Chancellor thanks students for their attendence

Thank you and congratulations on creating an exciting atmosphere in the Elam Center Thursday night. The Skyhawk victory over Tennessee Tech was one of the most exciting UTM games I’ve ever witnessed. The team played great and the cheering crowd was tremendous.

You cheered long and loudly while maintaining good sportsmanship. The ESPNU announcers were very complimentary of your enthusiasm and spirit. I was really proud of you. Let’s do it again Thursday night when we play Tennessee State (Feb. 9).

Dr. Nick Dunagan Chancellor Martin

Student support inspires team for a major victory

On behalf of our staff and student-athletes I want to express our appreciation to all the UTM students who attended our basketball games last Thursday night.

Your enthusiasm and good sportsmanship were observed by a national television audience, but more importantly, our Skyhawk men’s team was inspired by your spirit and defeated one of the top teams in the Ohio Valley Conference.

We realize that our teams must win to earn your support, but your support truly helps us win/

Last Thursday these two realities aligned in grand fashion, and we are looking forward to growing this tradition.

We have three important home basketball dates remaining (February 9, 11, and 18). Winning these games will enhance our position in the OVC post-season tournament, so we need your help to continue our momentum.

Phil Dane Director of Athletics Martin

Students can get involved and learn through politics I am writing in response the article in The Pacer last week. I was shocked to learn how few people on this campus are involved in our American political system.

I know that there are some students who would like to get involved in politics but don’t know how. I would like to point out that there are many opportunities on this campus to get involved, as well as to learn about our government and the issues that face our country.

For example, the Harold Ford Jr. campaign has a Team Ford chapter at UTM, and we also have an active UTM College Democrats student organization that you can join. If you don’t join one of these groups, there are plenty of other ways to make a difference. I encourage everyone to find a way to be active in our political system.

To get involved with Team Ford contact Kristen Keys (kjk2004@yahoo.com), or to join the College Democrats contact me (chrnbell@utm.edu)

Chris Bell Marketing Martin