A freshman electrical engineering student admitted taking about 800 copies of The Oracle last month, telling police he needed them for his former high school’s float. In an interview with police, Robert Zennie admitted he is the person seen on surveillance video carrying newspaper bundles from Roaden University Center, according […]
Author: Emily Lamont
Forrest Allard named new student representative
Kendyl Seals | Reporter Forrest Allard, the new student representative on Tech’s board of trustees, said he wants to be the student’s voice among the university’s high-ranking decision makers. “What I’m planning on doing as student trustee is focusing more on listening. I want to ensure that I’m not just […]
Tech considering plus, minus grading system
Tech’s grading scale is subject to change to the plus and minus system after considerations from faculty and staff. A mass email sent Feb. 2 contained a survey asking faculty members and students their opinion on Tech’s grading scale. A subcommittee of the University’s Curriculum Committee is considering revising the […]
Governor, candidates speak on education
NASHVILLE- Four out of seven gubernatorial candidates vowed Thursday to continue Gov. Bill Haslam’s Drive to 55 campaign if elected, including one Republican who wants more college satellite schools. Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd, who helped create the Tennessee Promise, said he wants to “put satellite schools on every high school […]
