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
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UTM to open fall classes Aug. 17
Students attending fall semester classes at UTM will begin classes Aug. 17 and finish classes by Thanksgiving. The condensed semester will offer a combination of in-person and online classes and minimize travel to and from the main campus and five centers in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. In addition to the earlier start date… Continue reading UTM to open fall classes Aug. 17
Thanksgiving channels a perspective of gratitude
Thanksgiving is a holiday simultaneously beloved, ignored and held in contempt. For many, it is an occasion to gorge oneself on sweet, succulent turkey, a meat that, for one, can and should be enjoyed year-round, but also a dish that wasn’t even served at the First Thanksgiving. For others, Thanksgiving is that holiday sandwiched between… Continue reading Thanksgiving channels a perspective of gratitude
Holidays, finals and stress, oh my!
Stress – it’s a feeling that virtually all UTM students share around this time of year. Next week, we begin the Thanksgiving holiday break. But before we can head home and start scarfing down countless amounts of delectable and savory food, we all must come to terms with the stress of tests, projects and all… Continue reading Holidays, finals and stress, oh my!
5 dorm-safe DIY decor ideas for Thanksgiving
As the fall months begin and Thanksgiving approaches, many students are looking for ways to decorate their dorms for the season. The easiest way for college students to get the best bang for their buck is to make DIY decor. Websites like Pinterest and YouTube are littered with so many craft ideas that it can make your head… Continue reading 5 dorm-safe DIY decor ideas for Thanksgiving
How to avoid the holiday fluff this winter
With winter quickly approaching, many thoughts and efforts toward staying in shape are slowly diminishing. Gym membership utilization is decreasing and diets are broken for grubbing up at holiday feasts. Of course, the new year will usher in a new round of resolutions to lose weight, but is that really the best option? Maybe instead… Continue reading How to avoid the holiday fluff this winter
Celebrating thankfulness wherever you want
With the Thanksgiving holiday rapidly approaching, I am reminded of the familiar dilemma I see many of my friends facing: which family do they visit for Thanksgiving? This question may be nonexistent for some but for those who have to answer it, it can be as daunting as finals or the stress of those impending… Continue reading Celebrating thankfulness wherever you want