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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Coronavirus impacting Tech athletes and coaches
Cancelling spring sports left 19 senior Tech athletes facing eligibility questions and coaches pondering effects on recruiting. NCAA officials extended eligibility, but those athletes now must decide whether to continue their education another year or graduate. “Right now, I’m not completely sure what I would do. I would love to […]
Tech President approves pass/fail grading option
Tech President Phil Oldham decided undergraduate students with extenuating circumstances may apply to designate a course pass/fail this semester, according to information released by TTU News late Friday. The “grade accommodation” opportunity comes the week Tech students resumed classes online after school officials extended spring break to two weeks because […]
Spring break extended amidst COVID-19 concerns
Expressing safety concerns involving COVID-19, President Phil Oldham on Thursday extended Tennessee Tech University’s spring break for another week and announced subsequent online classes only until further notice. Students prepared to take a weeklong break beginning Monday, now do not have to return to class until March 27. University […]
Tech’s Silent Prayer Vigil
Tech joins campus rape conversation
PART 1: Jane and Joe Only Tennessee Tech students Jane and Joe know what really happened in Room 508 of Pinkerton Hall on Aug. 30, 2018. She says Joe, a 19-year-old she met at band camp, picked her up, kissed her, stripped off their clothes, laid her on the bed […]
18 identified victims in Putnam County
The 17 identified victims Jessica Clark – 30s female Amanda Cole – 34-year-old female Hattie Collins – 3- to 4-year-old female Dawson Curtis – 6- to 7-year-old female Terry Curtis – 54-year-old male Joshua Kimberlin – male in his 30s Sawyer Kimberlin – 2- to 3-year-old male Erin Kimberlin – […]
Club Highlight: Plant Science Experiences Club
The Plant Science Experiences Club gives students interested in plants an opportunity to collaborate and participate in activities such as field trips and plant propagation, as well as listen to and meet guest speakers. Members founded the club to promote the development and advancement of students in plant-science careers, […]
Stress and college relationships
People say college is the best part of your life but they frequently leave out all the stress that comes with the experience. Stress doesn’t only affect you and the way you are feeling. It can also affect the people you surround yourself with. Stressors experienced outside a […]
SGA Supports Oldham’s raise, bonus
SGA members expressed mostly positive opinions on the proposed 1.012% salary increase for President Phil Oldham, but raised concerns about the pay disparity between Oldham and professors. If approved by the board of trustees in March, the increase would bring Oldham’s salary to slightly more than $350,000. “He […]