Crime Log

Nov. 18 - Nov. 26

An officer responded to a theft from a building/walk-in call at 505 Zach Curlin St., Police Services. The victim advised on Nov. 7 that her purse was taken from the Arts and Communications Building. The victim said that her debit card had been used at several businesses.

Online black market offers illicit trade

While the ancient Silk Road connected European and Asian countries, the modern Silk Road provides a much darker trade route. It’s an online marketplace that specializes in anything but silk.

New consoles attract gamers and competition

A new generation of electronics that usher in better innovations, brighter designs and groundbreaking possibilities is always exciting, but the anticipation leaves some wondering if they’ll live up to the hype.

When a runner’s trot causes the trots

Some runners at the St. Jude Marathon Saturday may experience more than mental anguish and aching legs during the grueling trek to the finish line.

U of M ensembles usher holiday cheer to campus

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music will present their annual University of Memphis Holiday Concert Wednesday in the Harris Concert Hall of the Music Building.

Heroin leaves destruction

A devastating demon wreaks havoc on young lives

With shaking hands and a full syringe, he calmly searches for a vein to inject his poison of choice. After deciding on a vein between his right index finger and his wrist, he tightly squeezes his makeshift tourniquet made from the belt around his waist and closes his eyes.

Top Tiger Favorites

You voted — we listened! Tigers have been voting all month, and we’ve tallied the winners. We reached out to you to find your favorites — from your favorite place to hit the dance floor, to sober up after a long night drinking, to take your boo out for a romantic date, to get a sick new tattoo, to buy second-hand clothing, to watch your Tigers play basketball, and more.

Seniors finish season solidly

The University of Memphis volleyball team seized its 15th victory of the season on Nov. 29.

Athletic director describes significance of donation

The University of Memphis athletic department received a gift of epic proportion Monday from two Tiger alum of the class of 1973.

NCAA calls for stricter officiating

After one of the lowest scoring seasons in NCAA basketball history, referees are now required to call fouls for hand checking and officiate more strictly, which could affect the University of Memphis Tigers.

Men’s basketball brings home Old Spice trophy

Anyone watching could see it.
An ominous cloud parted above the head of Josh Pastner, head University of Memphis men’s basketball coach, as the No. 21 ranked Tigers outdueled the No. 5 Oklahoma State University Cowboys 73-68 on Sunday night in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

U of M women's basketball trounced over Thanksgiving

Over the Thanksgiving holiday the University of Memphis women’s basketball team played three games in three days against fierce competition in the Paradise Jam tournament in the Virgin Islands but returned to the Bluff City without any wins to be thankful for.