I’ll be honest. The only thing getting me through this past week was the reminder that spring break was only days away. I’m in need of a week of relaxation.I’m sure most of you will be flocking to destinations so famous for spring break that MTV devotes a whole week […]
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Four campus music groups play throughout semester for students
Music has been a part of Tech since the institution was founded in 1915, but it wasn’t until 1948 that an official music department was established. More than 60 years later students continue to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment. Tech is home to several ensembles including the Bryan Symphony […]
Hometown news releases available to all Tech students
Students on the dean’s and graduates lists aren’t the only ones eligible for news releases. With the upcoming season of award presentations and scholarship grants, many students could be featured in their hometown newspaper — if the occasion is announced to the Office of Communications and Marketing. These releases help […]
And, the winner is…
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards are this Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST. The evening promises to be full of surprises including a few shocking winners. Here’s a look at my predictions on who’s going home with some extra gold. Best Picture The winner of […]
International students express thoughts of experience, atmosphere at Tech
There are approximately 350 international students at Tech. They come from many cultures and backgrounds.Steve Ngwira, a freshman from Malawi, Africa, is studying Manufacturing and Industrial Technology at Tech with the sponsorship friends back home. He considered attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Portland State University before deciding on […]
Tech alumnus recovering from 100-foot fall, remains in good spirits
What started as a routine camping trip for seven friends last Friday, ended early Saturday morning in a horrific accident for Adam Scalf, a Spring 2009 Tech graduate of the zoology program.The campers stayed up to watch the sun rise at the scenic Window Cliffs near Burgess Falls. Shortly after […]
America should help weaker countries in need
The recent disaster in Haiti has killed and injured hundreds of thousands of people. The U.S., along with many other nations, is trying to aid the country in as many ways as possible. Supplying medical assistance and resources to countries in the midst of chaos has been an American tradition […]
Government aid should go to its citizens first
The earthquake in Haiti was devastating, and people generously rushed to the poor country’s aid. There are hundreds of thousands of people homeless, hungry and needing medical attention there. They were there before the earthquake too, but no one seemed concerned about them then. Why were we so quick to […]
Budget cuts claim engineering program
Tech’s College of Engineering plans to terminate its Industrial and Systems Engineering program as a result of recent funding reductions. The ISE program has 53 students enrolled as of Fall 2009, making it the smallest of Tech’s engineering programs. The college has formulated a plan which will ensure degree completion […]
WTTU to launch online streaming in March
Have you ever tried to tune into WTTU 88.5 radio but had problems? Well here is some good news for you. WTTU is now going to be accessible online through the Tech Web site. It is estimated to be up and running by the first or second week of March. […]
