After a period of mourning across the country, her majesty’s coffin will be taken from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, where both kings and queens alike are crowned,here her funeral will be held on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. This will be the first monarch’s funeral hosted in Westminster Abbey […]
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John Wayne Gacy- inspired musical to world premiere at Tech
The Backdoor Playhouse is preparing for the world premiere of a new, true crime musical based on the life of serial killer John Wayne Gacy titled “Crawlspace.” The musical will begin its run on Nov. 3. After its opening night, Crawlspace will hold shows at 8 p.m. on Nov. […]
Tech Faculty File For Preliminary Injunction To Remove Sanctions
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. […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]