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Friday, April 19, 2024
The development and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has allowed the public to breathe a sigh of relief. With the optimistic outlook that the pandemic is slowly drawing to a close, many people are asking what permanent marks on the work force and schools will be left in the aftermath […]
On April 1 of this year, freshman Erika Minnear led a free thrifting event for all students. Donations from the Fashion Merchandising Association supplied the first pop-up store. The thrift store was open from 10:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m. and offered an array of clothing for both men and women. […]
With the progression of the COVID-19 vaccine, many individuals are eager to get their shots, while some are more wary of the vaccine – will the “Foutchie Ouchie” be added to the list of university requirements? On campuses across the country, the COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be mandated. The […]
Tech held their Student Government Association executive elections On April 13, 2021. SGA President, Aaron Lay, won his re-election and will continue his term until 2022. This will be Lay’s second year as SGA President. After having to deal with the coronavirus pandemic this past year, Lay has had to […]
On April 14, 2021, Julia Gruber, Associate Professor of German, and Andrew Smith, an Instructor of English and religious studies, were found to be in violation of Tech policy 600, code of conduct. This was a result of an investigation into flyers they posted on campus accusing Andrew Donadio, assistant […]
There are currently 70 faculty and staff members who have authorization to carry firearms on Tech campus. By state law, the University Police Chief keeps the list of authorized employees and is not allowed to share that information. One of those guns may be in the classroom. “Authorized employees […]
On April 14, 2021, two Tech faculty members were found to be in violation of Tech policy, after an investigation into flyers accusing another professor of being a racist and bringing a “national hate group” to Tech’s campus. A complaint was filed with Tennessee Tech’s Office of Human Resources by […]
With the move to remote classes, Tech students have had an increase in online testing. The choice has led to an increase in the use of Respondus Lockdown. “I have to use a lockdown browser with a camera every single time I take any assessment for any class. I never […]
Tech students received an email from the Registrar’s office in March informing them of the “new standardized time slots and minor changes to our academic calendar,” beginning this fall. “One week was added to the calendar—from 14 weeks to 15 weeks,” Karen Lykins, Chief Information Officer, said. This fall, classes […]
The Tech Chapter of Phi Delta Theta spent two days in Nashville volunteering for the Live Like Lou Foundation. This foundation supports research to develop a treatment for Lou Gehrig’s disease, more commonly known as ALS. ALS is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. This is a degenerative disease that slowly destroys the […]
