Bryant Steele

(Pacer Graphic / Sophia Phillips) When speaking about the most important directors in Hollywood today, it would be remiss to not include Christopher Nolan in the conversation. From the out-of-this-world phenomenon ‘Interstellar’ to the explosive drama ‘Oppenheimer’, Nolan has carved a name for himself on the walls of film history. His most recent project, however, may just be the greatest of them all. ‘The Odyssey’ is a 2026 action-fantasy film based on ancient Greek poet Homer’s classic epic poem.

Featured Image: Students cheer at the Hunter Hayes concert in the Elam Center on Aug. 22, 2026. (Photo Credit / Preston Pooler / University Relations) On Saturday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elam Center, the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Flight Crew and First Year Experience hosted the university’s very first Welcome Weekend Concert. The show’s opening act featured UT Martin’s own Houston Kelly before switching over to the headline act of five-time Grammy nominee Hunter Hayes.

Featured Image: (Pacer Graphic / Darby Self) The early 2000s were essential in forming the world of gaming that is now a thriving industry. So many games released during that period now serve as perfect examples of their respective genres and the foundation for the games that have come after. While many of these games were good at one specific aspect, very few were good at many.