Freedom fighter Diane Nash inspires students with keynote speech

At 7 p.m. this past Thursday, Feb. 20, UTM Professor of History Dr. David Barber opened up the event as the coordinator of UTM’s 13th Annual Civil Rights Conference. Barber labeled the Civil Rights Movement as the most important movement of the 20th century.  UTM is one of only two institutions in the United States… Continue reading Freedom fighter Diane Nash inspires students with keynote speech

13th annual conference commemorates journey to equality

To many, Black History Month is a time dedicated to remembering where African-Americans have come from and where they’re going, a time to remember, a time to talk and a time to respect a group of people who have overcome much. However, despite this large and national observance, for a while, UTM was the only… Continue reading 13th annual conference commemorates journey to equality

‘Escape from Planet Earth’ lacks clever storyline

“Escape from Planet Earth” is the first theatrical release from computer animation company Rainmaker Entertainment, the Canadian studio behind the direct-to-video “Barbie” fairy tale series. It’s also the third full-length 3D cartoon distributed by the Weinstein Company banner, after the “Hoodwinked!” movies. Development has been ongoing since 2007, culminating with the film opening in the middle of February to… Continue reading ‘Escape from Planet Earth’ lacks clever storyline

UTM sweeps SEMO

It was a pink out when the Skyhawks downed the Redhawks 75-61 Saturday afternoon. Both teams were decked out in the color to help Zeta Tau Alpha and UTM’s Leaders in Residence to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The crowd who joined in for the afternoon’s first match up was… Continue reading UTM sweeps SEMO

Kristen Lackey: From UTM player to Miss UTM

Kristen Lackey, junior UTM softball player, was named Miss UTM2013 and is believed to be the first student athlete to hold the title. Lackey said she doesn’t believe there should be a stereotype of what a pageant girl is and what a student athlete is. She firmly believes the two can complement each other well. “I was asked… Continue reading Kristen Lackey: From UTM player to Miss UTM

Sigma Tau Delta plans to host fundraiser and book drive

UTM’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta is not only celebrating their 50th anniversary this semester, but they are also planning several events that will be taking place on campus. The English Honor Society will be holding a fundraiser to help raise money on Feb. 12-24. They will be set up in the stairwells of the… Continue reading Sigma Tau Delta plans to host fundraiser and book drive