Provocative artist comes to campus
(02/18/14 12:00am)
The University of Memphis will host one of the nation's most provocative artists on Feb. 20.
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Our struggles are different, but the issues are real
(02/04/14 12:00am)
Jennifer is a senior journalism major. Her Twitter handle is @jennifer_rorie.
Online black market offers illicit trade
(12/04/13 12:00am)
Editor's Note: Names have been changed to protect the identity of the subjects.
Filmmaker reflects on humble beginnings
(11/21/13 12:00am)
Craig Brewer said critics have praised his films for their gritty and un-polished qualities, even though he has never used those words to describe his own work. To him, his signature style came from making his first movie with very few resources.
U of M celebrates Veterans Day
(11/07/13 12:00am)
Americans across the country remember soldiers who have served in the armed forces on Veteran's Day. The University of Memphis will join the remembrance Monday when it hosts a variety of events to commemorate those who have served in the military.
Email interface leaves some on campus confused
(11/06/13 12:00am)
Author Robert Gallagher once said that change is inevitable -except in a vending machine.
McDonald's isn't lovin' it
(10/07/13 12:00am)
Organizations in the area surrounding the University of Memphis have struggled to preserve the district's urban identity for the past few months. After a Memphis City Council meeting Oct. 15, they may celebrate a victory or be forced to swallow a bitter compromise.
U of M cracks down on illegal downloading
(09/26/13 12:00am)
Earlier this week, an administrator sent an email to all University of Memphis students, reminding them of the University's strict policy regarding illegal downloading on the Memphis network.
Letter to the Editor 9.24.13
(09/24/13 12:00am)
As a graduate student of Sociology, I would like to provide the Daily Helmsman with my honest critique of "Opinions differ on racial segregation in Greek life" in the hopes that it helps the authors and editors to think carefully about all the ramifications of what they publish. I appreciate that the Helmsman wants to tackle such a fraught and controversial topic as racism in Greek organizations, but there were some assertions made in the article that must be challenged.
Starbucks holds grand opening
(09/18/13 12:00am)
Starbucks will offer prizes, free samples and live music Wednesday at the official grand opening of the Starbucks located inside the University of Memphis Bookstore.
Residents continue to fight for their homes
(09/06/13 12:00am)
The Vance Avenue Collaborative held a neighborhood meeting at the community outreach center at St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday, but people were not there to talk about their religion or to enjoy church. Instead, they were there to discuss the situation involving Cleaborn Pointe at Heritage Landing, previously Cleaborn Homes which was demolished and rebuilt, and Foote Homes.
Lecture from a Legend
(04/24/13 12:00am)
Next month, the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame Building at the University of Memphis will be the site of a lecture featuring its namesake.
Earth Day
(04/17/13 12:00am)
Since April 22, 1970, people all around the world have come together to celebrate the beauty of the natural world on what is the largest worldwide secular holiday, Earth Day. However, the U of M will be celebrating today.
Best-selling author to speak on campus
(04/17/13 12:00am)
David Sedaris, New York Times best-selling author and Grammy nominee, will be on the University of Memphis campus Saturday for a book reading and question and answer session.
Is your outfit diploma-ready?
(04/09/13 12:00am)
Hats off to the graduating class of 2013. Speaking of hats, many students want to get creative with the caps for graduation by adding some decorative flare for accepting his or her diploma.
Local author inspires students
(04/03/13 12:00am)
Emily Yellin, author of "Our Mother's War" and "Your Call Is (Not That) Important to Us" visited the University Center on Wednesday to talk with students about her life and how her experiences shaped her into the person she is. The Student Leadership and Involvement office sponsored the event, part of the "Lunch With A Leader" lecture series. True to its name, box lunches were provided to 42 attendees.
Petition to make R. Kelly's 'Ignition' national anthem
(03/06/13 12:00am)
Imagine turning on the Super Bowl next year and instead of hearing a pop icon belting out the "Star-Spangled Banner", you hear them sing the beginning lyrics to R. Kelly's "Ignition."
Helmsman funding remains unclear
(02/28/13 12:00am)
After receiving a report from the Helmsman Funding Committee, University of Memphis President Shirley Raines did not accept the committee's recommendations but authorized a short-term funding solution for the University of Memphis' independent student newspaper, The Daily Helmsman.
Falling off the fiscal cliff: what it all means
(02/28/13 12:00am)
By now, most everyone's heard about the fiscal cliff, and along with it all the ballyhoo on both sides of the aisle about spending cuts, job creators, the deficit and so on. What's it all mean?
U of M honors faculty funding
(02/27/13 12:00am)
Nine faculty members were honored for raising $1 million for the University of Memphis on Tuesday. Included in the celebration were awards for first-time principal investigators, authors and editors published within the last year and faculty who serve on research committees.