Tech (18-20, 4-5) will look to start a new winning streak in a huge three-game Ohio Valley Conference series against Morehead State University (22-17, 5-4) this weekend at Bush Stadium. “This is when the season starts getting really fun,” Head Coach Matt Bragga said. “Morehead’s a good team; it should […]
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Wal-Mart continues to refuse city buses, student to take action
Wal-Mart of Cookeville is still not allowing the Cookeville Area Transit System buses onto their property. The closest CATS bus stop is across East Veterans Drive, directly adjacent to the shopping center’s property. Passengers of the bus are dropped off and have to cross the busy three-lane street in order […]
Spin Dat Record: Dr. Dog’s Shame, Shame
I’ve been waiting patiently for Dr. Dog’s new album since their last album, Fate, came out in 2008. Dr. Dog blends catchy Beatles-esque melodies, folk-rock, and psychedelia to create a virtual wall of sound that is complex and distinct. Layered harmonies and fuzz guitar are often featured in the band’s […]
Fitness Center to hold classes, swim lessons in summer
With summer near, whether you are staying at Tech or going home, staying fit is possible. “Everyone thinks that the Fitness Center shuts down because school is out, but we have a lot of things going on during the summer, ” said Ramona Mahood-Pennington, health promotions director. For those who […]
MGMT’s “Congratulations” offers new sound in band’s sophomore album
Last summer at Bonnaroo, I was at my campsite taking a break from the heat, humidity, clamorous crowds, and mediocre midday bands when the guy settled next to me unzipped his tent and shouted out a question to no one in particular, “Who sings that song that goes ‘Ooh, girl’?”To […]
Athletes react after programs are victims of budget cuts
The recent restructuring of Tech Athletics has severely affected both the academic and athletic lives of nearly every athlete involved. Both the rifle and women’s tennis teams have been suspended due to budget cuts, but there is no timetable for their return. “I was shocked,” said Katie Barnhill, a junior […]
Civic Engagement Fair to be held next week
Generation We: Civic Engagement Fair will be held in Tech’s Multipurpose Room from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday , April 21.”Part one of our goal is to bring groups who want to volunteer together with those groups who need volunteers,” said Shelley Brown, sociology and political science professor […]
Movie Talk: Date Night
Date Night is a charming comedy, starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey, and tells the story of an ordinary, suburban couple trying to bring excitement to their lives. After one little lie, the couple goes on a wild journey through the seedy parts of New York that makes them think […]
Women’s Center’s Equal Pay Day to take place Tuesday
Equal Pay Day, an event that highlights the differences in average earnings between men and women, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday in RUC, Room 342.At the event, Tech students will address the U.S. and Japanese pay gaps and the reasons behind these variations in wages. “The topic has been […]
Green initiative worth encouragement at Tech
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to speak to one of Tech’s green activists, Josh Donegan. He is the student chairperson for the TTU Green Committee, and we had a really interesting conversation about Tech and the possibility of green energy solutions on our campus.Despite more than 100 […]