Students who have been around campus in the last week have probably heard about something called College Colors Day, maybe by a professor, friend or stranger. College Colors Day is a chance for students to show school spirit and support the Skyhawks by wearing orange and blue all day Friday, Aug. 31. Joe Lofaro, Sports Information Director of UTM,… Continue reading UTM participates in College Colors Day
UTM sees another tuition hike
UTM students can expect to be forking over more money for classes this year. Over the summer, the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a six percent in-state tuition increase for students attending UTM for the fall 2012 semester. The tuition for an in-state undergraduate student will be $3,528, which is an additional $176… Continue reading UTM sees another tuition hike
Magic of theater offers home away from home
Ever since men have been able to walk and talk they have been performing. The theatre is the perfect mix of fantasy and reality. It allows a person to transform and escape his or her life for a while. With a flurry of powder, a tuck of the shirt, and bright lights, men and women… Continue reading Magic of theater offers home away from home
New warning lights set in crosswalks
UTM crosswalks on University Street have a bold new look and provide expanded safety precautions. The new crosswalk expansions include modifications and additions. The sidewalk at each crosswalk now features two different types of poles. The first is a tall pole located near the crosswalk that houses a pedestrian crosswalk sign, a pedestrian activated flashing… Continue reading New warning lights set in crosswalks
Bean time in Martin: Music, food, crafts, fun
The Soybean Festival isn’t just about soybeans. It’s a true community celebration filled with music, laughter and fun. Downtown Martin comes to life starting the parade and ending with a blowout concert on Saturday night. Each year, Martin is flooded with people from all over the west Tennessee area. Some even come from Kentucky to… Continue reading Bean time in Martin: Music, food, crafts, fun
Jerry Reese: UTM’s gentle Giant
The crisp, fall air of an open stadium; the smell of hamburgers and hotdogs on a charcoal grill; cleats digging into the turf as the players take their positions for the coin toss; and fans cheering as kickoff starts the game. No matter how hot it is right now, the advent of football season brings… Continue reading Jerry Reese: UTM’s gentle Giant
Japanese Club partcipates in speech contest
Over the Easter weekend, four students from UTM participated in the 5th Annual Tennessee Area Japanese Speech Contest. “This year marks the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry trees the Mayor of Tokyo donated to Washington, D.C. This contest was one event marking this important anniversary,” UTM professor Kyoko Hammond said. UTM has participated… Continue reading Japanese Club partcipates in speech contest
SGA senators disrepectful, ‘out of hand’
Several members of the UTM Student Government Association got out of hand at the last Senate meeting on Tuesday, April 10. With the SGA advisers absent from the meeting, several SGA members made extremely disrespectful remarks regarding Chancellor Rakes and the Athletics Department, which I find to be completely unprofessional. The first rude comment came… Continue reading SGA senators disrepectful, ‘out of hand’
Percussion captivates with Flatts’ drummer
On 7:30 p.m., Apr. 11 at UC 112 the UTM Percussion Studio hosted their annual spring concert with special guest Rascal Flatts drummer Jim Riley. UTM Associate Professor of Percussion Julie Hill said the show was a huge success. “I felt it was one of best concerts ever. The students were well prepared and the performance was a celebration of hard work rather… Continue reading Percussion captivates with Flatts’ drummer
Students shuck shoes for a cause
On Tuesday, April 9, bare feet covered campus as students supported the TOMS One Day Without Shoes, sponsored by Institute for Civic Engagement and Student Housing. To begin the day, activities began in the University Center at 10 a.m, with activities like the “Path Without Shoes,” showing students what it’s like to walk on gravel,… Continue reading Students shuck shoes for a cause