The Director of the Women’s Center at Tech Helen Hunt, and Betty Lopez a recent nurse graduate from Tech offered their professional opinions on the role birth control has had since it was first established in the U.S. in 1916. October 16, 1916, is a day in the history of […]
Month: October 2020
Seth Speaks Volumes
The National Basketball Association finals have finished this year with the Lakers defeating the Miami Heat 4-2 in Game 6 of the Finals. Lebron James was able to achieve another NBA Finals championship and NBA Most Valuable Player award. Does this solidify Lebron James being one of the best players […]
Ginsburg’s legacy paves way for Barrett
Ruth Bader Ginsburg actively fought against sexism for the entirety of her career. During her time with the ACLU she fought six landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court all focused on gender equality. She won five. After becoming a judge on the supreme court, Ginsburg became a strong voice […]
Football dilemma for Fall 2020
Tech had to put a halt on football for the 2020 season. What does that mean for incoming freshmen? How does this affect graduating seniors? Head Football Coach Dewayne Alexander, on his 32nd season as a coach, answered these questions and put those fears at ease for individuals wondering. “All […]
New Golden Eagles on the Court
Hope is not lost with many sports not starting in the fall. At Tech there will be a basketball season starting on Nov. 25 of this year! With a new season approaching there are also some new faces emerging onto the court. On Sept. 22, 2020, Tech Women’s Basketball released […]
Health Screenings available at Health Fair
The Fall Health Fair will take place on October 13 in the Marc Burnett Fitness and Recreation Center from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Cookeville Regional Medical Center is set to host the event. Testing options include: blood work, pulmonary function, bone density screening and biometric screenings. In order to […]
Is Teleworking from home the new normal?
Emails, meetings, phone calls, and spreadsheets. Technology has always been used in the workplace. With the coronavirus hitting the United States in March, technology became even more vital. Many companies and organizations are now more dependent on technology to make the transition to teleworking easier. The government is one of […]
Pizza Machine is feeding the community
You may have seen a yellow school bus in the parking lot of Broast, on the corner of Walnut and Spring Streets. What you didn’t notice driving by is the hardworking pizza maker Dylon Neumann and his family who run the show. The Pizza Machine began 18 years ago in […]
Trustees pass motion to revise Title IX, sexual assault conduct code
Tech’s COVID-19 response, racial diversity and new construction were discussed during the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 28. The Board also approved revisions to university policies, and welcomed new members. The Board passed the motions to revise both the student conduct rule and the Title IX compliance rule. Dr. […]
Time has passed, racism persists “not much has changed, if anything…it’s gotten worse.”
Protests and riots. Police brutality and racism. Is this 1968 or 2020? A now silver-haired Corinne Johnson looked aloft as she remorsefully recalled memories of her adolescence. Her stern face began to give way as she pushed back tears. Her hands gripped the arms of her chair as she shuffled […]