Movies exist for many reasons, but one of them must be to create something as magical as “Life of Pi.” I don’t invoke the M word very often, but “Life of Pi” is magical and mesmerizing. I’m even enthusiastic about its use of 3-D, which seems organic and genuinely enhances the film, something that doesn’t… Continue reading Review: ‘Life of Pi’ mesmerizes viewers
The UTM community pulls together in times of need
On Wednesday, Nov. 28, Greek organizations on the campus of UTM hosted a Chili Benefit and Chinese auction in the Boling University Center Ballroom for Bethany Scott. Scott is a senior education major at UTM and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. Scott was recently diagnosed with stage three Ovarian Cancer and has received two… Continue reading The UTM community pulls together in times of need
909 Comedy Series: Christopher Carter amazes students
On Friday, professional mentalist Christopher Carter left his audience speechless in the latest 909 Comedy Series performance at Watkins Auditorium.Although Carter said he was not a mind reader before starting his act, his flawless manipulation of the audience during the show would make that hard to believe. Carter began by demonstrating how acute his sense… Continue reading 909 Comedy Series: Christopher Carter amazes students
Player Profile: Midori Sera
Midori Sera lights up the soccer field as well as the classroom. Sera is a senior Finance major that hails from San Francisco, CA. When not on the soccer field, she is busy studying, which is why Sera is on the Chancellor’s Honor roll. A five-foot-seven midfielder, Sera plays as number 10 on the women’s… Continue reading Player Profile: Midori Sera
Pi Kappa Alpha gives back to children
The brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha are teaming with the Weakley County Reading Railroad to offer children a holiday celebration. The event will be held Tuesday Dec. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center. The holiday celebration will offer children age five and under the opportunity to meet Santa, play games and win prizes. “The… Continue reading Pi Kappa Alpha gives back to children
Puerto Rico explores becoming US state
Amongst all of this year’s political excitement, one of the issues that has arisen is the possibility of Puerto Rico statehood. According to US News, on Nov. 6, by a vote of 54-46 percent, Puerto Ricans said in a non-binding referendum that they would like to change their Commonwealth status. Within this percentage, 61 percent… Continue reading Puerto Rico explores becoming US state
Review: Fall Choral Concert
At 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts Department of Music hosted its Fall Choral Concert in the UC Ballroom. The University Singers were welcomed on stage by applause from the audience. Dr. Mark Simmons was the conductor and informed the audience that they were streaming live on the… Continue reading Review: Fall Choral Concert
Skyhawks narrowly escape Owl’s grasp
After trailing for most of the game the Skyhawks were able to come back from 8 points down with under four minutes to play to beat the Kennesaw State Owl’s 65-63. The Owl’s started off hot pulling out to an 11-3 lead over the Skyhawks with 15:49 remaining in the first half. Within the next… Continue reading Skyhawks narrowly escape Owl’s grasp
Tigers trample Skyhawks
UTM Men’s Basketball fell behind to University of Memphis with a final score of 93-65 on Thursday, Nov. 29. University of Memphis is a Conference USA team and the game took place at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. UTM took possession at tip-off; however Justin Childs was called for an over and back violation… Continue reading Tigers trample Skyhawks
Review: Red Dawn, subject to be forgotten
We may have found it, folks; the closest thing to a male version of Twilight that Hollywood can muster. Pretty-faced actors looking older than they are running around in the Pacific Northwest woods with too much hair product and abilities they shouldn’t realistically have, facing down absurd threats and the most preposterously exaggerated villains you can imagine.… Continue reading Review: Red Dawn, subject to be forgotten