Voice It!: Tenn. Lottery serves students but still needs work

Ten years ago Monday, lottery tickets began being sold across the state. This was a hot topic at the time. Many religion-based people were against the idea of a state-wide lottery, despite the revenue it could bring to Tenn. A few others supported the idea just so they could play the lottery. Then, there were… Continue reading Voice It!: Tenn. Lottery serves students but still needs work

Communications acquires new space in Gooch

Recently, the UTM campus has seen renovations and improvements, one of which is the new Fine Arts Building, which now allows free space in several of the buildings on campus. One of these buildings with free space includes Gooch Hall, where now on the second floor, the Communications Department has added some much-needed space for… Continue reading Communications acquires new space in Gooch

Measures to take for seasonal car maintenance

With winter still hovering and temperatures swinging, students need to spend a little time outside of classes making sure their vehicles continue to run well. According to the Car Care Council, taking care of minor concerns and establishing regular maintenance now can help prevent major problems in the future. “Neglected vehicle care almost always means… Continue reading Measures to take for seasonal car maintenance

England/Scotland travel study gives students literary opportunity

UTM students and members of the community are invited to take part in a study of Gothic Literature and the scientific reactions that come from it through UTM’s England and Scotland travel study in May 2014. “An essential part of a college education is traveling outside of the United States. Even with all the technology… Continue reading England/Scotland travel study gives students literary opportunity

Travel office can help students find weekend getaways

For those wanting to spend the weekend away from UTM, the UTM Travel Study office offers students several ways to find local trips on a tight budget. “There are many places of interest within driving distance from Martin, Tenn., that offer cultural, social and family events that are visited by people from all over the… Continue reading Travel office can help students find weekend getaways

Tennessee looks to legalize medicinal marijuana

Marijuana may soon become legal in Tennessee, medicinally anyway. A bill has been introduced in the House that would permit marijuana for medicinal purposes. Currently, 20 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws legalizing the medicinal use. This bill will not legalize marijuana for recreational uses, only for medicinal purposes, which qualify under… Continue reading Tennessee looks to legalize medicinal marijuana

Newsome named to 2014 Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Jan. 15 that UTM women’s basketball senior guard Jasmine Newsome has been named to the watch list of candidates for the 2014 Nancy Lieberman Award. The award recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. Candidates exhibit the floor leadership, play-making and ball-handling… Continue reading Newsome named to 2014 Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List

Column: Sports Editor takes on lack of attendance

Recently, The Pacer launched its own blog, Voice It!. I wrote the first post on this blog and I put together a list of three things I think new Athletic Director Julio Freire should focus on. Number one on that list, increasing student attendance at games. Anyone who has been around me the past year… Continue reading Column: Sports Editor takes on lack of attendance

Butler becomes OVC’s all-time leading scorer

Breaking records is nothing new for UTM’s Heather Butler and against Morehead State on Jan. 18, she broke yet another one. Aside from totaling 26 points in the game to help her team defeat their Ohio Valley Conference foe 74-52, Butler became the OVC’s all-time leading scoring with 2,532 points. The previous mark was 2,526… Continue reading Butler becomes OVC’s all-time leading scorer