Football program rises from the ashes of 2018
For those of us who follow UTM football, we can agree that 2018 was a dismal year that we all…
Cancel conspicuous capitalism this Christmas
I have always found it strange that one of the pivotal holy days of a religion that promotes denial of…
Health care industry in West TN still on life support
In past issues of The Pacer, we have highlighted the shortage of hospitals and emergency medical services in several rural…
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…
Thanksgiving channels a perspective of gratitude
Thanksgiving is a holiday simultaneously beloved, ignored and held in contempt. For many, it is an occasion to gorge oneself…