Last year, FOX introduced us to Ryan Hardy, played by Kevin Bacon, and his hunt for the serial killer Joe Carroll, played by James Purefoy, in The Following. The show was a surprise hit that demanded a second season. The show told of alcoholic FBI agent Hardy and his hunt for the illustrious Carroll who… Continue reading Preview: ‘The Following’ Season 2
UTM plans academic speakers
For the Spring 2014 semester, the UTM Honors Program will host several academic speakers. First, Peter Mahaffey will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 in the Humanities Auditorium on chemistry in his talk, “Climate Science, Powering Our Planet, and Rare Materials: A Role for Visualization.” Mahaffey is a professor of chemistry at the King’s… Continue reading UTM plans academic speakers
Vanguard Theatre auditions ‘Book of Days’
Auditions for the 2014 Vanguard Theatre’s production of Book of Days by Lanford Wilson are underway. Auditions will be held today, Wed. Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. in Room 147 (the Little Theatre) of the Fine Arts Building. Students who audition will use cold readings that are provided. Wilson recently passed away, so the Vanguard Theatre… Continue reading Vanguard Theatre auditions ‘Book of Days’
‘Grudge Match’ barely manages to set the record straight
“It’s okay, but nothing special.” That is what you’ll probably feel when you see Peter Segal’s Grudge Match. Now, I know what are you thinking. How can a film that features two of Hollywood’s most popular veterans be so underwhelming? Well, even with popular actors, the film still underwhelms. The film is directed by Get… Continue reading ‘Grudge Match’ barely manages to set the record straight
The Pacer recommends student travel
If you’re from the Weakley County area, UTM is an awfully convenient way to get an education without the hassle of moving out. But what’s the plan after graduation? Are you going to stay and work in the area, or begin your adventure elsewhere? As a student at UTM, why not take this opportunity and… Continue reading The Pacer recommends student travel
Review: ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ charms audiences.
It’s probably not the most hipster thing to say, but I love Disney. I love the cartoon shorts, the animated features, the live-action films (pre-1990′s) and the theme parks. There’s something magical about this stuff that I just can’t explain. I’m especially keen on Mary Poppins. What a great movie. I never really knew anything about… Continue reading Review: ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ charms audiences.
Liabo’s career-high day not enough as men’s hoops narrowly falls 82-75 at Morehead State
Mike Liabo accumulated a career-best 32 points in only 25 minutes off the bench for the University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball team but Morehead State made eight free throws in the final 40 seconds to claim an 82-75 win at Ellis T. Johnson Arena. UTM (6-15, 1-5 Ohio Valley Conference) trailed by 15… Continue reading Liabo’s career-high day not enough as men’s hoops narrowly falls 82-75 at Morehead State
Butler sets OVC Scoring Record as Skyhawks tally 74-52 road victory at Morehead State
Senior guard Heather Butler made Ohio Valley Conference history by becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer in a 74-52 road victory at Morehead State on Saturday afternoon. Butler would become the OVC’s all-time leading scorer by passing Tennessee Tech former standout Cheryl Taylor’s previous mark of 2,526 career points, a mark set in 1987. Butler… Continue reading Butler sets OVC Scoring Record as Skyhawks tally 74-52 road victory at Morehead State
The NFL Fieldhouse: 2014 Conference Championship Picks
Can it really be that the season has flown by so quickly? It seemed like just last week that the preseason was beginning. Now we’ve only got two more games (three if you count the Pro Bowl, which I don’t because why would you?) before the single most anticipated matchup of the season…followed by months… Continue reading The NFL Fieldhouse: 2014 Conference Championship Picks
The NFL Fieldhouse: 2014 Divisional Round Roundup
(Note: Apologies to those expecting a post on Tuesday; real life circumstances prevented me from updating as planned. Hopefully from this point forward I’ll be able to resume my regular schedule.) This divisional weekend certainly did not disappoint when it comes to drama. From a big road victory by San Francsico to a dramatic comeback… Continue reading The NFL Fieldhouse: 2014 Divisional Round Roundup