A 75-year-old student is set to graduate in May.To Ronald Tiller of Vonore, Tenn., a degree is more than a ticket to good job; it is a vital piece that is missing from his life. He does not need a degree in order to get a well paying job, but […]
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Spin Dat Record: Beach House’s “Teen Dream
A spacecraft fashioned with bright, pulsating colored lights hurling through space in slow motion- this is what it feels like to listen to the newest dream pop masterpiece from Baltimore, Maryland’s Beach House. Their third album, Teen Dream, is their most impressive release to date. There has been a huge […]
Tech addresses parking lot construction plan
Parking at Tech is expected to grow by 550 spots by Fall 2011. These new spots will occupy land on the east side of campus in the area around Prescott Central Middle School.The Tennessee Technological University Foundation- a non-profit corporation with the purpose of providing guidance and assistance for the […]
Four seek Dean of Library and Learning Assistance position
The search is on for someone to fill the new position of Dean of Library and Learning Assistance.The Dean of Library and Learning Assistance will oversee the running of the new learning commons, scheduled to be built on the first floor of the Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library. “One of […]
Mechanical Phil makes silly holiday sillier
Every year on the second of February, the famous Punxsutawney Phil pops out of the ground to predict the weather for the next six weeks. Coincidentally, Groundhog Day is exactly six weeks before the first day of spring. Regardless of how pointless the holiday is, Groundhog Day is a national […]
Jack Girard on display in Derryberry Gallery
Even though the economy is suffering, so far the Education Department at Tech has not had to make any cutbacks. “We will not know if we have to make any cutbacks until the state Legislators meet,” said Larry Peach, dean of the College of Education. Peach has a plan to […]
Don’t waste your spring break getting wasted
I’ll be honest. The only thing getting me through this past week was the reminder that spring break was only days away. I’m in need of a week of relaxation.I’m sure most of you will be flocking to destinations so famous for spring break that MTV devotes a whole week […]
Four campus music groups play throughout semester for students
Music has been a part of Tech since the institution was founded in 1915, but it wasn’t until 1948 that an official music department was established. More than 60 years later students continue to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment. Tech is home to several ensembles including the Bryan Symphony […]
Hometown news releases available to all Tech students
Students on the dean’s and graduates lists aren’t the only ones eligible for news releases. With the upcoming season of award presentations and scholarship grants, many students could be featured in their hometown newspaper — if the occasion is announced to the Office of Communications and Marketing. These releases help […]
And, the winner is…
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards are this Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST. The evening promises to be full of surprises including a few shocking winners. Here’s a look at my predictions on who’s going home with some extra gold. Best Picture The winner of […]
