Visiting preachers provoke peaceful, delicious responseMore than 20 students passed out cookies Thursday in a "silent but friendly" response to Pinpoint Evangelism. They plan to do the same today at noon.UM students lament lack of parking lotsWith the highest expected student enrollment in University of Memphis history and three parking lots still closed from summer renovations, students are finding it difficult to wrangle a parking space on campus.
Senior defensive back Marcus Ball leads the way for The U of M defense as the Tigers travel to Starkville, Miss., to face Mississippi State Saturday. Tigers to kick off 2010 campaign against Mississippi StateSaturday will mark the first game of the season for The University of Memphis football team as the Tigers travel to Starkville, Miss. to face Mississippi State. It will also mark the debut for first-year Tiger coach Larry Porter.HIV tests free for studentsUniversity representatives want students to know their facts about HIVAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there were about 5,427 people diagnosed with HIV between 20- and 24-years-old. By the end of 2006, there were an estimated 1,106,400 living with HIV in the United States with 21 percent of those people undiagnosed. "Remember that HIV is a virus," said Robert Koch, associate dean for the Loewenberg School of Nursing. "Anyone can get it - children, (the) abstinent and the elderly. It's not as common as a cold but it is a germ."U of M pairs with local businessesLeading Tomorrow Lunch Series to prepare students for post-college lifeQualified students looking to discuss their post-graduation opportunities with area CEOs, CFOs and organizational leaders are invited to attend the Leading Tomorrow Lunch Series, beginning Sept. 9, sponsored by The University of Memphis Office of Student Leadership and Involvement.
Senior forward Amanda Olszewski and the No. 13-ranked U of M women's soccer team will travel to Stillwater, Okla. to face Oklahoma State tonight. Lady Tigers look to hogtie Cowgirls in weekend match-upWith a recent poll giving the women's soccer program the highest national ranking of any sport on campus, the pressure will be palpable for the Lady Tigers on the road against Oklahoma State University tonight.
Junior forward Parker Duncan opened the scoring for the Tigers with a goal in the 15th minute against Belmont and later added in assist in The U of M's 4-0 victory. Tigers roll in 4-0 thrashing of BelmontAlthough adding eleven newcomers to the mix would present a problem for almost any team, The University of Memphis men's soccer team showed a balance of teamwork and precision when they defeated the visiting Belmont Bruins, 4-0, at Mike Rose Soccer Complex Wednesday.
After helping The U of M to a 1-0 victory over LSU during the weekend, junior defender Lizzy Simonin was named the C-USA Defensive Player of the Week. New to defense, Simonin wins pair of weekly awardsAfter helping the Lady Tigers defense shut out No. 18-ranked LSU in a 1-0 victory last week, junior defender Lizzy Simonin was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
Sophomore guard Chatia Kelsey will miss the 2010-2011 season after undergoing knee surgery Tuesday morning. Kelsey to miss 2010-2011 after knee surgeryAfter appearing in 33 of 34 games last season as a true freshman for The University of Memphis women's basketball team, sophomore guard Chatia Kelsey will miss the 2010-2011 season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery this week. The Harvest, Ala., native will use a medical redshirt, giving her three years of eligibility after this year. |
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