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28/11/2025

Jerald Ogg is a professor of Mass Media and Strategic Communications (MMSC) at UT Martin. He has been a professor for 39 years and has taught many different subjects in the world of communications. Ogg also served as the MMSC Chairman and Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

Outside of MMSC, he teaches at a leadership program on campus and volunteers at First Baptist College.

Ogg has impacted many lives during his time at UT Martin and has no plans to retire any time soon.

Read more here:
https://www.thepacer.net/jerald-ogg-impacts-ut-martin-students-faculty/

(Pacer Story by Gwendolyn Lyle)

Featured photo: Jerald Ogg (Provided photo) The University of Tennessee at Martin has many great professors, but there is one who deserves special recognition. Jerald Ogg is a professor for the de…

26/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving break from The Pacer!

We hope all of you have a fun, safe and enjoyable holiday.

(Pacer Graphic by Adrianna’ Carter)

26/11/2025

The NHL has several young stars in the league right now, some who are performing well better than expected.

Who exactly are some of these players and what have they been doing so well? Do they have a chance of securing a spot on the Olympic roster in February?

Some of the players mentioned in this article are Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini and Seth Jarvis.

Read more here:
https://www.thepacer.net/top-10-players-under-25-in-the-nhl/

(Pacer Story by Isaiah Murphy / Photo by Getty Images)

Forward for the Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard (98) engages in a face off with Macklin Celebrini (71) of the San Jose Sharks. (Photo Credit / Getty Images) Several young stars in the NHL are cur…

25/11/2025

Three finalists have been named in the search for the next UT Martin Provost.

These three are Aimee Shouse from Tarleton State University, Renee Fister from Murray State University and Laurie Couch from Salisbury University.

The provost is a highly ranked University administrative officer who serves as the chief over academics. Each of these candidates have visited campus in hopes being selected for the prestigious role.

Read more here:
https://www.thepacer.net/ut-martin-provost-finalists-search/

(Pacer Story by Keenan Wilson)

Dr. Aimee Shouse, Dr. K. Renee Fister and Dr. Laurie Couch. (Provided photos) Three finalists have been named and visited campus in hopes of becoming the next Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for…

25/11/2025

With the UT Martin Skyhawks football season over, let us take at who UT Martin’s stars were this season.

Red-shirt senior quarterback Jase Bauer walks away with Most Valuable Player thanks to special dual-threat ability.

Sophomore running back Thomas Ansley is named the Offensive Player of the Year in due part to his second half of the season takeover.

To no surprise, junior linebacker Keyshawn Johnson earned Defensive Player of the Year with his dominant defensive output.

Read more here:
https://www.thepacer.net/end-of-season-award-picks-for-ut-martin-football-offenses-beware-of-dpoy/

(Pacer Story by Connor Butts / Pacer Photo by Kaniya Anthony)

Featured Image: UT Martin quarterback Jase Bauer (No. 8) hands the ball to running back Chris Franklin (No. 2) during UT Martin’s game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 15, 2025. (Pacer Photo / K…

25/11/2025

Welcome back to another episode of Beyond the Roster.

In episode 23, join host William Stevens and co-hosts Connor Butts and Nate Szarzynski as they discuss local UT Martin sports, the current college football Heisman trophy leaders, who will be the top quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft and how the NFC playoff bracket will turn out as teams head into Week 13.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YtlQDx1C8YWwh9rSTd3vf?si=laILjyobQkyHuNTY3OALWg

(Podcast by William Stevens, Connor Butts and Nate Szarzynski / Pacer Graphic by William Stevens)

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25/11/2025

After a well fought game, the Skyhawks fall to the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 20-17.

The Skyhawks led a majority of the game, but a final surge from Tennessee Tech was enough to topple the Skyhawks’ lead and eventually win the game and the Big South-OVC. The Skyhawks’ were led by great efforts from Jase Bauer, Keyshawn Johnson and Tommy Ansley.

The loss ends the Skyhawks’ season at 6-6 and 5-2 in the conference for the season and marks the first time since 2020 that the Skyhawks didn’t either share or completely own the Big South-OVC championship.

Read more here:
https://www.thepacer.net/utm-skyhawks-come-up-short-tennessee-tech-big-south-ovc-championship/

(Pacer Story by Chyler Lee /Photo by University Relations)

Sophomore running back Tommy Ansley (39) runs the ball during the UT Martin vs. TN Tech game in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (Photo by UT Martin University Relations) It was a har…

25/11/2025

Finals week looks the same every year.

Students are seemingly more and more exhausted every semester and we act like it’s nothing. With the semester being stressful enough, we all seem to push more stress as the ending comes into site.

Opinions Editor Bethany Collins suggests ways that professors, departments and universities could help end this stress.

Read more here:
https://www.thepacer.net/finals-week-shouldnt-feel-like-survival-mode/

(Pacer Story by Bethany Collins / Graphic by University Edge)

(featured image: graphic / University Edge) Finals week looks the same every year. There are students asleep on couches in the UC, half-finished projects open on laptops, group chats buzzing with “…

25/11/2025

On Nov. 20 and 21, the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Department of Visual and Theatre Arts held their winter spectacular known as ‘Lyft Off.’

Under the direction of the new Assistant Professor of Dance JC Burnett-Gordon, nine performances in total occurred.
‘Lyft Off’ was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. There was not a single dance that did not have the audience entranced while it was occurring.

Read more here:
https://www.thepacer.net/ut-martins-dance-ensemble-goes-for-lyft-off/

(Pacer Story by Bryant Steele / Pacer Photo by Madison Perryman)

Featured Image: Senior theater major Duncan Hollis and junior dance education major Hannah Newman perform “Sugar Plum Pas de Deux: Beebe Variation” on Thursday, Nov. 20, at LYFT OFF pre…

24/11/2025

On Nov. 21, 2025, a meeting was held to discuss changes to the Student Code of Conduct.

All students were invited to attend the meeting to find out what changes were being proposed.

Some changes included simplification of language, temporary restrictions, misconduct reports, medical amnesty and other policy updates.

The Student Code of Conduct has not been updated since 2015. University officials have been working to update it since 2022.

Read more here:
https://www.thepacer.net/ut-martin-holds-rulemaking-amend-code-of-conduct/

(Pacer Story by Gwendolyn Lyle / Photo by UT System)

In a meeting lasting 13 minutes with no requests for public comment, The University of Tennessee at Martin held a public rule-making hearing on Nov. 21 to review proposed revisions to the Student C…

24/11/2025

Anime can be really hard to get into when you do not know where to start. To help, Laur Davis from ‘The Pacer’ is offering you some suggestions.

This article discusses The Big Three, shonen and shoujo anime suggestions, as well as how to enjoy them.

If you are looking for something new to try, manga and anime are a good choice.
All the shows mentioned are from the late 90’s to the big 2025.

Click to read more:
https://www.thepacer.net/anime-and-manga-for-beginners/

(Pacer Story by Lauren Davis / Pacer Graphic by Bethany Collins)

(featured photo: Pacer graphic / Bethany Collins) Anime and manga can be really hard to get into when you don’t know where to start. I want to suggest some good options from each genre to start wit…

24/11/2025

Do you have food insecurity? Here are some resources to help you this Holiday season:

The Captain’s Pantry is open to all UT Martin students and is open in Cooper and Ellington Hall lobbies from 8 a.m-Midnight.

St. John’s Community Services is open to the community and is located at 455 Hannings Lane. Call (731)-207-0244 for services.

Happy Thanksgiving, Skyhawks!

(Pacer Graphic / Miranda Conrad)