It was an uphill struggle for this local athlete, but her hard work and perseverance paid off big when she won the silver medal at the United States Aerobic Championship in Manhattan Beach, Cal. Cassandra Dotson, class of '96 and current professional trainer at The U of M and assistant to the Moss Chair ...
Her animated demeanor and warm personality would never let on that Lourdes Gabikagojeaskoa is a woman without a country. The Basque people are somewhat of a mystery. No one knows where they came from or where their language comes from. They have been in existence for thousands of years and are thought ...
Stories are everywhere, and everyday history slips through society's fingers, but one Memphian is there to put it all back together in his documentaries. Elvis, Cotton and the Delta are just a few of the subjects that William Bearden has helped bring to life in his documentaries. Bearden, founder of ...
After The Daily Helmsman revealed the existence of prostitution on campus last week, The University of Memphis went into action to fix the problem. "The hole in the bathroom was patched up the next day," said Bruce Harber, director of police services. "The graffiti was also removed by noon." A "glory ...
Cotton, fried catfish and folklore were all on the menu at the "Delta, Everything Southern Symposium" that was held by the friends of the library on campus June 29. The list of speakers ranged from cotton barons to catholic priests to musical scholars all sharing their knowledge about the Mississippi ...
Hourly tuition charges may have University of Memphis students paying more each semester if the Tennessee Board of Regents goes forward with their new pricing plans. The new system would charge students by the hour instead of billing them a flat fee. The TBR is considering changing the way that they ...
The Delta - Everything Southern Conference comes to The University of Memphis to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta in a daylong event at the Fogelman Executive Conference Center on June 29. "The Delta and the impact of the Delta on the American story is just beginning to ...
The most blood drenched slasher flicks to the most obscure foreign films have found a home at The Black Lodge Video in Memphis. "I have a love of film," said Bryan Hogue, co-owner of Black Lodge with his partner Matt Martin. "I consider myself a film archivist in a way. This is a film library." They ...
With the help of MusicWorks, students and the music industry are in perfect harmony. "Basically the program matches the needs of students to experience the real music industry in an educational and professional environment. All music business majors are required to take at least one internship, but ...
The Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association's inaugural music business conference ended the semester on a high note for The University of Memphis. The conference put aspiring musicians and music industry professionals together for a meeting of the minds. "This conference offered the attendees ...
