Students graduating Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 can expect a change in the usual black commencement attire. As part of the Centennial Celebration, graduates at these two convocation ceremonies will wear purple caps and gowns. “Changing the color of graduation robes to a school color is one of many ways […]
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OPA wins first revived All-Sing charity event
A blend of harmonious voices rang through Derryberry Auditorium last night as Tech’s student groups competed in All-Sing, one of Tennessee Tech’s oldest student organization competitions. Phi Delta Theta hosted the event as part of their philanthropy week. Phi Delta Theta brought All-Sing back to Tech not only to entertain […]
Burmeister leads class walkout for equal pay among faculty
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, an English adjunct instructor, Kevin Burmeister, led two of his ENGL 1010 morning classes on a “walkout” protesting low pay wages. For Burmeister, the walkout consisted of him reading his grievances over the issue of adjunct pay. After he finished voicing his opinions, he took his […]
TAB says “Halo” to video game tournament
The Tech Activities Board will be having a video game tournament on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room on the second floor of the Roaden University Center. “Teams of two can play ‘Halo 3,’ and that will be on the Xbox 360 … We’re doing Madden 15 […]
Former Tech golfer receives national attention
PGA Tour golfer and former Tennessee Tech All-American Scott Stallings finished in a three-way tie for second place at last weekend’s Farmers Insurance Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. Stallings entered the tournament Thursday as the defending champion after winning the open in 2014. The […]
Guest speakers present on campus safety to SGA
The Student Government Association hosted several guest speakers during Tuesday night’s meeting. Marc Burnett, vice president of Student affairs; Ed Boucher, assistant vice president of Student Affairs and Title IX investigator; and Marlene Hall, Coordinator for Clery Compliance and Title IX came to the meeting to speak about sexual […]
Cookeville nightlife hotspot closes after five years of business, students react
After being in business for five years, local nightlife hot spot Rodeo Bobs has closed its doors. The location was a favorite among Tech students and citizens of Cookeville on Thursday nights and weekends. On Friday, Feb. 6, the club announced that Saturday, Feb. 7 would be its last night […]
Campus construction continues, weather affecting progress
The Centennial Plaza construction project continues this semester as the health of the plaza trees comes into question. “Arborists are monitoring the construction that pertains to the well-being of the trees,” said Director of Horticulture and Grounds Kevin Tucker. “In two weeks, the (arborists) are treating the trees with growth […]
Suspect apprehended displaying voyeuristic behavior
Tennessee Tech police have apprehended a suspect who has been causing disturbances since last semester. TTU News sent out a campus safety alert message last Friday stating: “The university recently received delayed reports about a series of instances during last semester and in late January of a man peering into […]
Cookeville man arrested in Jere Whitson bathroom while napping
On Friday Feb. 6, a Cookeville man who had been released from jail earlier in the day decided to have a drink and take a nap in a bathroom in Jere Whitson Building. Around 4 p.m. Tech police arrived at Jere Whitson after receiving a complaint from English instructor Nicholas […]
