UTM went into Finley stadium in front of the 11th largest crowd in Mocs history and came away with the 31-21 win. “They’ve got their aquarium, but we got the win,” were head coach Jason Simpson’s words after the win. The team opened the game by forcing the Mocs to an early 3-and-out, but a… Continue reading Skyhawks overcome penalties to defeat Mocs 31-21
Little town offers fun oppurtunities
UTM is in a quaint town with not much to do for entertainment. Or could there be entertainment that people aren’t telling you about? The thing about UTM is that it is a small college in a small town, but there is always something going on around campus and the surrounding areas. Students just have… Continue reading Little town offers fun oppurtunities
Soybean Festival brings excitement to town
The fall semester brings with it the 20th annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. The Soybean Festival will be held in downtown Martin from Sept 1-8. The festival gives the UTM students a chance to get off campus and relax after the first week of classes has ended. First begun in 1994, the Soybean Festival has become… Continue reading Soybean Festival brings excitement to town
NPC Sorority Recruitment starts Aug.29
This Thursday, Aug. 29, the formal Fall Recruitment starts for the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Sororities. Recruitment will last through Monday, Sept. 2. This year almost 200 women on campus will be going through this process. Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega and Zeta Tau Alpha are the four sororities participating in… Continue reading NPC Sorority Recruitment starts Aug.29
UN at site of alleged chemical attack in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — U.N. experts collected samples and testimony from Syrian doctors and victims of an alleged chemical weapons attack Monday following a treacherous journey through government and rebel-held territory, where their convoy was hit by snipers. As U.S. officials said there was very little doubt that Syria used chemical weapons and Western powers… Continue reading UN at site of alleged chemical attack in Syria
The Pacer Vol. 86 Issue 1
Student won’t let setbacks stop her
When UTM Agriculture Communications senior Mayce Alloway, also known on campus as Mayce Thompson, recently faced second and third-degree-burns on over 35 percent of her body, she saw it as a challenge to overcome, not an overwhelming tragedy. “I relate everything that I am to my religion and my Maker. I think he blessed me… Continue reading Student won’t let setbacks stop her
6 percent tuition increase benefits UTM
Tuition has risen 6 percent for this year, and at first, I was a little upset. I didn’t really understand the need behind the tuition increase. However, after doing some digging, I found some answers that I hadn’t necessarily expected to find. UTM’s tuition is among the lowest in the state and area. Compared to… Continue reading 6 percent tuition increase benefits UTM
Student won’t let setbacks stop: video
Students see 84 percent tuition increase over past decade
Current UTM students are paying $1,606 more in tuition per semester, which is an increase of almost 84 percent, than those who attended just 10 years ago. In fact, this year alone tuition increased by 6 percent. Of this year’s increase, Dr. Jerald Ogg points out that there are pros and cons. “The bad news… Continue reading Students see 84 percent tuition increase over past decade