Kitty Porterfield: Ralph's Ralph’s Donut Shop opened in 1962, 11 years before Big O Donuts. Ralph’s longevity adds to its charm and nostalgia, as well as its dependability. Ralph’s keeps an abundance of its signature doughnuts available, such as the Hillary and the iconic Butter Twist, which is greatly superior […]
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Volpe library hours reduced, students react
Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library. Photo by Naomi Harmon A decision to close the Volpe Library two hour earlier left some students dissatisfied according to a poll conducted online. The library previously closed at 2 a.m. Changes in the library’s hours are due to less attendance after midnight as well […]
Student voters face numerous obstacles
Young people are heavily scrutinized by older generations for being lazy and not voting but perhaps college students are not voting because they cannot. In Tennessee, registered voters are given time off work to vote, as long as they give advanced notice. It is illegal for employers to keep their […]
Marketing Club hosts third annual Pumpkin up the Quad
Teana Wiley (left) and her friend Lexie Tallent (right) holding their carved pumpkins. Tallent named her pumpkin Gerald. Teana Wiley carved the final touches on her happy pumpkin. “This is easier than college,” Wiley, a freshman, said as she lifted her finished masterpiece. The Marketing Club hosted its third annual […]
Tech cuts 11 positions
An announcement updating Tech employees about the university budget was sent out earlier this week. Dewayne Wright, university spokesperson, said in an email that seven filled positions and four vacant positions are being eliminated. The university is saving $618,743 from these cuts. “Budget decisions that affect employees are always difficult, […]
Do Tech students know the origins of Halloween?
Pumpkin carved with the Tennessee Tech University initials is displayed on Jefferson Ave. Photo by Jeanne Eustache. Halloween is coming. Costumes are bought, decorations and pumpkins are displayed and fear is spread in Cookeville. According to theStatistic Portal, 70 percent of the American population will celebrate Halloween this year. But […]
Review: Mega Man 11 Review
It’s been almost eight years since the previous entry in the Mega Man franchise, which at one point was so prolific it bordered on market over-saturation. But now the Blue Bomber has returned with Mega Man 11 and hasn’t lost a step. The series’ classic gameplay of running, jumping and […]
NRA rep speaks at Tech
Trey Ramsey addresses the crowd at Bell Hall A group of 25 concerned citizens gathered at Tech Oct. 23 to hear the National Rifle Association’s grassroots efforts to protect the Second Amendment. (https://tesseraonlaketravis.com/) The speaker was Trey Ramsey, senior grassroots field coordinator for the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. He is the lead contact for […]
Corn maze partners with Ellington-Warf
Ellington-Warf’s Village Council partnered with Autumn Acres in Crossville, allowing students and staff to bypass the $12 entrance fee and spend all their money on fudge and sweet potato fries. Autumn Acres’ three corn mazes and 10 acres of pumpkins are the main attractions, but the farm offers other fall […]
Indie musician redefining ‘Made in China’ with new distribution tactics
D.V. Alias Khryst For an aspiring musician, sitting down with a rapper who signed with a Def Jam label is an opportunity. The fact he went on to start his own record label and is focusing on passing on his knowledge to younger musicians is icing on the cake. It’s […]
