Month: April 2016

News

Oldham and Haslam host forum for campus body about FOCUS act

During the Thursday, April 14 forum in Derryberry Auditorium, President Phil Oldham answered questions from faculty and students about the FOCUS Act and how it will affect Tennessee Tech’s campus operation. The FOCUS Act passed both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee Senate, and is currently awaiting the […]

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‘I Heart Tech’ week to begin during Tech’s dead week

The Student Government Association’s I Heart Tech Week begins Monday, April 25 and will continue until Friday, April 29. Events are scheduled to take place every day in order to give students a way to relieve stress during dead week. SGA Secretary Savannah Savage planned last year’s events and was […]

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Student survey measures campus sustainability

The Sustainable Campus Committee recently concluded results from a joint survey with Campus Facilities on students’ knowledge and use of “green” projects. The results reveal that students campuswide are involved but are also still getting acquainted with green projects. These results have come in just before Earth Day April 20 and […]

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Barketing in the Quad to aide Putnam County Animal Shelter

The Tennessee Tech Marketing club and the Cookeville/Putnam Animal shelter are hosting “Barketing in the Quad” for the second year in a row. The event will take place Thursday, April 21 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the main quad. In an effort to raise money and awareness for shelter pets […]

Sports

Softball defeats TSU twice in three game series at home

THE FOLLOW THROUGH- Olivia Bennett completes her swing during one of Tech's games with TSU April 16. Photo by Shea Haile.  The Tennessee Tech softball team won two of three against Tennessee State April 16-17. The Golden Eagles improved its conference record to 7-10.  Tech split Saturday’s double-header with the […]

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Tennis ends its season undefeated in the OVC

SIMPLY THE BEST- Alberto Esteban observes the court during his match up with Austin Peay’s Manuel Montenegro April 15. Photo by Shea Haile. The Tennessee Tech tennis defeated Austin Peay Friday, April 15 and Murray State Saturday, April 16 to end the regular season undefeated at home and in conference […]

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New traditions unveiled at spring game

TENNESSEE TECH IDOL – Cory Malone serenades Golden Eagle fans during the football team’s spring game April 14. Malone performed Joe Nichols  song “Yeah,” on karaoke. Photo by Jim Dillon. “Gooo Golden Eagles” was the chant that kicked off Tech’s spring football game. Head coach Marcus Satterfield directed the event […]