I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know much, if anything, about the presidential election. I can barely tell you who is running for election unless they’ve been bashed on social media, like Donald Trump. I’m a senior graduating in May and I’m about to get into the […]
Month: November 2015
Yik Yak still current
quot;Is Yik Yak still a thing?" That's what my friend asked me last week while we sat around my apartment, ignoring our homework. It's a solid question, too. I personally have the app installed and it gets a fair amount of traffic, but is it still cool or even socially […]
Golden Eagles gash Governors during second half in Homecoming victory
THE GOLD STANDARD – Ladarius Vanlier sprints down the field during Saturday's Homecoming win. Vanlier earned Co-Offensive OVC Player of the Week honors after scoring four touchdowns against Austin Peay. Photo: Shea Haile Tech has had its way with Austin Peay in recent years. Sans a seven-point loss in 2012, the Golden […]
Basketball team splits home games, men win exhibition against Piedmont College
OFF THE GLASS – Aleksa Jugovic goes for a layup during Tech's exhibition game against Piedmont College. Photo: Shea Haile Homecoming weekend concluded Saturday with a Tennessee Tech basketball double header. The Tech men’s basketball team was featured in the second game when the Golden Eagles hosted the Lions of Piedmont College […]
Tech shuts out APSU in second half in Homecoming win
Tennessee Tech linebacker Tra'Darius Goff (30) attempts to bring down Austin Peay quarterback Trey Taylor (8) during the Golden Eagles' 42-24 Homecoming win on Saturday at Tucker Stadium. Photo: Shea Haile, Oracle Sports Editor A win’s a win. Saturday’s first half wasn’t the prettiest, but a win’s a win. The Golden Eagles overcame […]
Dog Days over for Golden Eagles
Quarterback Jared Davis looks to pass during the Golden Eagles' practice on Wednesday at Tucker Stadium in preparation for Saturday's Homecoming game with Austin Peay. Photo: Jordan Pace The Golden Eagles (2-7, 1-5 Ohio Valley Conference) are set to take on the Austin Peay Governors (0-10, 0-7) in Saturday’s annual Homecoming […]
Soccer falls to SEMO in OVC tournament
For the first time since 2009, the Tennessee Tech soccer team made it back to the OVC playoffs. However, after entering as the second seed, the Golden Eagles fell to the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 2-0 in the OVC semifinals, marking the end of the team’s […]
Tennessee Tech celebrates Centennial Homecoming
CHEERS FOR 100 YEARS – A 700-pound, 40-foot Golden Eagle was erected by students during Homecoming for the 50th anniversary of Tennessee Tech University. Tennessee Tech University is celebrating the Centennial Homecoming with a week packed with student events. “Happy Birthday TTU!” is the theme for this year’s Homecoming celebration. […]
SGA passes bill to implement sanitation wipe stations in Volpe Library
The Student Government Association passed two bills at the Nov. 3 meeting, which were aimed at students’ experience at Volpe Library. The bills proposed adding sanitation wipe stations around the computer work areas and adding microwaves. College of Business Senator Kate Shelton proposed adding sanitation wipe stations after noticing how […]
TTU Sports Hall of Fame to welcome inductees
Five former Tennessee Tech athletes will be inducted into the Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame at the annual Induction Banquet in the Multipurpose Room Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased through the Athletics Ticket office. D.J. Bleisath was a defensive […]
