Legally Blonde: The Musical plans to take Northwest Tennessee by storm bringing something new to the Masquerade Theatre. “The show really is unlike anything that has even been presented on the Masquerade stage. It’s a very modern; it’s very contemporary. It’s very funny and in the now. It’s fun, energetic and exciting,” said Director Jonathan Johnson,… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre presents ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’
Column: ‘Scandal’ continues to deliver the unexpected
Fans anxiously counted down the days until Feb. 27, for one of the hottest television shows, Scandal, to return from its winter hiatus. Finally, after being off the air since Dec. 12, 2013, the heart-pounding drama returned to the screen. I was one of those fans eagerly waiting for the show’s return. Unfortunately, I was… Continue reading Column: ‘Scandal’ continues to deliver the unexpected
Column: What’s next for the men’s basketball team?
After a dismal 8-23 season (3-13 in OVC play) plagued by tepid fan support (including an almost nonexistent student section), the UTM men’s basketball team will have a new head coach beginning next season, according to an announcement by athletic director Julio Freire on Monday, March 3. “I would like to personally thank Coach James… Continue reading Column: What’s next for the men’s basketball team?
Roy Herron to speak on religion in politics
Former state Senator Roy Herron will be on the UTM campus this Thursday, March 13 to discuss religion in politics. Herron is currently the chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, and he is a UTM alumnus. Herron will be giving a speech titled “Toward a Politics of Righteousness: Faith and American Democracy.” He will discuss… Continue reading Roy Herron to speak on religion in politics
McCutchen Legacy
McCutchen Legacy
Dad, daughter celebrate 50 years of teaching at UTM
Teaching and everything involved with it runs deep within the McCutchen family. William Thomas “Tom” McCutchen began teaching Geology at the University of Tennessee Martin Branch, which later became UTM, in 1964. He passed down his love of teaching and UTM to his daughter, Tomi McCutchen Parrish. “Ms. Tomi,” as she is known to her… Continue reading Dad, daughter celebrate 50 years of teaching at UTM
Bobo remembered as great person, genuinely kind, loved by all
Through both regional and national news headlines, Holly Bobo is a name many have come to know. Yet, to the community of UTM and those in the Parsons area, Holly Bobo already was well-known as a woman who loved her community, her family and was devoted to her church. She also had plans to start… Continue reading Bobo remembered as great person, genuinely kind, loved by all
Americans should re-evaluate perception of Russia
As with any situation involving imperial global powers, the crisis that is taking place within the Crimean Peninsula right now is one that has roots deeper than what any single answer could ever lead you to believe. Any discussion having to do with Eastern Europe and Russia will obviously have, to at least some degree,… Continue reading Americans should re-evaluate perception of Russia
Spring Break: Even shorter in Japanese schools
Raise your hands if your Spring Break was way too short. I know mine was; I was incredibly busy the whole time. That being said, have you ever wondered what the Japanese think of Spring Break? Around this time last year I was just as excited as you all were this year, since my university… Continue reading Spring Break: Even shorter in Japanese schools
Conservative action narrowly prevents union formation
Republican lawmakers have managed to torpedo the United Auto Workers’ effort to organize the Chattanooga Volkswagen plant. Though driven in part by a tenacious faction of anti-union workers, the United Auto Workers’ effort was, in the end, narrowly defeated because Republican legislators and activists tipped the scales. The conduct of lawmakers in this matter is… Continue reading Conservative action narrowly prevents union formation