When it comes to solving crimes, UTM Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Brian Donavant says it takes more than what meets the eye. For 21 years, Donavant was a police officer working various roles, such as patrol officer, supervisor, tactical officer and more. However, he said there came a point when his career changed, and… Continue reading Brian Donavant gives students realistic portrayal of criminal justice
SGA candidates get ready for election time
On Tuesday, April 3, the UTM student body will have the opportunity to vote for candidates from two parties, the Unite UTM Party and the Real Deal Party, as well as on a potential Athletic Fee increase. The Election will last from 10:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Students can vote outside the cafeteria or online… Continue reading SGA candidates get ready for election time
WUTM named No. 1 college radio station in nation
WUTM 90.3 FM, “The Hawk,” UTM’s student-run radio station, represented the uiversity well at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference in New York City by winning the Abraham & Borst Award for Best Overall Radio Station in the Nation. WUTM competed against schools in three other categories to win the award, including Best Streaming Only Radio… Continue reading WUTM named No. 1 college radio station in nation
Don’t miss out on delicious wings
If you are anything like me, you love chicken wings, from the melt-your-face-off hot to the savory-sweet flavors. And these days, it’s hard to find a good wing place that won’t charge you an arm and a leg to satisfy your craving. Buffalo Wild Wings seems to be the first place that everyone first thinks… Continue reading Don’t miss out on delicious wings
May I have this dance … again?
After more than a week of anticipation, the Skyhawk women’s basketball team now has a dancing partner in this year’s NCAA tournament. The partner is none other than their big sister from the East, the Lady Vols. The Skyhawks will face the Vols at 3:15 local time Saturday, March 17, in Chicago. Just like last… Continue reading May I have this dance … again?
RUF offers ministry opportunity to students
Ask many former college students, and they’ll tell you that those first years of your adult life in college are not only the place that you gain a formal education, but those are the years that you find yourself and the foundation of what you believe in terms of God, yourself and the world around… Continue reading RUF offers ministry opportunity to students
‘Act of Valor’ honors fallen West Tennessee hero
Act of Valor topped the box office with $24.5 million this past weekend. Act of Valor” proved to be an exceptional, action-packed film due in part to the new faces of the active-duty Navy SEALS being in the spotlight. This has to be one of the best military films that has been produced recently because… Continue reading ‘Act of Valor’ honors fallen West Tennessee hero
Recent Times Talk focuses on legislation related to sexual preference
Brad Palmertree, the co-chair of the Middle Tennessee chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network, or GLSEN, was the featured speaker at the Institute for Civic Engagement’s Times Talk on Feb. 15 where he spoke about current LGBTQ-related legislation that is pending in the Tennessee Legislature. According to GLSEN, it is the only… Continue reading Recent Times Talk focuses on legislation related to sexual preference
Review: The Fray takes No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200
After successful singles such as “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “How to Save a Life,” The Fray has created catchy anthems once again with their new album, Scars and Stories, which came out Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. On this album, the piano rock band from Denver explores the idea of loneliness and heartache and… Continue reading Review: The Fray takes No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200
‘Star Wars’ back on the big screen in 3D
Find your best travel cloak and warm up your lightsaber. Yes, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is back in theaters and in 3D (which is useless and often just distracting in this application). It all starts when two Jedi are called upon to handle negotiations between the Trade Federation and the government of… Continue reading ‘Star Wars’ back on the big screen in 3D