The Pacer

Independent voice of the University of Tennessee at Martin

Nicholas Carpenter

State legislature wrong on same-sex adoption

The Tennessee state legislature has now passed a bill that would allow adoption agencies to deny gay couples over religious…

Higher ed bubble introduces uncertainty for UTM’s future

The thing about bubbles is, they always burst. The growing bubble in higher education is no exception. According to the…

Columns Opinion

Animal or plant agriculture: which is better for the environment?

Sorry farmers, but agriculture is not good for our environment. Sorry farmers, but agriculture of any form is not good…

UTM prepared to train future farmers

What skills does the Agriculture industry need from its employees? What skills does the Agriculture industry need from its employees?…

Combating loneliness for on-campus students

In middle school, my most dreaded experience was lining up to be picked by team captains for flag football. I…