IT’S A MIRACLE – This season’s guest stars include Fred Armisen, Lisa Kudrow and series co-creator Tina Fey; actor Steve Buscemi directed the season’s eighth episode. I've been waiting for the new season of Netflix's original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt since March, after I watched the whole thing over the course […]
Month: April 2016
Summer brings refreshment
Two weeks left and counting. As I write this, I am procrastinating. The cure to writer’s block is the procrastination of my other responsibilities. As of right now, I am avoiding eye contact with four papers, a presentation, one major final project and miscellaneous odds and ends that go hand […]
Seniors graduate into unchartered area
TASSELS – Kim changes her tassel during Goodpasture Christian School's high school graduation in 2012. Change is inevitable. Change is terrifying. Change is exciting. As I enter into a new phase of my life, I cannot picture what my life will look like a year from now. I have no idea […]
Golf takes control of donated course
The recent donation of the Cookeville Golf Club to Tennessee Tech has brought a change of scenery for both men and women’s golf teams. Ironwood Golf Course is no longer the team’s home course. The Cookeville Golf Club has also been renamed to the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Golf Club […]
Tennessee Tech athletics to hold first ever Golden Wings awards
Tennessee Tech will host the first Golden Wings Awards Tuesday, April 26. The awards will honor members of the athletic department. The award ceremony will take place in the Hooper Eblen Center at 7 p.m. After the award ceremony, there will be a reception for the guests. All student athletes […]
Football connects old and new with practice event for alumni
CREATING COMPETITION – Maleek Hall (left) and Jordan Smith (right) wrestle each other for position during the April 8 practice. Hall and Smith had significant playing time for Tech in 2015. Photo by: Christian McCall Several Tennessee Tech alumni were on campus April 8 to get an early look at […]
Track and field records continue to fall during the outdoor season
Record Breaking Habits- Sarah Brandt competes in the Vanderbilt Indoor Opener Dec. 5. Brandt broke school records for the 800m and 1500m in the Vanderbilt Invitational (outdoor) March 25-26. Photo by: Jim Dillon Tennessee Tech’s Women’s Track and Field Team has continued its momentum from the indoor season to the outdoor […]
Student Government Association elections to begin April 19
Voting for the 2016 Student Government Association executive council will take place April 19 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. SGA senator elections are April 21, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eight students successfully petitioned for their executive office candidacy, and SGA campaigning officially began Thursday, April 7. Unlike 2015, […]
Tennessee legislation proposes to allow full-time employees carry handguns on campus
Legislation moving through the Tennessee General Assembly would allow employees of universities to carry loaded guns on campus if passed. The bills, SB 2376 and HB 1736, proposes an amendment to the current law to allow “full-time employees of public higher education institutions who have a handgun permit to carry […]
Rep. Williams leads FOCUS Act forum set for Wednesday, April 13
Currently awaiting Gov. Bill Haslam’s signature, the Focus on College and University Success (FOCUS) Act is the topic of discussion at a public forum Wednesday, April 13, from 1-4 p.m. in Derryberry Hall Auditorium. Rep. Ryan Williams, R- Cookeville, will moderate the forum, according to Karen Lykins, Tech’s associate vice […]