Author: Erin Gilliland

Opinion

Seeing the man behind the badge

Earlier this week, I found myself parked in a church parking lot at one in the morning. Like any college student, I had found myself dealing with the stresses of college and decided to get out of the house and go for a drive. I was parked in the lot, […]

Opinion

Is college too expensive?

If you’re reading this, there’s a very good chance you’re a college student. And if you’re a college student, there’s a very good chance you’re going to graduate owing money. A lot of money. Twenty-eight thousand dollars, to be exact. According to The Institute for College Access and Success, 69 […]

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Changes in store for RUC stairs after boy falls

After a summer away from campus, students were surprised to see caution tape on the railings of the spiral staircase in Roaden University Center when classes started last month. The caution tape was put in place during the summer when a 2-year-old boy fell through the bars of the railing […]

Opinion

The weekend students’ dining dilemma

Tennessee Tech boasts 10 thousand students, 2,200 of whom live on campus, according to the Residential Life’s page on Tech’s website. That’s two thousand students on campus each weekend, some with no cars, and all with free time. Since The Perch has now closed, students have already lost two options […]

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Celebration at Dogwood Park marks beginning of Centennial year

Centennial Plaza was filled with faculty, students and alumni Friday night as Tennessee Tech’s Centennial Kickoff celebration commenced. The celebration began on Centennial Plaza and was led downtown to Dogwood Park by the Tech Marching Band and cheerleaders. At the Dogwood Park Amphitheater, the audience was treated to performances by […]