THE BALLAD OF LOVE AND HATE – The Avett Brothers will perform at Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Doors to the Hooper Eblen Center open at 7 p.m. The Avett Brothers are coming to Tennessee Tech for the fall S.O.L.O. concert Tuesday, Oct. 20. The concert will […]
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State facilities face privatization, effects seen on Tech’s campus
Tennessee is experiencing something unique in its history, and that is facing the privatization of nearly every state-ran facility in measures to reduce maintenance costs. Gov. Bill Haslam’s administration is the group driving the operation. A group that has been vocal in its fight against Haslam’s plan is United Campus […]
Senior Salute prepares graduating seniors for life after commencement
As graduation comes closer, seniors are trying to check everything off their to-do list in order to graduate. On Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the semiannual Senior Salute will be held in the Tech Pride Room on the first floor […]
Street preacher returns to Centennial Plaza, students listen to McGlone’s beliefs
A street preacher who Tech students know all too well returned to campus Oct. 14 and Oct. 15. John McGlone, host of the website jesuspreacher.com, returned to campus once again to speak to students on the new Centennial Plaza. This was the first time he has visited campus since Centennial […]
Haunted Reviews in the Upper Cumberland
Amazin' Acres of Fun Located about 8 miles south of Cookeville toward Sparta on Highway 111, is a family-owned and -operated farm where you can find the McCulley’s Amazin’ Acres of Fun. The farm offers hayrides to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your favorite pumpkins. The hayride […]
Blues and Brews festival raises funds for WCTE public television
BLUES WITH BREWS – Blues and Brews is a fundraiser for WCTE public television. The event raised $33,000 in 2014. The second annual Blues & Brews Craft Beer Festival was held again Saturday, Oct. 17 in Dogwood Park. Blues & Brews started out as a small WCTE fundraiser where patrons […]
TKE brother found unresponsive in fraternity house
William Sutton, a TKE brother, was found unresponsive in his fraternity house on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 6. The following is President Oldham's message to the university regarding the incident: " We are saddened to share the news of the passing of William J. Sutton, a senior accounting major, […]
Jack Butler addresses SGA about new furniture, reduced greenery on Centennial Plaza
In a Sept. 29 SGA meeting, Associate Vice President of Facilities Jack Butler fielded questions about the new furniture on Centennial Plaza and notably less greenery. Butler asked for senators’ input on the nearly completed plaza and new furniture additions, who said they like the furniture on the plaza. Twenty […]
Murphy Hall to reopen in Fall 2016, renovations continue as scheduled
Murphy Hall is scheduled to reopen in the 2016-2017 school year. Construction on Murphy Hall is scheduled to end in mid-December of 2015, though students will not live in the building until the 2016-2017 school year. Construction started on Jobe and Murphy Halls in January 2015, forcing the students who […]
Community Day: Tennessee Tech’s Open House
The majors fair and open house were held in the Hooper Eblen Center and the Fitness Center's east and west gyms on Saturday, October 3. Tennessee Tech welcomed more than 700 prospective students and their guests at Community Day Saturday, Oct. 3. Community Day offered students, freshmen and transfers, an […]