“If you can imagine a circus, a family reunion [and] a mid-way of a fair … all of that in one spot,” said Charley Deal, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Alumni Relations. Quad City offers just that, Deal says. Quad City is a student organized event that offers faculty, students and alumni a place to… Continue reading UTM hosts 10th annual Quad City
It’s all-out war: Dig deep, pull hard
Rope Pull has been a time-honored tradition at UTM for just over 40 years now, and this year 11 organizations hope to walk away with that coveted first place trophy. Charley Deal, Director of Alumni Relations, keeps participant safety as a top priority. This is Deal’s third year to oversee Rope Pull; originally, Campus Recreation… Continue reading It’s all-out war: Dig deep, pull hard
Review: Janelle Monáe creates genre all her own through ‘The Electric Lady’
Hit that drink one more time and spin that track again, because there’s a musical genius speaking through Janelle Monáe’s album The Electric Lady. She’s a genre all her own, like the Beatles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson. An artist, like those listed, who not only have felt the soul of music but… Continue reading Review: Janelle Monáe creates genre all her own through ‘The Electric Lady’
Forgotten Favorites: ‘The Faculty’ gives horror at Christmastime
Hello and welcome back for another round of Forgotten Favorites. Please take a seat or stand; I’m not the boss of you, and enjoy this week’s nostalgic memory. Today I’d like to reach into the memory bag and pull out a horror movie that most of you have probably forgotten through the years. I am… Continue reading Forgotten Favorites: ‘The Faculty’ gives horror at Christmastime
Review: ‘Prisoners’ sends audiences into a maze
All of those horror movies think they know how to shock and scare you, but they have got nothing on Hugh Jackman’s new movie, Prisoners. As families across the country are celebrating Thanksgiving, Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman), Grace Dover (Maria Bello), Franklin Birch (Terrence Howard), Nancy Birch (Viola Davis) and their families are about to… Continue reading Review: ‘Prisoners’ sends audiences into a maze
Review: ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ taps into horror at its finest
I held high hopes for James Wan’s Insidious: Chapter 2. After all, his Insidious (2010) is in a select group of 21st century horror films that I’ve watched more than twice so I was hopeful, especially because the same director and writer were in place on this sequel. That’s generally a good sign. In fact,… Continue reading Review: ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ taps into horror at its finest
Student Recreation Center faces largest crowd in afternoons
When it comes to working out at the Student Recreation Center, many students utilize the center to get back in shape, especially as this new semester has kicked off and students wish to meet their personal fitness goals. However, many students enjoy working out in solitude and look for those moments that the gym is… Continue reading Student Recreation Center faces largest crowd in afternoons
Owning a pet provides benefits for students
College can be a stressful time in a student’s life, especially with many other obligations that must be met. Physical or psychological discomfort is not rare amongst many students as they navigate through classes, work, studying and maintaining a social life. Many forms of treatment, from counseling to a little rest and relaxation, can likely… Continue reading Owning a pet provides benefits for students
Miss UTM scholarship information revealed
On Monday, Sept. 16, an informational meeting was held in the UC for young women interested in competing in the Miss UTM Scholarship/Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival pageants. This year’s event will be held on Oct. 26, on the UTM campus. The application deadline has been set for Wednesday, Oct. 16. Scholarship money is awarded to the… Continue reading Miss UTM scholarship information revealed
Identity Theft: The Dos and Don’ts of the Digital Age
These days, many students have smartphones that seem almost inseparable from their being. With this in mind, Scott Robbins, UTM’s Director of Public Safety on campus, said that students should be wary of potential internet scams on campus. “One reason why university students should be aware of identity theft is because they are more likely… Continue reading Identity Theft: The Dos and Don’ts of the Digital Age