The Appalachian Center for Craft received less funding this fiscal year, and with a substantially smaller budget to work with, cutbacks have been made. There is less money for faculty travel, materials, and operational costs as a whole. “Exhibitions and visiting artists have been greatly reduced,” said Ward Doubet, Appalachian […]
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Softball season gets underway
Start from scratch. Essentially, that is the challenge facing the Tennessee Tech softball team in 2009 as the Golden Eagles return only six players who saw action last year. The roster features one senior, one junior and 17 underclassmen. Head coach Tory Acheson’s team opens the season this weekend at […]
Tech responds to TBR proposed budget changes
With student concern running high Tech administrators, Student Government Association, Faculty Senate and American Association of University Professors are banding together.President Bob Bell realized this time is difficult for students. “This isn’t just the most difficult budget time students have seen in their lifetime,” Bell said. “It’s the most difficult […]
SGA works on resolution for TBR proposal
Student government presidents across the state adopted a resolution calling for action concerning recent budget proposals by the Tennessee Board of Regents.Tech SGA President David Horton met with the other student government leaders at the Jan. 30 meeting to discuss TBR’s decision to increase tuition for fall semester. The resolution […]
Coalition to protest at capitol building Monday
Students dressed in funeral attire are slated to march on the steps of the capitol Monday to “mourn the death” of higher education in Tennessee. Tech’s chapter of American Association of University Professors President and Professor of English Andy Smith and AAUP Vice President and Professor of History Katherine Osburn […]
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Tech hosts OVC Tourney
The campus of Tennessee Tech will be busier than usual this weekend as the Golden Eagle volleyball team has earned the right to host the 2008 Ohio Valley Conference tournament. The tournament consists of six teams from around the conference with Tech taking the number one seed. Play began Thursday […]
Counseling Center gearing up for new Semester
The University Counseling Center has always had the student’s best interests in mind. This semester it’s no different as the center plans on education students regarding numerous important issues. Spring 2009 also kick off a new program as the Counseling Center introduces *STAR* workshops for students on probation, suspension or […]
MADD to hold candlelight vigil
The 16th annual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope is a community gathering for family and friends to honor loved ones lost in tragic occurrences. The event is sponsored by the 13th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The vigil will allow family member and friends […]
Tech football preview
The Golden Eagle football seniors will play the last game of their collegiate careers on Saturday as Tech (3-8, 1-6 OVC) hosts the Panthers of Eastern Illinois. Defensively, the senior class is represented by Martini Hilliard, Corey Reed, Xavier Purdy, and Maurice Smith. Offensively, Scott Eller and Derrick Outlaw will […]
