Author: Emily Homan

Sports

Soccer Wins OVC Opener, Drops Second Match

The Golden Eagle soccer team started off its OVC campaign last weekend with a win over Southern Illinois- Edwardsville and a loss to Eastern Illinois. Tech (3-7, 1-1) earned its second shutout of the season against SIUE. “The team dug deep and decided that they weren’t going to give up […]

Sports

Golden Eagles Find a Way to Win Against ISU

The Tennessee Tech football team, stepping out of OVC play for the last time this season, pulled out a 38-37 win Saturday night in a nail-biter against the Indiana State Sycamores. Head coach Watson Brown called it one of the hardest fought wins of which he has ever been a […]

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“Rush” is a True Story Fill with Thrills

Leaving something for everyone, this fascinating biopic from Ron Howard is so much more than a movie about racing. Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl lead as 1970s Formula One racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, men whose hatred for each other drives an intense competition for the World Champion title. This film captures the excitement and danger of the track […]

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              Leaving something for everyone, this fascinating biopic from Ron Howard is so much more than a movie about racing. Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl lead as 1970s Formula One racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, men whose hatred for each other drives an intense competition for the […]

Sports

Thursday Night Blackout

The Golden Eagles will host their second blackout game when the team takes on the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Tailgate park opens at 4 p.m. and the Eagle Walk will begin at 4:45 p.m. There will be black T-shirts for the first 2,500 people […]

Sports

Volleyball Still Looking for First Conference Win of 2013 Campaign

Coming off a tough loss last weekend in their home opener, the Golden Eagles will continue OVC play today as they head west for a 7 p.m. matchup against UT Martin. Tech recorded its first OVC loss last Friday in a nail-biting 3-2 finish against Murray State. The Golden Eagles […]

Opinion

Frustrations Over Shutdown Tactics

I want to be a member of Congress when I grow up, because it seems right now that the job description is being a whiny, lazy brat. I hope yoga pants aren’t against the dress code! But seriously, Republicans. Was “must not play well with others” in the job requirements? […]

Opinion

Government Shutdown Affects More Than Just Public Officials

When the government shuts down, it’s the people under the government systems that are affected first.  My middle brother happens to be one of these people who are affected. He is a veteran Marine with a wife and four kids. He provides the only source of income for his family […]

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Out with Grammer, in with Augustana

Augustana will replace Andy Grammer as the opening act for the upcoming S.O.L.O. concert.  Grammer’s booking agent informed the Tech Activities Board of the cancellation on Friday, Sept. 20. “‘He’s got some personal issues’ is what we’re told,” said student activities coordinator Katie Williams. According to Williams, Grammer confirmed with […]

News

School of Nursing Expands Program

The Whitson-Hester School of Nursing has expanded the size of the program and accepted 60 new upper-division nursing students this fall. Previously, the department accepted anywhere between 45 and 48 students into the program. This year’s class saw a 20 percent increase in the number of students that were accepted. […]