NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A measure that would let voters decide whether their cities or counties allow wine to be sold in supermarkets and convenience stores is on a fast track to a full House vote after passing a budget panel on Wednesday. The measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Jon Lundberg of Bristol sailed through… Continue reading House panel advances supermarket wine bill
The NFL Fieldhouse: First Annual Super Bowl Commercial Awards
This was originally published on thenflfieldhouseblog.wordpress.com. Well, let’s be honest with ourselves. The best part of Super Bowl XLVIII really was the commercials. (Although, granted, the halftime show was better than expected, no thanks to Bruno Mars. But that’s not the point.) If by some chance you were one of those watching the game who… Continue reading The NFL Fieldhouse: First Annual Super Bowl Commercial Awards
Voice It!: College players unions
In my latest column, I addressed my thoughts on the possibility of a college players union. Currently, players at Northwestern are attempting to create a union for several reasons. For the full column, go here: http://www.thepacer.net/column-possible-player-unions-would-shake-up-college-athletics/ I want to open up the conversation to our readers. What do you all think? Do you think a… Continue reading Voice It!: College players unions
UTM Football Announces 20 New Signees
The UTM football program held a press conference Wednesday to announce the signing of 20 new recruits on National Signing Day. Head coach Jason Simpson showed the assembled audience highlights of each of the new signees, as well as of the seven players UTM signed in December on Mid-Year Signing Day. Simpson also provided his… Continue reading UTM Football Announces 20 New Signees
35th Honor Band performance impresses audience
On Jan. 23-25, the UTM campus was filled with middle school and high school band kids for the Department of Music’s 35th annual Honor Band. UTM Director of Bands Dr. John Oelrich said that this year saw even more students, with 750 applications submitted and 400 accepted. This, compared to past years’ numbers, is an increase… Continue reading 35th Honor Band performance impresses audience
Happy Valentine’s Day from The Pacer
Let’s just get this over with; Valentine’s Day is next week. This is one of those love-it-or-hate-it holidays, and it normally kicks up more dust than necessary. What is that supposed to mean? Let’s think about the kinds of reactions we can expect to see as the big day approaches. First there’s the party-pooper: the… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day from The Pacer
‘The Bachelor’ remains a fan favorite
There are some television shows that just capture a nation, and a great example would be The Bachelor. For over a decade now, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have been a hot TV show on ABC, and it seems as though every year it captures the hearts of more and more people. The Bachelor is where… Continue reading ‘The Bachelor’ remains a fan favorite
Review: ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ proves that money can buy everything
What are the keys to success in life? For many, it’s happiness, ambition and personal success, but according to Martin Scorsese’s Wolf on Wall Street it’s more. The Wolf on Wall Street can be easily summed up in three words: sex, money and greed, mixed with cocaine. Described as shameless, outrageous and unconventional, the film… Continue reading Review: ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ proves that money can buy everything
Tennessee Lottery: A decade later
A decade ago on Jan. 20, the Tennessee Education Lottery began selling tickets across the state. While there have been other financial benefits across the state, some of the most notable would be for education. The lottery has raised more than $2.89 billion for education programs since its inception. While this was a controversial topic… Continue reading Tennessee Lottery: A decade later
The heart of TISL: Members show love to veterans, cancer patients
Valentine’s Day is drawing near, and the UTM Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature is already sending their love out by making cards for veterans and St. Jude’s patients. On Monday, Jan. 27, TISL members created about two dozen cards to give to two holiday philanthropy projects in the West Tennessee area. One project, initiated by Congressman… Continue reading The heart of TISL: Members show love to veterans, cancer patients