Speech and Debate team members made strides toward qualifying for several national competitions during the Golden Eagle Speak Up Swing tournament during the weekend of Oct. 12. The tournament’s central point was the Roaden University Center. Augusta Betterton, speech and debate student, said competitions took place in several buildings throughout […]
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Former pastor preaches LGBT inclusivity
Stan Mitchell gives a talk. Photo by Shea James Christianity as a whole needs to re-evaluate its stance about different lifestyles in order to accommodate vulnerable LGBTQ youths, former pastor Stan Mitchell told a group of Tech students and staff on Oct. 10. Mitchell, who resigned earlier this month as […]
Board concludes Fitzgerald investigation
Trustee Trudy Harper. Photo by Kendyl Seals A nine-month internal investigation into a Tech research project for Fitzgerald Glider Kits found it to be “methodologically sound” but certain conclusions were inaccurate, according to a letter released by Trustee Trudy Harper. Specifically, investigators determined the statement “Our research showed that optimized […]
Students react to Elkeelany indictment
Graphic by Britney Beaty Students in Dr. Omar Elkeelany’s computer engineering class received an email saying they had a new professor on Sept. 30. Less than two weeks later they would learn their professor had been indicted for possessing child pornography. Dr. Omar Elkeelany. Photo obtained from Dr. Elkeelany's […]
AAUP survey: Faculty lacks confidence in Oldham, Tech administration
A survey conducted by Tech’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors reveals nearly 42 percent of respondents are "Very dissatisfied" with President Phil Oldham's job performance. Data obtained from Tech's AAUP blog Tenured faculty overwhelmingly lack confidence in the school’s current administration including President Phil Oldham, according to […]
Tennessee Tech engineering professor indicted for child porn
Dr. Omar Elkeelany. Photo obtained from Dr. Elkeelany's Tennessee Tech webpage. Police believe Tech engineering professor Dr. Omar Elkeelany may have fled the United States after being indicted on a charge related to sexual exploitation of a minor, Putnam County authorities said. On Oct. 1, investigators presented the evidence to […]
Review: Bob’s Burgers season 9
Bob’s Burgers is back and funnier than ever for its ninth season. The Emmy-winning show premiered in 2011 and continues to enchant with its witty banter, colorful characters and musical flavor. The show follows the Belcher family, including parents Bob and Linda and their three children Tina, Gene and Louise. […]
Trump rallies Tennessee supporters ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump takes the stage during his Oct. 1 rally in Johnson City ahead of the November midterm elections. Photo by Noah McKay. President Donald Trump encouraged his supporters to vote for Republican candidates in Tennessee at a rally in Johnson City Oct. 1 and warned of a potential […]
Annual Fall Fun Fest Comes to Hyder-Burks Pavilion
Liam and Annalee Clark take turns lassoing a "bull". Photo by Britney Beaty People of all ages gathered at the Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion Sept. 29, to explore the Antique Engine and Tractor Show Fall Festival. The annual festival is organized by students and faculty from Tech’s School of Agriculture in […]
Train and Travel with the Tennessee Tech ROTC
U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters land on the president's lawn at Tennessee Tech on the afternoon of Sept. 11. Photo by Emma Kenner Students gather around the helicopter listening to ROTC officers about the history and procedures of a helicopter landing. Photo by Emma Kenner. Luke Hornby (left) demonestrates the […]
