Day: March 20, 2015

News

Virtual learning lab fosters interactive learning environment

On the third floor of the Angelo and Jennette Volpe library, a virtual learning lab has been created. VisCube, a virtual 3-D simulation lab, gives students a unique opportunity for a hands-on learning approach, said technical director David Brown. In a virtual simulation, the VisCube can recreate a human heart, […]

Sports

TTU baseball faces Vanderbilt in 63rd meeting

The Vanderbilt Commodores, defending national champions and fourth-ranked team in the nation, hosted the Golden Eagle baseball team Tuesday. The meeting at Hawkins Field was the 63rd all-time meeting between the two teams. Vanderbilt owns the series lead 43-21, but one of the biggest upsets ever for the Golden Eagles […]

Sports

Chism throws hard for TTU baseball

Senior pitcher Chris Chism made his first start for the Golden Eagles Feb. 14, 2014 against South Alabama. Chism was pedestrian that day. He lasted four innings and gave up eight hits; but on March 14, Chism had the best day of his career and one of the best in […]

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Live-action ‘Cinderella’ is traditional and inspiring

This live action re-imagination of the classic Disney tale may seem totally unnecessary, but “Cinderella” still manages to completely enchant audiences of all ages. Starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter, this female-driven powerhouse earned itself $70 million on opening weekend and an 83 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. […]

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ a sharp comedy

When it comes to new comedies featured on TV this season, the result has been lackluster to put it mildly. NBC’s best output, “Marry Me,” is endearing and truly funny, but the viewership is just not there and it’s dead in the water. CBS hasn’t really offered anything interesting in […]

News

Leaders of TTU Greek Life value Diversity

University of Oklahoma’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter’s racially charged chant incident ignited interest in greek life diversity at Tennessee Tech. On March 7, 2015, a video surfaced online showing members of the SAE chapter at OU chanting “There will never be a n—– in SAE. You can hang him […]