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Grades released early for SETE participation

After hours of studying for finals, it can sometimes feel as though the wait to see your grades is more agonizing than the exam itself. But starting this semester, students who complete their instructor evaluations (SETE) will be able to see their grades early. Students will be able to access their ...

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University honors students, faculty and organizations

The University of Memphis President's Leadership Recognition Awards ceremony took place Sunday, honoring 52 students, advisors and registered student organizations for their leadership and service on campus and in the community. The University also recognized the Carson Circle Fellows, The University's ...

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Furniture store's promotion over

These past few months, Tiger fever encompassed every part of Memphis through blue, fight songs and the opportunity for free furniture. But even though we did not win, Ashley Furniture Homestore was planning on holding up their end of the bargain. In December, Ashley Furniture Homestore outlets in Southaven, ...

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Two men arrested for student abduction

Memphis police arrested two men Friday night in connection with the robbery and four-hour abduction of a University of Memphis student. Ricky Cunningham, 21, and Karlton Hunt, 22, were arraigned Monday morning on charges of kidnapping and aggravated robbery. Both are being held on $95,000 bail. Bruce ...

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The voice fades, but the legacy remains

Robert "Bob" McDowell was known for his rich and mellow voice at the heart of the only jazz station in Memphis. Because of McDowell, WUMR is alive and thriving today. McDowell, 68, died on March 2 of lung cancer. He started in 1983 at The U of M as the general manager of WUMR, U of M's jazz radio station. For ...

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Shots fired on Southern Ave.

As students and faculty members were leaving the Southern lot Friday night, Tyrin H. Parker was being arrested near the same area after firing a handgun six times. Memphis Police Department police detective Monique Martin said both MPD and University of Memphis Police Services received calls about the ...

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Consumed by art

A model stands relaxed, staring out of the page where she is etched in charcoal. Everything about her is detailed, from the wrinkles in her shirt to the nonchalant expression on her face. Stephanie Ragsdale finished the portrait in about 40 minutes during a three-hour art class. Ragsdale's life is consumed ...

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Shots fired

After being asked to leave a bar Friday night, several male suspects fired shots into the air over Walker Avenue while leaving the area in a maroon Dodge truck. No one was hurt in the shooting, which took place after the suspects were asked to leave Double Deuce, a bar on Brister Avenue. Police made ...

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Film for the future

In 1976, William Bearden was in the car with a friend who was on his way to shoot a film. Bearden tagged along to haul the equipment, but little did he know, Bearden would make a life changing choice when he chose to look through his friend's 16 millimeter camera. "Something happened to me at that moment," ...

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Tough ticket to see Tigers

Some students push the snooze button as often as they can, not getting out of bed until they absolutely have to. But at 6:30 Monday morning, students started lining up to purchase guest tickets to the Tigers vs. Volunteers game Feb. 23. Three hundred and fifty seats located outside of the student section ...

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