Across more than 800 college campuses, there are nearly 750,000 students involved in Greek life. Beyond the letters and traditions, the question remains: does joining a fraternity or sorority shape a college student’s experience for the better, or does it come with hidden downsides? Some research suggests Greek affiliation can […]
Month: February 2025
Royal Pains: White House shares image of crowned Trump
The official White House social media shared an image of President Trump wearing a crown. The image shared on social media includes the President’s dangerous self-declaration as a king. It is one of many signs of change. First shared on Truth Social, owned by Trump Media and Technology Group, the […]
Looking Back at 100 Years of the Golden Eagle
Written by Miquel Ortiz and Lilly Davis. When students are introduced to Tech, they are told of the story of the four golden eagles that used to soar around campus. These eagles ignited the idea for the university’s symbol, the Golden Eagle. Since 1925, Tech’s Golden Eagle has been the […]
Paranormal post-grad predicament
In recent years, the term ‘ghost job’ has become popular in the job market. This causes frustration in job seekers as they send out countless resumes and cover letters to employers, only to get very few responses. A ghost job is a job posting for a position the employer doesn’t […]
Getting caught up with Dan Allcott
Tech professor and conductor Dan Allcott returned to the stage on Jan. 23 for a cello recital featuring pianist Emi Kagawa. This performance marked his first in nearly 10 years. Not because he is required or wants time in the limelight but because, he explained, “It’s for my students”. Allcott […]
Tri-star trash cinema: Home for B-movie lovers
Since February 2024, the Putnam County Library in Cookeville has been the host to Tri-Star Trash Cinema’s movie nights. The club hosts their movie screenings monthly, with screenings dedicated to low-budget, often overlooked films. Tri-Star Trash Cinema’s focus is to celebrate cinema that’s been discarded. Jacob Tibbs, the club founder […]
“Tell em’ Kendrick did it,” Lamar takes Super Bowl LIX
From the charts to the Grammys to the Super Bowl Halftime show, Kendrick Lamar has had one of the busiest and successful months of any rapper in hip hop history. Sunday, Feb. 2 was Grammys night, where Lamar was nominated for five awards for his era-defining diss track targeting Drake, […]
Stranded, scared and broken-hearted for home
This story was orginally published in print on Oct 16, 2024. On Friday, Sept. 27, the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought devastation to the Appalachian region of North Carolina and Tennessee, affecting not only those who live there but also students, faculty and staff at Tech. From students waiting to […]
Not big enough yet, struggles with suicide and mental health
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, disordered eating, or drug or alcohol abuse please seek help. National and state resources can be found by texting 988 or visiting the Tennessee Department of Health website. Campus resources can be found by visiting the Counseling Center at […]