The old tennis courts on campus were aging quickly and, with a renovation in mind, Tech decided to make the courts the next big tackle. Tennessee Tech is about to finish resurfacing the tennis courts, a project that has been ongoing for the past few months. “The renovation of the […]
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Women’s Center to show movies on unaddressed issues
The Women’s Center will play films in RUC Room 342 twice this November. Both screenings will cover topics that are often overlooked by society. “Latching On: The Politics of Breastfeeding in America” will play at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 for 40 minutes, and “In the Name of the Family” will […]
Jobe and Murphy to close for renovations
The Jobe and Murphy residence halls will be closing at the end of the semester in preparation for renovations, causing the students staying there to find a new place to live. The halls will be upgraded with new plumbing, air conditioning units, paint, flooring and furniture. Ellington and Warf Halls […]
New Homecoming election rules enacted
The Student Government Association has adopted a set of rules involving the election of Homecoming candidates. The new rules allow for students to actively campaign prior to election day. Active campaigning involves the distribution of campaign material (handouts and posters), advertisement in campus news and radio, and setting up booths […]
SGA takes action to revise constitution
A Student Government Association committee started major revisions on their constitution over fall break. SGA’s constitution is a document that lays out the duties and responsibilities of SGA and all of its officers. The constitution also has information on the procedures that SGA has to follow on and off campus. […]
Pre-law student cited for drug paraphrenalia
Tennessee Tech student Joshua Murner was pulled over Oct. 16 at 9:27 p.m. for a violation of window tint. Officer Brandon Tayes pulled over Murner, who was unable to provide proof of insurance. According to reports, Murner seemed very nervous when Officer Tayes approached the car. When Tayes proceeded to […]
International student killed in Saturday night auto incident
Hanawi's car sits at the Cookeville Police Department impound lot on Wednesday. Photo by David McMinn. On Saturday, Oct. 18 around 3 a.m., Tennessee Tech student Mohammed R. Albadi was killed at the Magnolia Court apartments after he was struck by a car driven by Marwan Hanawi. Albadi, a Saudi […]
Football back home for conference showdown with rival Murray State
This week’s match up between Tennessee Tech and Murray State will feature two teams that have had similar starts to their season. Tech, twill be looking for its first win since the season opener against Kentucky Christian Aug. 28. The Golden Eagles have lost three consecutive contests, including their Ohio […]
Little woman, big audience
Roloff Amy Roloff, the TLC star and mother from the popular television show, “Little People Big World,” came to Tennessee Tech Tuesday evening to present her lecture, “It’s Me, It’s You, and Diversity is a Good Thing.” Derryberry Hall Auditorium was full with standing room only on the floor and […]
Centennial Plaza construction hammers on
Construction on the new Centennial Plaza officially began Monday as crews removed the concrete pavement from South Patio as part of the Master Plan. The goal is to turn South Patio into a plaza with new trees, an outdoor lecture hall and a stage for small concerts. The construction has […]
