He sought a job; they found a home
Student remembered, celebrated for life
From the outside looking in, Bethany Scott Mills seemed like your average UTM student, but from the inside looking out, there was nothing common about her. “There are so many ways I could describe Beth, and not a single one of them would be negative. She was radiant, beautiful, positive, humble and the definition of… Continue reading Student remembered, celebrated for life
He sought a job; they found a home
The Gibson family, which includes Dr. Michael Gibson and Edie Gibson and their children, Brandt and Kesley, can often be seen around UTM, whether it’s as professors, staff, students or alumni. Gibson has been a professor of Geology at UTM for 25 years, specializing in paleontology. He teaches several fields of geology, such as marine… Continue reading He sought a job; they found a home
Japanese summer program satisfies hunger for growth
For students who want to experience more than the typical college experience, UTM offers a variety of Travel Study and Study Abroad programs, one of which is the Seinan Four-Week Intensive Language Program. “There are some students who cannot afford a semester or a year in Japan, but they want to do more than 10… Continue reading Japanese summer program satisfies hunger for growth
Review: The Smiths remain unappreciated
As bombs were dropping in Libya, Americans were being held hostage in Lebanon and Mad Cow disease was first identified as an epidemic in Britain, the music industry was amplifying its synthesized pop and grunge sound that classically defines the decade of the 80s. We tend to idolize musicians such as Madonna, Michael Jackson and… Continue reading Review: The Smiths remain unappreciated
Legalizing marijuana would boost national economy
Let’s face it, there’s no reason the United States government shouldn’t legalize marijuana. Let me make this clear upfront, I don’t smoke marijuana now, nor will I ever. However, no matter what your stance on the topic is, you can’t deny there is money to be gained from the legalization of it. We are literally… Continue reading Legalizing marijuana would boost national economy
Review: ‘Lone Survivor’ falls short of Bringing the Rain to audiences
What do the words honor, brotherhood and the homeland mean to people? For many, these three words are what to fight for in the ever-growing struggle against terrorism. This theme is what the 2013 American war film Lone Survivor speaks on. In its attempt to explain these concepts, however, it has some viewers scratching their… Continue reading Review: ‘Lone Survivor’ falls short of Bringing the Rain to audiences
Social media trend encourages positive self-image
One of the latest trends in American culture, the selfie, is often ridiculed as a symbol of narcissism. However, for many people, a selfie is a way of not only improving one’s self esteem, but helping a person find their identity. As social media continues to evolve and become part of our daily culture, new… Continue reading Social media trend encourages positive self-image
2014 award season begins
From the beginning of a new year until summer, television networks are bombarded with award shows; this time period is commonly known as award season. Award season began with the People’s Choice Awards on Jan. 8, the Golden Globes on Jan. 12, the Critic’s Choice Awards on Jan. 16 and most recently, the Screen Actors… Continue reading 2014 award season begins
Review: Why ‘Mad Men’ should be next series you watch
I am not the person you will find scheduling plans around the newest episode of Pretty Little Liars, Breaking Bad or Scandal. I don’t watch TV a lot, and when I do, I always tend to watch re-runs of Duck Dynasty. However, over Christmas I gave myself a little gift: Netflix. Now, I am always… Continue reading Review: Why ‘Mad Men’ should be next series you watch