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Dining, Disease and Disaster: University Center worker concerned about cross-contamination due to mishandling of meat

William Sanders | November 21

A University of Memphis worker within the University Center has accused the campus Chick-fil-A of unsanitary and health-code breaking practices. John, who asked The Daily Helmsman not to use his real name, said many of the issues present carried over from Aramark before the transition to Chartwells ...

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Opinion: The NCAA’s claims over James Wiseman pits Memphis against “Power 5” schools

William Sanders | November 12

I was in the Alamodome on April 7, 2008. I am likely in the blurred darkness behind the clip of Mario Chalmers hitting a 3-pointer over Derrick Rose they use every year to promote March Madness. Needless to say, it was quiet on the way back home. John Calipari leaving the team broke down the program ...

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Former East Germans tell stories about defection and life under authoritarianism

William Sanders | November 6

The University of Memphis celebrated and remembered the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall by holding a discussion panel of several eyewitnesses of the event that united East and West Berlin. UofM Provost Thomas Nenon opened the presentation that the fight for liberty is not exclusive to ...

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Two gay UofM students called homophobic slur, removed from off-campus party

William Sanders | October 30

Two University of Memphis students said several other students shouted homophobic slurs at them and forcibly removed them at a weekend party. Luke Chapman, an international student from the United Kingdom, posted on Facebook about the incident shortly after it took place. “If you all really want to ...

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The Daily Helmsman: Uncaged - Episode 1

William Sanders | September 6

In this episode of The Daily Helmsman: Uncaged, we discuss the big win over Ole Miss and the football game, dining dollar replacement TigerEat$ being non-refundable and the first woman dean of the Cecil C. Humphreys school of law. DH Uncaged Ep. 1 Imagelptrson4@memphis.edu https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/356ff3ddbe1401cba9075589b4714ea6?d=mm&r=g ...

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Opinion: Students should give their all and work like money is on the line

William Sanders | August 26

Before my grandfather was diagnosed with dementia, he would always tell me this same story about his experience in college, especially after I became a college student myself. My grandfather, Jay Sanders, was a musician and music minister by trade. He grew up on a farm with his family in Alabama. Later ...

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Opinion: University of Memphis dining, from best to worst

William Sanders | March 12

For me, the University of Memphis dining experience is one of chaos. Nothing stays the same through a whole semester. While one location improves, another becomes disappointing. I ranked the restaurants on campus from the areas that need improvement to the dining options that are the most reliable. ...

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UofM to purchase the Gather on Southern apartment complex

William Sanders | January 30

The University of Memphis board of trustees unanimously approved a deal to work with Memphis municipal acquisitions to purchase the Gather on Southern. When made official, the deal will make the two-building apartment complex an official on-campus housing option for the UofM and complement their existing ...

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Local teen optimistic despite struggle with Tourette Syndrome challenges

William Sanders | January 13

Julian Cullen punches himself in the face. It is not a fake or joking punch â€” Julianâ€™s fist slams into his face with full force. Rachel Adkins turns to her boyfriend and kisses the cheek he punched. Julian has Tourette Syndrome (TS) â€” a condition ...

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U of M records lowest tuition increase over 5 years

William Sanders | November 29

The University of Memphis recently made announcements about three projects or initiatives that are expected to boost the university’s reach in the city of Memphis. They announced a new $1 million investment, recording the lowest five-year tuition increase of all Tennessee public universities over ...

Dining, Disease and Disaster: University Center worker concerned about cross-contamination due to mishandling of meat

Opinion: The NCAA’s claims over James Wiseman pits Memphis against “Power 5” schools

Former East Germans tell stories about defection and life under authoritarianism

Two gay UofM students called homophobic slur, removed from off-campus party

The Daily Helmsman: Uncaged - Episode 1

Opinion: Students should give their all and work like money is on the line

Opinion: University of Memphis dining, from best to worst

UofM to purchase the Gather on Southern apartment complex

Local teen optimistic despite struggle with Tourette Syndrome challenges

U of M records lowest tuition increase over 5 years

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