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Flag football teams reaching record levels in 2009 season

It is another exciting year for intramural sports, with flag football kicked off this week. There were a few rain showers, but that did not stop athletes from pulling those flags. Flag football has 110 teams competing this year, which is the highest participation in years.”Flag football is the most […]

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Chlamydia is frequent on University campus

Chlamydia is the most common and underreported sexually transmitted disease at Tech, however reported cases are not increasing compared to previous years. “Over the past 30 years, [reported cases of chlamydia] remained virtually the same,” Randy Tompkins, supervisor for the J.J. Oakley Campus Health Services, said. “There were some periods […]

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Rugby still seeks new coach

The sun came out for a little while on Saturday afternoon as Tech rugby took on Western Kentucky.Although Tech started off strong, with a 10-10 tie at the first half, their defense fell short in the end, giving Western Kentucky a 34-10 victory. TTU Rugby President, Nate Xanders said Tech […]

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A day in the life of Tommy Townhall

Before I start discussing this controversial new proposal, allow me to begin with a story. This is the tale of Tommy Townhall. Tommy woke up on Tuesday morning and sat down at the breakfast table. Before beginning his day, Tommy knows the importance of a good breakfast, which met the […]

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Golden Eagle football opens OVC play at EKU

The Tennessee Tech football team faces a grave challenge on Saturday as it travels to Richmond, Kentucky to take on two-time defending Ohio Valley Conference champion Eastern Kentucky (0-1, 0-0 OVC).Tech (1-0, 0-0 OVC) routed Pikeville College 51-10 at Tucker Stadium on September 10 en route to its third straight […]

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Fitness center plans two new classes

The Fitness Center will soon be offering two new classes: Beginner Pilates and High Hips.Beginner Pilates is a three week Monday night series from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on November 2, 9, and 16 in Fitness Center in Room 216. The cost is $12 for students, $15 for members, […]

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Crossword puzzle answers for 9/18/09

ACROSS1. Volpe6. Teak10. WHUB14. Oleic15. Airy16. Dire17. Leather19. T20. E21. TBI22. Vortex23. Keats26. An27. O28. Elan30. Earing32. W33. Dome34. Orlon 35. Far37. N38. Ado39. Gas42. Frets43. End44. Trout45. Aft46. Urn47. E48. Try49. Adorn52. ETNB55. A56. Marine58. Reno59. B60. On61. Gears63. Strake66. Tot68. S69. E70. Utensil71. Odin73. Meet75. Cesta76. Reed77. E. […]

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ITS says wireless routers caused ResNet outage

Mention ResNet to students living on campus, and you’ll be met with unsatisfied grumbles. But internet performance for residential halls could be blamed on students’ personal wireless routers. ResNet access was cut for students living in Crawford and Murphy Halls and Tech Village Sept. 10 as Information Technology Services searched […]

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Flooded

Heavy rain Wednesday forced Byrne Avenue residents to evacuate their flooding apartments. Tenants scrambled to rescue their belongings before the water rose further into their homes. Doug Hensley (far left) helped friends in their effort. Apartment resident Roy Adams (far right) was one of the many Tech students who were […]

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Free tutoring available

Free tutoring, offered through the Academic Development Program, is now available for any Tech student seeking assistance within a variety of subjects. During the past 24 years, this program has helped underprepared students cultivate skills necessary for college level classes. However, many students are unaware that the program is not […]