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  • Dance Dance Ensemble performs ‘A Night of Dance’ in celebration of Black History Month

    Kelley Martin Staff Writer   Pure talent graced the campus of UTM as the Black Student Association (BSA) presented "A Night of Dance" which featured the UTM Dance Ensemble. The event took place on February 9 in Watkins Auditorium and was filled with a supportive and cheerful crowd.

  • Dream Delta Sigma Theta presents ‘I Had a Dream’

    The Eta Xi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta launched the celebration of Black History Month on February 8 in Watkins Auditorium. Their play entitled, "I Had a Dream," was full of entertainment, historical facts and an appreciation for black history. A warm welcome was given by Soror Ivory Brown and was followed by a musical selection by the adorable and talented Martin Children's Choir.

  • Van The ugly truth about A Different Kind of Truth

     David Lee Roth is back on board for A Different Kind of Truth, Van Halen's first album since the dawn of the 20th Century. After several years of playing lead singer switcheroo, which included Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth and Gary Cherone, Roth was back for Van Halen's 12th studio album.

  • Spy This Means War targets heart Valentine’s weekend

    Judging by the evidence and the many stinkers Hollywood has given us lately, it isn't easy making a good romantic comedy, even if it has a high-concept premise like this one. It is even harder to make it a romantic comedy/buddy picture/spy caper that isn't completely ridiculous.

  • Dierks Bentley new album goes mainstream

        In 2010, Dierks Bentley released his bluegrass album Up On the Ridge that gave him an evident boost of confidence while preparing for his newest album Home released earlier this year. On the album Home, Bentley's seventh studio album, he returns to the contemporary side of country music, much like his original hits Feel That Fire and Sideways.

  • Shaw Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Donald Shaw

        Dr. Donald Shaw is the assistant Professor in Endocrinology, Neurobiology, and Physiology at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Dr. Shaw has been teaching at the collegiate level for ten years. He is favored by all the students and is extremely committed to his work and making a difference at UT Martin.

  • ‘Star Wars’ back on the big screen in 3D

    Find your best travel cloak and warm up your lightsaber. Yes, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is back in theaters and in 3D (which is useless and often just distracting in this application). It all starts when two Jedi are called upon to handle negotiations between the Trade Federation and the government of the planet Naboo.

  • ‘Fray’ takes No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200

    After successful singles such as "Over My Head (Cable Car)" and "How to Save a Life," The Fray has created catchy anthems once again with their new album, Scars and Stories, which came out Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. On this album, the piano rock band from Denver, CO explores the idea of loneliness and heartache and how these "scars and stories" relate to life and love.

  • Crews Honors director marks one year

    Dr. Lionel Crews is certainly a man to look up to. Crews, an associate professor of physics, served UT Martin Honors Programs for two years as an associate director and two years as assistant director before being rising to the top last January. He was chosen to replace Dr.

  • Guest pianists to perform for community

    Guest pianists Jung-Won Shin, BoWon Hong and Jungwon Anne Shin will perform in an ensemble program at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 16, at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Martin. The concert is sponsored by the University of Tennessee Department of Music. The performers will present Rachmaninoff's "Fantasy, Op.