In recent debates, Democratic Senators and Representatives have resorted to rhetorical name calling in an effort to prolong the shutdown, and ultimately raise the debt ceiling through their budgeting demands. They have addressed members of the Republican House, and House Speaker John Boehner, as extremists, blackmailers, anarchists, terrorists, tea baggers, Tea Party radicals etc. “Tea… Continue reading Republicans are upset with a disorganized administration
UTM’s ROTC program set for termination
UTM’s branch of the ROTC is scheduled to close in 2015, allowing current members to graduate before closure. Alumni, faculty and staff alike are surprised and disappointed by this news, as the ROTC program has been a respected commodity on the UTM campus for years. However, this decision was not made because of a lack… Continue reading UTM’s ROTC program set for termination
Bookstore set to move; new lounge area is possible
The UTM Barnes and Noble bookstore will be relocating to a new home. John Abel, Interim Director of the University Center, said the bookstore is planning to move from its current location on the second floor of the UC to room 112 on the first floor sometime in 2014. “We’re hoping by May of next… Continue reading Bookstore set to move; new lounge area is possible
Students still have plenty of deer hunting options
The opening day of deer season for archery kicked off Sept. 28, and the muzzleloader and gun opening days are quickly approaching. Some students at UTM have a hard time adjusting to the lack of hunting while in college. Little do they realize, however, that they do not have to give up their passion for… Continue reading Students still have plenty of deer hunting options
Department Meeting Sparks Marriage
For Sam Ray, program resource specialist for the department of Communications, and Dr. Bradley Ray, associate professor of Fisheries, it all started at a department meeting where Sam, who was Sam Covington at the time, was supposed to speak to Dr. Ray’s entire department. He took the opportunity to introduce himself to her and the rest is history.… Continue reading Department Meeting Sparks Marriage
Rodeo team falls short at Murray State
The UTM men’s rodeo team finished just 10 points shy of first place while the women’s squad came in fourth place at the Murray State rodeo over the weekend. The men’s team compiled 550 points in its quest to win its second consecutive rodeo to start the season. Meanwhile, the women’s team accumulated 170 points… Continue reading Rodeo team falls short at Murray State
Coaches’ Corner: Jerry Carpenter
The UTM Golf Team prides itself on having top-notch, talented golfers and even more importantly, excellent students and for their coach, that’s the way it has to be. Jerry Carpenter, head coach for the Skyhawk linksters, believes that the best golfers are outstanding both on the green and in the classroom. “You want kids with… Continue reading Coaches’ Corner: Jerry Carpenter
Students complete Youth Villages internships
When Heather Griffin and Nateela McGhee decided to apply for internships at Youth Villages, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide treatment for children with emotional and behavioral problems, neither of them expected that their lives would change so drastically. Both girls were placed in facilities in Memphis, which is where the organization’s headquarters… Continue reading Students complete Youth Villages internships
Success Secrets: Attitude, focus, consistency
Andy Holt, UTM alumnus who currently serves as the state representative for District 76, proves everyday to Tennesseans that humble beginnings can’t keep you from reaching your goals if you remain true and focused. “I grew up in south Knoxville in a small community called Bestial. [I] grew up in a poor neighborhood. … It’s so… Continue reading Success Secrets: Attitude, focus, consistency
Non-trads offers support team
The Non-Traditional Student Association, NTSA, is changing the norm for college students. Today, over half of the student body at UTM are non-traditional students. They also are full-time students that reside off campus, but generally work a full-time job. The majority of them have children and a wide range of outside responsibilities. Sometimes the workload,… Continue reading Non-trads offers support team