Tech students had mixed feelings as President Barack Obama was re-elected Tuesday. “I’m not really sure how the next four years will turn out,” Kara Young, senior, said. “I’m interested to see how the health care bill is going to pan out. I hope to see improvement in the economy […]
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SAE breaks ground on Greek Row
Sigma Alpha Epsilon broke ground on a new fraternity house on Peachtree Avenue Nov. 4, putting the fraternity on Greek Row. The new location for the house was chosen because of a deal with Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The lot where the current SAE house sits on Seventh Street was […]
Atlanta drama continues
Kicking off “Bravo’s Big Premiere Week” last Sunday, the girls of the ATL are back and throwing shade around like it’s a hot potato. Since we left off last time on season four, Kim had a baby, got married and even got a spinoff show. NeNe divorced her husband Greg […]
What’s happening in Cookeville
The No. 1 complaint from most people on campus is, “There’s nothing to do here!” But that’s simply not true. While Cookeville isn’t a huge metropolis, the community still strives to implement new happenings of all kinds. Here are a few things you can enjoy this weekend. ‘Cabaret’– This exciting […]
College of Interdisciplinary Studies works to implement master’s program
The College of Interdisciplinary Studies is currently seeking approval for a master’s program in professional science in environmental informatics. “In July 2012, the School of Interdisciplinary Studies became a college and has recently added the School of Environmental Studies with a bachelor’s degree in environmental and sustainability studies,” Susan Elkins, […]
‘Wreck-It Ralph’ demolishes box office
#8220;Wreck-It Ralph” is an animated adventure movie that will appeal to all audiences but is nothing new when it comes to content. Ralph (John C. Reilly) has been the bad guy his whole life in the game Fix-It Felix, Jr. As the game is approaching its 30th anniversary, Ralph is […]
Editor declares Golden Eagles ‘surprising’ season explainable
Tech’s football team is 0-5 in the OVC and 2-6 overall so far in 2012, one year removed from an Ohio Valley Conference Championship and the school’s first visit to the FCS Playoffs. All I’ve heard the past few weeks is the public’s reasoning for the team’s “poor play,” as […]
SGA moves to revive Tech traditions
SGA established the Historical Traditions Committee Tuesday night. When student senator Caleb Hodges proposed the idea for this committee, it passed with unanimous support from SGA members. “Our goal is to bring back old tradition and implement new tradition here at Tennessee Tech,” Hodges said. “Other large universities are steeped […]
$250k grant to support change from coal to gas
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation awarded Tech the Clean Tennessee Energy Grant Award Oct. 24 in the amount of $250,000 to go toward transitioning from coal to natural gas in energy production. “It’s our anticipation this will be our last winter on coal,” Jack Butler, associate vice president […]
Alumni Relations reaches out to Tech graduates
Tech Alumni Relations spreads the word to alumni about its services and what it is doing to further connect with graduates. Tracey Duncan, director of alumni relations, said Alumni Relations reaches out to Tech alumni through phone calls, email and internet sources. “In this day of technology, we can do […]