Pat Head Summitt achieved legendary status long before she won her 1,098 game with the team she had coached for nearly forty years. That icy blue stare could be seen by many on television as she coached her players to perfection. However, there were two people she would never turn that stare on out of… Continue reading Unveiling of statues honors roots of UTM women’s hoops
Voter Registration Forum provides useful information
With the 2012 Presidential Election on Nov. 6 and the deadline to register to vote Oct. 8, SGA and ADPi hosted a student voter registration forum on Oct. 3 to encourage students to register to vote. Barbara Castleman, the Administrator of Elections for Weakley County, was the guest speaker. She gave important information on how… Continue reading Voter Registration Forum provides useful information
Up ’til Dawn to raise money for St. Jude
On Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 2-9p.m. Up ‘til Dawn will be in full gear at the Student Rec Center. Up ‘til Dawn is a student event where students will be writing letters to send to family members, friends and others to help raise awareness and money for the children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital… Continue reading Up ’til Dawn to raise money for St. Jude
‘Clement Hall,’ Scary Story or Scary Truth?
Fall has finally arrived, and with it being most people’s favorite time of the year, what is not to love? With October starting, it means pumpkin scents and tastes everywhere, the cool breeze, and the costumes. With Halloween at the end of the month, it seems like a bittersweet time that comes and goes so… Continue reading ‘Clement Hall,’ Scary Story or Scary Truth?
Review: ‘Looper’ explores many facets
The title “Looper” was really well chosen, because this movie really threw me for a loop (explaining it all might twist your mind too much). Knowing the central premise isn’t a spoiler; the film wants to explore every possible facet of that idea. What’s more, by taking place just thirty-odd years from now, writer-director Rian… Continue reading Review: ‘Looper’ explores many facets
UPDATE: IFC fraternities’ suspension
(Updated on Oct. 3, 2012 at 11 a.m.) Despite the fact that some fraternities have recently rejoined Homecoming activities, UTM’s IFC still prohibits fraternities to participate in Homecoming events unless recent cases of vandalism and theft of property at some of the fraternities’ houses are resolved. However, because the university has cleared all organizations, some… Continue reading UPDATE: IFC fraternities’ suspension
Empty area by Gooch will be new parking lot
Most people are wondering what is going on with the empty lot that’s next to Wendy’s and Rodeo, with it being roped off for a few weeks and then construction work taking place. The reason for this is that someone bought the property and is planning on making it a parking lot. Joe Robert “Bob”… Continue reading Empty area by Gooch will be new parking lot
Faculty Spotlight: Brian Parsons encourages students’ political voice
Not many can say they’ve known their calling since eighth grade. However, Assistant Professor of Political Science Bryan Parsons is one who can. “After I finished my Ph.D., I was going through some old things and came across one of those surveys from eighth grade, and it said teacher,” Parsons said. Parsons has been a professor… Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Brian Parsons encourages students’ political voice
Tradition runs deep through UTM
Doris Edwards, affectionately known on campus as Ms. Doris, Ms. D or Mom, retired May 4, 2012 after giving her smile, positive attitude and dedication to her UTM family for 38 years. “You know time really went by fast. I really enjoyed the job and didn’t originally intend to stay forever, but that’s what happened,”… Continue reading Tradition runs deep through UTM
Breakdown in communication leads to elevator repair delay
Getting to the third floor of Gooch Hall has been a challenge for both faculty and students many times during the past year, due to the passenger elevator’s frequent breakdowns. Often faculty and students have ridden the passenger elevator from the first floor to the third floor of Gooch Hall, and then an hour later… Continue reading Breakdown in communication leads to elevator repair delay