Sodexo food service company pledges better meals

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the nation’s largest food service companies is making a series of changes in support of Michelle Obama’s anti-childhood obesity initiative. Sodexo says it will add more nutritious options to its vending and K-12 lunchroom programs. It will also offer a healthier children’s meal at museums, aquariums and other recreational venues… Continue reading Sodexo food service company pledges better meals

Zachary Adams charged with methamphetmine in jail

Zachary Adams, who was indicted last week in the Holly Bobo disappearance, has been charged with meth possession in jail. After Adams was transferred from Decatur County Jail to Chester County Jail on March 1, meth was found in his possession. Illana Tate, TBI spokeswoman, confirmed that Zachary Adams had been charged with both possession… Continue reading Zachary Adams charged with methamphetmine in jail

Voice It!: Trystan Bechtel

Trystan Bechtel, 19, passed away on February 19, 2014.  Trystan is from Trenton, Tenn. and was a freshman at UTM.  She was also a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.  She was very involved on campus and was loved by many.  There has been a prayer circle and a prayer service held at UTM in… Continue reading Voice It!: Trystan Bechtel

UTM student selected as TISL Media Director

The Media Nominating Committee of Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature has selected Mary Jean Hall of UTM to serve as TISL Media Director for the 45th General Assembly. Hall has been involved with the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature for the past three years. She has been involved with the media program during the past two years… Continue reading UTM student selected as TISL Media Director

What to expect when applying to graduate school

For many students, graduate school is the next logical step following the completion of their undergraduate degree. However, some students have no idea where to start when it comes to planning for their future in academia. While not all students will embark on the adventure to further their education, some will.  For those who have… Continue reading What to expect when applying to graduate school

Women’s History Month holds several events for UTM students and faculty

Since 1987, March has been nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to the recognition of the accomplishments of American women past and present. As always, UTM, along with the rest of the Martin area, will be taking part in several different events throughout the month to commemorate the 27th anniversary of Women’s… Continue reading Women’s History Month holds several events for UTM students and faculty

Student Government applications released; due Friday

The 2014 Student Government Association Election packets have been released and are due this Friday. Students who wish to take an active role in SGA are encouraged to pick up an application and apply. Depending on the level of involvement that students would like to input, there are many roles that are open. SGA Elections… Continue reading Student Government applications released; due Friday

Review: ‘Monuments Men’ alludes to and honors history and culture

“Invoking” and “emotional” are not two words you would usually think about when watching a film about stealing precious art and World War II, yet with Monuments Men, they come to mind. Monuments Men is a 2014 American-German war film released on Feb. 7, 2014  starring Academy Award winner George Clooney, who also co-wrote the… Continue reading Review: ‘Monuments Men’ alludes to and honors history and culture

Column: The Do’s and Dont’s of Wedding Planning

It’s engagement season right now and coming up right behind that is the beginning of wedding season. What better way to kick off wedding season than to talk about the do’s and don’ts of wedding planning? Many people don’t realize how much goes into planning a wedding, but by reading a few of these major… Continue reading Column: The Do’s and Dont’s of Wedding Planning