While you were bathing in the sun on the beach or working this past spring break the Paranormal Research & Investigation Society of Martin returned to one of the most haunted places in the south in hopes of capturing evidence of paranormal activity. Austin Orman who is a member of PRISM and a newcomer to… Continue reading PRISM returns to the Old South Pittsburg Hospital
NASA scientist speaks to packed house
When it comes to space exploration, space shuttles and men in white jumpsuits come to mind, but what about the studies that go on behind the scenes? At 7:30 p.m. on March 29 in Watkins Auditorium, Jennifer Wiseman, senior project scientist for NASA’s Hubble Telescope, said that when it comes to looking beyond the universe,… Continue reading NASA scientist speaks to packed house
Athletic fee proposed for facility upgrades
There was heated discussion at Thursday’s standing-room-only SGA Senate meeting regarding the $40 Athletic Fee Proposal, and while most agreed that there is a need for a new Football Press Box, not everyone agreed that a fee was the best way to obtain it. SGA failed the motion to support the $40 Athletic Fee with… Continue reading Athletic fee proposed for facility upgrades
Martin’s best kept secret: The Looking Glass
On the strip of downtown Martin sits a coffee and gift shop with a welcoming aroma of rich coffee beans and walls covered with art, books and stylish knick-knacks. This shop, The Looking Glass, named after the classic Alice in Wonderland, is a local-owned business that was opened in 2010 by Kim Longacre, wife of… Continue reading Martin’s best kept secret: The Looking Glass
Captain Skyhawk: One on One with the one and only
Pretty much every student on the UTM campus has seen Captain Skyhawk at an event, but they have never had the chance to meet Captain behind the scenes—until now. Throughout the years, different students have volunteered to serve as the mascot that brings school spirit and pride to our school. Currently, a senior Public Relations… Continue reading Captain Skyhawk: One on One with the one and only
New fantasy literature class offered in fall
Bone up on your Norse mythology and grab your best wand. A Fantasy Literature course will make its debut in fall 2012. The class will focus on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia, and J.K. Rowling, who created the Harry… Continue reading New fantasy literature class offered in fall
NCAA tourney: ‘All in the Family’
UTM was definitely well represented at the tournament game on Saturday with an estimated 300 plus fans in attendance. The crowd was very energetic from the beginning until the final buzzer. Several fans made the seven and a half hour trip to support the team, including the sister of Aubrey Reedy, a guard for UTM.… Continue reading NCAA tourney: ‘All in the Family’
Jason Bishop mystifies audience at SAC 9:09
Magic and illusion shows are a rare treat now days, but luckily for everyone who still loves to be mystified by the magical sleight-of-hand, we have Jason Bishop. The SAC hosts a 9:09 event somewhere around every month, and this time we got a great treat. Sometimes magicians and illusionists do a lot of similar… Continue reading Jason Bishop mystifies audience at SAC 9:09
Lady Vols down Skyhawks in NCAA tourney
For the second straight year, the Skyhawk women’s basketball team has made it to the NCAA tournament. For the second straight year it has entered the tourney with a fifteen seed. And for the second straight year, it has been knocked off in the first round. UTM was bounced from this season’s tournament this past… Continue reading Lady Vols down Skyhawks in NCAA tourney
Rave review for student art show
The new art exhibition combines three of my great loves: teapots, chainmail, and stoneware cups. This art exhibition features the art of Melissa Michel, Landon Blakesley and Kylee Dotson. Kylee Dotson, a senior Fine and Performing Arts major, is showing stoneware pieces, created via pottery wheel. In keeping with her theme of making a connection,… Continue reading Rave review for student art show