Month: September 2015

Sports

Men’s golf takes silver at Murray State Invitational

The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team continued its solid play to bring home a second place finish at the Murray State Invitational last week.             The action started off Monday morning with the teams playing 36 holes. After the first 18 holes, five out of the six Golden Eagles playing […]

Sports

Pace’s Perspective: First OVC win gives Golden Eagles some spark

Tennessee Tech quarterback Jared Davis (18) looks to pass to a receiver during the Golden Eagles' 31-29 win at Murray State last Saturday. Photo: Tony Marable Tech’s 31-29 win at Murray State in last Saturday night’s OVC opener helped the Golden Eagles make some noise in the conference standings (3rd at 2-2, […]

Opinion

Is class canceled? (Spoiler alert: no)

The recent rain brought a virtual tidal wave of false hope to Tech’s student body, and it seems likely that next week is going to bring more of the same. Freshman wanted to know, would class be canceled? Tech shuts down when the weather gets bad, right? More experienced students […]

Sports

Athletics Marketing runs football promotions

When Golden Eagle football fans go to cheer on their team, they may also want to check out the promotions the Athletics Marketing and Corporate Sales Department are initiating. The department coordinates different events; for instance, T-shirt giveaways, drawings for prizes and themed events for the community and student body […]

News

TAB Tuesday returns

After an entire year without a weekly TAB Tuesday, the Tech Activities Board has decided to bring the Tuesday giveaways for 2015. Last year, TAB faced budget cuts that led to changes in how the organization used funds. Instead of having weekly TAB Tuesday giveaways, TAB limited them to once […]

Opinion

Is college too expensive?

If you’re reading this, there’s a very good chance you’re a college student. And if you’re a college student, there’s a very good chance you’re going to graduate owing money. A lot of money. Twenty-eight thousand dollars, to be exact. According to The Institute for College Access and Success, 69 […]

Opinion

The stress factor

I am running out of time. October is speeding toward us, and I feel as if I am on a runaway train speeding through life. The days slip into weeks, and I don’t seem to be able to stop and catch my breath. I like to keep myself busy, but […]

News

Tech Village golf cart stolen twice in one week

Tennessee Tech Police recovered a golf cart that was stolen from Tech Village twice in one week. On the morning of Sept. 20, Officer Jeffrey Bulakowski was patrolling around the dorms on the west side of campus when he noticed a fully enclosed Club Car golf cart that had been […]

News

TTU receives suicide prevention grant

Tech was awarded $278,466 for the Garrett Lee Smith grant for suicide prevention funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The grant lasts for three years and supports suicide prevention work in Campus, State, and Tribal communities. With the assistance of the Office of Research, Christina Mick, […]

News

John Quinones speaks on discrimination

John Quinones, seven-time Emmy Award winner and ABC correspondent, spoke to Tennessee Tech students about how he overcame discrimination as a child and the importance of embracing ethics and diversity in America. Students filed in one after the other Sept. 22 and filled the seats, eager and anxious to hear […]