The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) stocked roughly 900 rainbow trout at the Martin City Park on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Stocked trout are 10 inches in length on average, however larger trout and a small number of albino trout have been stocked for anglers to catch. TWRA stocks the Martin City Park with rainbow… Continue reading TWRA winter trout stocking
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Dear Administration, we don’t want to swim
As anyone who goes to school at UTM’s main campus knows, the slightest amount of rainfall can mean hard times for everyone who has the misfortune of walking to and from classes. There’s plenty of construction currently underway on campus that is not related to flood prevention or control, and, while they may currently detract… Continue reading Dear Administration, we don’t want to swim
The family man on the other side of the camera
As the shutter releases in his camera and the flash illuminates the scene, Nathan Morgan captures another piece of UTM, creating a digital piece of history for generations of future Skyhawks to appreciate. Morgan, the assistant director of University Relations, with camera in tote, can be spotted at any UTM event preserving each moment in… Continue reading The family man on the other side of the camera
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
UT BOT Appoints Randy Boyd as Interim President
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees appointed alumnus Randy Boyd as interim system president in a specially called meeting Sept. 25. Boyd will begin his new role Nov. 22. Dr. Joe DiPietro, the system’s 25th president, recently announced he will retire from active service Nov. 21. He has led the university since January 2011.… Continue reading UT BOT Appoints Randy Boyd as Interim President
Our condolences to the victims of Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has ravaged the east coast states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and so on, with the potential of remnants of the hurricane reaching middle Tennessee. We at The Pacer want to offer our sincerest condolences to everyone affected by this natural disaster, whether it be losing a loved one or property. We… Continue reading Our condolences to the victims of Hurricane Florence
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
Fiber optic internet comes to Martin
Tennessee currently has a 90 percent connection rate as far as the populous having broadband internet coverage. However Martin residents will soon be part of the roughly 19 percent of Tennesseans with access to high speed broadband. Fiber optic based Internet services are currently under construction in the Martin community, provided by WK&T. In the… Continue reading Fiber optic internet comes to Martin
Referendum date set, students to consider concealed carry
Students at UTM are being asked to consider whether or not they would like to have concealed carry for guns on campus. Two pieces of legislation to determine the opinion of the university will be voted on Dec. 7 during SGA senate. SGA proposed legislation which was widely debated at their biweekly senate meeting on… Continue reading Referendum date set, students to consider concealed carry
State representative defends artificial insemination legitimacy bill
A Tennessee state legislator is defending a bill that would consider children conceived via artificial insemination illegitimate in the eyes of the law. Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R-Lancaster) proposed HB 1406 to the Tennessee House of Representatives on Feb. 9. The bill would repeal Section 68-3-306 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, which defines children conceived via artificial… Continue reading State representative defends artificial insemination legitimacy bill