Month: March 2010

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Jill Andrews & Those Darlins rocked the Backdoor Playhouse

Those Darlins and Jill Andrews performed last night and brought down the Backdoor Playhouse. The two groups helped raise awareness for several great causes during the show. The concert was put on by Center Stage, WTTU 88.5 FM, The Tech Players and The Women’s Center.

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Movie Talk: Cop Out

Kevin Smith must be getting old. Clearly, he forgot he was making Cop Out and not another Jay and Silent Bob movie.This comedy, if you can call it that, follows Jimmy Monroe (Bruce Willis) and Paul Hodges (Tracy Morgan) as they try to find a baseball card stolen from Monroe. […]

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And, the winner is…

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards are this Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST. The evening promises to be full of surprises including a few shocking winners. Here’s a look at my predictions on who’s going home with some extra gold. Best Picture The winner of […]

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Hometown news releases available to all Tech students

Students on the dean’s and graduates lists aren’t the only ones eligible for news releases. With the upcoming season of award presentations and scholarship grants, many students could be featured in their hometown newspaper — if the occasion is announced to the Office of Communications and Marketing. These releases help […]

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Four campus music groups play throughout semester for students

Music has been a part of Tech since the institution was founded in 1915, but it wasn’t until 1948 that an official music department was established. More than 60 years later students continue to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment. Tech is home to several ensembles including the Bryan Symphony […]

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Jack Girard on display in Derryberry Gallery

Even though the economy is suffering, so far the Education Department at Tech has not had to make any cutbacks. “We will not know if we have to make any cutbacks until the state Legislators meet,” said Larry Peach, dean of the College of Education. Peach has a plan to […]

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Spin Dat Record: Beach House’s “Teen Dream

A spacecraft fashioned with bright, pulsating colored lights hurling through space in slow motion- this is what it feels like to listen to the newest dream pop masterpiece from Baltimore, Maryland’s Beach House. Their third album, Teen Dream, is their most impressive release to date. There has been a huge […]