Nike is under fire due to their recent 30-year anniversary ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick, former quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. In August of 2017, Kaepernick, the now free agent, began protesting “the oppression of people of color and ongoing issues of police brutality,” by sitting during the national […]
Author: Emmerson Meurett
No bitter notes in sweetener
Pop star Ariana Grande. Photo by DeviantArt user LegendaryRonin. Ariana Grande is one of the luckiest women in the world. There’s the insane vocal talent, a successful acting and musical career, and of course, the famous ponytail I could only dream of replicating – all of this is something that […]
Dean of students advises SGA
Dean of Students Katherine Williams Tech’s Student Government Association is now working alongside the new dean of students. Dean Katherine Williams is the new SGA adviser and is looking forward to working with the SGA leadership. “The Student Government Association strives to serve Tennessee Tech students by advocating for […]
Bicycle thefts on the rise
A rise in bicycle theft is prompting University Police Chief Tony Nelson to encourage students to educate themselves about personal safety and how to protect their belongings. Police reports show six bicycle thefts this semester, near residential halls and off-campus housing. Some stolen bicycles were left unattended and unlocked while […]
Tech unveils new video board at Tucker Stadium
Tech unveiled its new video board during the football home opener. Photo by: Kelli Kent Despite rain, Tech Football unveiled the newest addition to Tucker Stadium just in time for Thursday’s home opener against Kennesaw State University. Golden Eagle fans who braved the inclement weather were treated to a new […]
Faculty senate eyes tenure policy review
Faculty senate plans to discuss concerns about proposed changes to tenure policy during their first meeting on Monday. Tenure is a semi-permanent position granted to proven faculty members after a probationary period. Unease spiked after Tech’s Board of Trustees asked the provost to create a tenure-review policy. Faculty members are […]
Office of Sustainability launches new recycling campaign
New bins on campus should make it easier to recycle aluminum, paper and plastic under a new campaign launched by the Office of Sustainability. The project, in partnership with the Office of Communications and Marketing, was funded by a $35,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. “A […]
University officials respond to student parking complaints
Despite student complaints, university officials say campus parking is a perception problem, not a reality. But students say they are frustrated with changing their daily routine because of issues caused by construction. “There’s a sufficient number of spots on campus,” Dewayne Wright, a Tech spokesman said. “From the student’s perspective, […]
Tech’s One World hosts Q&A panel comprised of local Muslim women
Muslim women in Cookeville answered questions about Islam and their personal experiences living as minorities in the United States during a panel discussion April 3 in Prescott Hall. The panel of six Muslim women consisted of community members Dr. Abir Eldaba, Dr. Ambareen Siraj, Arwen Stewart, Dr. Perihan Fidan, Hosi […]
Titans reveal new uniforms in front of 20,000
A new head coach isn’t the only change coming to the Tennessee Titans for the 2018 NFL season. The Titans fired head coach Mike Mularkey after a season-ending blowout loss to the New England Patriots in the playoffs. Tennessee replaced Mularkey with former Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. The […]
