UTM had a successful time at the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature by having the Speaker of the House and a TSAC nominee elected. The Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, or TISL, is a mock legislature that every Tennessee institution of higher education is allowed to participate in. TISL is an annual event that occurs in the… Continue reading UTM student delegation participates in TISL on Capitol Hill
CNN exec discusses recent book
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Watkins Auditorium, CNN Executive Vice President Mark Whitaker spoke to UTM students through the UTM Honors Program about his recent book, “My Long Trip Home,” a story of his family and upbringing. “We worked through a speaker’s agency, Greater Talent Network, to secure the speaking engagement. We knew we wanted a big… Continue reading CNN exec discusses recent book
Interfaith Student Center hosts annual Empty Bowls event
UTM students and Martin residents packed into the Interfaith Student Center for the annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, November 17th. Empty Bowls is a national movement focused on eradicating hunger. For a donation, participants receive a unique bowl and soup dinner. A local version of the event is held annually at the Interfaith Student… Continue reading Interfaith Student Center hosts annual Empty Bowls event
Senior football player leaves legacy of faith and family
Anthony Kelly is a busy student, an Alpha man and a team player on his way to graduating this semester this coming up December. Kelly is a very involved and active student. He is a football player for the Skyhawks; he plays both defensive and offensive line. Kelly is a proud member of the Tau… Continue reading Senior football player leaves legacy of faith and family
Two artists showcase creations of their craft
On Tuesday, November 15, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., UTM art students Clint Mealer and Kayla Turner had their art showcased in Paul Meek Library, with pieces ranging from images of nature to human body to self. Both students were pleased with the success of the show. “There was a great turnout at… Continue reading Two artists showcase creations of their craft
Youth group takes trip to serve
On Friday, November 18, Martin First Assembly of God’s youth group, Reflections of Christ or R.O.C., will be heading to Nashville, Tenn., for their annual trip to Tennessee Youth Convention. Normally, there is a long worship service Friday night and then a couple of services on Saturday before the youth groups are dismissed to return… Continue reading Youth group takes trip to serve
Chaos and laughs courtesy of Vanguard
One of Shakespeare’s earlier works, The Comedy of Errors, is a farcical play set in Ephesus where mayhem ensues. In the play, there are two sets of twins that are separated at birth. The older of each set ends up in Syracuse being raised by Antipholus major’s father while the younger of each ends up… Continue reading Chaos and laughs courtesy of Vanguard
Diversity Week 2011
The Student Government Association’s annual Diversity Week began Monday, Nov. 14, and runs through Nov. 18 with many activities planned to exhibit UTM’s diversity. The Multicultural Affairs Committee of the SGA has been planning the weeklong event since earlier this semester. Jonathan Whitaker is the committee chair. Throughout the week, the events begin at 7… Continue reading Diversity Week 2011
Review: UTM Piano Ensemble gives talented performance
On Tuesday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m., the Department of Music put on the Piano Ensemble Concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church, featuring students of the UTM piano studio. The show began with a quartet performance of a Mark Wilberg piece, featuring senior Andrew Moore, junior Tori Russell, freshman Ya Chieh Chen and senior Harold Johnson.… Continue reading Review: UTM Piano Ensemble gives talented performance
Changes in voter ID to affect Tennesseans
Due to a new law in Tennessee, beginning on January 1, 2012, all voters must present a photo ID when voting at the polls. Earlier this year, Senator Bill Ketron, Senate Republican Caucus Chair, and Representative Debra Maggart, House Republican Caucus Chair, proposed the bill. Simply put, this law requires a form of photo identification… Continue reading Changes in voter ID to affect Tennesseans