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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Peggy Fragopoulos Three generations of a family, spanning over five decades, have a unique, inherited tie to Tech. Alumna Peggy Fragopoulos, 70, first became familiar with Tech as a child when tagged along with her father, a janitor, to campus. Fragopoulos said her father, S.P. Adams, worked in T.J. Farr […]
Planning is in full swing for Saturday’s superhero-themed homecoming parade as groups spend thousands of dollars on their floats. Organizations from Tech and the surrounding areas participate in the parade with hopes of winning the best float award. Between 50 and 60 groups registered to participate in the parade this […]
Dozens of children who participated in the seventh annual Purple Palooza on Thursday received treats and tricks. The hallways were lined with Tech students, faculty and local businesses passing out candy while dressed in costume. After traveling around the concourse for treats, the children were led into the arena where […]
The Tech soccer team’s season ended on senior night after a 2-1 loss to Eastern Illinois on Oct. 21. The team ended the season with a record of 9-7-3. The team scored a combined 21 goals, and racked up five home wins. One senior stood out among the rest, goal […]
Stan Mitchell gives a talk. Photo by Shea James Christianity as a whole needs to re-evaluate its stance about different lifestyles in order to accommodate vulnerable LGBTQ youths, former pastor Stan Mitchell told a group of Tech students and staff on Oct. 10. Mitchell, who resigned earlier this month as […]
Speech and Debate team members made strides toward qualifying for several national competitions during the Golden Eagle Speak Up Swing tournament during the weekend of Oct. 12. The tournament’s central point was the Roaden University Center. Augusta Betterton, speech and debate student, said competitions took place in several buildings throughout […]
D.V. Alias Khryst For an aspiring musician, sitting down with a rapper who signed with a Def Jam label is an opportunity. The fact he went on to start his own record label and is focusing on passing on his knowledge to younger musicians is icing on the cake. It’s […]
Ellington-Warf’s Village Council partnered with Autumn Acres in Crossville, allowing students and staff to bypass the $12 entrance fee and spend all their money on fudge and sweet potato fries. Autumn Acres’ three corn mazes and 10 acres of pumpkins are the main attractions, but the farm offers other fall […]
Trey Ramsey addresses the crowd at Bell Hall A group of 25 concerned citizens gathered at Tech Oct. 23 to hear the National Rifle Association’s grassroots efforts to protect the Second Amendment. (https://tesseraonlaketravis.com/) The speaker was Trey Ramsey, senior grassroots field coordinator for the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. He is the lead contact for […]
It’s been almost eight years since the previous entry in the Mega Man franchise, which at one point was so prolific it bordered on market over-saturation. But now the Blue Bomber has returned with Mega Man 11 and hasn’t lost a step. The series’ classic gameplay of running, jumping and […]
