The heart of TISL: Members show love to veterans, cancer patients
Students, local leaders celebrate Martin Luther King’s life, legacy
The Black Student Association of UTM and the City of Martin hosted the 2nd Annual Celebration and Breakfast honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs David Belote began the day with an address in remembrance of King. “There are five things… Continue reading Students, local leaders celebrate Martin Luther King’s life, legacy
Childhood experiences lead to teaching, family style
Our childhood experiences alone don’t make us who we are, but they play a role in who we become. They influence our decisions about who we want to be, how we want to spend our lives and sometimes more importantly how we don’t want to live them. Childhood experiences definitely played a role in Associate… Continue reading Childhood experiences lead to teaching, family style
Party-Pooper weighs in on Valentine’s Day
Alright guys, we get it; Valentine’s Day sucks. But it doesn’t have to be bad … well, as bad as usual for single, party-poopers, like myself. Anyone who has recently looked at a calendar, or has been within an audible distance of a couple, has unfortunately realized that Valentine’s Day is near. And yes, I… Continue reading Party-Pooper weighs in on Valentine’s Day
Civil Rights Conference to take place Feb. 23 through Feb. 27
On Sunday, Feb. 23 through Thursday, Feb. 27, the 14th annual UTM Civil Rights Conference will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer, a campaign that encouraged African-Americans to vote in June 1964. “In Mississippi the number of black people who were registered to vote was about 5 percent of the eligible population.… Continue reading Civil Rights Conference to take place Feb. 23 through Feb. 27
Review: Switchfoot continues to sing to the heart
When you’re a 21-year-old, it’s not a common experience to say a band has been your favorite for eight years, because so much changes in your tastes from ages 13 to 21. Yet, somehow Switchfoot has been just that for me. As a 13-year-old, I can remember loving them in a more superficial way, jamming… Continue reading Review: Switchfoot continues to sing to the heart
Skyhawk softball looks to leave their mark in 2014
After making the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship game for the fourth time in the last five years, University of Tennessee at Martin head coach softball Donley Canary and the 2014 edition Skyhawk softball squad is primed for another deep postseason run. Despite dropping the squad’s opening game in the 2013 OVC Tournament, the Skyhawks… Continue reading Skyhawk softball looks to leave their mark in 2014
Beretta’s move to Tennessee good for state
Recently, Italian gun maker Beretta decided to set up shop in Tennessee. The company made the announcement Wednesday, Jan. 29. This is by far one of the best things that has happened to our state lately. Upon the completion of the plant, 300 new jobs will be created. With an unemployment rate of more than… Continue reading Beretta’s move to Tennessee good for state
UTM offers students a variety of study spots
For students waiting for their next class or cramming for an upcoming test, UTM’s campus offers a wide variety of study areas. The Paul Meek Library is a primary study place but not the only one. Gooch hall, EPS, Humanities and Brehm Hall all have places for students to resort to. One of the biggest… Continue reading UTM offers students a variety of study spots
Column: Possible player unions would shake up college athletics
If you hate the idea of college players being paid, then you are definitely going to hate this. In a historic move by a group of Northwestern football players, led by former quarterback Kain Colter, the group is attempting to create a union. This is the full statement released by the players on Jan. 28.… Continue reading Column: Possible player unions would shake up college athletics