The Backdoor Playhouse’s latest production is full of everything from conspiracies to laughs to splendid dramatic acting. “Yankee Tavern” is the story of two young lovers in a New York City bar five years after 9/11. The tavern is patroned by only a loud, boisterous conspiracy nutjob and a silent, […]
Author: Adam Webb
Student Government raises cap on S.O.L.O. event funding to $3000
SGA has passed a bill that will increase the Student Organization Life Opportunity (S.O.L.O) funding cap from previous $1,000 cap to a $3,000 cap per student application. “With this extra money, organizations will have more opportunities to have events that make them more noticeable on campus,” said Tech student Summer […]
Two free years of community college may become a possibility in Tennessee
Governor Bill Haslam presented a new proposal for free community college for incoming freshmen and sophomores last Wednesday, Feb. 5. “This would affect incoming freshmen and sophomores for the class of 2015-16,” said Lester McKenzie, TTU director of financial aid. The HOPE scholarship is an annual $4,000 scholarship allotted to […]
The STEMobile charges into action
The Oakley STEM Center has a new method of educating in the rural areas surrounding Tech. The STEM Center uses a trailer with the latest technology to travel to rural schools and educate students and teachers. (https://bobbergdesigns.com/) The STEMobile, as is it called by STEM Center students and employees […]
Counseling Center, TAB spread out love with free Build-A-Bear
The Tech Activities Board and Counseling Center teamed up to deliver multiple ways for students to celebrate the holiday of love in the Tech Pride room located in the Roaden University Center on Thursday, Feb. 13. Dr. Christina Mick, assistant director of clinical services at the Counseling Center, said the […]
‘Lego Movie’ a smash hit for all ages
This weekend, ‘The Lego Movie” dominated the box office and knocked unexpecting fans off their feet. Most prepared to see a lame kids’ movie with heavy product placement. ‘The Lego Movie’ centers around Emmett, an average workman Lego who is mistaken as the most extraordinary person in the universe and […]
‘Dance Moms’ continues to stick around
I have often pondered why I continue to watch ‘Dance Moms.’ Is it for the dancing? No. Is it the competitiveness of competition? No. Is it for the messy, over-the-top mama drama and a wicked dance teacher? That would be the accurate answer. The show is clearly staged in particular […]
New ‘Tonight Show’ host
Get ready, all you night owls. Jimmy Fallon will be hosting “The Tonight Show” for the first time this Monday, Feb. 17. Fallon has quite a lineup for his premiere next week as he gathers all A-listers in his direction. On his first night, guest Will Smith and musical guest […]
Three new restaurants coming to campus
On campus dining options in the RUC will be expanding in the coming months with the addition of three new restaurants. In the first SGA Town Hall meeting of the semester, Director of Dining Services for Chartwells Sam Holm made an announcement confirming the arrival of several new dining options […]
Valentine’s is more than chocolates and candy
Valentine’s Day is a day of love, chocolate, roses, rings, and basically everyone telling you how useless you are because you are single and don’t have someone in your life to “buy” you things. I have never had a Valentine or someone ask me to be his, but this has […]