Caldwell Controversy surrounding Homecoming Queen candidate Peyton Caldwell and her campaign team has arisen this election for allegedly using other student’s T-numbers to cast votes for herself. Caldwell, a member of the Phi Mu fraternity, had a violation turned in against her late on the night of Wednesday, Oct. 29, […]
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Where is the Derryberry Eagle?
The eagle normally perched atop Derryberry Hall has been removed in preparation for next year’s centennial celebrations. Originally placed on Jere Whitson Building in 1954, the eagle was moved to Derryberry’s clock tower in 1961, but was taken down during summer to be refurbished and have copies made. The Derryberry […]
Habitat for Humanity to host Cooking on the Square
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity’s annual event, Cooking on the Square, is planned to take place 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31. A $20 ticket will buy a handcrafted clay bowl, an all-you-can-eat supply of Cajun dishes and a donation to Putnam County’s Habitat for Humanity. The event is […]
Awesome Eagle hits Smashville as guest mascot at Thursday’s Predators game
Tech’s Awesome Eagle took to the ice and filled in for the injured Nashville Predators mascot, Gnash, Thursday night. Gnash suffered a broken fibula in his left leg during “his rigorous offseason training regimen” and called out to some of his fellow mascot friends, including Awesome, to help him cheer […]
Craft beer festival brews up good times in Dogwood Park
Photo by Ben Craven Dogwood Park played host to Blues and Brews, Cookeville’s first Craft Beer Festival, last Saturday. The event showcased over 50 different craft beers from brewing companies across the country, as well as several home brewing groups from around Tennessee and live music from Carissia and Company […]
Craven has a cravin’ for good, local craft beer
Blues and Brews was a huge success. I have attended another, much larger craft beer festival in Chattanooga, called the Southern Brewers Festival, both as a teen and as an adult. Blues and Brews has all the elements that make the Southern Brewers Festival so popular, right in our backyard. […]
Where are there ghosts on campus?
With Halloween just a week away, a popular activity is to visit haunted houses. However, local folklore suggests our very own campus may be home to a few ghosts and ghouls. Derryberry Hall is said to be haunted by one of Tech’s most well-known presidents. “President Derryberry’s funeral was held […]
Area haunted attractions bring fun, horror to all ages
The sign to Zombie Hunt Paintball Adventure at Fear Farms. Photo by Kelly Mills. Around this time of year is when goblins, ghosts and ghouls come out to play. It’s also when folks want to get scared or scare their friends. This year, the Upper Cumberland has many happy haunting […]
University ensures medical preparedness for potential Ebola outbreak on campus
Earlier this month, Tennessee Tech sent emails to all students, faculty and staff warning them about traveling to areas affected with the Ebola virus, like the West African nations of Liberia and Sierra Leone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a level three notice, which asks people […]
Pi Kappa Phi stays a fraternity, but with new sanctions
The cease and desist order placed on Tennessee Tech’s Iota Theta chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity Sept.12 of this year has been lifted, allowing the fraternity to resume normal operation under a few sanctions. While under cease and desist, fraternities must stop all operations outside of mandatory hearings […]