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When Lori Ingram, a nursing student at the University of Memphis, boards the Blue Line bus service, a friendly driver and an empty shuttle usually greet her.
A bottle of Hennessy, Ciroc and two Backwoods cigars are the items removed from Tory Lanez’s contract with the University of Memphis.
How the University of Memphis deals with sexual assaults on campus varies, and is usually hidden from public view.
Commuter students at the University of Memphis paid an average of $19 in parking tickets last year, which was about $5 less than they paid the previous year.
Standing behind her table, Nancy Chung reached for the mini-Snickers bar that was in front of her and raised it in the air.
Coming off a season in which he logged only two carries, redshirt freshman Brandon Thomas knew that he would have to step up in a major way if he were to gain the starting running back position. Seen as one of the deepest positions on the roster, becoming the starting running back as a redsh…
The Normal Station neighborhood is home to a number of University of Memphis students. For many, the area offers affordable, off-campus housing that is often a step towards independence and adulthood.
The University of Memphis has a rugby program. They may not get the attention the other sports get from students, but you better believe they're known in the rugby world.There has been a rugby team at Memphis since 1984. It is a Division II program that competes against schools in the Southe…
The price of admission: FedExForum to require vaccine confirmation or negative test for arena entry // By James Brisentine (0:25) Some students remain virtual as others return to campus // By Layla Christy (3:03) Produced by Jeremiah Hall // j.hall@memphis.edu All episodes of The Helmsman…
The University of Memphis Rifle team is headed to Morgantown, West Virginia this weekend to compete in their first match of the season. The number 7 ranked Tigers will face off against the number 4 Mountaineers Oct. 10.
The sports crew is back with more totally correct and factual predictions of how week six in college football will shake out.Memphis @ TulsaBrian Bada: Memphis 28 Tulsa 24The Memphis Tigers need a win to save their season. Defeating Tulsa on the road will not be easy. The team that wins the …
The University of Memphis women’s basketball team is preparing for their season and are being led by new Head Coach Katrina Merriweather and her staff. Within that staff is Assistant Coach Abby Jump, an assistant coach that used to play for Merriweather at Wright State.
University of Memphis professor Carol Irwin hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday where she and her colleagues talked about drowning related injuries and deaths and a solution for the problem.
Because of strict government action and significant resistance from the public, Liza Lap was frustrated with the COVID-19 situation in her home country of Slovenia.
Many students at the University of Memphis look towards the Highland Strip whenever they want to unwind and have a good time. Various bars are located on the strip such as The Bluff, Newby’s and RP Tracks just to name a few.
When journalism major Anna Flannery’s husband was transferred to El Paso, Texas, Flannery moved too. This left her learning in the same format she started during the COVID-19 pandemic: virtual.
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought along a lot of new norms to everyday life. Nowadays, people have to remember to grab their masks like they remember to grab their wallets.
As choral students transition back to in-person learning, faculty members in the choral department at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music are looking to data, as it develops, for guidance on how to safely teach students to sing.
Hidden away in room 359 of the University Center is a little-known savior for students in need.
After a 19-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Memphis Wind Ensemble made a grand return to the stage at the Levitt Shell on Sept. 26.
With a huge slate of college football set for this weekend, the sports staff is back with their totally correct predictions of how it will shake out.Memphis @ TempleJames Brisentine: Memphis 28 Temple 16Memphis is going to look to bounce back after their heartbreaking loss last week. With co…
A new Tiger on campus: Who is Coach Katrina Merriweather? // By Noah Chensasky (0:25) Campus Dining struggles with on-campus return // By Ambria Thurmond (3:20) Produced by Jeremiah Hall // j.hall@memphis.edu All episodes of The Helmsman Review are available on SoundCloud at this link: ht…
Approaching the Louisville Cross Country Classic, the Tigers are ready to compete. Headlining their line-ups are senior captains Payton Gleason and Solstice Saliba.Gleason is a three-time all-conference veteran. Gleason finished third in last race's mud-filled meet at Shelby Farms.“This cour…
The Memphis Tigers begin conference play on the road today against the Temple Owls.Getting the win here is crucial for two reasons. First, they need to rebound from last week's disappointing loss and open conference play on the right foot. Second, they will also be looking to avenge their co…
One of many Joy-FUL events Tiger Den Eatery held this month for students was Festi-FUL on Sept. 24 in the Tiger Den.
The University of Memphis women’s basketball team has a new head coach. Looking to turn the tables of past seasons, Katrina Merriweather is here to change the culture.
Rifle is a relatively unknown, yet incredibly difficult sport. Most people are unaware of its existence. It’s a game of extreme precision and mental stamina. The shooters fire off thousands of rounds each week, striving for a perfect score. University of Memphis athletes Taylor Christian and…
With classes returning to campus, students are also returning to dining areas. As lines get longer and staff-sizes get smaller, it is becoming increasingly difficult for students to get food between classes.
A large crowd participated in activities such as origami, a dance party and scavenger hunt, at the Asian American Association’s first fall meeting Sept. 2.
The Tigers tripped under their own feet as they lost in heartbreaking fashion to UTSA 31-28 on a last second field goal. It was a game that many people had circled on their calendars as a trap game for Memphis, which was amplified even further after their emotional win last Saturday over Mis…
UTSA @ MemphisJames Brisentine: Memphis 37 UTSA 28UTSA has the potential to pull off the upset. They are quietly one of the better non-power 5 teams. With Memphis coming off an emotional victory last weekend, there is potential for the Tigers to get tripped up in a let-down spot. It may take…
University of Memphis President M. David Rudd Proposes an On-Campus High School // By Lucas Finton (1:09) Morgan Phillips Steps into Interim Head Coach Role for UofM Rifle Squad // By Tucker Maxwell (3:18) Decrepit Cemetery Now in the Hands of Residents // By Jael Hardaway (6:28) The Helm…
One of the most underrated teams in the country will come to the Liberty Bowl on Saturday when the UTSA Roadrunners make the long trip from San Antonio to Memphis. The Roadrunners are simply just a solid football team. Head Coach Jeff Traylor has done an excellent job turning the program aro…
Morgan Phillips, 23, has been promoted to an interim head coaching position for the University of Memphis rifle team. She was hired as a graduate assistant coach last season, but when former coach Dan Hermsmeier left, Phillips was asked to step in. Phillips brings considerable knowledge, exp…
The Madison-Eckles Cemetery Park is transitioning to a pocket park, a publicly accessible small park, with the help of the residents of Normal Station. In recent years the cemetery has become derelict, prompting residents to look for change.
On a cloudy, humid Saturday in Memphis, we were treated to one of the best atmospheres that the Liberty Bowl has had to offer. A game that had everything: a comeback, pivotal fourth down stands, and most importantly...controversy.There is so much to unwrap from this game, and it started on t…
On Aug. 16, the University of Memphis announced that classes would continue as previously scheduled.
University of Memphis President M. David Rudd Wednesday announced a proposal for the addition of an on-campus high school program.
With another jam-packed slate of college football on tap for this weekend, this Helmsman sports crew is back with predictions of some of the top matchups.Mississippi State @ MemphisBrian Bada: Memphis 28 Mississippi State 24The Liberty Bowl will be packed for this Southern battle. The Memphi…
University of Memphis August Board of Trustees Meeting: What You Need to Know // By Brett Maxon (0:27) University of Memphis Students Ready For Vaccine Mandate Following President Rudd’s Letter to Governor Lee // By Nikki Scheinberg (3:26) Achieves Third World Ranking In a Year with New Ti…
When University of Memphis freshman quarterback Seth Henigan arrived on campus in the spring of 2021, the Denton, Texas native found himself at the bottom of the depth chart. He quickly realized that for him to make a name for himself, he would have to put in the work. Nothing much would com…
When the Mississippi State Bulldogs come to town on Saturday, it will be one of the most anticipated games in recent Memphis Tiger Football history.The matchup will see two undefeated teams go head to head in what is sure to be a fight to the finish.Memphis Head Coach Ryan Silverfield is loo…
With college football now underway, and basketball season looming close on the horizon, many of the eyes on the Memphis Tigers’ athletic department are focused on that two-headed monster. However, there is another team that is secretly showing up and showing out for the 901.The Memphis women…
Rumors that had been swirling the past few weeks became official over the weekend when the Big 12 officially announced that it would be adding BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston. While the exact timeline of their addition to the league remains fluid, the one certain here is that the biggest lo…
With basketball season around the corner, the Memphis Tigers are ready to bounce back from a tough 2020 season. Going into this 2021 campaign, these Tigers have a great mix of youth and experience. They recruited youth and experience. They recruited four future stars in Makaiya Brooks, Aliya…
With the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on campus looming, some students at the University of Memphis are content with the school requiring everyone to get their shots.
Approaching their third competition of the season, the men’s and women’s cross country team is preparing to race their final Memphis-based meet of the season. The Tigers have toed the line twice so far this season, debuting at the Memphis Twilight Classic at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex in C…
The University of Memphis announced the inclusion of a seating chart initiative to its COVID-19 safety requirements on Aug. 30.
For the third consecutive time this year, the University of Memphis has been awarded for being a top ranked school in the world by the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The University of Memphis Board of Trustees met on Aug. 25 to discuss new initiatives and to give an overview of how the pandemic has affected the university. Here are the highlights: Despite A Drop In Enrollment, Graduation Rates Still High During the meeting, Dr. David Rudd, president of …