Instead of bringing in the new year working out at the gym or organizing their homes, a group of students and faculty members from UTM volunteered their time and effort in Guatemala for a service-learning travel study. Dr. Sandy Mehlhorn, Assistant Professor of Agriculture Engineering at UTM, organized the Guatemala travel study in cooperation with… Continue reading Students begin new year in a foreign country volunteering
Greek Fest ready to roll with song and dance
Line dance, lip-sync and step show are just a few of the events that will be held Feb. 12-15, during UTM’s Greek Fest. The Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council will participate in their annual event, Greek Fest. This is a week dedicated to celebrating the many fraternities and sororities on the UTM campus as well as raising awareness about several issues through philanthropies.… Continue reading Greek Fest ready to roll with song and dance
Americans overreact to Obama’s gun orders
With the National Rifle Association and President Obama at the toll of the first bell in what appears to be a 12-round slugfest, one has to wonder what exactly the right direction should this country should be taking in response to the recent school shootings. After the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, NRA Executive… Continue reading Americans overreact to Obama’s gun orders
Honor Band weekend ends with full house
Each and every chair was filled and only standing room was available—and barely that. People were lined against the walls. Phones, iPads and cameras could be seen in the air all across the room, videotaping the various performances. The crowd was filled with proud mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and other relatives, ranging in age from… Continue reading Honor Band weekend ends with full house
Player Profiles: Heather Butler and Jasmine Newsome
At a women’s basketball game, two distinct things can be seen: a cohesive team that has their heads in the game and a pair of players that always gives the crowd a good show. These two ladies are not ball hogs, but they are the two Coach Kevin McMillan trusts to get the team to… Continue reading Player Profiles: Heather Butler and Jasmine Newsome
UTM softball player named 2013 Miss UTM
The 2013 Miss University of Tennessee at Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival pageants were held in conjunction on Jan. 26 at UTM’s Student Life Center. Thirteen young women competed in the pageant for the two titles. Six of the 13 women are current students enrolled at UTM. Women from across the state also came to Martin, Tenn. to… Continue reading UTM softball player named 2013 Miss UTM
UTM graduate and author to speak to students
UTM will host David G. Cartwright, author of “Achiever Fever: How You Can Climb The Mountain Of Achievement ‘One Step At A Time.’” Cartwright will be conducting a lecture series including discussions, question/answer sessions and book signings in Watkins Auditorium. “Achiever Fever” contains over 200 pages of information covering topics such as: how to get… Continue reading UTM graduate and author to speak to students
Red Tails flies into No. 2 spot opening weekend
Red Tails soared in box offices this weekend, finishing at number 2 after Underworld Awakening, despite a lot of disapproval of many movie production companies who thought the movie would result in the same disappointing numbers of previous movies based on the airmen. The movie grossed $19.1 million and is expected to continue to shine… Continue reading Red Tails flies into No. 2 spot opening weekend
SGA approves Athletic Liaison legislation
The SGA senate unanimously approved legislation on Jan. 17 that would create an Athletic Liaison position between the UTM athletes and the student body. The legislation was originally presented during the last senate meeting of the fall semester. The bill had to be “laid on the table” for two weeks since it was a constitutional revision.… Continue reading SGA approves Athletic Liaison legislation
UTM alum and author of ‘Achiever Fever’ gives lecture
Writing down goals, learning to communicate effectively and going beyond the call of duty are all themes from author David G. Cartwright’s lecture series held Jan. 17 in Watkins Auditorium. Cartwright is the author of “Achiever Fever: How You Can Climb The Mountain of Achievement One Step at a Time.” He is also a 1983… Continue reading UTM alum and author of ‘Achiever Fever’ gives lecture