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UPDATE: Oldham regrets Fitzgerald research endorsements

President Phil Oldham Editor's Note: This story appeared online at an earlier time, this version is a longer, more detailed version. President Phil Oldham apologized for his role in the controversial Fitzgerald Glider Kits research and said he regrets signing an endorsement letter sent to Congresswoman Diane Black. “I want […]

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Campus initiatives fight homelessness

Students combat homelessness through initiatives including a new on-campus organization.  The newly chartered Scholars United for the Homeless focuses on providing awareness and aid to the local homeless population by working through Cookeville Rescue Mission.  “Scholars United for the Homeless is composed of college students from a variety of backgrounds,” […]

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Tech student embarks on cross-country bike ride

Daniel Rikli One Tech student is gearing up for the ride of a lifetime.  Daniel Rikli is a graduate assistant in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, an avid cycler and a member of Bike & Build’s 2019 campaign across the Central United States – starting in Yorktown, Virginia, […]

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Oldham regrets Fitzgerald research endorsement

President Oldham President Phil Oldham apologized Monday for his role in the controversial Fitzgerald Glider Kits research and said he regrets signing an endorsement letter sent to Congresswoman Diane Black. “I want to personally apologize to the entire campus community for any part I played in the incident. The letter […]

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Podcast: Inside ROTC from the perspective of a woman

Jessica Long, a senior political science major in the ROTC, shares her experiences and perspective of the ROTC as a woman.  Lauren: So we’re just gonna start off real easy …  just say like your name, year, rank and just tell us like a little about yourself. Jess: OK so […]

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Tech football wins first game on homecoming

Freshman quarterback Bailey Fisher rushes on a QB keeper during the Nov. 3 homecoming game against Murray State. Photo by Adam Parks. Tech football coach Dewayne Alexander encouraged his players all season to play “their” game and to stay focused.  “This football team has continued to practice and do the […]

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Tech students react to midterm election results

Student Republicans and Democrat from Tech experienced mixed reactions after the Nov. 6 midterm elections.  Democrats added 30 seats to take control of the House of Representatives while Republicans gained two seats to retain control of the Senate.  Republican senator-elect Marsha Blackburn defeated former Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen to become […]