NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART- The Tech rugby team (right) engages in a scrum, a battle for possesion of the ball, against Western Kentucky Sept.19. Tech's 20-17 victory against WKU was their second win of the season. Photo by: Shea Haile The Tennessee Tech rugby team its their […]
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Men’s golf team ends season with third place finish
The Tennessee Tech men’s golf team wrapped up its fall season with a third place finish at the A-State Fall Beach Classic in Gulf Shores, Alabama last week. The first round of the tournament got underway Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25. Senior Mitch Thomas and freshman Matthew Giles led the way […]
Tennis has historic season
SWING FOR SUCCESS – Junior Alberto Esteban completes his swing during the 2014 fall season. Esteban reached the Division III championship finals in the 2015 Southern Intercollegiate Championships. Photo by: Rob Schabert The Tennessee Tech tennis team has had a successful fall season. With only one tournament left, Coach Kenneth […]
The Avett Brothers perform at the Hooper Eblen Center
THE AVETT BROTHERS ROCK THE HOOP – Left to right: Bob Crawford, Scott Avett and Seth Avett perform at the Fall 2015 S.O.L.O. concert. The group sang some of its most popular songs including “I And Love And You” as its encore. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, The Avett Brothers performed at […]
Former Tech student arrested on DUI charge, citations issued for reckless driving and failure to drive within lane
A former Tennessee Tech student and spirit squad member was arrested earlier this month on a DUI charge, according to police. Officer Kyle Farley was on patrol around 2:30 a.m. Oct. 16 when he noticed a white Toyota Prius driving fast and recklessly on East Spring Street. According to the […]
Tech’s scholarship deadline approaches, more than 550 scholarships offered
The deadline to apply for scholarships is quickly approaching with fewer than two months left in the semester. The deadline to apply for more than 550 available scholarships is Dec. 15. Each December, Tennessee Tech accepts scholarship applications and awards scholarships based on the criteria for the following school year. […]
Cafeteria renovations end with reopening
A live disc jockey, prize giveaways and games are not something a person would normally expect while having lunch in a cafeteria, but if you ate in Tennessee Tech’s cafeteria last week, that’s exactly what you would have experienced. Chartwells hosted its grand opening event in the Caf Oct. […]
Nelson wins Diva Night contest at Community Options fundraiser
Community Options’ first Diva Night was held at Del Monaco Winery Friday, Oct. 23 as local businessmen came together to donate their time and showmanship by showing themselves in dresses, glitter and talent. Diva Night is a fundraising event held to benefit the Cookeville branch of Community Options, a non-profit […]
Simon lectures at Tech on improving society and self
Lateefah Simon, a nationally-known fighter for the people, graced the Derryberry Hall Auditorium stage Oct. 20 with a mission to motivate Tennessee Tech students to not only ask how they can improve themselves, but also how they can improve society. From the second Simon stepped onto the stage, wearing pink […]
Spirit squad sparks new movement with “The Eagle” hand sign
Tennessee Tech’s Spirit Programs Coordinator Jordan Benedict is starting a new hand sign movement at Tech. The sign, called “the Eagle,” involves sticking out your thumb and little finger horizontally, representing an eagle in flight. The phrase “wings up” is a cue for audiences to hold up the sign. Benedict […]