I’ll be honest. The only thing getting me through this past week was the reminder that spring break was only days away. I’m in need of a week of relaxation.I’m sure most of you will be flocking to destinations so famous for spring break that MTV devotes a whole week […]
Day: March 5, 2010
Mechanical Phil makes silly holiday sillier
Every year on the second of February, the famous Punxsutawney Phil pops out of the ground to predict the weather for the next six weeks. Coincidentally, Groundhog Day is exactly six weeks before the first day of spring. Regardless of how pointless the holiday is, Groundhog Day is a national […]
Four seek Dean of Library and Learning Assistance position
The search is on for someone to fill the new position of Dean of Library and Learning Assistance.The Dean of Library and Learning Assistance will oversee the running of the new learning commons, scheduled to be built on the first floor of the Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library. “One of […]
Tech addresses parking lot construction plan
Parking at Tech is expected to grow by 550 spots by Fall 2011. These new spots will occupy land on the east side of campus in the area around Prescott Central Middle School.The Tennessee Technological University Foundation- a non-profit corporation with the purpose of providing guidance and assistance for the […]
75-year-old Tech student set to graduate
A 75-year-old student is set to graduate in May.To Ronald Tiller of Vonore, Tenn., a degree is more than a ticket to good job; it is a vital piece that is missing from his life. He does not need a degree in order to get a well paying job, but […]
The Wheels On The Bus Go Meow Meow Meow
Much akin to the greatest hit from Queen, “Another One Bites the Dust,” I’ve added another passenger to the ranks of the formerly sparse public transportation partakers. I am now waiting for the bus with another person!And another one on / And another one on / Another one rides the […]
Counseling Center aims to shed light on binge drinking
As spring break approaches, the Counseling Center is doing their best to bring awareness to the misuse or abuse of alcohol.Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of five or more alcoholic drinks in a row, on a single occasion. (whitestallion) “Somebody would tell us maybe 12 beers is not […]
Women’s History Month activities coming to a close, two events left for Tech students
Two opportunities remain for Tech students to explore Women’s History month.Two Center Stage productions are scheduled later this month. One event will spotlight a survivor of the brutal Rwandan genocide, who hid in a bathroom for 91 days with seven other women. The other presentation will showcase a popular women’s […]
Women fall in opening round of OVC tourney
The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team fell short to Austin Peay State University in Clarksville on Tuesday night by a score of 79-61. The loss put an abrupt halt to the Ohio Valley Conference tournament dreams of the Golden Eagles (14-16, 8-10 OVC). This is the first time the Golden […]
Last second shot trumps Peay, Tech takes on Morehead next
For the first time in four years, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team will travel to Nashville for the semifinal round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.On Tuesday, the No. 6 seeded Golden Eagles (15-16, 8-10 OVC) topped No. 3 Austin Peay (17-15, 11-7 OVC) in Clarksville in the opening […]
