The SGA approved S.O.L.O. funding to three organizations at Tuesday night’s meeting. The Student Organizations Life Opportunity Fund (S.O.L.O.) is in place to provide money to student organizations on campus and to fund one major campus event each semester, according to the SGA website. The first organization to request funding […]
Author: Charli Bray
Commencement attire changes for Centennial
Students graduating Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 can expect a change in the usual black commencement attire. As part of the Centennial Celebration, graduates at these two convocation ceremonies will wear purple caps and gowns. “Changing the color of graduation robes to a school color is one of many ways […]
Guest speakers present on campus safety to SGA
The Student Government Association hosted several guest speakers during Tuesday night’s meeting. Marc Burnett, vice president of Student affairs; Ed Boucher, assistant vice president of Student Affairs and Title IX investigator; and Marlene Hall, Coordinator for Clery Compliance and Title IX came to the meeting to speak about sexual […]
Carpooling: The solution for parking problems?
Parking issues are nothing new. However, two Tech students are working on a new solution for the lack of parking spots on campus. It is called the TTU Carpool Initiative, and the purpose is straightforward. “Do you really care that your car gets to campus, or do you care that […]
Scholarship deadline one moth away
The Dec. 15 deadline to apply for scholarships is quickly approaching. Each December, Tech accepts scholarship applications for the following school year. All students are encouraged to apply, regardless of major. “Each department has specific scholarships that they award. Then we have a lot of scholarships that are not major […]
Where are there ghosts on campus?
With Halloween just a week away, a popular activity is to visit haunted houses. However, local folklore suggests our very own campus may be home to a few ghosts and ghouls. Derryberry Hall is said to be haunted by one of Tech’s most well-known presidents. “President Derryberry’s funeral was held […]
University rolls out new sustainability initiative, cardboard dumpsters purchased
Tennessee Tech has launched a new sustainability initiative for Tech waste and recycling. The TTU Sustainability Initiative (TTUSI) went into effect at the beginning of this semester. According to Kevin Tucker, director of Horticulture and Grounds, the change to Tech’s previous initiative began at the end of last spring when […]
Purple Pride introduced to Cookeville preschoolers
Awesome Eagle poses with children at the TTU Child Development Lab playground As part of a grassroots marketing campaign for Tech Athletics, the Athletic Marketing and Promotions team, along with Awesome Eagle and members of the Cheer and Dance teams have been visiting community daycare facilities to educate and energize […]
Tech Chorale to participate in Vatican mass
Tech’s Chorale group will be traveling to Italy for a concert tour in May. The ensemble has been preparing for their 10 day trip to Italy for a year now. The choir has historically traveled abroad, but never to Italy. “The choir director before me took a group to London. […]
