The women’s basketball team started February with a win and two individual accolades.The Golden Eagles (5-18, 3-9 OVC) earned a pivotal conference victory over Eastern Kentucky (6-15, 3-9 OVC) Thursday night, winning 82-64. The Tech crowd roared for Senior Meagan Lyons when she was presented as Tech’s 24th member of […]
Day: February 6, 2009
Golden Eagle Profile: Dean O’ Brien
Name: Dean O’Brien Sport: TennisClass: Sophomore Major: BusinessHometown: Benmore, South Africa. Dean plays at the number one singles position for the Golden Eagles. He has started off the spring season 3-0 in singles, including a win over 29th-ranked Clint Bowles from Florida State. Favorite Sports Team: Springboks (South African rugby […]
Golden Eagles rout #20 Virginia Tech
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Sophomore Callie Schmidt’s three-run home run was one of 11 hits by Tennessee Tech as the Golden Eagles cruised to a 15-0, five-inning victory over No. 20 Virginia Tech Saturday morning in the UTC Tournament. Schmidt led the team at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs […]
Craft Center Cutbacks
The Appalachian Center for Craft received less funding this fiscal year, and with a substantially smaller budget to work with, cutbacks have been made. There is less money for faculty travel, materials, and operational costs as a whole. “Exhibitions and visiting artists have been greatly reduced,” said Ward Doubet, Appalachian […]
Avoiding the Flu
Flu season is coming to an end but have you gotten your shot?Health Services is now out of the flu vaccine, but the good news is that the flu season is almost over. The flu season usually lasts between November through about March. Every year is different in the outbreak […]
Brett Dennen Review and Interview
It’s hard, but I’ll admit it.I almost left Third & Lindsley once I heard the first mumbled line from singer-songwriter, Brett Dennen. The WRLT Acoustic Christmas opening act, Meiko, had left my heart fluttering with her crisp and whispery croon, and then a guy I thought was just doing a […]
Bryan Symphony Orchestra performs fourth concert
Tech’s Bryan Symphony Orchestra will perform its fourth concert of the 2008-2009 season on Feb. 22. The performance will begin at 3 p.m. in the Wattenbarger Auditorium of the Bryan Fine Arts Building. The concert features the winner of the 2008-2009 Joan Derryberry Memorial Concerto Competition, soloist Ben Elsberry. Pieces […]
“The Vagina Monologues” returns to Tech, raises violence awareness
In a global effort to stop violence against women, the Tech Players will present “The Vagina Monologues” as a part of the V-Day college campaign benefit.Running in its sixth year at Tech, “The Vagina Monologues” will run at 8 p.m. Feb. 12-14 at the Backdoor Playhouse located in the rear […]
Budget Cuts Affecting Every Department on Tech’s Campus
Everyone is feeling the crunch of hard economic times, including many departments on Tech’s campus like International Student Affairs. “When you don’t have much, there is not much to cut.” Said, Director International Student Affairs, Charles Wilkerson when asked how the recent budget cut affected his department. The office of […]
ROTC looking for more nursing majors
Tech’s ROTC is looking for nursing majors to join its program and work toward being commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army Nurse Corps. Advanced degree programs and specialty training is available, paid for by the Army.Nursing students can be eligible for two, three and four year scholarships at Tech […]
