Author: hconder
Country music and how Beyonce broke the mold
By Gus Creter, Copy Editor “Genres are a funny little concept… In theory they have a simple definition that’s easy to understand but in practice, well, come may feel confined,” Linda Martell at the end of “Daughter” sings. Remember this. Beyoncé has spent the last three decades as one of […]
Consumption of gasoline increases to 135 billion gallons
Lawson Tidwell- Reporter In 2022, the U.S. produced a combined total of 3.1 billion gallons of renewable biodiesel, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. While an impressive number, this cannot quite challenge the staggering amount of gasoline the U.S. consumes per year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates […]
Firearm-related death rates remain alarmingly high
Gus Creter- Copy Editor Gun violence continues to be a persistent problem in the state of Tennessee, with recent data shedding light on the severity of the issue within its borders. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), firearm-related deaths have remained alarmingly high in the state, with firearm […]
Meals within a Mile – Going Home to Grandma’s
Callie Smith- Sports Editor Missing home style breakfast? Only a mile from campus awaits Grandma’s Pancake House. You will feel like you are at grandma’s again with large portions and friendly service. The restaurant is breakfast-based and opened between the hours of 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with their busiest […]
Diving deeper into mental health and illness
Ben Wishart Junior Editor Mental health is one of the most crucial and necessary attributes of which people ought to be most aware, especially amongst themselves. Yes, Mental Health Awareness Month is next month, but by no means does that warrant mental health only be observed, studied or given the […]
Telehealth provided abortions increased nearly 400% since Roe V Wade Overtunrned
By Micah Jackson Distribution Manager A monumental court decision leads to a spike in Telehealth abortions following the overturning of Roe vs. Wade in late July 2022. Between April 2022 and September 2023, Telehealth, services provided by remote consultation, noticed a stark rise in the use of their abortion services […]
SOLO Event Headlines 2 Chainz – Photos by Lilly Davis
Women take the lead with a six game streak
Callie Smith Sports Editor Tech takes another OVC win against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 24 to put the Golden Eagles 10-6 in the conference. The Golden Eagles are paving the way back to an OVC championship after winning their 6th consecutive OVC regular season matchup in the Hooper-Eblen Center […]
Meals Within a Mile: The best sweet treats on the West Side
Callie Smith Sports Editor The sweetest debate in Cookeville is the decision of where to find your morning doughnut and afternoon ice cream. My choices: Ralph’s and Cream City. The Tech community indulges in the passionate choice of Ralph’s Donuts versus Big O Donuts every school year. Another common dessert […]
