Jennifer is a senior journalism major. Her Twitter handle is @jennifer_rorie. This is my response to the opinion piece published in Feb. 4's edition of The Daily Helmsman titled, "The fat person you photographed for fun." The entire opinion piece is based off the assumption that a photo was taken of ...
Recognizable names in Memphis athletics include DeAngelo Williams, Christabel Oduro and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, but the man found in the dugout at baseball games doesn't fit the stereotypical characteristics of a sports legend. The soon-to-be 85-year-old Stan Bronson has served as the University ...
After a four-year struggle, the Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority were able to establish a chapter at the University of Memphis. This is the first sorority of its kind on campus. "We are the first Latina sorority," said Vanessa Leon, member of the LTA chapter at Middle Tennessee ...
Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan announced yesterday that R. Brad Martin, chairman at RBM Venture Company, a private investment company, will serve as interim president for the University effective July 1. Martin graduated with a Master in Business Administration from Owen Graduate ...
University of Memphis President Shirley Raines announced her plans to retire at the end of this fiscal year on Monday. Raines is the 11th president of the U of M and has served the University for 12 years. The Bells, Tenn., native was appointed to office in 2001 after serving as the vice chancellor ...
A University of Memphis student was struck by a car driven by another student at the Central Avenue crosswalk at about 7 p.m. Monday. Junior accounting major Daniel Stephenson was struck by U of M freshman Alexandria Preston as he crossed the street heading to his night class. "He stepped out into the ...
Ceremonies like awards banquets, weddings and graduations accompany many life events. These ceremonies are recognitions of achievements and a sign of triumph over odds. In an ever-changing society, priorities are shifting and students are choosing whether or not they want to participate in rites of ...
It's that time of year again. All the signs are here - the grumbling of stomachs, the scraping of coins and bowls and the agony of hunger. As the end of the semester nears, many students are finding that classes aren't the only things running out. $300 may seem like a lot of money, but it's fast to ...
Many organizations push getting together as a community. To help this effort, the University of Memphis has a community garden to benefit students, faculty and the surrounding community. The community garden of the University of Memphis is located behind the Elma Roane Field House and is maintained ...
Around the corner from the University of Memphis, off of Walker Avenue and next to Moe's, a pop of color brightens the small-business world. Crazy Beautiful is a boutique that opened in October of 2004. "We carry a little of everything," Eryka Smith, owner of Crazy Beautiful, said. Fashion-forward items ...