2014 midterm elections approach; be prepared

With the 2014 midterm elections fast approaching, students and citizens alike are encouraged to pay attention to the upcoming political activities scheduled to take place. From the federal level to local elections, various seats will be available for new politicians to hold. However, when it comes to midterm elections, many don’t take the opportunity to… Continue reading 2014 midterm elections approach; be prepared

Winter break hoops recap

Men win over Presbyterian College (73-70) The UTM men’s basketball team started the winter break off with an impressive comeback victory over Presbyterian College at Templeton Center. The Skyhawks fought hard, and in the end, concluded the game on a 23-10 run and scored 12 three-pointers for the second time this season. Three Skyhawks broke… Continue reading Winter break hoops recap

Legally Blonde bends and snaps its way to Union City

“Legally Blonde: The Musical” will be taking over Union City in March. Director Jonathan Johnson says he is very excited about this production and wants to encourage everyone to audition. “People should come to audition, because this is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of something that is very rare in this area­‑ a… Continue reading Legally Blonde bends and snaps its way to Union City

Skyhawk softball picked third in OVC West Preseason Poll

The UTM softball team is poised to contend for an Ohio Valley Conference championship after being picked in the top half of the league’s preseason poll while being tabbed to finish third in the West division. After making the OVC Tournament championship game for the fourth time in the last five years, this year’s edition… Continue reading Skyhawk softball picked third in OVC West Preseason Poll

Cheating and plagiarism often lead to suspension from UTM

With the boom of technology, students are finding easier ways to plagiarize and cheat on papers, exams and standardized tests. Unfortunately, some students have found creative ways to cheat on exams. Whether it is with a cheat sheet or by obtaining an old test from a classmate, cheating only hurts the student. Plagiarism is another… Continue reading Cheating and plagiarism often lead to suspension from UTM

P.S.E.P.P.’s Clothesline Project sheds light on abuse

Student Health and Counseling Services’ P.S.E.P.P., Personal Safety Empowerment Partnership Program, Count Me In sponsored an activity known as the Clothesline Project on campus Nov. 25 and 26. The activity allowed campus and staff to write encouraging messages on T-shirts for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. T-shirts were hung in Room 112 of the… Continue reading P.S.E.P.P.’s Clothesline Project sheds light on abuse

Graduates encouraged to stay optimistic in job search

Graduating college is a bittersweet feeling for many, as students escape the challenges of strenuous study only to find themselves in preparation to find a full-time job. It is at least fair to state that this can be quite troublesome for students, considering the still questionable economic outlook. There is hope, however. It just involves… Continue reading Graduates encouraged to stay optimistic in job search

The Pacer thanks readers for successful semester

We have finally come to the last print issue of The Pacer this semester, and my, has it been an eventful academic year thus far. With news about U.S. intervention in Syria, an Indian Miss America, a federal government shutdown, UTM’s ROTC program originally being scheduled for closure and a recent hazing controversy, we haven’t… Continue reading The Pacer thanks readers for successful semester