With the move to remote classes, Tech students have had an increase in online testing. The choice has led to an increase in the use of Respondus Lockdown. “I have to use a lockdown browser with a camera every single time I take any assessment for any class. I never […]
Author: Malaysia Talbert
Improving the world one jar at a time
As a quick rush of heat touches your mouth, you find yourself enticed and wanting more. Homero Gonzalez, creator of the Harmacy Hot Sauce Co. and Tennessee Tech student, has found a way to add to the beauty of incorporating whole ingredients while also completely altering the food experience. Gonzalez […]
Education Majors Experience COVID-19 in the Classroom
The United States education system tends to face many challenges, but no one could have predicted the pandemic that suddenly closed the doors of schools across the nation. “The students are having to wear masks, and there is social distancing having to be maintained in the school building. The students […]
Community remembers tornado one year later
On the night of March 3, 2020, a devastating EF4 tornado took the lives of 19 people in Putnam County. Our community has never been the same. “Recovery has been difficult. Many of us were affected in different ways. For me, anytime a weather radio goes off, it kind of […]
Education Majors Experience COVID-19 in the Classroom
The United States education system tends to face many challenges, but no one could have predicted the pandemic that suddenly closed the doors of schools across the nation. “The students are having to wear masks, and there is social distancing having to be maintained in the school building. The students […]
Business major weighs in on Gamestop Stockmarket rise and fall
Robinhood CEO, Vlad Tenev, raised questions when he decided to stop trading on multiple popular stocks. Many stocks were frozen – among them were GameStop and AMC Entertainment. Dalton Pharris, a Business Management major voiced his opinion as to whether or not the Robinhood CEO should face consequences. “Absolutely, […]
A gift to poetry and America
The Inauguration of the 46th President took place on January 20, 2021. Amanda Gorman, age 22, made headlines as she delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb” in front of millions from the steps of the U.S. Capitol. “Like much of America, I was mesmerized. My feelings caught up in […]
Mass media sparks controversy in elections
After the presidential election, Americans have questioned the integrity of the media. Election controversy began by allegations of voter fraud followed by the media declaring a winner in certain states before all votes were counted. In America, the right to vote in a fair and free election is a basic […]
Election draws to a close.
The 2020 presidential election has faced many challenges over the course of the campaign. From controversial topics to the coronavirus pandemic, candidates have been center stage as voters have critiqued how each would respond. At last week’s debate, Americans were able to take one final examination of the two candidates […]
Tiny justice sparked massive change
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 18, 2020, shocked people around the world. Ginsburg was the second woman appointed to the Supreme Court nominated by President Bill Clinton. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was known for her dainty appearance standing at a mere five feet tall and barely weighing 100 […]