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Quirky or dorky: meet the Helmsman staff
(08/27/01 12:00am)
Every day, thousands of people gather around newsstands beforetheir first class, eager to get their paws on the latest edition ofThe Daily Helmsman. And every day, they hang on the words ofthe reporters and columnists that grace every page.
James Patterson departs from crime, gets amorous with his latest novel
(08/02/01 12:00am)
Thrillers, killers, blood, murder and mayhem are some of the famous ingredients to a best selling James Patterson novel. Take those away and you have nothing left, right. Well until now that was true, but here is one of America's most popular author's back on the shelves and pulling a few new tricks from his bag.
Underage drinking - magic number is not 21
(08/02/01 12:00am)
At this very moment, I can register to defend our nation in far-flung corners of the world. I can help elect a President, get married or even buy a handgun. I can kill myself with cigarettes or Snickers bars or Tylenol. I can jump out of a bridge with only a rubber band to save me.
Alumnus stops by on book tour
(07/12/01 12:00am)
Eric Jerome Dickey, author and University of Memphis alumnus, will be the guest of honor at the Alumni Center this weekend in celebration of his latest novel, “Between Lovers.”
Sanchez presents poetry, life lessons
(03/29/01 12:00am)
Sonia Sanchez, an award-winning poet, activist, professor, national and international orator and author, gave a lecture and read from her published works Wednesday night to a group of about 150 University of Memphis students, faculty and staff.
U of M alumnae takes center stage
(03/27/01 12:00am)
Southern literature can be heard all over Memphis and as far away as Europe, thanks to Voices Of The South, an eight-member narrative theater company made up of alumnae from The University of Memphis' theater program.
Book It: Patterson releases his latest thriller
(03/21/01 12:00am)
The master of fast-paced who-dunnits is back again. James Patterson, best known for his novels about the character Detective Alex Cross, is bringing us into a whole new world with his new novel 1st To Die.
Banquet recognizes local women of achievement
(03/08/01 12:00am)
International Women's Day, established to honor women around the world, is 92 years old today.
Memphis in the running for NBA franchise
(03/07/01 12:00am)
Will yet another professional sports team blow-off Memphis?
Reflections of Faith 3/2
(03/02/01 12:00am)
Reflections is a weekly spotlight on faith within the campus community through intimate student interviews.
On the Journey 2/28
(02/28/01 12:00am)
Recently, there have been a flurry of stories regarding the Albert Means family. The question : To what extent should the rules and regulations apply to him, his family and his future?
Faculty and students explore Latino issues
(02/27/01 12:00am)
In an attempt to best serve the rapidly growing Hispanic community in Memphis, a group of eight University of Memphis faculty members and research associates have formed an interdisciplinary group geared toward exploring Latino issues.
Reflections of Faith 2/16
(02/16/01 12:00am)
"I would never say that a Buddhist or a Muslim is going to go to hell if that person lived a good life," claims Omar Paez, a 20 year-old Roman Catholic student at The University of Memphis. "We are all united as human individuals because we have been created by one God."
Corporate layoffs affect graduates
(02/15/01 12:00am)
In recent weeks, the media has been bombarded with stories of massive layoffs at many of the nation's most prominent and largest firms.
'Hannibal' leaves a bad taste in viewers' mouths
(02/14/01 12:00am)
Following up The Silence of the Lambs -- one of the scariest films in movie history -- Hannibal had a lot to live up to. The character, played by Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins, is a brutal murderer, disgusting cannibal, and a die hard fan of... opera. That just may be the most psychotic thing of all about Hannibal, that he has better taste than most sane people.
Sharon elected Prime Minister
(02/08/01 12:00am)
In an expected victory, retired general of the Israeli Army Ariel Sharon, 72, defeated Prime Minister Ehud Barak, 54, by a landslide in Tuesday's election.
Gitau on mission from Mombasa to Memphis
(02/07/01 12:00am)
Traditionally when one thinks of a missionary, they probably think about an American or Westerner journeying to the dark jungles of Africa or Asia, delivering the gospel.
Tax season gives breaks to students
(02/01/01 12:00am)
January 31 marked the last day for employers to send out W-2 forms, and so marks the beginning of the tax preparation season. Even though most single filers with income of less than $7,200 ($4,400 for filers who can be claimed as dependents on parents' returns) are not required to file a tax return, filing a return is the only way to obtain a refund on any federal tax paid, or to qualify for certain refundable tax credits.
Rec Center boycott builds steam
(01/31/01 12:00am)
The Faculty Senate boycott of the University Recreation Center recently drew attention outside the Memphis area when it was mentioned in the January 2001 issue of Athletic Business magazine.