The Tennessee Tech tennis team opened up at home with a win against Chattanooga Thursday, Feb. 28. They won in convincing fashion 6-1 bringing them to a 2-2 record. “It’s nice to get the first home win,” said Kenny Doyle coach of the Golden Eagles. “We always have a competitive […]
Month: February 2016
Track team breaks school and personal best records
With women’s track season underway, many personal and school records have already been broken which will give the team further motivation for upcoming championships. Junior athlete Sarah Brandt said, “When you look at that record book, it’s like your mouth starts watering. We all think ‘I want this one.’ So […]
Tech to host local high school basketball tournaments
The Hooper Eblen Center is hosting the 2016 district 8AA and region 4AA tournaments. This is the first year since 2010 that Tennessee Tech has held postseason high school basketball tournaments. District 8AA consists of the following high schools: Upperman, Smith County, DeKalb County, Cannon County, Macon County, Livingston Academy, […]
‘Painting With’ is another confused album in Animal Collective’s recent disappointing history
GOOD VIBRATIONS – ‘Painting With’ was recorded at EastWest Studios in Hollywood, and Animal Collective used the same studio as Brian Wilson did for ‘Smile’ and ‘Pet Sounds.’ Like most artists, Animal Collective is only human. Although they grant themselves faux names like Panda Bear or The Geologist, the group is […]
‘Hamilton’ breaks records, defies expectations
YOU’LL BE BACK – ‘Hamilton’ made $30 million in ticket sales before opening on Broadway. “How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the Caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalor, grow up to be a hero and a […]
expectations Judd Apatow’s ‘Love’ is uninspired yet charming
My relationship with Judd Apatow's work is a complicated one. On one hand, Freaks and Geeks got me through high school and The 40 Year Old Virgin was hilarious. On the other, Girls and Knocked Up both made me want to swear off TV and film forever and live in […]
Reminder to voters reclaim our voices in the 2016 election
A disengaged electorate can never truly embody democracy. Yes, ours is an aging federal republic, embattled with questions of money in speech and protecting our futures, but it’s a part of our heritage to own our constitutionally-granted civic responsibilities. Regardless of the past 40 years of voting hurdles, Tennessee is […]
Epidemics induce panic into American society
Life is a perilous adventure. Every second of every day, we are exposed to numerous risks, both from nature and man. As technological advancements make travel more accessible, our world becomes ever smaller. We have the ability to keep in touch with events happening on the other side of the […]
America’s favorite pastime is still going strong
WRIGLEY FIELD – Devoted Chicago Cubs fans were ecstatic to see their team win the playoff series last October. It's everyone's favorite time of the year again: the middle of February. Football just came to an end; college basketball is heating up with the end of the regular season near, and […]
Tech to begin planning for $90 million science building
Tennessee Tech’s new science building investment is expected to reach $90 million, according to Claire Stinson, vice president for planning and finance, as plans progress after Gov. Bill Haslam’s recent budget announcement. This is close to a $5 million increase from Gov. Haslam’s budget reference at the State of the […]
