The American republic is in a more precarious position now than it has been since 1861, and it is entirely the fault of the national press. It began in 2016 with the upset win of current President Donald J. Trump. At first, the Clinton Campaign was not ready to budge so easy as it became… Continue reading The American media are in derelict of duty
Tag: election
SGA elections are too important to ignore
The Student Government Association (SGA) holds its elections every spring semester. It is tempting to look at the elections and think, “Who cares? SGA doesn’t do anything important for the university anyway, right?” SGA handles many important topics that surround our campus. Whether you believe that SGA affects your college life or not, it still… Continue reading SGA elections are too important to ignore
Voter registration deadline coming up
Oct. 9 – Tuesday – is the last day to register to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. Given that county election commission offices likely are closed on weekends, that gives would-be voters only a couple of days next week to register in person. Tennessee does provide an online voter registration process, an option suited… Continue reading Voter registration deadline coming up
Weakley County mayor: Bynum bringing new life
County mayor Jake Bynum, is bringing new vigor to the Weakley County area. Jake Bynum is the youngest county mayor in the history of Weakley County. Following in the footsteps of the second-oldest mayor in the county’s history, Jake Bynum came prepared to re-energize the area. Born and raised in Dresden, Jake Bynum has lived… Continue reading Weakley County mayor: Bynum bringing new life
SGA election 2018 set April 3
It’s once again SGA election season on campus and the campaign season is in full swing for the two parties running this year. Students are typically given two public opportunities to interact with the candidates. One of these opportunities is the “Meet the Candidates Forum” that was held March 19 and the other is… Continue reading SGA election 2018 set April 3
Dr. Amy Yeung elected state NATS president
UTM professor of music and the coordinator of music theory, Dr. Amy Yeung, has been elected president of the Tennessee State Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). NATS is a national, non-profit association promoting the highest standards in the teaching of singing, vocal education, and research at all levels. NATS offers… Continue reading Dr. Amy Yeung elected state NATS president
Race to the governor’s mansion
The Tennessee Press Association held a gubernatorial debate at the Nashville Public Library on Feb. 1 which featured five of the seven candidates running for Governor of Tennessee. The candidates present included Bill Lee (R), Randy Boyd (R), Kay White (D), Craig Fitzhugh (D) and Karl Dean (D). Those not present included Speaker of the… Continue reading Race to the governor’s mansion
Students experience post-election trauma on college campuses
In the week following the presidential election, college students across the country are experiencing distress because their preferred candidate did not win the election. In the wake of Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton’s loss to Republican Party candidate Donald Trump in the general election, campus counselors have offered “healing spaces,” “cry rooms” and meditation spaces… Continue reading Students experience post-election trauma on college campuses
GOP colleagues back away from Trump comments
Various Republican lawmakers have abandoned support for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign following a 2005 videotape showing Trump making lewd comments toward women. Fellow GOP politicians, including vice presidential nominee Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan, have said that they do not condone Trump’s inappropriate comments, calling the comments unethical within Republican boundaries of conduct. Many… Continue reading GOP colleagues back away from Trump comments