Mark Wahlberg’s “Instant Family” was one of the feel good films of 2018 and raised awareness to the foster care industry in the United States, but it appears the idea of instant families remains a distant reality for some foster care children in Tennessee. The “Keeping Kids in Families: Trends ...
April is sexual assault awareness month and this year’s theme is “I ASK,” which champions the social norm that asking for consent is a healthy, normal and necessary part of everyday actions. Statistics show that sexual violence happens in United States and around the world, especially on college ...
As the school year draws to a close, many undergraduates will begin to think about what their major should and should not be. Students at the University of Memphis are spoiled for choice with 155 undergraduate majors to choose from, many of ...
Tennessee state Senator Brian Kelsey introduced the Senate Resolution 22 on Mar. 14, which requests that public Tennessee universities oppose the NCAA’s prohibition on paying student athletes. The resolution states that the NCAA’s current rules violate the free-market ...
St. Patrick’s Day is Mar. 17. Once a religious celebration, the holiday is now more commonly associated with Irish pride. It may be an Irish tradition, but St. Paddy’s Day is widely celebrated across the United States with corned beef and green beer. There will be an abundance of Irish pride on ...
The University of Memphis Physical Plant is attempting to improve the cleanliness of campus restrooms, but they need help from students and faculty. The plant has placed placards above soap dispensers in almost every restroom on campus, approximately 90 percent, according to Ron Brooks, assistant vice ...
The American Legion supports military veterans and active duty members nationwide, and the American Legion Post 1 in Memphis will host a ride to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the organization March 16. Terry Adams has been a member of the American Legion for 33 years and was the past commander ...
The University of Memphis men’s tennis team went 1-1 over the weekend, hosting Michigan State and Louisiana State University at the Racquet Club of Memphis. The Tigers started the weekend in spectacular fashion shutting out Michigan State 7-0 on Friday night. The Tigers got off to ...
Today is Valentine’s Day, one of the most maligned holidays of the year for most people, as it is the day where your love life is put on display. For some, that will mean a collection of Instagram stories depicting their perfect relationship. For others, today serves ...
The Tigers are experiencing their best start to a season since 2012, currently boasting a 7-1 record. Their one and only loss came against No. 1 and reigning national champions, Wake Forest. Memphis head coach Paul Goebel said he is pleased with his team’s start to the ...
