Month: February 2011

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Black history is American history

Frederick McKinley Jones. Benjamin Banneker. Dr. Charles Drew. W.E.B. DuBois. Earl Lloyd. Booker T. Washington. Jackie Robinson. Martin Luther King, Jr. These are all names of people that reached accomplishments that make them important in American history. Yes. Not black history, American History. But the funny thing is, most of […]

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Spring philanthropy events begin

Phi Mu, one of Tech’s largest Greek organizations, will host Greek God later this month. Greek God is the title of Phi Mu’s annual spring philanthropy event. During this Kappa Pi (the local Phi Mu chapter) tradition, the ladies of Phi Mu will sell trinkets like bracelets or balloons, host […]

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V-Day not just couples’ day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re single, this can be an annoying or depressing day. You have two options as a single person on Valentine’s Day. At least most people see only two options.Option one: reject the holiday; it is so commercialized now that regardless of […]

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Water damage affects International Student Affairs Office

Water damage has been found in the International Student Affairs Office. The issue is being resolved, but not without some inconvenience to the employees. “We are running over each other,” said Amy Miller, Study Abroad coordinator. “There was nowhere to put the furniture. Our files are everywhere. What can you […]

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The Extra Point

Carmelo to the Lakers?Recent ESPN reports have indicated that the Lakers are in the early stages of negotiations with the Nuggets to acquire forward Carmelo Anthony. Sources say that the Lakers would trade center Andrew Bynum in order to make the deal, and that it is possible other players will […]

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Lowery named Athlete of the Week

Tennessee Tech sophomore Katie Lowery has been chosen as the Ohio Valley Conference Track & Field Athlete of the Week following her record-setting performance Saturday at the Sewanee Invitational.A pole vaulter from Andersonville, Tenn., Lowery broke her own indoor school record and won the event when she cleared the bar […]

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Campus shouldn’t be battle zone

There is a war happening on our campus, and you enter the battle zone every Monday through Friday like clockwork. Every morning, half-awake students walk out of their residence halls and onto roads where commuting students are driving, scanning for the few precious empty parking spots left. The combination of […]

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Softball picked to finish second in OVC

As the Tennessee Tech softball team kicks off its season this weekend at the Georgia State Tournament, junior Holly Thomas and senior Lacie Coquerille share their excitement.”We are ready to win,” Coquerille said. “[Our team] has a lot of experience.” This year’s squad boasts five juniors and six seniors, all […]

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Let’s Talk About Movies: The Mechanic

Although “The Mechanic” was unremarkable regarding acting or originality, the movie delivered a slick and entertaining action experience, perfect for escaping the chilly weather.A remake of a 1972 Charles Bronson movie by the same name, the 2011 version varies from the original but still lacks originality in an oversaturated action […]

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Psychology department implements new database

The Psychology department’s recently implemented database of research studies, the Sona System, is open to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. The Sona System is completely free for users and allows anyone to log on and see current research studies. If a study sounds interesting to the user, he or she can […]