Cancel conspicuous capitalism this Christmas

I have always found it strange that one of the pivotal holy days of a religion that promotes denial of self, charity and universal hope has come to take on such a profoundly materialistic character. People have always given gifts and shopped at market during Advent, the time leading up to Christmas, but it is… Continue reading Cancel conspicuous capitalism this Christmas

Skyhawks falter in fourth quarter at SIU, lose 70-59

After fighting back to tie the game heading into the fourth quarter, the UTM women’s basketball team could not get over the hump in the final period, dropping the 70-59 road contest at Southern Illinois on Tuesday night. The Skyhawks (2-5) saw their road woes continue despite a valiant effort. After watching an early lead… Continue reading Skyhawks falter in fourth quarter at SIU, lose 70-59

Two charged in recent shootings

Two Knoxville men charged in a Nov. 11 shooting near UTM will appear Dec. 18 in Weakley County General Sessions Court. Dylan Q. Sullivan, 21, and Blake H. Baker, 21, have been arraigned on charges of aggravated assault and especially aggravated burglary. They were arrested in Martin and are being held in the Weakley County… Continue reading Two charged in recent shootings

A lit Martin Christmas

Everything is merry and bright in Martin during the holiday season; the city has been decorated with Christmas lights and garland, and students are finishing up the semester just in time for the holidays. While the stress of finals has dominated the campus atmosphere, there are plenty of festive activities happening in the community for… Continue reading A lit Martin Christmas

BCM purchases Phi Sig house for mens living facility

As a way to expand the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM), the BCM has purchased what was originally the Phi Sigma Kappa (Phi Sig) fraternity building. After being placed on probation and being unable to recruit any new members, the fraternity decided to sell the property in August to the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. “The timetable… Continue reading BCM purchases Phi Sig house for mens living facility

Stadium crack potentially caused by April earthquake

A crack in the UTM Hardy Graham Football Stadium, which was found during a routine inspection this summer, has caused recent renovations to the visitor side bleachers. According to Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver, the university met with TLM Associates Inc., of Jackson, and KSi Structural Engineering Inc., of Nashville after the crack was found to… Continue reading Stadium crack potentially caused by April earthquake

Racist Literature found at UTM

Just before UTM’s Thanksgiving break, an unknown perpetrator placed 36 fliers promoting the “Church of Creativity,” a pantheistic, white supremacist religion, on the windshields of cars parked on the perimeter of campus lots Tuesday, Nov. 26. The perpetrator was confronted by a concerned student, at which time, they dropped the fliers and fled the scene. … Continue reading Racist Literature found at UTM

Several all-state players headline softball recruiting class

The Skyhawk softball squad added six players during their inaugural signing class this year. The Skyhawks filled needs on both offense and defense, picking up all-state sluggers and some accomplished pitchers. Of the signings, three are utility players, one is a pitcher and two dedicated field players (one infield, one outfield). All but one signing… Continue reading Several all-state players headline softball recruiting class

Men’s basketball wraps up Cancun Challenge, Dove named All-Tournament

The Skyhawk men’s basketball team recently wrapped up their performance in the Cancun Challenge, a four-game series that featured two games south-of-the-border in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, Nov. 26-27. UTM travelled to Mexico following their first two matchups in the U.S., which were losses of 62-103 to Wichita State Nov. 16 and 67-87 to Northern… Continue reading Men’s basketball wraps up Cancun Challenge, Dove named All-Tournament