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Sunday, April 28, 2024
Apparently, there was a revolution this week. No, I’m not talking about the Tea Party. I’m talking about the release of Apple’s iPad. Though criticized for being a glorified, enlarged iPod Touch, the media latched onto the release of the iPad in adorationg as if it were the moon landing. […]
If you live in a dorm or pay attention in the University Center, I’m sure you’ve seen a plethora of posters with statics that say things like, “50% of Tech students prefer alcohol-free parties” or “In the past two weeks, 75% of Tech students had four or fewer drinks.”I realize […]
Tennessee’s higher education funding formula is undergoing several alterations for the 2011-2012 budget cycle, some of which could increase funding at Tech-if the University is able to raise and sustain retention and graduation rates, according to these recent Tennessee Higher Education Commission changes. The previous funding formula focused on input-based […]
Members of the Tech chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers recently competed against 25 universities at the regional ASCE conference held at Auburn University. Students participated in individual events to gain points towards an overall placing. The students combined engineering knowledge, problem solving skills, teamwork, and leadership skills to […]
Several students from the Housing and Design Association will travel to Chattanooga tomorrow to gain more insight on environmentally friendly architecture and art. “We hope to gain some inspiration and knowledge as well as have a day out as a group,” said Jessica Robinson, HDA president. One of their visits […]
The Golden Eagle baseball team will play its final non-conference home series this weekend against the Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville Cougars (5-15). The first pitch of the series will be thrown today at 3 p.m. Tech will then match up against interstate rival Tennessee (11-10) on March 30 before […]
With the wild success of Avatar (2009), many critics and viewers were quick to celebrate the next 3-D revolution in film. However, a look at the history, financial success and health concerns, shows that the new revolution might just be a case of déj vu. And what about filmmakers going […]
Tech’s ROTC will be hosting its 16th annual ROTC Golden Eagle run, which will include a 5k run or walk and a 10k run.The race will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 27. Registration for the fundraiser begins at 6:30 a.m., continues until 7:30 a.m. and will be located at […]
Tech police responded to three different theft incidents in two weeks. According to Tech police reports, theft has been a reoccurring incident within the past two weeks. Catalytic converters, copper wire and computer equipment were among the items that were stolen. At 12:40 p.m. last Monday, Tech police were dispatched […]
Sixteen Tech engineering students, accompanied by faculty advisors Corinne Darvennes and Holly Stretz, had the opportunity to study abroad in France over spring break. While overseas, they visited an engineering school and engineering firms, as well as the sights of Paris, small French towns, and even London. Students were able […]
