The Pacer

Independent voice of the University of Tennessee at Martin since 1928

Gwendolyn Lyle

The adventures of the great outdoors

One of my favorite things to do is explore the great outdoors. Every summer I visit at least one Tennessee…

Scooby-Doo: the kids’ show that has survived generations

Scooby-Doo is a classic children’s TV show that was made in 1969. The show features four meddling kids—Daphne, Fred, Velma…

Is it too early to decorate for Christmas?

The question of when it is right to decorate for Christmas has been debated a million times, and really, there…

How the U.S. Government shutdown could affect UT Martin students

On Oct. 1, 2025, the United States government entered a shutdown. Since the country’s founding, Congress has been tasked with…

Is ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ overrated?

Every October and December, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” makes its comeback, the one movie that somehow manages to be both…