Two Tech faculty members suing the university’s provost filed a motion for a preliminary injunction earlier this year, requesting the court to restrain the enforcement of sanctions imposed upon them. However, the provost’s attorneys argue that such an injunction is not necessary. The federal lawsuit filed in October 2021 by Dr. […]
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‘Vote of No Confidence’ Looms Over Tech VP, Rumors of State Investigation
A “Vote of No Confidence” in Tennessee Tech’s Vice President is looming from the Faculty Senate after discrepancies in salary distribution were found. The discrepancies in last year’s raise allotments have been a topic of discussion after it was discovered that some faculty and staff members received raises exceeding the […]
Opinion: Oldham cancels student Organization events over drag show
On Wednesday, Tech’s official Instagram account posted a letter by President Phil Oldham referencing a video that was shared by several social media accounts of a drag show at the Backdoor Playhouse. Oldham wrote, “As of now, all public events scheduled on campus by these sponsoring organizations are canceled pending […]
University Unclear on Communication Department Possible Move to Foundation Hall
Photos throughout this story are a look at the condition of Foundation Hall on April 28 2022. While the Communication Department will not be in these rooms, this is the condition of the building. Photos by Hannah Koster and Bee Goodman. There are current talks that Tech’s communications department is […]
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Tech to continue use of ‘Unleash Your Awesomeness’ slogan amid current student criticism
Tech’s “Unleash Your Awesomeness” marketing campaign is going to continue to be used by the University. “Changes may come down the road, but for the foreseeable future, ‘Unleash Your Awesomeness’ will continue to be our campaign for undergraduate recruitment,” Bobbie Maynard, marketing director, said. “We are always looking at […]
Tech’s original Golden Eagle mascot dies
Tech’s first Golden Eagle mascot, Max Alderson, 70, died Thursday afternoon following health complications and cancer. Alderson served as Tech’s first Golden Eagle mascot during the 1961, 1962 and 1963 athletic seasons. Alderson returned to Tech as Golden Eagle during this year’s Homecoming festivities. “To me, once I had dressed […]
Semester starts with multiple marijuana busts
Three students, including one associated with the Tech men’s basketball team, were reported to Tech police for alleged narcotics violations in New Hall South residence hall during the first week of classes. According to the police report, a student in the dorm called Tech police Jan. 17 at 7:05 […]
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Students choose Eric Church for fall concert
Eric Church is the April 12 SOLO vote winner for Tech’s fall 2012 concert. Church, the 2011 Academy of Country Music top new solo artist, won the vote by more than 50 percent over second place Josh Turner and other opponents Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Billy Currington and Sarah Evans, […]