Tennessee is experiencing something unique in its history, and that is facing the privatization of nearly every state-ran facility in measures to reduce maintenance costs. Gov. Bill Haslam’s administration is the group driving the operation. A group that has been vocal in its fight against Haslam’s plan is United Campus […]
Author: Lucas McCoy
The best doughnuts in Cookeville
Who doesn’t like a good, buttery taste of heaven? When I think of Cookeville, I think of Tennessee Tech, the historic town square, 94.7 The Country Giant, Rib City and other local sites and restaurants. I also think about doughnuts. Cookeville is rich with history and heritage. What some residents […]
Burning rubber: Awesome Eagle takes joyride
Tennessee Tech’s mascot, Awesome Eagle, was involved in a vandalism incident at Sherlock Park while campus was closed last week. According to the police report filed by Lt. Tony Nelson on Feb. 17, Kevin Tucker, director of grounds roads and walks, reported to campus police that he and Jack Butler, […]
Suspect apprehended displaying voyeuristic behavior
Tennessee Tech police have apprehended a suspect who has been causing disturbances since last semester. TTU News sent out a campus safety alert message last Friday stating: “The university recently received delayed reports about a series of instances during last semester and in late January of a man peering into […]
TAB to host fourth annual Valentine teddy bear workshop Thursday
The Tech Activities Board is starting the new semester with a Build-a-Bear event next week, and anyone can donate canned food items to the TTU Food Pantry for a chance to skip the wait in line. According to TAB’s Facebook page, the Build-a-Bear event will be in the lobby of […]
Teen taken into custody for carrying gun on campus
On the morning of Nov. 20, police were alerted to a young male reportedly carrying a handgun on Tech’s campus, and police quickly took control of the matter. Around 8:49 a.m., the Tennessee Tech police department got a call from someone who said a student saw a male who appeared […]
Pink Floyd releases final album
After 20 years of no new music, Pink Floyd has released their last album, “The Endless River,” and it sounds like typical Floyd. The album has been dedicated to the memory of Richard Wright, the band’s keyboardist who died of cancer in 2007. Although “The Endless River” sounds very much […]
‘Avenue Q’ laugh-out-loud fun
I went to watch “Avenue Q” on Nov. 11 and stood in line for 30 minutes before I got to my seat. I had no idea what I was in for. It was one of the greatest plays I have ever seen, and it is my favorite play I have […]
Hanawi granted bond for alleged homicide
Marwan Hanawi was granted a $10,000 bail bond by Judge John Hudson for the alleged homicide of Mohammad Albadi Oct. 3. Hanawi was placed in the Putnam County Jail in October, where he was denied bond and held on suspicion of homicide. According to a Herald-Citizen article, District Attorney Bryant […]
Student gives controversial presentation in speech class
A Tech student gave a speech during class about sex toys on Oct. 28 and was met with mixed reviews. Another student recorded the video and posted the video onto YouTube, gaining over 60,000 views. Erik Skottegard, 26, a chemical engineering major, gave a persuasive speech about sex toys in […]
