Tech is teaming up with Putnam County agencies to address a growing issue in the community-the use of dangerous, new, legal drugs. The widespread use of these new drugs, sold in gas stations and convenient stores as “bath salts” and “plant food,” has alarmed Tech officials and administrators, as well […]
Month: February 2011
Minority Affairs director stepping down in March
Robert L. Owens II will be stepping down as Tech’s Minority Affairs director. Owens has been a stable entity in the Black Cultural Center for the past five years. He has implemented several programs and revolutionized many others. Some of those programs include the Summer Scholars Program (a bridge program […]
Students face mandatory, non-mandatory fee increases
Along with the athletics fee, the health services portion and student success portion of the student activity fee will increase next school year.Tech requested three mandatory fees and six non-mandatory fees be increased for the 2011-2012 school year during Monday’s Tennessee Board of Regents Finance Committee meeting. Jan. 14 was […]
Tech Village renovations bring it up to code
Students living in Tech Village can’t deny its on-campus location is convenient, but they may argue that it hasn’t been the convenience lately that it usually is. Tech Village is currently under a complete renovation. These are the first renovations that have been done since the Tech Village facilities were […]
Let’s Talk About Movies: Sanctum
#8220;Sanctum” opens with a true sense of adventure but is soon drowned with a cliché plot, cliché characters and poor use of 3-D.The story, which is based on true events, follows a diving expedition to explore the Esa-ala cave system led by Frank (Richard Roxburgh). When flooding from a sudden […]
Verizon offers iPhone 4 to customers
Verizon Wireless stores across the country added the iPhone 4 to their shelves this week, expanding availability to approximately 94 million Verizon customers.Verizon stores, particularly the main dealership on West Jackson Street in Cookeville, had additional security staff when doors opened at 7 a.m. yesterday to customers eager to upgrade […]
Technology access fees provide network access
Evidence of Tech’s infrastructure project can be seen by walking in the front doors of the library. No student fees are being used for the renovations. The infrastructure project is additional money separate from the funds provided by the technology access fee paid by students. “In 2009, the University received […]
Meal plans not always best value
With more than 2,500 meal plan holders on campus, it is no wonder Tech’s Dining Services’ web page states, “There is no better value than the meals per week option.” However, an in-depth look at on-campus dining alternatives may prove otherwise.Tech’s range of meal plan options serve those wanting an […]
Local Honey: R. Stevie Moore comes home to Nashville after long hiatus with new album
Last Friday night, while fans of headliners Deerhoof were still warming up their Honda Fits, a sparse crowd of early-birds flocked to the Mercy Lounge stage to welcome home local legend R. Stevie Moore. In truth, he is a legend in his own mind. Just check out his official website […]
“The Vagina Monologues” returns to Tech
Eve Ensler’s classic off- Broadway production returns to Tech on Feb. 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. A cornerstone of the V-Day movement, performances of “The Vagina Monologues” help raise awareness of violence against women in all its terrible forms. The production has been a huge success at Tech […]
