A Tech graduate and recovering addict wants to start an organization on campus to help students struggling with addiction stay sober and do well in school. Nathan Payne graduated last year with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in political science. He is currently a lifeline coordinator for […]
Author: Katharine Roberts
Empowerment through Self-Discovery and Sisterhood
Three WOW members show posters they made. Photo by Jamie Pease Women of Worth is empowering women all across Tech’s campus. The group, created in 2014, is run by Chandler Keys, a senior mechanical engineering major. “We try to have events catered to what the students want to talk about […]
Train and Travel with the Tennessee Tech ROTC
U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters land on the president's lawn at Tennessee Tech on the afternoon of Sept. 11. Photo by Emma Kenner Students gather around the helicopter listening to ROTC officers about the history and procedures of a helicopter landing. Photo by Emma Kenner. Luke Hornby (left) demonestrates the […]
Annual Fall Fun Fest Comes to Hyder-Burks Pavilion
Liam and Annalee Clark take turns lassoing a "bull". Photo by Britney Beaty People of all ages gathered at the Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion Sept. 29, to explore the Antique Engine and Tractor Show Fall Festival. The annual festival is organized by students and faculty from Tech’s School of Agriculture in […]
Trump rallies Tennessee supporters ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump takes the stage during his Oct. 1 rally in Johnson City ahead of the November midterm elections. Photo by Noah McKay. President Donald Trump encouraged his supporters to vote for Republican candidates in Tennessee at a rally in Johnson City Oct. 1 and warned of a potential […]
Review: Bob’s Burgers season 9
Bob’s Burgers is back and funnier than ever for its ninth season. The Emmy-winning show premiered in 2011 and continues to enchant with its witty banter, colorful characters and musical flavor. The show follows the Belcher family, including parents Bob and Linda and their three children Tina, Gene and Louise. […]
A Tech student in Italy
TTU junior communications student Carolina Hatfield. I am Carolina Hatfield, a junior at Tennessee Tech studying abroad in Milan, Italy. Milan is best known for its world-famous cathedral, the top shopping galleria, fashion week and renowned art, but just outside of the city is Lake Como, a hidden gem. The […]
“Hope Strong” for Patrick
Patrick Yurek On his good days, Patrick Yurek enjoyed sketching, playing the saxophone, or just spreading joy. He was caring, loved everyone, and had a quick wit, according to his friends at Tech. At other times, he struggled with addiction, suicidal thoughts, and hating himself. “People who are suicidal are […]
Board of Trustees approves 2 percent raise for Oldham
President Phil Oldham received a 2 percent raise and a $60,000 bonus from the board of trustees that rejected a proposal for more during a Sept. 18 meeting. Oldham’s annual salary is currently $325,682. The raise will increase his salary to $332,195.64 beginning in 2019. Trustee Barry Wilmore called the […]
Opinion: Disney’s College Program proves worthwhile
TTU student Kelly Camera with Mickey Mouse in Walt Disney World in Florida. Photo by Kelly Camera. A year ago, I made a risky decision to pick up my life and move across the country for six months to follow a dream. For so long, I dreamed of doing the […]
