Tech’s Merchandising Association hosted the Thrift Store Couture fashion show and silent auction Tuesday night in the RUC Multipurpose Room. The show featured a student design competition, some student work and looks from Luxe Boutique. Jaylen Moore was co-director for Thrift Store Couture. “This show turned out to be our […]
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SGA run-off election today
SGA Presidential Candidates, Kyle Bieze and Emily McDonald, will face-off in a run-off election on Thursday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to neither candidate having the majority percentage of student votes. Although results from Tuesday’s voting showed Emily McDonald as the winner of the election Tuesday afternoon, the SGA Constitution […]
‘Real Housewives of New York’ gets it right
The ‘Real Housewives of New York City have finally come back from their extended hiatus. I was worried there for a while as to whether they would be back at all, but I should have known better. The ladies of NYC have always been a staple in the Housewives franchise. […]
Farm Bureau hosts ‘Ag in the Classroom’
The sounds of livestock and excited school children filled the arena April 8and 9 when the local branch of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation held the “Ag in the Classroom” event at Hyder-Burks Agriculture Pavilion for the 22nd year. The event is free to attend for all first grade students […]
After run-off vote, McDonald declared SGA President
After a run-off election on Thursday, April 10, Emily McDonald was declared the SGA presidential race winner for the 2014-2015 school year. According to voting data, voter turnout for this re-voting totaled nearly 20 percent of students, mirroring Tuesdays voting at around the same percentage. “I am really excited that […]
Third floor of library to see innovative changes
Changes are coming to the Volpe Library – renovations are underway on the third floor to create a new interactive, technology-based learning environment that will be an open-access space for all students. “The Volpe Library third floor is on the verge of becoming home to an innovation and discovery center […]
Cadets practice field exercises, Oldham rides in helicopter from Walton House front lawn
ROTC Cadets from Tech’s Golden Eagle Battalion conducted the annual Ranger Field Training Exercise (FTX) in Smyrna from Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6 in order to demonstrate their knowledge of military tactics, as well as gain valuable experience leading fellow soldiers. The Ranger FTX is an annual event […]
Greek Week changed to Greek Weekend
Sororities and fraternities at Tech participated in Greek Weekend beginning April 10 through April 12. “Greek Weekend had never been done before,” said sorority member Molly Campbell. “We usually call this event ‘Greek Week.’ Hopefully, this change is successful.” The events for Greek Weekend started on April 10 with a […]
Phi Delta Theta brother arrested on multiple charges
A Phi Delta Theta brother was charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest after an altercation that left one Cookeville police officer injured. On Saturday, April 5 at 8:26 p.m., Cookeville police officers Ryan Acuff and Kenneth Frye responded to a complaint concerning two males fighting on North Peachtree Avenue. […]
Annual Health fair Tuesday at Fit
The annual health fair will take place this Tuesday, April the 8, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Tech Fitness Center. Last year, over 1,500 people attended the event, with between 50 and 60 organizations presenting. Organizations in attendance included GNC, EXPW Club, Crossfit Mayhem, and Outdoor Experience. […]