Tech student and Cookeville local Michael Lane is running for Putnam County Trustee in the May primary election. Not being your average candidate for the office at a young age of 21, Michael plans on using his age to his advantage. “With so many young voters in the town, having […]
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FAFSA deadline approaching, grants going fast
Tech students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid soon or they may miss out on a chance to get financial aid.The Office of Financial Aid says the window will not be open for long on several grants that are offered only on a first-come, first-serve basis. Assistant […]
New network promises campus-wide, faster wireless coverage
An upgrade to Tech’s network infrastructure should address many of the complaints of slow connections and increase network speed drastically.The upgrades, funded with federal stimulus money, are tentatively scheduled to begin in May 2010. The wired connections are scheduled to be finished by May of the following year, while the […]
Backdoor opens the semester with complete Shakespeare
The Backdoor Playhouse opened its first performance of the semester last night, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). The production was written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. Even if you don’t like Shakespeare, you will find something to love in this production. “If you love Shakespeare, […]
French club hosts Tech’s own Mardi Gras celebration
If you cannot make it to Fat Tuesday in New Orleans this year, you can still celebrate on campus. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Avant Garde, the French Club at Tech, will be hosting “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler at Mardi Gras,” which translates “Let the Good Times Roll at […]
Backdoor announces open casting call
Open auditions for Round Dance (Reigen) by Arthur Schnitzler directed by Mark H. Creter will be held Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. in the TTU Backdoor Playhouse located in the Jere Whitson Bldg. on the campus of TN Tech […]
Craft Center needs your donations to help keep programs operating
The Appalachian Center for Craft needs donations to keep several of its programs running. The Visiting Artist Program, Exhibitions Program, Educational Outreach Program, and the Housing and Studio Energy-Saving Upgrades Program remain stable through donations. Donations can also be made to the Appalachian Center for Craft Fund, which provides support […]
Panhellenic conference room layouts revealed
New Hall North is expected to be completed in Aug. 2010. NHN will have six new suites, four of which will be National Panhellenic Conference chapter suites. The living learning communities will use the remaining space for meetings, programs, and classroom instruction. Residential Life Association will also use those rooms […]
Boucher to raise college alchol abuse awareness on public access TV show
Be sure to mark your calendars! Ed Boucher, dean of students, is set to appear on Tech’s local public television station between 7 and 8 p.m., Feb. 15. “Mediation Services of Putnam County has a grant that I supported,” Boucher said. “The grant was for the B.A.S.I.C.S. program.” B.A.S.I.C.S., or […]
Working out with a partner can help you keep New Year’s resolutions
Finding motivation to get in shape can be difficult, but what if that could change? Walking around Tech’s fitness center are students working out with other students. But does having a work out buddy benefit a workout more? Or is working out alone more beneficial? “Work out buddies can be […]