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UT Martin is starting off this month by having its 22nd Annual Civil Rights Conference and multiple events.

This Thursday "The Bench" crew is back for another semester of sports talk on the airwaves of WUTM. Davis Gregory, Daariq Burton, Blaine McDonald, and Dylan Ingram are set and ready to discuss everything from UT Martin athletics to college basketball. Tomorrow from 4:15 to 5:15 the crew will discuss UT Martin basketball as both squads are heading on a road trip, and discuss the importance of the remaining games as the OVC tournament is just three weeks away. After that, they'

The 94th annual Oscar nominations were released on Tuesday, February 8th and many of the nominations were not a surprise. After yet another year of confusing times, many movies and motion pictures continued to be released. You can find a list of nominees below. The Oscars will air on Sunday, March 27th from the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood and Highland Center. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Javier Bardem-“Being the Ricardos” Benedict Cumberbatch-“The Power of the Dog” Andrew Garfi

Groundhog Day is a widely celebrated holiday across the United States and Canada. Every year on February 2, millions of people await the news on whether we will receive more winter weather or early spring. This is determined every year by a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil, who makes a prediction based on if he sees his shadow or not. This year, Phil did not see his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter weather. Photo credits to AL.com Groundhog Day ceremonies are he

Spotify will no longer house Neil Young's music, but they're just doing what was asked.

Join Hall Director Laura Kepler in the Cooper Lobby for the first official Tea Time of the semester! Participate in tea time, and receive a special Cooper Hall Tea Time mug, while supplies last! Come out Tuesday, February 1 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

On a weekend where several of the NFL's top-seeded teams were upset in the playoffs, the Titans were no exception. After earning the AFC's number one seed for the first time since 2008, the Titans were in control of their destiny. However, doom and gloom soon followed as the Titans fell short in a 19-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. This game marked the third-straight playoff loss for the Titans, dating back to the 2019 season when they last made it to the AFC Championship.

For the first time in 16 days, the UT Martin women's basketball team will hit the hardwood, and they have an excellent opponent in rival Murray State. The Skyhawks currently hold a 4-10 record and rank 8th in the OVC but are looking to find their groove here in conference play. UT Martin is led by junior guard Paige Pipkin and graduate forward Holly Forbes. Pipkin ranks as the Skyhawks leading scorer with 13.9 points per game, while Forbes leads the team in rebounds per game

After defeating the Austin Peay Governors on the road on December 30th, the UT Martin men's basketball team was aiming to earn a sweep of the Govs, but a rough night shooting for the Skyhawks resulted in a 72-57 loss to their in-state rival. The Skyhawks, currently on a four-game losing streak, can't seem to find their shot. In the past two games, UT Martin has shot under 40% from the field and under 25% from 3-point range. However, it will only be a matter of time before thi

In a season the odds were stacked against them, the Tennessee Titans have persevered and continued to find ways to win. After securing a win in their final regular-season game against the Houston Texans, the Titans earned the top spot in the AFC. The Tennessee Titans open up as the number one seed in the AFC playoffs and will have home-field advantage throughout the postseason. After losing All-Pro running back Derrick Henry in a week eight match against the Indianapolis Colt

The UT Martin men's basketball team has fallen upon a rough patch to start conference play, but they look to get back on their feet tonight against in-state rival Austin Peay. Currently, on a 3-game losing streak, the Skyhawks are looking to play more disciplined basketball as they had four players foul out in their 76-70 loss to Tennessee Tech on Saturday; three of which were in double figures in scoring. Tonight's matchup is the second time both teams have met this season.

Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images People are already mad at 2022 for the death of Betty White, but that's not quite right. White, an American actress and comedian, passed away on December 31 due to natural causes. People have already started the discussion of how she lived to be 100- but she was actually 3 weeks shy of her birthday. After the announcement of White's death, the internet went wild. Posts began to circulate claiming that she'd lived 100 years, which is almost correct.

Westview captains (L-R) Ty Simpson, Garner Anderson, Christian Ingram, and Hayden Smith walk out for the captain's meeting prior to the matchup against Jackson South Side. (Photo/Dylan Ingram) The Westview Chargers are set to make their first state championship appearance in 20 years when they take on Hampton in Chattanooga tomorrow. The Chargers punched their ticket to the BlueCross Bowl last Friday after overcoming a 18-14 halftime deficit. The Westview defense held Riversi

Today, Dr. Harcek's public speaking class will host semester smackdown. This semester smackdown is boxing but in a debate way. This will be the final speech for Dr. Harcek's public speaking class. This event is intended to give these students a much better understanding of what true public speaking is like. The event will start at 7 p.m in the Gooch auditorium. Students should expect a unique and interesting experience watching debates between Dr. Todd Harcek and his students

Need a study break? Check out the Relaxation Room open Monday, December 6, 2021 from 10:00 to 3:00 in the Library Media Room. Or the Moonlight Breakfast on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 9:30 to 11:00 in the Skyhawk Dining Hall. Maybe even the Final Exam Cookie Cram on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00. Final exams are from December 6-10, check out the schedule below or here. December 6: * 8:00 MWF classes will test from 7:45 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. * 8:00 TTH classes w

Today, Alpha Phi Omega and Sweet Treats Collection are hosting the Fall Fest Pop-Up Shop . This is an opportunity for local businesses to connect with students. The event will be at University of Tennessee at Martin Boling Center Ballroom from 11 a.m until 3 p.m. There will music, raffles, and vendors. Be sure to come support different local businesses.

The University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd announced on Monday, November 15th, the lift of the mask mandate across the UT System. This comes after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a new bill on Friday, November 12th, that stated that state entities are not allowed to have a mask or vaccine mandate in place. Certain entities can be exempted from this bill when federal funding is at risk. According to Boyd, the UT System has applied for the exemption across each campus

Tennessee continues to defy logic as they have once again found a way to win despite the numerous injuries the team has had to overcome. Undeterred by the loss of star players Derrick Henry and Julio Jones due to injury, the Titans continue to get the job done. With a little under a minute and a half remaining in the contest, the Titans held off the Saints' two-point conversion and etched a 23-21 win. With an offense that's still learning to adapt to life without All-Pro runn

For the first time in 15 years, the UT Martin Skyhawks are OVC champions and have extended their winning streak to a program-record nine consecutive wins. After going up to an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter, the Skyhawks never looked back and held a comfortable 35-3 lead at halftime. Thanks to a dominant rushing performance from the dynamic running back tandem of Peyton Logan and Zak Wallace, UTM rushed for 313 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. The Skyhawks' offe

With OVC title hopes on the line and FCS playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the Skyhawks came out victorious in a crucial home victory against rival Tennessee State University. After a scoreless first half for both teams, the Skyhawks unleased their feathers and scored 21 points in the second quarter. With a 21-3 lead going into halftime, a victory for UT Martin seemed inevitable. The key to the Skyhawks' victory was through their running backs. UT Martin rushed for a tota