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Frights, fun at seventh annual Purple Palooza

Dozens of children who participated in the seventh annual Purple Palooza on Thursday received treats and tricks. The hallways were lined with Tech students, faculty and local businesses passing out candy while dressed in costume. After traveling around the concourse for treats, the children were led into the arena where […]

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Naerdemann reflects on Tech soccer career

The Tech soccer team’s season ended on senior night after a 2-1 loss to Eastern Illinois on Oct. 21. The team ended the season with a record of 9-7-3. The team scored a combined 21 goals, and racked up five home wins.  One senior stood out among the rest, goal […]

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Tech unveils new video board at Tucker Stadium

Tech unveiled its new video board during the football home opener.  Photo by:  Kelli Kent Despite rain, Tech Football unveiled the newest addition to Tucker Stadium just in time for Thursday’s home opener against Kennesaw State University. Golden Eagle fans who braved the inclement weather were treated to a new […]

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Titans reveal new uniforms in front of 20,000

A new head coach isn’t the only change coming to the Tennessee Titans for the 2018 NFL season. The Titans fired head coach Mike Mularkey after a season-ending blowout loss to the New England Patriots in the playoffs.  Tennessee replaced Mularkey with former Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. The […]

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Sports Update: Baseball keeps streak alive

Softball Tech’s softball team is 14-24 overall, and 5-7 Ohio Valley Conference play The Golden Eagles swept OVC rival Tennessee State University in a doubleheader at home April 6, Tech’s wins over TSU began a seven-game homestand for the Golden Eagles The Golden Eagles followed their sweep of TSU by […]

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Inside the Nest: Hockey helps heal

Growing up in Illinois, I remember going out into the snow-covered driveway and street in the dead of winter with friends and smacking around a puck or ball thinking I was Wayne Gretzky. I remember going to the YMCA and playing hockey with friends for hours on end, playing for […]

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Baseball wins ninth consecutive game

The Golden Eagles baseball team is on a hot streak – nine consecutive wins that include sweeping teams from West Virginia, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay State University. Their success comes from multiple areas, but the offense is prominent. The Golden Eagles lead the […]

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Inside the Nest: Legal Gambling

March Madness is over, but what isn’t over, is the annual ritual of cash exchanging hands, of bets cashed in and those who are lucky acquiring a little more wealth through sheer dumb luck. Legalization is a word thrown around a lot in this country, regarding different subjects, and there’s […]

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Men’s golf placed sixth out of 14

Tech’s men’s golf team placed sixth out of 14 teams at the annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Golf Tournament March 18-20 in Sevierville, Tennessee. The Golden Eagles competed in a field that included Ohio Valley Conference schools rivals Austin Peay State University, Belmont University, Eastern Kentucky University, Tennessee State University and […]