Protect this Court – Torrance Rowe handles the ball during Tech’s 72-70 victory over the Gamecocks Feb. 13. Rowe scored 10 points in the game and hit the game winning free throw with .7 seconds remaining. Tech is now 13-0 at home this season. Photo by: Christian McCall Saturday, Feb. […]
Month: February 2016
Baseball begins 2016 campaign with home series
The Golden Eagle baseball team kicks its season off this weekend with a home series against Western Illinois beginning Friday, Feb. 19. Junior outfielder Tyler Brazelton said he is excited for the regular season to begin. “We put in a lot time and hard work this offseason with practice and playing […]
Martin reveals why he came to Tech, his plans for the future
Why would Ryan Martin travel from England, to Tennessee, to play basketball? “When I came here for my visit, what I liked most about it, the coaches were like family,” said Ryan. “A lot of people say that, but it was what I’m used to. …They were cracking jokes with […]
University unveils Tech wall and new logo
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham, Provost Bahman Ghorashi and hundreds of students filled the hallways of the ground floor of the Roaden University Center Thursday, Feb. 4 for the unveiling of the new Tech Wall and logo. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton and former Tech President Angelo Volpe also attended […]
SGA to create focus committees after receiving results from student vote
The Student Government Association has created new committees that focus on different areas around campus in hopes to provide better services to students. SGA already has two committees such as the S.O.L.O. committee and the community service committee. Seven new committees were formed from the top 10 focus areas on […]
Chase Rice wins S.O.L.O. vote for Spring 2016
For the 2016 spring S.O.L.O. concert, ‘country music maverick’ and the currently nominated ACM New Male Vocalist of the year, Tennessee Tech students voted Chase Rice the No. 1 choice for the country music genre. The concert will be held at the Hooper Eblen Center April 5 at 7 p.m. […]
IT services relocates location in Volpe Library
The Angelo & Jennette Volpe Library underwent changes over winter break regarding the location of the Information Tech desk and the services it provides. Starting this semester, all IT services including checking out laptops and other technological equipment will be available to students at the circulation desk during regular library […]
Backdoor Playhouse and Jere Whitson renovations continue through Fall 2017
Jere Whitson Building will be closed until fall 2017 for renovations, which will include the Office of Enrollment Management and Student Success. According to Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success Robert Hodum, the new building will include undergraduate admissions, the office of the registrar, financial aid, academic […]
New pavilion opens to aid intramural staff with organization
As intramural season gears up, the staff is prepared for major changes, including searching for a new coordinator and the completion of the new intramural pavilion. Victor Martin, assistant coordinator of Campus Recreation, is currently the Interim Intramural Coordinator. Advertising for the new coordinator position will start in a couple […]
University room reservation moves to new online system
Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 10, students and faculty will be able to reserve rooms on campus with just the click of a button and without any paperwork. The Virtual Events Management System will allow students, faculty and staff to be able to quickly and easily request room reservations on campus for […]