Not many reality shows focus on the host, which makes “Nathan For You” all the more fascinating, as it is a subtle character study as well as hilarious fodder for those who attach themselves to its style. “Nathan For You” sees Nathan Fielder, a business school graduate, traveling around, giving […]
Month: October 2015
Differentiating between attention-seekers and the authentic Christian
PEACE IN THE PARK – Students responded to this year's "Preachers" visit by drawing a peace sign in Centennial Plaza. These students read some of the response messages covering the brick patio. As I was walking to my first class back from fall break, I was in a great mood. […]
Why we should love the haters and learn from their mistakes
SAME OLD STORY – This photo was taken in the fall of 2013. The T-shirt designs may have changed, but the bold message of these "street preachers" has not. For less than one week every year, Tech students go to great lengths to avoid South Patio (now Centennial Plaza). We […]
Wilson appointed chair of NCAA Division I Football Committee
Mark Wilson, director of Athletics at Tennessee Tech, was recently selected to serve as the chair of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Committee for the 2015-2016 academic year. Wilson’s new position was announced Oct.1. The NCAA Division I Football Committee is responsible for […]
Anderson , Dodd achieve career milestones
Cody Dodd attacks the ball during Tech's Ohio Valley Conference clash with Morehead State on Oct. 16. Dodd earned her 1000th kill against Belmont on Oct. 9. Photo by: Shea Haile In the past, Tennessee Tech had some great years in volleyball; throughout the […]
The Rundown: Pace’s Perspective
Dorian Carter looks for a gap in the Jacksonville State defense during the Oct. 17 game at Tucker Stadium. Carter was a bright spot for the Golden Eagles despite the 42-13 loss to the Gamecocks. Carter ended the night with 72 yards. Photo by: Shea Haile […]
‘The Hunting Ground’ sheds light on campus rape epidemic
I cringe every time I hear the word “rape.” In my culture as a college student in my 20s, I have been discouraged from talking about or even referring to rape. I have always thought rape is something to be embarrassed about. But as of Tuesday, Sept. 29, my entire […]
Seeing the man behind the badge
Earlier this week, I found myself parked in a church parking lot at one in the morning. Like any college student, I had found myself dealing with the stresses of college and decided to get out of the house and go for a drive. I was parked in the lot, […]
Sticks and Stones: Why words can hurt the most
Some conversations we don’t want to overhear. The ones so full of obnoxious superciliousness that your lips curl of their own accord. The conversations that fill your stomach with a raging inferno and leave you with a really good story. Some people get into fistfights. Some people write strongly worded […]
TKE brother found unresponsive in fraternity house
William Sutton, a TKE brother, was found unresponsive in his fraternity house on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 6. The following is President Oldham's message to the university regarding the incident: " We are saddened to share the news of the passing of William J. Sutton, a senior accounting major, […]
