Women empowerment has taken its place in history, shaping it into what it is today, changing society and allowing women to achieve any dream they have had of achieving in this lifetime. Two women from Tennessee Tech University named Paula Hinton, and Nicole Cooke offered their insight on how women […]
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Guide to the final presidential debate: how to watch
The second and final presidential date will take place October 22 at 8 pm central time. Both President Trump and Former Vice President Biden will be at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee to debate these topics: fighting COVID-19, American families, race, climate change, national security, and leadership. The debate is […]
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 […]
Birth Control Role since 1916 in America
The Director of the Women’s Center at Tech Helen Hunt, and Betty Lopez a recent nurse graduate from Tech offered their professional opinions on the role birth control has had since it was first established in the U.S. in 1916. October 16, 1916, is a day in the history of […]
Craving human contact, a COVID-19 survivor story
Human touch can be taken for granted. A handshake when greeting a friend, the accidental brush of two hands together, a gentle kiss on the lips. For some, COVID-19 has prevented even the slightest of touches. For others, through cleanliness practices, touch has been lessened but not eradicated. Eva Dingwall […]
Services across campus make changes due to coronavirus concerns
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Residential Life officials sent out an email March 12 informing students living in the residence halls that they must return to their permanent homes by March 15. International students, athletes with on-campus obligations and students who cannot return to their permanent homes were able to apply for permission […]
Tech professor pushing education legislature
State legislators tabled a proposed bill requiring social health courses be taught in Tennessee middle schools until June due to the coronavirus pandemic. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Paul Bailey, R-Sparta, in the Senate, and Rep. Ryan Williams, R-Cookeville, in the House. Elizabeth Ramsey, an associate professor of family […]
Trees planted by Tech student survive tornado unscathed
Karen Stevens questioned how trees planted in her backyard by a Tech student survived the March 3 tornado virtually unscathed. “I don’t understand why these trees are still standing when my weeping cherry tree in the front yard did not,” she said. “When my neighbor’s houses had so much damage.” […]
Coronavirus impacting Tech athletes and coaches
Cancelling spring sports left 19 senior Tech athletes facing eligibility questions and coaches pondering effects on recruiting. NCAA officials extended eligibility, but those athletes now must decide whether to continue their education another year or graduate. “Right now, I’m not completely sure what I would do. I would love to […]
Tech President approves pass/fail grading option
Tech President Phil Oldham decided undergraduate students with extenuating circumstances may apply to designate a course pass/fail this semester, according to information released by TTU News late Friday. The “grade accommodation” opportunity comes the week Tech students resumed classes online after school officials extended spring break to two weeks because […]