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Free Thrifting Available on Campus

On April 1 of this year, freshman Erika Minnear led a free thrifting event for all students. Donations from the Fashion Merchandising Association supplied the first pop-up store.  The thrift store was open from 10:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m. and offered an array of clothing for both men and women. […]

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SGA Elects Officers for the 21-22 Year

Tech held their Student Government Association executive elections On April 13, 2021. SGA President, Aaron Lay, won his re-election and will continue his term until 2022. This will be Lay’s second year as SGA President.  After having to deal with the coronavirus pandemic this past year, Lay has had to […]

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Tech Faculty Members Found in Violation of University Policy

On April 14, 2021, Julia Gruber, Associate Professor of German, and Andrew Smith, an Instructor of English and religious studies, were found to be in violation of Tech policy 600, code of conduct.   This was a result of an investigation into flyers they posted on campus accusing Andrew Donadio, assistant […]

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Vaccines now Available

 COVID-19 has affected our world this past year like we have never seen before. In these unprecedented times, many live much differently than before the pandemic. COVID-19 has changed many aspects of normal life, but Tennessee Tech students may see a light at the end of the tunnel.  Tech announced […]

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Tech Organization Raises Money for Children’s Hospital

Tech is home to many fundraisers and philanthropies that raise money for local charities and organizations, and TTU Miracle is one of them.  TTU Miracle is a student-run philanthropy at Tech that hosts a year-long fundraising effort where any student organization, individual student or local business can participate and raise […]

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Tech changes Spring commencement day due to COVID-19

Tech’s  Spring 2021 graduates received an email on Friday, February 12, informing them that the Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies had been changed.  “Planning is underway for the Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies. We are excited to announce the change to two outdoor ceremonies in Tucker Stadium. Please note the date is […]

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Esports at Tech

Becoming a professional in video gaming is possible for Tech students. From hosting major tournaments to meeting other collegiate players, Tech e-sports has become a place where people can make their professional career a reality.  Jamison “Menti” Boyd, president of Tech e-sports, started his journey in this field in 2017. […]

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Children’s Miracle Network

Tech has over 200 different service organizations. Each of these organizations help give back to the community and to others in need. One of the more popular service organizations is the Children’s Miracle Network.  “The Children’s Miracle Network or ‘Miracle’ for short, is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and […]

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AMEND Together addresses women’s violence through virtual event.

Thousands of women suffer from sexual assault or domestic violence every day, and the number keeps climbing. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four women suffer from some form of domestic or sexual violence. To raise awareness, Tech invited AMEND Together’s Executive Director Shan Foster to […]

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Tech’s Nursing Program remains steady amid COVID-19

There is a national shortage of nurses that has been amplified by the effects of COVID-19.  Nursing programs were failing to enroll enough students to meet this need, even before COVID-19, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.  Tech’s Whitson-Hester School of Nursing is trying to alleviate some […]