Tech’s faculty senate has appointed a three-person sub committee to frame a statement in response to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s statement endorsing same sex benefits for employees. The issue will be resumed on Feb. 25 review the statement for approval. The faculty senate discussed extending benefits not only […]
Author: Suzi Vaughn
Pickup strikes Tech student
A pickup truck struck Brittany Taylor, freshman nursing major, while she was crossing U.S. 641 in Murray, Ky Friday, Feb. 1. According to the Murray Ledger, traffic was halted in north and southbound lanes on the highway. Taylor was air-lifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, where she is […]
Entertainment headlines while we were on break
Five weeks is a long time for the entertainment industry, so while we were enjoying our holiday these celebrities, films, and musical artists were making headlines and doing what they do best – keeping us entertained. Award season is upon us, and over break the Oscar nominees have been announced […]
‘Movie 43’ filled of famous actors, very few laughs at all
#8216;Movie 43’ has a plethora of famous faces and raunchy jokes, but it is not enough to save it from being just plain bad. ‘Movie 43’ is made up of short films that come from the desperate mind of a producer (Dennis Quaid) that is way past his prime. […]
Social media hoaxing, pranks are out of control
Believe it or not, just because something is trending on social networking sites doesn’t mean it’s true. On Jan. 24, Twitter was flooded with more than 1,300 Tweets containing #RIPRushLimbaugh, many implying the famous talk show host was deceased. The trend continued during the live broadcast of the “Rush Limbaugh […]
‘Dance Moms’ put the ‘cray’ in crazy on lifetime
The third season of Lifetime’s hit reality series “Dance Moms” is back and crazier than ever. Abby Lee Miller and her dance team are proving again that people will watch anything. This show is a hot mess and the mothers must make a nice paycheck to keep coming back for […]
Remembering Sandy Hook: Lack of God in schools leaves families, communities suffering
The Sandy Hook shootings were a terrible crime against innocence, peace of mind and stability. The problem isn’t where was God or that law-abiding citizens own military grade assault rifles, the problem is we took God out of the schools and that criminals, who started out sane, were driven to […]
Tech women’s team dominates rival Austin Peay
After a two game conference skid, the women’s golden eagle basketball team rebounded with a blowout against Austin Peay. The Golden Eagles were led by the strong 3-point shooting of their senior guards, Kellie Cook and Jala Harris. Harris shot 5 for 6 from outside finishing with 17 points and […]
Men handle Austin Peay, look to next on schedule
Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team handely defeated Austin Peay Saturday night in the Eblen Center. Senior Forward Terrell Barnes commented on the feeling headed into the game saying, ” With this being my senior season I’ve learned to have that next game mentality when it comes to those quick turn […]
Tech Softball higly ranked in pre-season poll
The Tennessee Tech softball team kicks off its season in less than two weeks, with a new head coach and a second place ranking in the Ohio Valley Eastern Division preseason poll. One of four returning seniors, third baseman, Brittney Spalding, discussed the team’s preparation for the upcoming season. […]
