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 […]
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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.” […]
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Graduation numbers increase by almost 9 percent for spring ceremonies
Potential graduating seniors are up by about 100 students, or 8.7 percent, this spring in comparison to last spring. “Including [graduate] students, there are about 1,325 potential graduating students this semester,” Denise Burgess, administrative associate, said. “It is important to keep in mind that the actual number of graduates could […]
Facebook allows UK users to chat with celebrities
Facebook is testing a new feature in the United Kingdom that gives users the option to pay to send messages to celebrities. For a maximum price of £10.68, or $16.32, you can send messages to any celebrity on Facebook. The price varies from person to person. For example, messaging Snoop […]
SGA executives run unopposed
Student Government Association executive council candidates ran unopposed in the April 11 elections, making the elections unusually non-competitive compared to other universities. “I think that no one [running] against us is just kind of a show of solidarity from the senate,” Clay Stubblefield, Tech’s new SGA president, said. “You […]
Oldham proposes pedestrian campus
Cars may not be welcome in the heart of campus if President Phil Oldham’s vision for a pedestrian greenway moves forward. “Increasing green space is just one element being considered as we look at what is best for everyone on campus in terms of parking, traffic, safety and aesthetics,” Oldham […]
Kappa Sigma brother arrested for failed arson attempt
Kappa Sigma fraternity brother, John Cameron Null, 19, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., was arrested Friday after allegedly being involved in a dispute with a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Null is charged with reckless endangerment, arson by setting fire to a vehicle and public intoxication. According to a report […]
Graduate assistant for SGA to be added in fall
SGA will add a new position this fall in order to help the bills that are passed move quicker through the process of being put into action. “Sometimes bills take weeks to be put into action while others can take months,” said Marc Burnett, vice president of student affairs. […]
Tech purchases mobile charging stations
Tech’s Telecommunications department has coordinated with KwikBoost to purchase mobile charging stations for use in several locations across campus. Prompted by the University’s recent purchase of solar powered tables, KwikBoost contacted the Telecommunications department about the possibility of purchasing mobile charging stations that would allow students to charge phones, MP3 […]