The Engage Civic Initiative hosted a panel to discuss the importance of education and what its purpose in society is in the University Center Friday, Oct. 11. The moderator for the engage session, professor of Communications Dr. Arthur Hunt, was joined by UTM educators and students to discuss an address given by Scott Huelin, the… Continue reading The changing education landscape emphasizes importance of liberal arts
Trips to Battleground 2k19 and Mexico highlight men’s basketball schedule
The 2019-2020 schedule for the men’s team has been released and features some interesting matchups. The men’s team schedule, which was released by men’s head coach Anthony Stewart earlier in October, consists of 29 games, with seven of them against first-time opponents. The Skyhawks will also play teams from 12 different conferences alongside of the… Continue reading Trips to Battleground 2k19 and Mexico highlight men’s basketball schedule
Joaquin Phoenix revives Joker with tragic background
Follow the descent into madness in new film Joker as failed comedian Arthur Fleck becomes Gotham’s infamous villain. The film premiered on Oct. 4 and stars Joaquin Phoenix in his eerie rendition of the Joker’s backstory. Todd Phillips directed the film and leads it in a raw, uncomfortable, shocking and artistic direction. The cast features… Continue reading Joaquin Phoenix revives Joker with tragic background
Walking Dead season premiere
The Walking Dead season premieres always have a difficult job. They must show the aftermath of the previous episode’s epic conclusion, reintroduce us to our characters, and plant the seeds for what is ahead. This season had a more difficult task as the premiere was made available early in promotion for AMC’s new streaming service,… Continue reading Walking Dead season premiere
A complete timeline of Spider-man
For those who might have missed it, Marvel’s Spider-Man has had some rocky times, especially in the last few months. However, these issues can be dated back to when the deal between Sony and Marvel first happened. During the 90s, Marvel Comics declared bankruptcy and sold off the film rights to their most popular characters… Continue reading A complete timeline of Spider-man
Skyhawks take down Colonels en route to 2-0 OVC record
The Skyhawks didn’t disappoint in their first road conference game of the year, as UTM escaped Kentucky with a 38-28 win over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (EKU). UTM’s typically strong ground attack came out in full force on Oct. 5. The Skyhawks racked up 234 total yards rushing – the most so far this season.… Continue reading Skyhawks take down Colonels en route to 2-0 OVC record
Civility in the classroom: Rogers’ style
The Engage Civic Initiative hosted a discussion on the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Friday, Oct. 4, in the Boling University Center, concerning civility in the classroom. The discussion revolved around how Fred Rogers helped improve civility among people throughout his life. Students and faculty from a variety of departments were in attendance for… Continue reading Civility in the classroom: Rogers’ style
UTM to host conference for food, agri-business
The Northwest Tennessee Food Processing and Agri-Business Conference will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Oct. 10, in the University Center. The conference is free, but advanced registration is required by Oct. 3. Dr. Charlie Hatcher, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, and Pete Nelson, CEO and president of AgLaunch, will both… Continue reading UTM to host conference for food, agri-business
Relay for Life celebrates survivors
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is partnering with Weakley County to host the second annual Weakley County Relay for Life on Oct. 18 at the Hardy Graham Football Stadium. The event, which has a Fall/Monster Mash theme, will begin at 5 p.m. and teams will participate on the track until midnight. Fifteen teams have already… Continue reading Relay for Life celebrates survivors
An apple a day may keep the Freshman 15 at bay
The change in lifestyle, from dependence to independence, might be the cause of the weight gain known as “The Freshman 15.” The Freshman 15 is an expression that most students have heard about as they enter the college realm. This expression refers to the amount of weight a freshman typically gains in their first year… Continue reading An apple a day may keep the Freshman 15 at bay