SGA members expressed mostly positive opinions on the proposed 1.012% salary increase for President Phil Oldham, but raised concerns about the pay disparity between Oldham and professors. If approved by the board of trustees in March, the increase would bring Oldham’s salary to slightly more than $350,000. “He […]
Author: Kitty Porterfield
President Oldham expresses pride for Tech community
In the aftermath of Tuesday morning’s tornado, Tech President Phil Oldham expressed his gratitude and pride for the work and passion demonstrated by Tech’s community members. The tornado that touched down throughout Middle Tennessee Tuesday at approximately 2 a.m. was at least an EF-3, meaning winds were moving at […]
All-American Rejects to perform at SOLO Concert
The All-American Rejects, an alternative rock band, is scheduled to perform at the spring SOLO concert at 8 p.m. April 2 at The Hooper Eblen Center. Nashville gospel and blues singer Devon Gilfillian is scheduled to perform as the opening act. Nick Wheeler, Tyson Ritter and Jesse Tabish […]
SGA Committee opposes Sherlock Park construction plans
Members of SGA’s Environmental and Sustainability Committee oppose plans to build a new engineering facility at Sherlock Park, because they say it is one of the largest and most popular green spaces on campus. Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin within the next 18 months just west […]
Student voters face numerous obstacles
Young people are heavily scrutinized by older generations for being lazy and not voting but perhaps college students are not voting because they cannot. In Tennessee, registered voters are given time off work to vote, as long as they give advanced notice. It is illegal for employers to keep their […]
