Day: February 26, 2025

Features Slice of Life

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 […]

News

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 […]

Features Music

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 […]

Entertainment

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 […]

News

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 […]