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Josh Turner concert later this month

Award-winning country artist Josh Turner will perform in the Hooper Eblen Center for the spring S.O.L.O. concert on Feb. 27. Brent Cobb and Eric Paslay will open the show at 7 p.m. Paslay is known for his number one hit “Friday Night.” This is the first year the country concert […]

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Residents of Tech Village doubt N. Willow safety

There is growing concern among Tech Village students regarding the state of traffic on North Willow Avenue. Some residents said they have begun to feel unsafe crossing four lanes of traffic to reach the laundry facility in the apartment complex.  Angela Anderson is a Tech student living in Tech Village. […]

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Students, faculty prepare for Black History Month

The Office of Minority Affairs and the Black Cultural Center will celebrate Black History Month with several events hosted throughout February.   The Black History Month events will kick off with the Gospel Extravaganza Feb. 9. The musical event will begin at 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the […]

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SAE to move into newly built house within the month

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity will be moving into its new house on West 5th Street within the next month. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Taylor Shull, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. “Everyone is ready to see the finished project.”  Sigma Alpha Epsilon broke ground during Homecoming of […]

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Renowed activist Eve Ensler to come to Tech

World renowned author, activist, playwright and performer Eve Ensler will be coming to speak Monday, Feb. 10 at Derryberry Hall Auditorium at 7 p.m. Ensler will speak about her activism for women’s rights, her lifelong dedication and her works for women’s rights. Her Tony Award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues,” has […]

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#8220;I Am Second”, a proclamation made by thousands of students, adults, athletes and actors, will be highlighted by the BCM on Tech’s campus on Monday, Feb. 10. The Baptist Collegiate Ministry has reserved the use of the Tech Pride room in the RUC from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to […]

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Death at Dawn gives killer workout

Despite the frigid temperatures, 170 participants turned out for the bi-annual exercise event known as “Death at Dawn,” which took place on Tech’s campus Jan. 13-24 and ran from 5:30 to 6:30 each weekday morning.  The program was originally founded in 2004 by Larry Epps and consists of exercises such […]

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Engineers use 3-D printer

The mechanical engineering senior design course utilized new and advanced equipment to complete a class group project. The class used a new 3-D printer to complete their assignment.  The team used a Makerbot Replica 2X, which prints using two heads instead of the traditional one. The team was tasked with […]

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Tech students face harsh winter conditions on campus

The beginning of the spring semester brought cold weather to Tech’s campus and students. In the first two weeks, students attended classes despite the snow, wind, and below freezing temperatures. Jack Butler, associate vice president of facilities, said this is the roughest winter he’s experienced in his three years on […]

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Tech students buddy up to bridge cultural differences

The Tech Buddies program has nearly tripled in size since the program’s establishment during the Fall 2011 semester. The Tech Buddies program eases what could be a challenge for many international students arriving at Tech with questions and concerns during their first few weeks on campus. “The program is an […]