Skyhawks set to face off against No. 23 Gonzaga

The UTM women’s basketball team will face another tough test on the final game of the three-game road swing to open the season with another nationally ranked foe in No. 23 Gonzaga on Thursday, Nov. 14. Tipoff from the McCarthy Athletic Center is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. CST and will be streamed on the WCC… Continue reading Skyhawks set to face off against No. 23 Gonzaga

Country album ‘Lukes’ like a hit

Luke Combs released his second studio album What You See Is What You Get on Nov. 8. The album features pre-released singles “Beer Never Broke My Heart” and “Even Though I’m Leaving.” The person I was five years ago would rather have not listened to music at all than to have had to listen to… Continue reading Country album ‘Lukes’ like a hit

Animal or plant agriculture: which is better for the environment?

Sorry farmers, but agriculture is not good for our environment. Sorry farmers, but agriculture of any form is not good for the environment. Whether it’s occupied by hog barns, pastures, or peanut fields, land taken up by agriculture takes away from healthy ecosystems. They both leak chemicals and wastes into the ground, are substantial greenhouse… Continue reading Animal or plant agriculture: which is better for the environment?

Shootings remain under investigation

The Martin Police Department is continuing to investigate two recent shootings in apartment complexes close to the UTM campus. No arrests have been made yet in what MPD Chief Don Teal termed a complex investigation that is being run with help from multiple agencies, including UTM’s Office of Public Safety. Teal said the investigation is… Continue reading Shootings remain under investigation

Skyhawks set for OVC finale against TSU

The UTM football team will look to cap off Ohio Valley Conference play with a Senior Day matchup against Tennessee State on Saturday, Nov. 16. Kickoff from Hardy Graham Stadium is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+. All active military and veterans will be admitted to the game for free… Continue reading Skyhawks set for OVC finale against TSU

In the face of unexpected dangers, don’t take unnecessary risks

Whether it’s sudden winter weather or the recent series of shootings, this past week has had no shortage of unexpected dangers for students, especially commuters, to deal with. Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, a snowstorm had Weakley County, as well as some of the surrounding counties, calling off school. While it was a break… Continue reading In the face of unexpected dangers, don’t take unnecessary risks

Thanksgiving channels a perspective of gratitude

Thanksgiving is a holiday simultaneously beloved, ignored and held in contempt. For many, it is an occasion to gorge oneself on sweet, succulent turkey, a meat that, for one, can and should be enjoyed year-round, but also a dish that wasn’t even served at the First Thanksgiving. For others, Thanksgiving is that holiday sandwiched between… Continue reading Thanksgiving channels a perspective of gratitude

Skyhawks edged out by in-state foe ETSU 75-92

Despite jumping out to a halftime lead, the Skyhawks were unable to contain the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Buccaneers 75-92. Senior forward Quinton Dove paved the way for the Skyhawks on the offensive side of the ball. In his 39 minutes of play, the most of any player in the game, Dove put up… Continue reading Skyhawks edged out by in-state foe ETSU 75-92

Football caps off huge win over JSU with OVC sweep

The Skyhawk football squad pulled off a huge win against nationally ranked and 2018 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) regular season champion Jacksonville State (JSU) to improve to 6-3 on the season and 5-1 in the conference. This year’s homecoming victory, UTM’s first win against the Gamecocks since 2012, makes head coach Jason Simpson the all-time… Continue reading Football caps off huge win over JSU with OVC sweep