Two descendants of President Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemmings will visit The University of Memphis Saturday to discuss race relations in America. The descendants, Julia Jefferson -- a businesswoman and former educator who is white and Shay Banks-Young -- a health trainer who is African-American, ...
The night is rainy, but warm. It is the last day of the month and early in the evening. You want something different, not a movie or play, but something international. The solution -- the South Main Art Tour. The tour is free and a trolley takes you from the grand Orpheum Theatre, past the National ...
Worry over exams, anger over making a low grade and panic over not having enough time to do everything are all emotions felt by many U of M students. The outcome -- a condition known as stress. "Stress is very dangerous," said Peter Bloch, spokesperson for the YogaLife Institute. "Worrying about time, ...
Bizarre secrets, incest, murder and obsession will all be revealed March 29. The Little Theatre at Theatre Memphis is proud to present Wendy McLeod's black comedy, "The House of Yes." The director, Ed Tatum, said there is only one way to describe the performance -- bizarre. "The play is excellent, but ...
The winner of the Tiger Dining "You Pick the Menu" weekly contest is staff member Joyce Johnson. "I am very excited," Johnson said. "I received a voice mail that I had won and I thought I won a car at first." Johnson, who works in the provost's office, said she was happy that her menu was selected. "I ...
The University of Memphis, an urban institution with 18,278 students, is quite diverse in its student body --yet, according to one U of M student, interracial dating is still virtually unseen on this large campus. "It bothers me to see interracial couples," said U of M student T. Wilson. "I believe ...
Free lunches and variety are coming to a Tiger Dining location near you this week. "Students have been asking for variety and it is now here," said Tiger Dining director Chuck Wigington. "We want to meet student needs -- we will now let students select a menu of what they want." Wigington said students ...
International Women's Day, established to honor women around the world, is 92 years old today. In recognition of women in Memphis, the 17th annual Women of Achievement Awards Banquet will be held Sunday at the Memphis Marriott, at 2635 Thousand Oaks. Tickets are $30 and the event starts at 5:30 p.m. Awards ...
Romance, dating and breakups. Sound like a soap opera? No -- it is the latest play being performed at the Circuit Playhouse. The performance is "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." Through comedy, music and singing, four performers poke fun at the difficulties of relationships. The set, designed ...
