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WWI symposium held at Backdoor Playhouse

A placard of photos and documents from the WWI symposium.  Photo by Shea James According to the Tennessee Virtual Archive over 3,800 Tennesseans died during World War I, and on Nov. 3 The Tennessee Great War Commission held a symposium at Tech’s Backdoor Playhouse in Jere Whitson building to talk […]

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Leatherheads take over president’s lawn

Walton Rittenberry advances toward the goal while dodging a U.S. Marine team player.  Photo by Britney Beaty. Tennessee State Parks personnel and former and current Tech students took the field on Walton House’s lawn on Nov. 4 to compete in a vintage football game between the U.S. Army and the […]

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A Q&A with the owner of Cookeville’s newest ice cream shop

The Lazy Cow Creamery shop sign sits on the corner of South Walnut Avenue and East Jackson Street. Photo by Rebecca Franey. Meet Brandon Henley, the owner of Lazy Cow Creamery. He opened his Cookeville ice cream shop in October 2017 and the Livingston location in June 2018. Did you […]

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Tech police confiscate drugs and alcohol

A Tech police case involving a group of underage students accused of possessing marijuana and alcohol has been forwarded to the dean of students. When Lt. Fred Nichols entered the room he saw Journey Hargrove lying on the bathroom floor after throwing up. Another student in the room, Madeline Wardlaw, […]

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American Legion vies for millennial members

A 24-year Navy veteran and Cookeville local wants millennials from Tech to join the American Legion. The American Legion, an organization that benefits veterans and their families, is searching for new members in Cookeville.  The American Legion started in 1919 with a mission statement of “mutual helpfulness” and has grown […]

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An examination into “The Mind of Jake Paul”

On Wednesday, Jake Paul took to Twitter to announce he ended his four-month relationship with his girlfriend Erika Costell. Normally, this wouldn’t be surprising to me, because Paul doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to relationships. However, I was shocked to read this so soon after the conclusion […]

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An interview with a smith

Assistant Professor Daniel Randall works a piece of hot steel using the power hammer at the Appalachian Center for Craft.  Photo by Jacob Bray Daniel Randall, 38, is currently an assistant professor at the Tennessee Tech School of Art, Craft and Design where he oversees the metalsmithing and blacksmithing concentrations. […]

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Tech Counseling Center offers free counseling to students

Counseling center officials say they want students struggling with mental health, relationships and personal issues to utilize on-campus resources.  Officials provide services in personal counseling, academic skill enhancement, career exploration, crisis services, couples and marital counseling, group counseling, substance abuse, workshops, outreach and consultation. Outreach coordinator Ashley Gilbert said that […]

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Baja Blast: An introduction to Tech’s Baja team

Craig Bowen and Max Lamantia with their car.  Photo by Britney Beaty Mechanical engineering students weld, tinker and joke in a workshop beneath Tucker Stadium while constructing an off-road vehicle they plan to race in April. Tech participates in Baja Society of Automotive Engineers, an intercollegiate competition in which students […]