Students who walk around with headphones on, jamming out to music, may want to consider putting away their smartphones or iPods when they walk to their cars at night. Bruce Harber, director of police services, said students should be more aware of their surroundings when walking around campus at night, ...
The interim President of the University of Memphis R. Brad Martin said the University would no longer be business as usual, changing its model to be more competitive. "We cannot rely on raising tuition as a sustainable business model," Martin said at a town hall-style meeting on Thursday, adding the ...
Mayor AC Wharton met with college student organization leaders to discuss their roles in the city of Memphis and its government on Thursday at City Hall. The mayor said he wanted to solidify reasons for students to stay in Memphis after graduating. "You can impact what we do here," he said. "This is ...
At midnight, enthusiastic comedy-seekers head to Overton Square. The hour may seem late to some, but for the people at FreakEngine Improv the night is just getting started. The show, which lasts until 2 a.m. some nights, only happens on the first Friday of every month at TheatreWorks at 2085 Monroe ...
A wave of chants filled the courtyard in front of the National Civil Rights Museum as a group of more than 50 protesters rounded the corner from the hot asphalt of Main Street. Their signs demanded $15 an hour and the ability to organize a union. "You can't survive on $7.25," they chanted. The strike ...
For students who enjoy traveling, there's a new way to fly to some favorite beach destinations and major cities in the South without breaking the bank. Southern Airways Express has stepped into the airline transportation market in the Memphis area, catering to destinations within a 500-mile radius of ...
As University of Memphis students gear up for the new semester, some returning students may notice the change in administration. On July 1, President R. Brad Martin replaced retiring Shirley Raines, who had served as president since 2001. Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan announced Martin ...
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. Also included ...
The driver of a Blue Line bus has been issued a citation for failure to maintain a safe lookout after a collision that occurred about 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The bus was actually part of the Grey Line, which includes the Park Avenue campus loop. Perry Wade, junior international business major, was stopped ...
There you are, sitting in a classroom with a few classmates. Class was supposed to start five minutes ago, but the professor hasn't shown up yet. Usually, someone remarks that there's ten minutes left before everyone can leave. Someone else gets an attendance sheet started. If you sign it, they say, ...
