The Society of Collegiate Journalists hopes to spark some interest in the Tech Eagle Yearbook by giving a select number of copies away to students later this semester. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the SGA approved the society’s S.O.L.O. application for $3,000 to purchase 100 yearbooks that will be given to […]
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Top Gear: Mechanical Engineering awarded 2014 “Best Darn Major”
The RUC Multipurpose Room erupted with cheers of victory Thursday night as Daniel Hardin and Christina Bechard were named Mr. and Ms. Engineer at this year’s Engineering Banquet. This final top distinction secured the spot for the department of mechanical engineering to claim this year’s title as the “Best Darn […]
Three new restaurants coming to campus
On campus dining options in the RUC will be expanding in the coming months with the addition of three new restaurants. In the first SGA Town Hall meeting of the semester, Director of Dining Services for Chartwells Sam Holm made an announcement confirming the arrival of several new dining options […]
The STEMobile charges into action
The Oakley STEM Center has a new method of educating in the rural areas surrounding Tech. The STEM Center uses a trailer with the latest technology to travel to rural schools and educate students and teachers. The STEMobile, as is it called by STEM Center students and employees , is […]
Two free years of community college may become a possibility in Tennessee
Governor Bill Haslam presented a new proposal for free community college for incoming freshmen and sophomores last Wednesday, Feb. 5. “This would affect incoming freshmen and sophomores for the class of 2015-16,” said Lester McKenzie, TTU director of financial aid. The HOPE scholarship is an annual $4,000 scholarship allotted to […]
Student Government raises cap on S.O.L.O. event funding to $3000
SGA has passed a bill that will increase the Student Organization Life Opportunity (S.O.L.O) funding cap from previous $1,000 cap to a $3,000 cap per student application. “With this extra money, organizations will have more opportunities to have events that make them more noticeable on campus,” said Tech student Summer […]
Love runs cold at Cupid’s Chase 5K
Snow was falling as residents of Cookeville gathered at Tucker Stadium last Saturday morning to run the Cupid’s Chase 5K. The proceeds of the race benefit the local organization Community Options. Community Options is an organization that provides employment, housing and educational opportunities to the disabled in our community, and […]
Students prepare for potential careers
Students of all majors, from seniors to freshmen, will have a chance to participate in Tech’s Engineering Fair Thursday, Feb. 20, in the RUC. The annual event – co-sponsored by Tech Career Services and the campus’s Engineering Joint Council – will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the RUC’s […]
An Evening with Eve
On February 10th, Tennessee Tech University hosted a luncheon and presentation with Eve Ensler, the playwright and activist, best known for her play, The Vagina Monologues and the organization arising from the play. In between a luncheon with members of previous productions of The Vagina Monologues, Eve sat down with […]
Counseling Center, TAB spread out love with free Build-A-Bear
The Tech Activities Board and Counseling Center teamed up to deliver multiple ways for students to celebrate the holiday of love in the Tech Pride room located in the Roaden University Center on Thursday, Feb. 13. Dr. Christina Mick, assistant director of clinical services at the Counseling Center, said the […]
