Senior Biology student Caleb Moses created the petition “Save Sherlock!” with Change.Org on February 11, 2021 in an effort to display the tension that has been created after the announcement from Tech to plan to build over Sherlock Park starting Summer 2021. Moses believes that most students oppose this […]
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Education Majors Experience COVID-19 in the Classroom
The United States education system tends to face many challenges, but no one could have predicted the pandemic that suddenly closed the doors of schools across the nation. “The students are having to wear masks, and there is social distancing having to be maintained in the school building. The students […]
Virtual meetings create laughter and chaos
The world as we know it has changed drastically in the past year. The use of virtual meetings to hold classes and meetings are now everyday occurrences. Zoom, Google Meet, Teams and other various platforms, allow the world to move on even during a global pandemic. The change from in-person […]
Community remembers tornado one year later
On the night of March 3, 2020, a devastating EF4 tornado took the lives of 19 people in Putnam County. Our community has never been the same. “Recovery has been difficult. Many of us were affected in different ways. For me, anytime a weather radio goes off, it kind of […]
Tech changes Spring commencement day due to COVID-19
Tech’s Spring 2021 graduates received an email on Friday, February 12, informing them that the Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies had been changed. “Planning is underway for the Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies. We are excited to announce the change to two outdoor ceremonies in Tucker Stadium. Please note the date is […]
Tennessee Tech Hall of Fame kicker’s son plays for his alma mater
In 1977, Wayne Anderson attended Tech and played for the football team wearing number 17. Forty-four years later, his son, Jacob Anderson, attends the same university and plays for the same football team wearing the number 17. Wayne coaches Jacob as a volunteer kicking coach for the team and has […]
Education Majors Experience COVID-19 in the Classroom
The United States education system tends to face many challenges, but no one could have predicted the pandemic that suddenly closed the doors of schools across the nation. “The students are having to wear masks, and there is social distancing having to be maintained in the school building. The students […]
Virtual meetings create opportunities for laughter and chaos
The world as we know it has changed drastically in the past year. The use of virtual meetings to hold classes and meetings are now everyday occurrences. Zoom, Google Meet, Teams and other various platforms, allow the world to move on even during a global pandemic. The change from in-person […]
Esports at Tech
Becoming a professional in video gaming is possible for Tech students. From hosting major tournaments to meeting other collegiate players, Tech e-sports has become a place where people can make their professional career a reality. Jamison “Menti” Boyd, president of Tech e-sports, started his journey in this field in 2017. […]
Children’s Miracle Network
Tech has over 200 different service organizations. Each of these organizations help give back to the community and to others in need. One of the more popular service organizations is the Children’s Miracle Network. “The Children’s Miracle Network or ‘Miracle’ for short, is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and […]