Religion is the belief in and worship of a higher power or powers, especially a God or gods. Freedom is the power — or right — to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. But what happens when the two collide? Can religion and freedom coexist? […]
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Intolerance is something underserving of toleration
The fundamentals of any democracy is proper representation of all voices within the society. A democratic society must have tolerance in order to respect these voices and give them space to participate. To take this to mean that there must be absolute tolerance of all positions, however, would be a […]
This week on Campus, Febrauary 6
A bird of prey perched on a tree just outside the RUC on February 6. There are a vast number of birds of prey native to Tennessee, including the Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered hawk, and the Great horned owl, photo by Elliot Payne. Students walking to and from classes outside […]
Tech community marches against displays of hate
“This is an extension of nonviolence. That is why we’re doing this — to be supportive of all members of this community.” That is what Mark Rine said of an organized silent march that took place Jan. 29, just one week after members of hate groups and some local church […]
Cream City owners celebrate 10 years of business
In the heart of downtown, a three-ton neon sign illuminates Broad Street below. The smell of fresh made sweet waffle cones fills the air before you even step inside the infamous ice cream shop. Cream City is the home of these twinkling lights and tempting auromas. A familiar sense […]
Bill looks to ban public ‘cabaret’ performances
The Tennessee General Assembly is introducing a new bill known as SB3/HB9 creating offenses to those who “engage in an adult cabaret performance where it could be viewed by a person who is not an adult.” This comes as no shock to members of the LGBTQ+ community, many of whom […]
LGBTQIA+ charity protested by hate group Sunday
A group of nearly a dozen men carrying a Nazi flag protested Sunday afternoon outside a local event that featured a drag performance brunch for charity at Hix Farm Brewery. This protest comes just days after citizens filled the Cookeville City Hall chamber at a council meeting demanding action to […]
Upper Cumberland cities sued for violations of Clean Water Act
The cities of Cookeville and Sparta have been named in a federal lawsuit alleging violations of the Clean Water Act. The complaints, filed in the U.S. District Court by Tennessee Riverkeepers, Inc. claims Cookeville and Sparta are in violation of provisions of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit by […]
Tech professor and alumni bond over life
Across two states are two strangers with two things in common: their love for Tennessee Tech and compatible organs. Texas resident Ray Matthews, a 74-year-old Tech alumnus, was in search of a liver donor last year. He was diagnosed with polycystic liver disease, a condition that caused over 200 cysts […]
Trees planted by Tech student survive tornado unscathed
Karen Stevens questioned how trees planted in her backyard by a Tech student survived the March 3 tornado virtually unscathed. “I don’t understand why these trees are still standing when my weeping cherry tree in the front yard did not,” she said. “When my neighbor’s houses had so much damage.” […]
