The Pacer

Independent voice of the University of Tennessee at Martin since 1928

Opinion

Why pulling fire alarms is not funny

Any building worth the man hours to construct has alarms that are only activated manually, but no alarm is more…

Editorials Opinion

April Fool’s fun shouldn’t be foul

No time is a good time to be cruel. That sentiment bears repeating and remembering as we mark April Fool’s…

Columns Opinion

Why comedians are more trusted in news

Much has been made in recent years of the phenomenon of the “comedy news show” format. Several shows, such as…

ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ are still kicking

Season 21 of The Bachelor ended Monday night when Nick Viall handed out the final rose and proposed to contestant…

Columns Opinion

The line between constructive criticism and judgment with weight

People come in every shape and size possible and everyone is made differently. Some people are overweight, and others are…