Month: September 2021

Two members of SGA stand on either side of Secretary of State Tre Hargett
News Student Government

Secretary of State Discusses Voting with SGA

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Tech on Monday, Sept. 13 and spoke to members of the Student Government Association regarding the importance of the vote. Hargett’s meeting with SGA followed the Voter Registration Tailgate that was held on Sept. 11 outside of Tucker Stadium. SGA teamed up with […]

Tech volleyball player jumps to set the ball in front of the net.
Sports Volleyball

Golden Eagle Volleyball Team Heads to Chattanooga

With the Tech Volleyball 2020-21 season underway, the Golden Eagles look to keep their winning record alive as they travel to Chattanooga this weekend to play in the Chattanooga Classic. The Golden Eagles started their season in the War Eagle invitational on Aug. 27-28 where they went 1-1 and just […]

Students sit on a stage and answer questions from Black host.
News On campus

COVID-19 Continues to Affect Student Organizations

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many things worldwide, including life on Tech’s campus. However, despite the pandemic, activities and organizations on campus are in Full Flight this fall. “Well, this semester, you know, we want to go Full Flight, like the university. Still do in person events,” Coordinator of Student […]

Dr. Matthew Pearce smiles for a selfie at an Appalachian Trail trail head
Features

New Zealander researches at Tech

Electrical engineer? World traveler? Researcher? It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what to call this New Zealander. Regardless of what you call him, this “kiwi” has always kept one thing in his mind: do the best you can with what you have. “The formative years were in Whangarei … It’s actually, […]

Chuck Sutherland poses for a photo in a cave, wearing a suit and mining helmet.
Features

Geology Professor Explores Caves and Photography

The icy water lapped around the caver’s face as he sucked the ceiling for air. He was not dressed for swimming, but curiosity propelled him forward: it was too late to turn back. After risking hypothermia through the dark, frigid channel, geology professor Chuck Sutherland emerged into an opening, becoming […]

Tech ROTC students begin stretching out a large flag over Tech's football field.
Football Sports

9/11 Victims Honored at Tech vs Furman Game

On a day designed to honor the victims of 9/11, fans, coaches and athletes packed college football stadiums all across the country to cheer on their teams, play football and remember 20 years ago. “Our players should feel very blessed to be able to play today as am I to […]

Entrance to the Backdoor Playhouse.
On campus Theater

Improv Troupe Entertains at Backdoor Playhouse

Storyteller Improv, a local improv troupe, is putting on a series of shows at the Backdoor Playhouse, starting Aug. 27. The shows will be hosted by the Backdoor Improv troupe. They have scheduled performances for Aug. 27, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Nov. 26th and […]

View of Tucker Stadium at the 50-yard-line on a bright, sunny day.
Football On campus Sports

The History of Tucker Stadium

Named after famous Tech football coach Wilburn Tucker, Tucker Stadium has become home to many traditions like Eagle Bit, a movie at Tucker, running of the freshman, and the freshman class picture. Tucker stadium was completed in 1966 and the name was attributed to the Golden Eagles coach of 21 […]

News On campus

Master Plan Brings Changes to Parking

Every student knows about the challenge of parking on or around campus. With Tech being in Full Flight, these challenges are even more intense. More classes are in-person, meaning more students on campus, and therefore more cars looking for a spot. Tech’s master plan details Tech’s proposal to combat the […]