Ever since I was a kid, I have always dreamed of traveling the world, seeing the sights, tasting the food, exploring new lands and new cultures. I used to sit in my third grade class, spin my teacher’s globe and imagine myself in far off adventures across the oceans. Recently, that dream became a reality.… Continue reading Dreaming over seas
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A living history encyclopedia: David Coffey
The distinct sound of cowboy boots resounds against the tile floor of the Humanities building hallways, carrying with them a beloved and revered professor of UTM: Dr. David Coffey. “What’s on your mind today, folks?” he asks as he enters the classroom, preparing for his history lecture. Coffey is dedicated to his students, a man… Continue reading A living history encyclopedia: David Coffey
The celebration of black history should not be limited to a month
February is known for a variety of things: Valentine’s Day, tax returns, the Super Bowl and the frigid cold. One of the main things February has going for it is that it is dedicated to celebrating black history, being dubbed “Black History Month.” But why is there only one month dedicated to celebrating black history?… Continue reading The celebration of black history should not be limited to a month