With Christmas rapidly approaching and the large number of international students on campus the question was asked; how do they enjoy the festive period back home? “I celebrate Christmas by going with my church to a hotel and they do breakfast. The hotel is on a beach so Santa comes […]
Opinion
Student on the Street: Legalization of recreational marijuana
On Oct. 17, Canada legalized marijuana. It is now legal to have up to 30 grams of marijuana on your person, for recreational or medical use. Canada is the second country to legalize the drug after Uruguay, and after just four days the retail stores were almost out of it, […]
An examination into “The Mind of Jake Paul”
On Wednesday, Jake Paul took to Twitter to announce he ended his four-month relationship with his girlfriend Erika Costell. Normally, this wouldn’t be surprising to me, because Paul doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to relationships. However, I was shocked to read this so soon after the conclusion […]
Student on the street: Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia
Student on the street: Students offer opinions on Saudi Arabia being a credible source after the death of Jamal Khashoggi and the impact on America Jamal Khashoggi was an influential Saudi Arabian journalist who wrote against governmental policies and went missing soon after Oct. 2. Khashoggi was allegedly confirmed as […]
Review: Mega Man 11 Review
It’s been almost eight years since the previous entry in the Mega Man franchise, which at one point was so prolific it bordered on market over-saturation. But now the Blue Bomber has returned with Mega Man 11 and hasn’t lost a step. The series’ classic gameplay of running, jumping and […]
Student voters face numerous obstacles
Young people are heavily scrutinized by older generations for being lazy and not voting but perhaps college students are not voting because they cannot. In Tennessee, registered voters are given time off work to vote, as long as they give advanced notice. It is illegal for employers to keep their […]
Ralph’s Donut Shop vs. Big O Donuts
Kitty Porterfield: Ralph's Ralph’s Donut Shop opened in 1962, 11 years before Big O Donuts. Ralph’s longevity adds to its charm and nostalgia, as well as its dependability. Ralph’s keeps an abundance of its signature doughnuts available, such as the Hillary and the iconic Butter Twist, which is greatly superior […]
A Tech student in Italy
TTU junior communications student Carolina Hatfield. I am Carolina Hatfield, a junior at Tennessee Tech studying abroad in Milan, Italy. Milan is best known for its world-famous cathedral, the top shopping galleria, fashion week and renowned art, but just outside of the city is Lake Como, a hidden gem. The […]
Opinion: Disney’s College Program proves worthwhile
TTU student Kelly Camera with Mickey Mouse in Walt Disney World in Florida. Photo by Kelly Camera. A year ago, I made a risky decision to pick up my life and move across the country for six months to follow a dream. For so long, I dreamed of doing the […]
Opinion: 3D guns need to be monitored
The wild west of 3D printing guns needs to be monitored and regulated in order to prevent threats to public safety. 3D-printed guns are almost completely made of plastic with the exception of a metal nail that acts as a firing pin and a piece of steel that is solely […]