael Oher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multiyear deal with offensive tackle Michael Oher, a former first-round draft pick who spent his first five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Titans general manager Ruston Webster called Oher “a big, strong, durable player” in a statement announcing the move Friday. Oher’s contract reportedly… Continue reading Blind sided: Titans agree to 4-year deal with OT Michael Oher

Voice It!: This is why you shouldn’t drink and drive, stairwell edition

What. The. Heck. For those who haven’t read the story, I’ll let you stare at this image for a few minutes. The original story, can be found here: http://www.thepacer.net/car-found-crashed-outside-uc-driver-charged-with-dui/ “Anthony Kelly, 24, has been charged with driving under the influence and resisting arrest. UTM Police received a phone call around 5:50 a.m. on March 14… Continue reading Voice It!: This is why you shouldn’t drink and drive, stairwell edition

Car found crashed outside UC, driver charged with DUI

Anthony Kelly, 24, has been charged with driving under the influence and resisting arrest. UTM Police received a phone call around 5:50 a.m. on March 14 stating that a vehicle had been driven down the steps off the patio at the University Center, according to a police report. The report read that the witness reported… Continue reading Car found crashed outside UC, driver charged with DUI