Day: February 25, 2011

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SOLO Bill concert set list released

Preparations for the Student Organizations Life Opportunity concert hosted by SGA are in full swing, but do students actually know the details? Finally, there are answers.The concert will be held at 7 p.m. April 5 at The Hooper Eblen Center, which has a seating capacity of 10,200. The Hoop will […]

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Let’s Talk About Movies: Academy Awards promise surprises

It’s that time of the year again, when Hollywood gets together for a night of celebration and commemoration. Heading into this year’s show, three movies, “The Social Network,” “The King’s Speech” and “Black Swan” have separated themselves from the pack.Following major wins at the British Academy of Film and Television […]

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Efforts to purchase Cummins Falls continue

Privately owned Cummins Falls may be on its way to becoming a state park, thanks to support from Tech students and area residents. The 75-foot-tall waterfall and surrounding forest located in Jackson County on the Blackburn Fork River has been named a priority for Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation, whose […]

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Pell Grants may be reduced next year, subsequent years

Notwithstanding. It’s a word used countless times in House Resolution 1, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, which would fund the federal government for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year ending Sept. 30. The question remains if higher education and the economy will withstand the provisions put forth by the […]

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Tuition money to be exhausted next week

It takes $4.60 to operate Tech for one second. If students’ tuitions and fees were the only things operating Tech, the money would run out March 1, and Tech would no longer be running. Most of the funds to run Tech come from alumni dollar gifts and state help. Only […]

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History months not treated equally on campus

Each year, February rolls around on campus with countless posters featuring famous African-American accomplishments throughout history and advertising guest speakers and movie events.In fact, of 45 students interviewed across campus, 32 knew that Black History Month is recognized in February, and 11 had attended Black History Month events hosted on […]

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Crop shortage affects Dining Services

Freezing weather in California, New Mexico and Florida has skyrocketed national produce prices this month, but the financial storm finally reached Tech’s campus just last week. The national produce shortages and price increases occurring this winter are forcing certain areas of Dining Services to make some adjustments.Students who ordered at […]

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Students offer opinions about library renovation

The Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library has been hard-pressed getting everything updated, ready and up to speed. While students have been scurrying about to their classes, workers have been diligently updating the library in order to create a better place to learn for everyone on campus.The renovation project is touted […]

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Counseling Center to hold spring break safety workshop

A whole year’s intake of alcohol could happen in one week.Tech’s spring break is March 7-11, and the Tech Counseling Center will be holding a workshop March 3: “Spring Break 2011: Be Careful Out There!” “This workshop covers everything from how to treat your sunburn to alcohol safety,” said Cynthia […]

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Trio of record setters look toward OVC Track Indoor Championships

The Tech track team will compete in the 2011 Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships in Charleston, Ill today and tomorrow.Three Golden Eagles have had record-breaking seasons so far this year. Seniors Ashley Mayhew and Katherine Lynn along with sophomore Katie Lowery have rewritten the Tech record books. “I just feel […]