The Skyhawk baseball squad kicked off the 2020 campaign with a three-game series against Atlantic-10 opponent the Saint Louis University Billikens out of St. Louis, Missouri, on Feb. 14 in Birmingham, Alabama. UTM, despite an early 3-0 deficit, rallied back to win the team’s first season opener with head coach Ryan Jenkins at the position,… Continue reading Baseball wins season opener for the first time under coach Jenkins
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Performance at UTM underscores the staying power of Shakespeare
The idea that a 400 year old play could pack theatres, even in the age of film, television and YouTube would usually be laughable. It would if the author were any other than the Bard himself: William Shakespeare. On Feb. 11, the American Shakespeare Center played A Midsummer Night’s Dream for a full crowd at… Continue reading Performance at UTM underscores the staying power of Shakespeare
Equestrian maintains No. 10 ranking
UTM appeared in the National Collegiate Equestrian Association Farnam team rankings for the 10th time this season, checking in at No. 10 today in the first poll of the spring semester. The Skyhawks earned a spot in the poll nine of 10 weeks during the fall, including seven consecutive weeks to close out the 2019… Continue reading Equestrian maintains No. 10 ranking
Coronavirus paranoia unfounded, based on speculation
With the recent outbreak of a novel coronavirus, there has been a drastic increase in concern about how to handle the spread of the disease. The origin of the outbreak is believed to be a wholesale market in Wuhan. According to The New York Times, Chinese government officials have “called for an overhaul of environmental… Continue reading Coronavirus paranoia unfounded, based on speculation
I’m going to take the ‘High Road’ on this one
Kesha released her fourth studio album High Road on Jan. 31. Let me just start out by saying this album was not at all what I was expecting. I hadn’t listened to any of the previously released singles from this album, and I hadn’t done much researching over what to expect from the new album… Continue reading I’m going to take the ‘High Road’ on this one
Gun-rights protests in Virginia a model for peaceful activism
Americans throughout history have stood up for their rights. At times, the cause of freedom seemed to require armed revolt, as in the case of the American Revolution or in the various armed, popular uprisings in the history of the republic. Yet, we at The Pacer believe we speak for the majority in maintaining that… Continue reading Gun-rights protests in Virginia a model for peaceful activism
Beach volleyball schedule highlighted by two home tournaments
A total of 27 regular season matches comprise the 2020 UTM beach volleyball schedule, which was unveiled today by head coach Jaclynn Wilson. Three home events dot the spring slate, including the inaugural Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Beach Volleyball Championship tournament on April 23-25. The Skyhawks officially start their third season as an NCAA varsity… Continue reading Beach volleyball schedule highlighted by two home tournaments
Mid-South Ag trade show comes to Martin
UTM will host the 2020 Mid-South Agricultural Trade Conference on March 5 in the Boling University Center. The conference will focus on several commodities of agricultural trade relevant to our region, as well as discussions regarding new agreements made between the Trump administration and the Chinese government. There are seven authorities on agricultural trade who… Continue reading Mid-South Ag trade show comes to Martin
UTM students to work Super Bowl 54 in Miami
For the seventh consecutive year, UTM will be represented at America’s biggest sporting event. Dr. Dexter Davis, associate professor of sport business, will take 11 students this year, including three international student-athletes and two graduate students, to work hospitality at the big game and gain the kind of hands-on, real-world experience that can be found… Continue reading UTM students to work Super Bowl 54 in Miami
Working Women’s Conference
UTM’s WestStar Leadership Program is hosting its 22nd annual Working Women’s Conference, “Aloha! Creating Paradise”, on Feb. 7. The program will be held in the Duncan Ballroom in the Boling University Center from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The keynote speaker for the event is Keli McAlister, public informations officer for the Tennessee Bureau of… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference