Halloween is almost one week away, and if you’re an American you either love it or hate it. For the sake of saving time, let’s assume that we are talking to those who love it, because we have nothing prepared for the folks who don’t. Halloween is a somewhat complex holiday, as it is a… Continue reading The Pacer wishes students a happy Halloween
24-hour ticketing policy enforced, not new
Students and faculty alike believe they’ve seen an increase in the number of parking tickets issued by the UTM department of Public Safety recently. However, Director Scott Robbins and Captain Ray Coleman say the parking regulations are the same as they have been for a long time. “Our parking regulations were passed on June 28,… Continue reading 24-hour ticketing policy enforced, not new
Forgotten Favorites: ‘The Frighteners’ is scary good
Draw the shades, turn down the lights and open your computer. Actually, wait, don’t do that. It’s bad for your eyes. Do, however, open your computer and read this week’s installment of Forgotten Favorites. Since it is now October, one of the greatest months in the whole year, I thought I would spend some time… Continue reading Forgotten Favorites: ‘The Frighteners’ is scary good
Skyhawk soccer outmatches Belmont in second half to move into first place
The UTM soccer team used two second half goals to knock off Ohio Valley Conference in-state rival Belmont 2-0. With the victory the Skyhawks move into a two-way tie for first place in the conference standings. The Skyhawks (8-7-1, 6-1 OVC) used goals from freshman Ellie Myrick and junior Alyssa Curtis to earn the shutout… Continue reading Skyhawk soccer outmatches Belmont in second half to move into first place
UTM students and faculty to study in Paris
UTM students and faculty of all majors and community members are invited to take part in a study of fashion and art in some of the world’s most famous museums in the fashion capital of the world through the UTM Paris Travel Study during Spring Break 2014. “Any international travel study gives you a totally… Continue reading UTM students and faculty to study in Paris
UTM volleyball team falls 3-0 at Belmont
Lynsey Hazelwood tallied team-highs in kills and digs for the UTM volleyball team but the Skyhawks fell 3-0 at Ohio Valley Conference rival Belmont (18-25, 17-25, 16-25) this afternoon. A Louisville, Ky. native, Hazelwood hit .208 with eight kills against three errors in 24 attempts for UTM (8-16, 2-6 OVC). She also led the way… Continue reading UTM volleyball team falls 3-0 at Belmont
UTM falls to TSU in game filled with penalties
In a game where UTM made too many early mistakes to overcome the Skyhawks fell to Tennessee State, 29-15. In the first half alone, the Skyhawks (4-3, 2-2 OVC) managed 11 penalties for 81 yards. They also turned the ball over on an interception and a fumble and had a 40-yard field goal blocked and… Continue reading UTM falls to TSU in game filled with penalties
SGA discusses bookstore plans and library updates
This week’s Student Government Association meeting was called to order right on time. Secretary General Allie Avery started the Executive Reports by announcing that office hours will start again next week. Vice President Alex Wilson reported next stating that there would be several pieces of legislation coming through the pipeline in the next few weeks.… Continue reading SGA discusses bookstore plans and library updates
Obama signs bill to avert default, open government
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed a measure into law reopening the federal government and averting a potential default. The White House says Obama signed the bill early Thursday, hours after the House gave final approval. The White House budget office has already instructed federal workers to plan to return to work Thursday… Continue reading Obama signs bill to avert default, open government
Congress votes to end shutdown, avoid US default
WASHINGTON (AP) — Up against a deadline, Congress passed and sent a waiting President Barack Obama legislation late Wednesday night to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government shutdown, the culmination of an epic political drama that placed the U.S. economy at risk. The Senate voted first, a bipartisan 81-18 at… Continue reading Congress votes to end shutdown, avoid US default