Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integrated part of our lives, impacting everything from healthcare to education. While some worry about the risks, AI can be ethical and helpful if used the correct way. AI is a tool, and like any tool, its ethics depend on how it’s used. For […]
Features
Bayker Blankenship on viral success, touring and staying humble
By August Creter Jr. Editor Transparency and care for his roots inspire Livingston-born country star Bayker Blankenship. Coming from humble beginnings, Blankenship has become one of the hottest young country musicians in the country. Blankenship, who Livingston locals may recognize as either the kid who made “Maxed Out” or the […]
Overdose Awareness in Putnam County
Did you know, according to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, 107,543 people in the U.S. died of a drug overdose in 2023? That was only a 3% decrease since 2022 and was the first decrease in drug overdoses since 2018. September is National Recovery Month in the US. […]
Cracking the code to living prosperous during college years
Mckenzie Hughes Living prosperously in college isn’t easy, but sophomore business major Kenneth Clack might have cracked the code to flourishing in your college community. “The importance of community is a space that a person can feel loved and connected to. Having a group of people that not necessarily all […]
TTU faculty present ‘An Iliad’ as first production for new theater company
From June 27-29, two TTU faculty members will be presenting the play “An Iliad” by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. “An Iliad” will be the first production for James Alder and Joseph Clark’s theater company Alder & Clark Present. Alder has worked as the […]
Coloring the Campus
Craig Zamer Personality Feature
Dozens of voices echo off the vaulted ceiling and stained glass of the Iglesia la Soledad. Smiles occupy the faces of the Costa Rican locals sitting in the pews. As harmonic tones vibrate from wall to wall, the audience hangs on every note, captivated by the melody’s will. In an […]
Ramadan, Goats and French Are Just a Part of Dr. Barnard
A bright, curious young woman sits on a toilet in Tunisia, nervously tossing popcorn in the corner of the hay-covered bathroom in hopes of keeping the ram occupied while it awaits its Ramadan sacrifice. Through the power of French, Dr. Debbie Barnard was the fortunate soul to experience the true […]
California Wildfires Affects Tech Student
The landscape is barren, burnt and black. The air is thick, dense and smokey. The frames of cars and foundations of homes are all that remain. Though there’s no military presence, this is America’s warzone. “I mean, if someone had told me that a battle had been fought there, I […]
Tech History: The President’s House
At the end of the long, scenic driveway off North Dixie lies Walton House, the home of President Oldham. It stands tall with eight strong pillars and a sprawling lawn, complete with grand chandeliers and spiral staircases. The first President, Quinton Smith, did not live in Walton House, however. His […]