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Opinion

Construction zone: Will the renovations ever end?

Three years ago, I set foot on Tech’s campus as a freshman. Back when there were other options for a late-night meal on campus besides Chicken Minis. Back when students could walk through campus without dodging caution tape and construction zones. Back when getting a parking tag wasn’t a three-hour […]

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TAB and ROTC dive into new event

The Tech Activities Board will present Tennessee Tech’s first “Dive-In movie” at the Fitness Center’s pool Thursday, Sept. 17. A free showing of “Jaws” will begin at 8 p.m. on a screen provided by TAB and ROTC with the National Guard. Light snacks will be available for students on the […]

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‘Fear the Walking Dead’ underwhelms

The creator and producer of “The Walking Dead,” Robert Kirkman, is trying to recreate the success of his first TV series with a spinoff called “Fear the Walking Dead.” Real original. This show is supposed to take us back to right before the outbreak and give some answers as how […]

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Colbert’s debut is full of energy

As memories of David Letterman begin to become ingrained as the past, a seasoned late-night host takes his place at the same time, and on the same show on CBS. “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” premiered on Sept. 8, months after Letterman began his retirement. With his legacy, Letterman left […]

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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ 30 years later

November will bring with it a lot of great things to campus: and end to the heat, the changing of the leaves, and a good excuse for pumpkin spice lattes. November also means a campus lecture by award-winning Canadian author Margaret Atwood. Atwood will be speaking about her fame book, […]

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FCS’ Tennessee Tech up for the Cougars’ challenge

Tech junior quarterback hands the ball off to senior running back Ladarius Vanlier during the team's Purple vs. Gold spring scrimmage in April. Houston, we have a problem. Or do we? Tennessee Tech head football coach Watson Brown knows the Cougars don’t this week; his staff and players know it, […]

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The Avett Brothers to perform at Tech

The Avett Brothers will perform at the Hooper Eblen Center, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. The Avett Brothers are a folk rock band with hints of bluegrass melodies in their music. Their most popular songs are “Morning Song,” “Kick Drum Heart” and “I And Love And You.” The Avett Brothers […]

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SGA Senator Kyle Anderson leads campaign to boycott Chartwells

A recent student campaign has started on campus within the past month urging students not to purchase a structured meal plan from Chartwells, the University’s third party dining service provider. Student Government Association Senator Kyle Anderson is leading the campaign. Anderson claims that Chartwells is taking advantage of students every […]

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The best doughnuts in Cookeville

Who doesn’t like a good, buttery taste of heaven? When I think of Cookeville, I think of Tennessee Tech, the historic town square, 94.7 The Country Giant, Rib City and other local sites and restaurants. I also think about doughnuts. Cookeville is rich with history and heritage. What some residents […]