Author: Michaela Crawford

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Tech students react to midterm election results

Student Republicans and Democrat from Tech experienced mixed reactions after the Nov. 6 midterm elections.  Democrats added 30 seats to take control of the House of Representatives while Republicans gained two seats to retain control of the Senate.  Republican senator-elect Marsha Blackburn defeated former Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen to become […]

Sports

Tech football wins first game on homecoming

Freshman quarterback Bailey Fisher rushes on a QB keeper during the Nov. 3 homecoming game against Murray State. Photo by Adam Parks. Tech football coach Dewayne Alexander encouraged his players all season to play “their” game and to stay focused.  “This football team has continued to practice and do the […]

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Baja Blast: An introduction to Tech’s Baja team

Craig Bowen and Max Lamantia with their car.  Photo by Britney Beaty Mechanical engineering students weld, tinker and joke in a workshop beneath Tucker Stadium while constructing an off-road vehicle they plan to race in April. Tech participates in Baja Society of Automotive Engineers, an intercollegiate competition in which students […]

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Tech Counseling Center offers free counseling to students

Counseling center officials say they want students struggling with mental health, relationships and personal issues to utilize on-campus resources.  Officials provide services in personal counseling, academic skill enhancement, career exploration, crisis services, couples and marital counseling, group counseling, substance abuse, workshops, outreach and consultation. Outreach coordinator Ashley Gilbert said that […]

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An interview with a smith

Assistant Professor Daniel Randall works a piece of hot steel using the power hammer at the Appalachian Center for Craft.  Photo by Jacob Bray Daniel Randall, 38, is currently an assistant professor at the Tennessee Tech School of Art, Craft and Design where he oversees the metalsmithing and blacksmithing concentrations. […]

Opinion

An examination into “The Mind of Jake Paul”

On Wednesday, Jake Paul took to Twitter to announce he ended his four-month relationship with his girlfriend Erika Costell. Normally, this wouldn’t be surprising to me, because Paul doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to relationships. However, I was shocked to read this so soon after the conclusion […]

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American Legion vies for millennial members

A 24-year Navy veteran and Cookeville local wants millennials from Tech to join the American Legion. The American Legion, an organization that benefits veterans and their families, is searching for new members in Cookeville.  The American Legion started in 1919 with a mission statement of “mutual helpfulness” and has grown […]