Tennessee Tech will host the first Golden Wings Awards Tuesday, April 26. The awards will honor members of the athletic department. The award ceremony will take place in the Hooper Eblen Center at 7 p.m. After the award ceremony, there will be a reception for the guests. All student athletes […]
Day: April 11, 2016
Football connects old and new with practice event for alumni
CREATING COMPETITION – Maleek Hall (left) and Jordan Smith (right) wrestle each other for position during the April 8 practice. Hall and Smith had significant playing time for Tech in 2015. Photo by: Christian McCall Several Tennessee Tech alumni were on campus April 8 to get an early look at […]
Track and field records continue to fall during the outdoor season
Record Breaking Habits- Sarah Brandt competes in the Vanderbilt Indoor Opener Dec. 5. Brandt broke school records for the 800m and 1500m in the Vanderbilt Invitational (outdoor) March 25-26. Photo by: Jim Dillon Tennessee Tech’s Women’s Track and Field Team has continued its momentum from the indoor season to the outdoor […]
Student Government Association elections to begin April 19
Voting for the 2016 Student Government Association executive council will take place April 19 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. SGA senator elections are April 21, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eight students successfully petitioned for their executive office candidacy, and SGA campaigning officially began Thursday, April 7. Unlike 2015, […]
Tennessee legislation proposes to allow full-time employees carry handguns on campus
Legislation moving through the Tennessee General Assembly would allow employees of universities to carry loaded guns on campus if passed. The bills, SB 2376 and HB 1736, proposes an amendment to the current law to allow “full-time employees of public higher education institutions who have a handgun permit to carry […]
Rep. Williams leads FOCUS Act forum set for Wednesday, April 13
Currently awaiting Gov. Bill Haslam’s signature, the Focus on College and University Success (FOCUS) Act is the topic of discussion at a public forum Wednesday, April 13, from 1-4 p.m. in Derryberry Hall Auditorium. Rep. Ryan Williams, R- Cookeville, will moderate the forum, according to Karen Lykins, Tech’s associate vice […]
Chase Rice brings ‘College Days and Country Nights’ Tour to Tech
CHASE RICE – Chase Rice and two of his band mates shred on their guitars in front of the crowd at the Hooper Eblen Center Tuesday, April 5. Tuesday, April 5, Chase Rice performed at Tennessee Tech University for the 2016 Spring S.O.L.O. concert. Chris Lane and Lacy Cavalier opened for […]
Weezer returns to familiar yet unexpected sound on their self-titled “White” album
SAY IT IS SO – Weezer and Panic! At The Disco are currently co-headling a tour and are scheduled to play at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on July 13. For a while now, Rivers Cuomo and co. have felt as if they’re playing darts – throwing familiar ideas at the board and […]
Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina concert after state passes controversial “bathroom” law
The Boss decided last week not to make a stop in the state of North Carolina due to the passing of HB2, also referred to as the “bathroom” law. Bruce Springsteen announced in a statement posted Friday on his Facebook page that he was canceling his April 10 concert in […]
‘I Saw The Light’ pairs great performances with awkward filmmaking
MOVIN’ ON OVER – In order to prepare for the role, Hiddleston practiced guitar and sang with country artist Rodney Crowell while living in Nashville for fi ve weeks. There are two things I love in this world above all others: Tom Hiddleston and old school country music. I'm more of […]