Apple iOS 7 update is coming Sept. 18 with all kinds of new additions and a completely new design. Some may ask, “What is iOS?” Apple.com calls it the “foundation” of all apple devices. The “OS” literally stands for “operating system,” and obviously, the lowercase “I” is in front all of the names of Apple… Continue reading Review: Apple strikes again with new iOS 7 update
Skyhawk football team enters Sports Network Top-25 National Rankings
Two days after a victory over its second ranked opponent of the season, the UTM football team has cracked the national polls, coming in at No. 24 in the Sports Network Rankings. The Skyhawks, who have regularly received votes in the Sports Network polls up to this point, account for a 2-1 overall record in… Continue reading Skyhawk football team enters Sports Network Top-25 National Rankings
UTM only Tennessee university named to degree-value ranking
The University of Tennessee at Martin was named among 100 colleges and universities nationwide as most likely to earn top honors on President Barack Obama’s upcoming value scorecard. UTM appears at number 70 on the list and is the only Tennessee college or university listed. The ranking was released by AffordableCollegesOnline.org, which provides information about… Continue reading UTM only Tennessee university named to degree-value ranking
Delta Sigma Theta hosts first Celebration of Gospel
On Sept. 4 Delta Sigma Theta presented their first Celebration of Gospel in the Watkins Auditorium. A night full of heart-felt singing and spiritual companionship began with a beautiful solo by Chapter President Chasity Frazier and an introduction of the host, UTM alumnus and Kappa Alpha Psi member, Bryce Holmes. After thanking the Deltas for… Continue reading Delta Sigma Theta hosts first Celebration of Gospel
Tips to balance refund check spending
The moment a student receives his or her refund check, the choice arises to either use those funds wisely or not. “A refund check is training for real life. If you can’t manage that, how will you manage a salary?” said Melanie Young, Advisor of the Student Success Center. Young said that while a refund… Continue reading Tips to balance refund check spending
UTM prepares to ‘Stay Up for Good’
The third annual Up ‘til Dawn event begins this week and will continue for the next two months. The preparation this week leads up to the grand finale on Friday, Nov. 22, which is an overnight event that lasts to the early morning hours the next day. Up ‘til Dawn is a student organization that… Continue reading UTM prepares to ‘Stay Up for Good’
Skyhawks hang on to beat Central Arkansas, 24-23
In the closest contest the team has competed in so far this season, the UTM Skyhawks were able to defeat the Football Championship Subdivision’s 7th-ranked University of Central Arkansas Bears, 24-23, thanks to senior safety J’Vontez Blackmon’s block of a last-second UCA field goal. Junior Dylan Favre was given the start once again and played… Continue reading Skyhawks hang on to beat Central Arkansas, 24-23
U.P.S. shows students ‘A Reason to Live’
As Suicide Awareness Week came to a close, students from all over campus gathered in front of the UC Friday afternoon in order to talk about an overwhelmingly prevalent issue in the United States today: suicide prevention. “Suicide prevention is everyone’s business; it’s not a secret to keep,” said John’Na Webster, UTM’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator. The… Continue reading U.P.S. shows students ‘A Reason to Live’
UTM students share mental health experiences
In conjunction with the launching of the We Are U.P.S. (United to Prevent Suicide) Campaign, the Student Health and Counseling Services, SHCS, hosted an event called “A Voice” on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The event featured a panel of three who answered questions about their experiences with mental health. The panel was comprised of Morgan Robertson… Continue reading UTM students share mental health experiences
Bedbugs and other critters: Living Space Cleanliness
Spiders, roaches, ants and bedbugs are creatures that students moving into a dorm or college apartment have to plan ahead to avoid. Students staying in dorm rooms have the small luxury of having their bathrooms cleaned for them; however, it is still their responsibility to keep their half of the room clean. Since the dorms… Continue reading Bedbugs and other critters: Living Space Cleanliness