Carson Crouch Contributing Writer In the age of streaming services and immediate replies to our questions, it can be hard to imagine a time when people relied on cable TV for their entertainment. Not only were plenty of businesses shut down, but many jobs were lost with the rise of […]
Opinion
Is Temu worth the price? Malware and identity theft
Bee Goodman Jan. 30,2024 The deals are unbelievable, perhaps too good to be true. Temu is raising red flags as its scams are coming to light. You have probably seen the ads, received messages about the free order, or caught on to the trend of online shopping on the […]
Midterm Elections, Are Tech Students Voting?
Midterm Elections. Every two years within the president’s four-year term, elections for Congress are held. This comprises two parts, the House of Representatives and Senate. Congress makes nationwide laws. While the House decides which laws are voted on, Senate then can block or approve them. Each state has two senators […]
Opinion: Oldham cancels student Organization events over drag show
On Wednesday, Tech’s official Instagram account posted a letter by President Phil Oldham referencing a video that was shared by several social media accounts of a drag show at the Backdoor Playhouse. Oldham wrote, “As of now, all public events scheduled on campus by these sponsoring organizations are canceled pending […]
Fortnite Competitive $20 Million Dollar Controversy
Fortnite has decided to turn their once $30 million dollar World Cup tournament into a $20 million dollar Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) tournament. This has caused an uproar amongst the competitive players. Fortnite Competitive has been a strong platform for competitive players to continue to grow their name and banking […]
Tech plans for Spring Break
After a mere two weeks of classes, many students find themselves longing for spring break. Fortunately for Tech students, President Oldham has decided to keep spring break in the schedule. Other schools, however, are making a different choice. The University of Tennessee Knoxville announced on their coronavirus guidelines page that […]
Seth Speaks Volumes: NFL Star gives $1 million to Nashville School
Jalen Ramsey, a star cornerback in the National Football League, has donated 1 million dollars to Purpose Preparatory Academy in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. This helps shine a positive light during a negative year. Jalen Ramsey has been playing in the NFL since being picked in the 1st round […]
Seth Speaks Volumes
The National Basketball Association finals have finished this year with the Lakers defeating the Miami Heat 4-2 in Game 6 of the Finals. Lebron James was able to achieve another NBA Finals championship and NBA Most Valuable Player award. Does this solidify Lebron James being one of the best players […]
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Scholarship Hours
Tech scholarship recipients sometimes find that their prizes come with a cost: from writing “thank you” notes to maintaining a certain GPA, the expectations are pretty standard. However, between full-time study and bills to pay, some students find themselves in a bind with the academic service scholarship, which requires them […]