Update: It’s been fewer than 24 hours since the announcement that UT Martin would need to move our spring semester classes online through April 3. We suspended classes today and tomorrow to allow our faculty extra time to work on this transition and to allow our students to make preparations for the next three weeks. … Continue reading UTM suspends classes until April 3
Tag: 2020
NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Marijuana and Playoff rule changes
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in the works by the NFL is looking to shake up the professional football landscape (as far as the NFL goes) in some pretty drastic ways, notably the agreement’s changed stance on marijuana and a new proposed playoff format. The NFL is finally adapting to the evolving social norms… Continue reading NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Marijuana and Playoff rule changes
Several solid individual performances highlight UTM rodeo’s spring opener at East Mississippi
The UTM rodeo teams opened the spring part of their schedule over the weekend at East Mississippi Community College, as the men’s team finished fourth and the women’s squad placed seventh. The UTM cowboys tallied 320 points while the Skyhawk cowgirls compiled 80 points. Missouri Valley College won the men’s side with 725 points while… Continue reading Several solid individual performances highlight UTM rodeo’s spring opener at East Mississippi
Skyhawk golf battles the elements on opening day of Loyola Intercollegiate
Considerable rain and wind occurred throughout Day 1 of the Loyola Intercollegiate today as the UTM golf team wrapped up its first round of the spring season at the Palm Valley Golf Club. Senior Jack Story led the way for the Skyhawks today, carding a 71 (-1) to rank ninth in the field of 112… Continue reading Skyhawk golf battles the elements on opening day of Loyola Intercollegiate
Pacer, WUTM bring home awards
The Pacer, UTM’s student newspaper, and WUTM-FM 90.3 “The Hawk”, UTM’s student radio station, along with student staff members, won numerous awards at the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC) convention Feb. 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In SEJC’s Best of the South competition, which featured entries from about 30 schools in various categories, WUTM ranked first in… Continue reading Pacer, WUTM bring home awards
Are new border closures in order for this border-line crisis?
The growing concerns about the coronavirus have many people worried about their health and safety. In order to close the book on this looming threat, we may have to close our borders temporarily. In this piece, I provide a dissenting opinion from our previous reporting on the topic, based on information that has come to… Continue reading Are new border closures in order for this border-line crisis?
Skyhawks drop final two games to Saint Louis, lose first series of 2020
Game 1 The UTM baseball team stumbled as early mistakes fueled their 9-2 loss against Saint Louis University. The Billikens started early as they amounted a 6-0 lead in the first five innings, a feat to which the Skyhawks could not overcome for the first loss of the season. Senior starter Sam Folks began the… Continue reading Skyhawks drop final two games to Saint Louis, lose first series of 2020
Greek Week events bring service to campus
20 UTM fraternities and sororities participated in this year’s Greek Week, a week of service, revelries, friendly competition and chapter pride. Greek Week lasted from Feb. 10-14 and contained a wide variety of events such as Line Dance, Step Show, a Battle of the Sexes Trivia Night, a service night and a karaoke night. Greek… Continue reading Greek Week events bring service to campus
Numerous season bests highlight Hoosier Hills Invite for Skyhawk track and field
The UTM track and field squads showed continued growth and progression in its final tune-up prior to the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Indoor Track and Field Championships with numerous season bests at the Hoosier Hills Invitational on Friday. The Skyhawks saw one school record fall while the team posted 10 season bests on Friday. … Continue reading Numerous season bests highlight Hoosier Hills Invite for Skyhawk track and field
Not so drastic ‘Changes’ for Justin
Justin Bieber just released his latest album Changes on Feb. 14, which is a follow-up on his album Purpose released in 2015. The album cover is red and shows Justin shirtless, which sets the perfect mood for a Valentine’s Day release. There are 17 tracks on this album including collaborations from Kehlani, Post Malone, Clever,… Continue reading Not so drastic ‘Changes’ for Justin