The Paul Meek Library now has a new resource available for students to charge their devices quickly. The two charging stations, called Kwikboosts, contain 10 different types of cables, allowing for laptops, Apple devices and Android phones to be fully charged in 45 minutes. These stations are located on the second floor of the Library… Continue reading Library offers new resource
UTM to deny ATO chapter’s registration at university
UTM will revoke university registration for the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity chapter at the Martin campus, pending an appeal option available to the chapter. The chapter was notified of the university’s decision Nov. 25, following an internal investigation of an alleged Nov. 7 hazing incident. The university’s investigation found violations of student conduct, including endangering… Continue reading UTM to deny ATO chapter’s registration at university
UTM defeats Evansville with help from freshman
The Skyhawks followed up their home loss to Missouri with a 93-77 victory over the Purple Aces of Evansville. UTM jumped out to a 21-11 lead over the Purple Aces with 12:15 remaining in the first half. Of those 21, freshman Tiara Caldwell had 10. With the half winding down, Evansville pulled within seven points,… Continue reading UTM defeats Evansville with help from freshman
Forgotten Favorites: ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ is still a classic
Hello, and welcome to another exciting edition of forgotten favorites! For those of you who don’t know, this is a weekly segment where I dust off films and shows that you might have let slink away from the synapses of your brain into the dark realm of you memory warehouse. This week, I am remembering… Continue reading Forgotten Favorites: ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ is still a classic
Skyhawks fall short of Missouri 77-74
The UTM women’s basketball team could not pull out a victory on Saturday night, coming up just short of SEC powerhouse Missouri by a score of 77 to 74. The loss is the Skyhawks’ first at home this season and drops the team’s record to 3-2 so far on the year. Meanwhile, the Tigers climb… Continue reading Skyhawks fall short of Missouri 77-74
Eastern Illinois defeats Skyhawks 70-22
In the final game of the regular season, the Skyhawks fell to the Ohio Valley Conference Champion Eastern Illinois Panthers 70-22. With four touchdown passes in the first quarter, EIU quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had his team ahead of the Skyhawks 28-0. UTM was able to find the end zone early in the second quarter with… Continue reading Eastern Illinois defeats Skyhawks 70-22
Skyhawks fall to Jackson State 68-64
In the second game of a four-game homestand, the UTM Skyhawks were defeated by the Jackson State Tigers on Friday 68-64. The loss drops the Skyhawks to a 1-6 record, and extends their current losing skid to three games. Jackson State, meanwhile, rises to a 2-4 mark on the year thus far. The Tigers outplayed… Continue reading Skyhawks fall to Jackson State 68-64
Guest speaker discusses antibiotic resistance
The second speaker for the 2013-2014 Academic Speaker Program, Dr. John W. Schmidt from the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, spoke in Watkins Auditorium on November 19 about bacterial antibiotic resistance in animal agriculture and human health. Schmidt proposed there is no simple answer at the interface of these three very complex systems. He brought… Continue reading Guest speaker discusses antibiotic resistance
Academic speaker explains ‘A Different Civil War’
On Nov. 19, UTM alumna Dr. Mary Jane Warde spoke on her published works in Watkins Auditorium. Born and raised in Martin, Tenn., Dr. Mary Jane Warde went on to become an educator and writer residing in Oklahoma. In 1966, Warde earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and history from UTM. She has obtained… Continue reading Academic speaker explains ‘A Different Civil War’
UTM falls at home to Kangaroos
In the first of a four-game home streak, the Skyhawks fell to the Kansas City Kangaroos 79-67. “Back to the drawing board,” said head coach Jason James. The Skyhawks (1-5) took an early 10-5 lead over the Kangaroos (1-3), but Kansas City went on a 16-1 run late in the first half to put them… Continue reading UTM falls at home to Kangaroos