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UM Batboy recognized by ESPN

Recognizable names in Memphis athletics include DeAngelo Williams, Christabel Oduro and Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, but the man found in the dugout at baseball games doesn’t fit the stereotypical characteristics of a sports legend. Full story

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Local band brings hope to Memphis

From the historic New Daisy Theatre to the now-deceased Skate Park of Memphis in Cordova, many bands in the local scene got their start in high school by going to shows and making friends. For the post-hardcore band Yet., the story is a bit different. Full story


050113stan

UM Batboy recognized by ESPN

Recognizable names in Memphis athletics include DeAngelo Williams, Christabel Oduro and Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, but the man found in the dugout at baseball games doesn’t fit the stereotypical characteristics of a sports legend.

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Director’s termination shocks U of M

News of the termination of Curt Guenther, long-time director of communications services, was met with shock and sadness from the University of Memphis community last week.

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Program furthers opportunities for disabled students

Many believe that everyone deserves a chance at education no matter the race, gender, or disability. Disabled students have been given a place at the University to excel and perform as students: TigerLIFE.

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Local band brings hope to Memphis

From the historic New Daisy Theatre to the now-deceased Skate Park of Memphis in Cordova, many bands in the local scene got their start in high school by going to shows and making friends. For the post-hardcore band Yet., the story is a bit different.

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Legislators to speak at commencement ceremonies

Two Tennessee legislators will be joining the class of 2013 at this year’s commencement ceremonies as the University of Memphis awards 2,382 degrees at two ceremonies on May 11.

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UM remodels Central Avenue

Recently, a car on Central Avenue struck Junior accounting major Daniel Stephenson, and after a handful of similar events over the years, the University of Memphis and the city plan to make Central a safer street for pedestrians and drivers alike.

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Behind the Living Wage

Campus workers, administration, students and faculty weigh in on the forces behind the campaign

At age 56, Pam Ramos biked nearly 12 miles from her job as a housekeeper at the University of Memphis to her apartment near Macon Road and Whitten Road.

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Full-service Starbucks coming to campus

The University of Memphis has announced that students will be able to get their Starbucks fix at a new location on campus starting with the fall semester. The popular coffee chain’s new restaurant will be located inside the University of Memphis Official Campus Store.

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Elevators getting down with upgrades

Next semester, students may see some upgrades on the elevators around campus, part of the second phase in the Elevator Modernization Project. The Physical Plant is implementing the project, but the entire modernization project is facilitated through Campus Planning and Design department.

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New presidential tuition-service scholarships for graduate students expand possibilities

The University of Memphis is offering a new scholarship to aid students interested in graduate school.

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Karam not your average college QB

It is a warm and sunny April day and spring drills have just ended for the University of Memphis football team. Players casually make their way to the locker room to undress and wind down while they converse with each other on where the rest of the day will take them.

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Tigers shut out Red Wolves, 6-0

The University of Memphis baseball team (27-19) returned to its winning ways Tuesday night, knocking off the Arkansas State Red Wolves (24-21) 6-0 as the pitching staff earned its seventh shutout of the season.

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Tiger softball takes on Murray State on the road

The University of Memphis softball team is heading to Murray, Ky., to take on the Murray State Racers this weekend. This is the Tigers’ final series before the Conference USA tournament begins.

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Thomas Perrot named to C-USA All-Freshman Team

University of Memphis men’s golfer Thomas Perrot was one of five individuals named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team, the league office announced Tuesday morning.
 

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Five Tigers given opportunities out of free agency for NFL

The 2013 NFL Draft came and went, and the University of Memphis football team had no players drafted in the seven rounds that spanned three days.

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Women’s tennis team earns six individual national awards

This year, the women’s tennis team is excited about its potential at-large bid to NCAA Tournament. Before the NCAA tournament’s field is set and seeding is determined though, the Conference USA awards were handed out on Monday.

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D.J. Stephens serves as a model for modesty

Don’t call D.J. Stephens a superstar. When members of his church call him that, he tells them to stop. The 6-foot-5 Memphis senior says “I just feel like I’m a normal person just like everybody else. I just have a special talent, but in a way I use that special talent to lead people in the right direction.”

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Women’s golf team finishes sixth in C-USA Tournament

The University of Memphis women’s golf team ended their season on Wednesday, shooting 923 as a team over 3 rounds. The Tulane team won the tournament at 877 strokes, and fourth place Tulsa and SMU only beat Memphis by nine strokes.

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Keep the weird hat. I won’t be needing it.

Lots of people have asked me why I’m not attending my own college graduation. Some have even demanded that I write an editorial about it.

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Four years in sports is an eternity

Almost four years ago, I got my acceptance letter to the University of Memphis. A young 18-year-old, my career path remained uncertain until I took my first journalism class out of curiosity in the spring of 2010 and knew that this was the field for me. Now, I am one short month away from walking across the stage with my degree. In those four years since I got my acceptance letter, the University has seen major changes and landmark events, especially in athletics.

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