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Malachi Bonner is crowned 2026 Homecoming King

Malachi Bonner wears many hats at the University of Tennessee at Martin: former football player, baker, finance student and Kappa…

Ashlyn Smith begins reign as 2026 Homecoming Queen

Ashlyn Smith was crowned the 2026 University of Tennessee at Martin Homecoming Queen during halftime of the UT Martin vs….

Quad City possesses Halloween theme

The University of Tennessee at Martin hosted a festive Halloween-themed Quad City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The Quad was…

Sports

UT Martin Skyhawks men’s and women’s basketball teams open their seasons

The UT Martin men’s and women’s basketball teams opened the 2026-27 season on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The men were…

UTM women’s soccer claims OVC regular season title

The UT Martin Skyhawks women’s soccer team beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 1-0 on Sunday, Nov. 1, to claim the…

Skyhawks’ Homecoming celebrations spoiled by Panthers

The UT Martin Skyhawks hosted the Eastern Illinois Panthers for their Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 31, where their celebrations…

Payton Lussen makes UTM Equestrian comeback after injury

A year ago, Payton Lussen was watching from the sidelines, thinking about the next time she could enter the ring….

Arts & Entertainment

Apple TV’s ‘Neuromancer’ enters the cyberspace

William Gibson’s 1984 novel ‘’Neuromancer’ is receiving a TV adaptation. With its premiere on Apple TV being set for Jan….

A painting of two identical women next to each other.

Senior art exhibitions reveal inner thoughts and feelings

The University of Tennessee at Martin Fine Arts Gallery welcomed two senior exhibitions titled “Sabotage” and “Human Nature” for open…

Remembering ‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte

On Oct. 12, 2026, actor RJ Mitte was found dead in his home in Brownsville, Texas after missing a phone…

UT Martin Rockhawks electrifies audience

Family Weekend has come and gone, and with it came many wonderful experiences for students and parents. One of these…