Month: April 2013

Local

Graduation numbers increase by almost 9 percent for spring ceremonies

Potential graduating seniors are up by about 100 students, or 8.7 percent, this spring in comparison to last spring. “Including [graduate] students, there are about 1,325 potential graduating students this semester,” Denise Burgess, administrative associate, said. “It is important to keep in mind that the actual number of graduates could […]

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Kappa Sigma brother arrested for failed arson attempt

Kappa Sigma fraternity brother, John Cameron Null, 19, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., was arrested Friday after allegedly being involved in a dispute with a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Null is charged with reckless endangerment, arson by setting fire to a vehicle and public intoxication. According to a report […]

Local

Oldham proposes pedestrian campus

Cars may not be welcome in the heart of campus if President Phil Oldham’s vision for a pedestrian greenway moves forward. “Increasing green space is just one element being considered as we look at what is best for everyone on campus in terms of parking, traffic, safety and aesthetics,” Oldham […]

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Fit renovations to conclude, walking track to be replaced

Renovations that began at the Fit last year will end this semester. The Fit is getting a new roof this month, which allows replacement of the walking track located upstairs. Approximately 20 years after being built, the Fit began to undergo renovations to update and expand their facilities. “We feel […]

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Campus crime remains low despite small police department

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual Crime on Campus Report April 3, which showed Tech’s crime rates are up from last year’s report. “Given that Tech has such a small department, I am very pleased with this year’s report,” said Gay Shepherd, campus police chief, said.  “I would […]

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Tech purchases mobile charging stations

Tech’s Telecommunications department has coordinated with KwikBoost to purchase mobile charging stations for use in several locations across campus. Prompted by the University’s recent purchase of solar powered tables, KwikBoost contacted the Telecommunications department about the possibility of purchasing mobile charging stations that would allow students to charge phones, MP3 […]

Opinion

What’s an ‘Accidental Racist’?

According to Wordnik.com, a racist is, “a person who believes a particular race is superior to others.” The AP newswire is reporting, “Brad Paisley’s collaboration with LL Cool J on ‘Accidental Racist’ has accidentally kicked up some controversy. The song about racial perception has drawn ire from both the country […]

Local

Graduate assistant for SGA to be added in fall

SGA will add a new position this fall in order to help the bills that are passed move quicker through the process of being put into action.    “Sometimes bills take weeks to be put into action while others can take months,” said Marc Burnett, vice president of student affairs. […]

Opinion

An informed public is an empowered public

Safety is an issue on any campus in the U.S. and abroad. But, what do you know about the person sitting beside you? This week, someone asked about Tech’s policies regarding finding out who sex offenders are in the area, and if they attend the University. I did a little […]

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Relay for Life celebrates to cure cancer

Cancer survivors and 24 student organizations will celebrate Relay for Life’s 100th birthday by raising money in a party-type atmosphere, April 12-13 from 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. on  Tech’s Main Quad.      Games, cake decorating competitions, a car bash, food and live bands will take place as participants […]