Skyhawks begin OVC play 1-0-1 over the weekend

The Skyhawk soccer team began OVC play this past weekend on Friday, Sept. 20, and improved their overall record to 3-3-4. UTM opened conference play against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers (EIU) Friday night. The Skyhawks and Panthers both came into the matchup with sub .500 records. EIU, after defeating Chicago State 3-1 for their… Continue reading Skyhawks begin OVC play 1-0-1 over the weekend

Earley named Veteran Services Coordinator

Jason Earley, originally from South Fulton, has joined the UTM staff as the new veteran services coordinator. Earley, a retired captain in the U.S. Army, has 20 years of military experience and served as platoon leader, company executive officer, brigade logistics officer and company commander. Earley managed a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program as a… Continue reading Earley named Veteran Services Coordinator

The price of a free campus: constant vigilance

Although UTM may be one of the safest college campuses in the state, that doesn’t mean students need to let their guard down. Recently, students received an email from the Office of Public Safety urging students to report suspicious persons and behavior to the campus police. It is also important to remind students that stalking… Continue reading The price of a free campus: constant vigilance

Should UTM keep punching above their weight?

There is a common trend among Division I FCS football programs that some find a little odd that has existed for quite some time. Typically, small Division I schools, like our beloved UTM, are scheduled to take on one or two powerhouse schools from the other end of the Division I spectrum – the Football… Continue reading Should UTM keep punching above their weight?

The textbook buyer’s crunch and how to avoid it

There is perhaps nothing more stressful, especially for first time students, than getting your textbooks at the beginning of the semester. These past few semesters on the UTM campus have been especially hard on students and teachers. Not only do refund checks come in later than in previous years, which makes it harder for students… Continue reading The textbook buyer’s crunch and how to avoid it

Javier Ávila to perform one-man show

Author, educator and performer Javier Ávila will perform his one-man show “The Trouble with my Name” at 7 p.m., Sept. 24, in UTM’s Watkins Auditorium. Ávila’s performance is sponsored by the UTM Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, and there is no charge to attend. “The Trouble with… Continue reading Javier Ávila to perform one-man show

Book censorship stifles creativity

Banned Books Week, a week-long event hosted by UTM, is dedicated to the freedom of reading controversial books and drawing attention to the dangers of censorship and will run through Sept. 23-28. Banned books are books that have been removed from libraries, bookstores and classrooms because of controversial content. However, before a book is banned,… Continue reading Book censorship stifles creativity

Creative Corner – Sept. 19

Daphne LaGrone is a sophomore Graphic Design major from Rutherford, Tennessee. LaGrone has always enjoyed art for a number of different reasons. “I’d say it’s the best form of self-expression and it makes the world a more open and expressive place. Plus, it’s one of the best ways of seeing how values have changed throughout… Continue reading Creative Corner – Sept. 19

Tennessee’s disappearing rural hospitals

“But who would want to live in Martin? It’s such a small town! There isn’t much to do here!” That’s the kind of remark I hear every day. But we don’t realize how lucky we are to live and/or study here. Why? Well, for one thing, we have a hospital in the city. If you… Continue reading Tennessee’s disappearing rural hospitals