There is a consensus among music lovers that Cookeville is lacking in its local music scene. That is where UNCLE comes along. UNCLE, abbreviated for unique/underrepresented new creative live experiences, serves to ensure that people in Cookeville don’t have to go far for a hit of dopamine. “It’s about growing […]
Day: April 24, 2025
Editors’ Farewell; Bee Goodman and Audrey Palladino
When I was a little kid, I spent a large amount of time with my grandparents, I went on many errands with them. Driving through Oak Ridge, my grandpa would point at a house and tell me about the time he repaired their radio, then we would pass another and […]
Lack of gatekeeping on AI is detrimental to our political landscape
The lack of gatekeeping and outright endorsement of generated artificial intelligence (AI) is detrimental to the political landscape, as well as the internet as a whole. Use of AI has steadily increased over the years as companies continue to invest in the technology. Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft are […]
Cory Booker’s speech was a challenge to Trump’s agenda
Twenty-five hours and five minutes on the Senate floor. Senator Cory Booker’s 25-hour speech was a historic protest against Trump-era policies, symbolizing resistance, reclaiming the civil rights legacy, and reigniting the momentum of Democrats. Booker’s speech became the longest solo speech in Senate history, surpassing the 1957 record held by […]
FCC Investigates Disney and ABC For Misconduct of DEI
In mid-March the Federal Communication Commission opened an investigation on ABC and the Walt Disney Company for malpractice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. The FCC is headed by Brendan Carr, who was appointed by President Donald Trump as chair. According to an article by National Public Radio, Carr was […]
Iconic Cream City sign turns 75
Located in the heart of downtown Cookeville, the Cream City sign has celebrated its 75th year of light. Festivities were spread out from the Broad st. store to the Cookeville History Museum. The on-site festivities included free ice cream and an opportunity to learn about the history and maintenance of […]
Tech language department to potentially see class cuts
Tech is potentially cutting French and German from its Department of Foreign Languages. On Wednesday March 27 the foreign language faculty found out about potential cuts to its French and German programs. The cuts are said to be due to low enrollment. This came as a surprise as the faculty […]
