Alpha Phi Alpha’s annual step show competition will be held Thursday, March 31 in Derryberry Hall Auditorium. Every year, Alpha Phi Alpha holds a step show competition that raises money for Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Center. In 2014, an alumni member died of cancer, making the Cancer Center a […]
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Tech to change parking system beginning in Fall of 2016
PARKING CHANGES – The map above displays the new parking zones Tech will implement beginning in the Fall of 2016. The color-coded zones demonstrate where students and faculty can park depending on the parking permit purchased. Tennessee Tech University’s parking system will change beginning in the fall of 2016. Tech’s parking […]
Adams addresses concerns at SGA
Tuesday, March 15 the Student Government Association met at 9:15 p.m. in Johnson Hall. After the University Committee report, Bobby Adams responded to concerns regarding his position as a graduate assistant for SGA during his president address. “I do not have time for drama. However, I do have time for […]
S.O.L.O. concert tickets to be distributed
The Student Government Association will distribute tickets for the S.O.L.O. concert Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m. in the SGA office on the first floor of the Roaden University Center. Ticket distribution will continue until Wednesday, March 30 or until tickets are sold out. Two tickets will be distributed to […]
WingIt returns to Tech through The Birdfeeder foodtruck
Tennessee Tech University recently announced that WingIt would be returning to campus but this time on The Birdfeeder. Tennessee Tech News broke the news through Twitter and with it brought excitement from students who were here when WingIt was previously here. “I love WingIt,” said Ryan Angel, a former student. […]
Chemical engineering wins “Best Darn Major” title
E-WEEK – Engineering students race against the clock to assemble and dissemble the DaVinci Bridge during the SAME Obstacle course. Chemical engineering won the SAME Obstacle course event during E-Week. For the first time since 2010, chemical engineers won the “Best Darn Major” award as part of the annual Engineering Week, […]
FOCUS Act prompts discussion among students and faculty of impact on campus
Students and faculty have voiced their concerns on Gov. Bill Haslam’s proposed Focus on College and University Success Act. President Philip Oldham remains positive about the changes, but faculty and students are skeptical. “At Tech, we embrace the autonomy this change will bring and also recognize the increased responsibility our […]
Rugby wins first Dixie conference title, playoffs to begin March 19
NO. 1 – Blake Holder tackles a runner from the Lee University rugby team on Saturday, Feb. 20. Tennessee Tech’s Rugby team claimed its first Dixie Conference title after defeating its No. 1 rival, Lee University, Saturday, Feb. 20. Tech Rugby walked away from Lee’s home field with a victory of […]
Nontraditional Student Organization elects new officers for Spring semester
Tennessee Tech’s Nontraditional Student Organization met Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Southwest Hall to discuss upcoming events and plans for 2016. “A traditional student is defined as anyone 18 to 24 years old. They’re someone who’s starting college straight out of high school,” said Director of the Interdisciplinary Student Success Center, […]
Student Government hosts voter registration drive to increase turnout by November election
The Student Government Association is hosting a voter registration drive Tuesday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Roaden University Center first floor lobby. Students do not need any kind of ID to register, but they will need to provide ID when voting for the first time. […]
