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University finalizes deal to outsource custodians

Tech signed a contract with SSC Service Solutions Feb. 10, outsourcing its custodial services in an attempt to cut spending.  "There was an administrative committee that reviewed proposals and evaluated all of the vendors, and the university accepted the contract," Karen Lykins, Communications and Marketing associate vice president, said. Full story

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Tech baseball expects talented pitching staff to be team strength

The Golden Eagle's baseball team expects a quality year thanks to a strong and experienced pitching staff. Like last year, Tech baseball was selected as third in the Ohio Valley Conference's pre-season rankings. The two teams ranked above the Golden Eagles are Austin Peay and Jacksonville State University. Full story

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Rolling in the...Grammys

Adele continues on a path of stardum with six Grammy wins Sunday, but will it continue?

English singer/songwriter Adele maintains her path of musical world-domination after winning six Grammy awards on Sunday, leaving some listeners questioning her worthiness. The 23-year-old added album of the year, best pop vocal album, record of the year, song of the year, best short form music video and best pop solo performance to her list of numerous noteworthy achievements, like spending 50 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. Full story

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That diploma is one expensive piece of paper

Whoever said that money can't buy you happiness obviously never had to pay for college. If you're a student, you have a few options of how to deal with money issues. If you're very lucky, you can find someone to foot the bill. Maybe you had a relative that was able to save up enough money to cover your expenses. Full story

  • heroes Gym Class Heroes set to perform at April SOLO concert

    Gym Class Heroes will perform at 6 p.m. April 24 in the Hooper Eblen Center. Opening acts are Dev, artist behind "Bass Down Low," and Outasight, recognized by popular song "Tonight Is The Night." While Gym Class Heroes was not the first choice in the Fall 2011 vote, the band will perform popular songs like "Cupid's Chokehold" and "Stereo Hearts.

  • outsource University finalizes deal to outsource custodians

    Tech signed a contract with SSC Service Solutions Feb. 10, outsourcing its custodial services in an attempt to cut spending.  "There was an administrative committee that reviewed proposals and evaluated all of the vendors, and the university accepted the contract," Karen Lykins, Communications and Marketing associate vice president, said.

  • Students to pick up tickets for Murray State game

    Attendance for the Tech vs. No. 16 Murray State basketball game is expected to be high. The game on Feb.25 is also Senior Night for athletes, starting 10 minutes before the men's and women's games. "You can pick up your ticket at the ticket office located at the Eblen Center," said Leveda Birdwell, director of Corporate Sales and Marketing.

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