This month the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Black Student Association (BSA) will be hosting several events designed to commemorate Black History Month. UTM’s 19th annual Civil Rights Conference, “Toward a Radical Revolution of Values” will be held in the University Center between Feb. 18-22. A brief schedule of events for the conference has… Continue reading Black History Month events at UTM
Tag: debate
Tennessee grocery stores to sell wine on Sundays
On Jan. 1, 2019, local grocery stores will begin selling wine on Sundays. According to The Tennessean, the Tennessee House passed legislation legalizing the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Governor Bill Haslam said he would sign off on the legislation once it hit his desk. The bill was met with opposition from the Tennessee Pastors… Continue reading Tennessee grocery stores to sell wine on Sundays
SGA Senate Highlights April 10, 2018
The SGA senate met on Tuesday, April 10 at 9 p.m. and it was one several students felt the need to record and video. Breaking from their typical bi-weekly meeting day of Thursday, SGA Senate was held on a Tuesday night to support senate members attending the 50th Annual UTM Rodeo. A proposed bill, S.B. 1711… Continue reading SGA Senate Highlights April 10, 2018
SGA passes concealed-carry bill: Gun vote contradicts results of referendum
Senate Resolution 1708, a resolution to allow students to lawfully carry concealed weapons at UTM passed through the SGA at the senate meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The resolution was an amended version, sponsored by Jade Bleskey, of Alex Joyner’s previous legislation, S.R. 1704. S.R. 1708 included changes to sections of the bill that… Continue reading SGA passes concealed-carry bill: Gun vote contradicts results of referendum