Black Friday falls on Nov. 28 this year, but some stores are taking the sales to a new level by opening on Thanksgiving Day and even earlier. Cookeville has several department and clothing stores planning to offer large discounts and flash sales to shoppers. Most franchise stores such as Sears, […]
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Colder weather brings seasonal drinks, goodies to Starbucks
The cold winter weather brings warm holiday treats worth trying to the Starbucks on campus. The creamy Chestnut Praline Latte and the even more nutty Pecan Tart make up two of the new items on the seasonal menu. Decorated with the holiday spirit, the shop welcomes that festive appetite along […]
Howard beats Hill at Throwdown Thursday
Tech junior Tyler “Hercules” Howard squared off with Tim Hill in last night’s main event fight at “Throwdown Thursday” in Tech’s Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion. Howard won by a unanimous decision after six rounds of hard-fought leather swapping. Although the fight lasted longer than Howard may have wanted, he said after […]
Flu shots available at Health Services clinic
Flu activity is low in the United States but is expected to increase in the coming weeks, according to the FluView report for the 2014-2015 flu season. College students are at a higher risk of coming down with the flu due to confined living spaces and always being around other […]
Carpooling: The solution for parking problems?
Parking issues are nothing new. However, two Tech students are working on a new solution for the lack of parking spots on campus. It is called the TTU Carpool Initiative, and the purpose is straightforward. “Do you really care that your car gets to campus, or do you care that […]
Printers, water, food
Tennessee Tech resident hall tenants could soon be able to print their assignments without having to leave their building. The Student Government Association passed three bills at this week’s meeting, including a bill designed to provide printers in all of Tech’s dorms, with the exception of Maddox-McCord, which already provides […]
Live Mas: Taco Bell enters 21st century with new app
Taco Bell has made a giant leap for fast food after releasing an app that allows you to order and pay for your food, then go pick it up. At first, I was skeptical of the whole situation, but almost instantly I was swept up and cradled by the simplicity […]
‘Avenue Q’ laugh-out-loud fun
I went to watch “Avenue Q” on Nov. 11 and stood in line for 30 minutes before I got to my seat. I had no idea what I was in for. It was one of the greatest plays I have ever seen, and it is my favorite play I have […]
TTU student to fight in Throwdown Thursday boxing event on Nov. 20
Last weekend, the Golden Eagles wrapped up Homecoming weekend with a 27-26 win over Southeast Missouri. This coming Thursday night, Tech junior, Tyler “Hercules” Howard, will have a homecoming of his own as he squares off with Tim Hill in the ring at Tech’s Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion. Howard, 20, is […]
Tom Wolfe Quartet gets jazzy
The Tom Wolfe Quartet will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 when the jazz group comes to Tech’s Bryan Fine Arts Building. Jazz guitarist Tom Wolfe composes his own music and performs with the quartet. "Most of the pieces the quartet will play are originals of […]
