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UT Martin Women's Basketball Bounces Back With Dominant Win Over Eastern Illinois
Photo Credits to UT Martin University Relations The UT Martin women’s basketball team cruised to another big win on Saturday. The Skyhawks defeated Eastern Illinois 88-64 avenging a 74-70 defeat to the Panthers on January 23. The win helped UT Martin retain its share of the top spot in the OVC heading into this week. Offensively the Skyhawks were clicking once again, shooting 55.2% from the floor, and put 4 players in double figures. Chelsey Perry led the way with a game-high

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Feb 17, 20201 min read


Kayla's Morning Kickstart
Coronavirus, Election and Department of Justice

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Feb 17, 20201 min read


JARS: A Night of Blackout
The Japanese Anime Research Society held their Blackout event last night in the University Center. Students enjoyed free food and drinks as well as watched the anime “The Future Diary”. JARS President Jarobert Green believes these events help students to have fun and meet people. "I think it just gives everyone an opportunity to get out and meet people and have a good time. I think it helps that these events are free." For more information about the Japanese Anime Research So

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Feb 17, 20201 min read


Skyhawk Men's Basketball Can't Close Out Southeast Missouri
Photo Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Men's Basketball team led Southeast Missouri for all but 35 seconds of game time last night but ultimately came up short. The Skyhawks fell on the road 74-72 in a loss that hurts the Skyhawks' chances of making the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in 3 weeks. The Skyhawks led by as many as 13 in the first half and held a 6-point lead with under a minute to play, but SEMO mounted a furious rally to come out with the

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Feb 14, 20201 min read


John's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up: Mookie Betts Traded, XFL Launches, and Michigan State's New Coach
Red Sox Trade Mookie Betts to Dodgers In a move that was reported last week, nearly fell apart, then reworked and finalized earlier this week, the Boston Red Sox agreed to trade 4-time All-Star and 2018 American League MVP Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers received Betts as well former Cy Young winner David Price from the Red Sox, in exchange for outfielder Alex Verdugo and prospects Jeter Downs and Connor Wong. The deal comes on the heels of the cheating s

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Feb 14, 20202 min read


UT Martin Women's Basketball Comes Up Just Short at Southeast Missouri
Photo Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Women's Basketball team took a tough loss last night on the road at Southeast Missouri, snapping a 5-game winning streak. The Skyhawks led by as much as 9 points in the 1st half but saw the lead eviscerated by a 14-0 SEMO run in the 3rd quarter. The run by the Redhawks proved too much for UT Martin to overcome, as Chelsey Perry's potential game-winning 3 would not fall at the buzzer. Offensively it was not UT Martin'

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Feb 14, 20201 min read


Kentucky caps insulin
A Kentucky House committee has approved a bill to cap out-of-pocket costs that many Kentuckians with diabetes pay for insulin.

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Feb 14, 20201 min read


Line Dance results
The University of Tennessee at Martin's members of Greek Life spent the week celebrating CPC, IFC and NPHC organizations for GreekWeek.

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Feb 14, 20201 min read


For the Record - Kirsty-Rhe Janse
Kirsty-Rhe Janse is a communications - public relations major at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

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Feb 14, 20201 min read


Kayla's Morning Kickstart
It's finally Friday, which is just one day closer to another Democratic Primary.

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Feb 14, 20201 min read


UT Martin searches for new Vice Chancellor
UT Martin has begun its search for its new Vice Chancellor.

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Feb 13, 20202 min read
Voucher program
Outraged Tennessee lawmakers have been questioning state education officials over the handling of a much-debated school voucher program.

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Feb 13, 20201 min read


Kayla's Morning Kickstart
Today's Kickstart is about Alabama's weather, Georgia's Red Cross and a train derailment.

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Feb 13, 20201 min read


"A Midsummer Night's Dream" comes to UT Martin
Usually the lights go down then the show starts, but the American Shakespeare Center likes to do it with the lights on. A-S-C visited the UT

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Feb 12, 20203 min read


Kelby Kane Named ECAC Rider of the Week
Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The Eastern College Athletic Conference announced that UT Martin Sophomore Equestrian Rider Kane Kelby has been named Eastern College Athletic Conference Rider of the Week in flat. She becomes the 4th different Skyhawk to win the award in the 2019-20 season, after averaging 80.5 points per match and posting a 2-0 record in 2 UT Martin matches over the weekend. The team returns to action on February 20 as they host SMU.

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Feb 12, 20201 min read


Grizzlies Win 2 of 3 on Short Road Trip
Photo Credits to AP Sports The Memphis Grizzlies have continued their winning ways into the new week winning 2 of their last 3 games to get above .500. The Grizzlies traveled to Dallas last Wednesday night to open a 3 game road swing and for a tilt with the Southwestern Division rival Dallas Mavericks. Memphis cruised to their second straight win with a 121-107 victory behind 6 Grizzlies in double figures led by Ja Morant's 21 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in 19 points an

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Feb 12, 20201 min read


Sophie Turner Is Pregnant, Expecting 1st Child With Joe Jonas 9 Months After Wedding
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are expecting their first child together...

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Feb 12, 20201 min read


Kayla's Morning Kickstart
Primaries in New Hampshire CNN -- Bernie Sanders landed a victory last night in New Hampshire as the Democratic primaries continue. Former South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who won the Iowa caucuses, still has a slight lead in the overall delegate count. Amy Klobuchar finished in third. This left Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren struggling with disappointing results. Entrepreneur Andrew Yang announced as soon as results were called that he is ending his campaign. The race sh

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Feb 12, 20202 min read


Chelsey Perry Reels In 7th OVC Player of the Week Award
Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The OVC announced that UT Martin Junior Forward Chelsey Perry has been named OVC Player of the Week. Perry wins the award for a record-tying 7th time this season after averaging 32 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1.5 steals and 1 assist per game during 2 Skyhawk wins last week. Perry ranks third in the nation in points per game average with 22.5. She becomes just the 2nd player in OVC history to win the award 7 times in a single

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Feb 12, 20201 min read


UT Martin Golf Predicted To Finish Second In OVC
Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information After torrid finish, to the fall season that saw UT Martin finish with 4 straight tournament wins, the UT Martin Golf team has been picked to finish second in the OVC this season in a poll of the leagues' coaches. UT Martin won 88 total points and 2 first-place votes, second only to Jacksonville State's 97 points and 8 first-place votes. The Skyhawks tied for the best scoring average in the conference during the fall season, wit

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Feb 11, 20201 min read
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