Tag: covid-19

COVID passports threaten to prolong the pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic mercifully draws to a close, a new struggle appears on the horizon. That struggle is vaccination: who’s vaccinated, when, where and how? How do we know if enough people are vaccinated? How does vaccination change the rules for social distancing? Most importantly, how many people need to be vaccinated before we… Continue reading COVID passports threaten to prolong the pandemic

The Week in Viewpoints

This week is dedicated to the one, the only, Coronavirus: show-stealer of 2020 and still playing sold-out houses until, likely, late into 2021. Rather than trying to convince readers to consider the socio-political implications of this or that policy, its effect on the college-aged demographic, or any other such lofty goals, the premise of this… Continue reading The Week in Viewpoints

UTM to begin spring semester with all-virtual classes

UTM will open spring semester Jan. 14 with all-virtual classes. This is the original spring semester start date for the main campus and five centers located in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. The initial all-virtual format will allow monitoring for a potential post-holiday COVID-19 surge. Virtual classes will continue through Jan. 21, and the… Continue reading UTM to begin spring semester with all-virtual classes

When Skyhawks can expect their COVID-19 vaccine

On Dec. 30, 2020, the Tennessee Department of Health made their phased COVID-19 vaccination plan available to the public via the state’s website. In the document, State Health officials outlined their timeline for distributing the Pfizer and Moderna Coronavirus vaccines, as well as procedures for allocation, transportation and storage of vaccine doses across Tennessee’s 95… Continue reading When Skyhawks can expect their COVID-19 vaccine

Martin businesses fall prey to national trends

As America counts nearly eight months from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, small businesses across the country are in trouble. Following the initial shutdowns and issuance of health guidance, there was a cascading effect throughout the nation as small businesses, which employ around 50% of American workers, were forced to shutter temporarily. As economists… Continue reading Martin businesses fall prey to national trends

Vaccinate yourself against blind trust in authority

The world has never been more on edge over a vial of chemicals. A COVID-19 vaccine, the mythical ambrosia of the gods, has emerged from laboratories run by Pfizer, Moderna and other giants of the drug industry. In the span of a few months, the world’s most sought-after drug has emerged and is almost ready… Continue reading Vaccinate yourself against blind trust in authority

Thankful, but not so thankful for COVID-19

As we all know, the end of the semester is just around the corner. With in-person classes ending on Nov. 24, there will be many students traveling back home to spend Thanksgiving with their families. However, even though students will be back home seeing friends and family, I ask you to still be mindful of… Continue reading Thankful, but not so thankful for COVID-19

America’s pathological response to COVID-19

As journalists, even in the smallest capacity, there is always a temptation to shrink away from the hard questions. There is a temptation to toe the line, to not question one side or the other when their conduct is egregious. This is especially the case when one finds themselves writing in the greatest period of… Continue reading America’s pathological response to COVID-19

UTM Music Department Creatively Modifies Performances During the Covid Era

As UTM adjusts to the new way of learning on campus, UTM Music is hard at work preparing performances for the fall semester while figuring out how to make them accessible, safely.  Students may have noticed a large, white tent located near Pacer Pond. This tent will be utilized for select “Live from the Tent”… Continue reading UTM Music Department Creatively Modifies Performances During the Covid Era