This story was orginally published in print on Oct 16, 2024. On Friday, Sept. 27, the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought devastation to the Appalachian region of North Carolina and Tennessee, affecting not only those who live there but also students, faculty and staff at Tech. From students waiting to […]
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Not big enough yet, struggles with suicide and mental health
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, disordered eating, or drug or alcohol abuse please seek help. National and state resources can be found by texting 988 or visiting the Tennessee Department of Health website. Campus resources can be found by visiting the Counseling Center at […]
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Remembering David Lynch
The family of David Lynch announced the director’s passing on January 16. After being evacuated from his Los Angeles home during the Southern California Wildfires earlier this year, he succumbed to emphysema. His birthday was five days away, he would have been 79. Leaving behind him is a legacy of […]
Sexual assault resources at Tech: The truth students need to know
Thirteen percent of all college students will experience a form of power-based violence, which involves sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking, during their academic career, according to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN). This means for millions of students, college is not just a place of learning, but […]
A legacy of Kindness: remembering Dr. Graham Kash
Dr. Graham Kash was born in Nashville in 1937. He leaves a legacy at Tech, and stood as a voice of reason for many. Kash passed away in January at the age of 87. Kash started his career as a Golden Eagle in 1963 as a speech and literature instructor. […]
Executive order temporarily creates campus chaos
A recent memo from the executive office of the president, sent the education system into a frenzy around the country. The memo was created on Jan. 27, and by the next morning it circulated around Tech, sending faculty into a search of what this meant and what the next steps […]
Tech student breaks three national powerlifting records at St. Louis meet
Tennessee Tech’s very own Justin Schlenkert recently competed in a national powerlifting meet in St. Louis, Missouri. The event lasted from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27, 2024. Schlenkert broke three national records in the bench, deadlift and total weight categories. Schlenkert, a member of the 165-pound weight class, put up […]
Golden Eagles leave Nashville with 87-56 loss
The Tech Men’s Basketball team had the unique opportunity to play an in-state, non-conference game against an SEC opponent on Friday, Nov. 29, as they took on the Vanderbilt Commodores. The final score was 87-56 in favor of the Commodores as they outscored the Golden Eagles 48-26 in the […]
