A Tech student gave a speech during class about sex toys on Oct. 28 and was met with mixed reviews. Another student recorded the video and posted the video onto YouTube, gaining over 60,000 views. Erik Skottegard, 26, a chemical engineering major, gave a persuasive speech about sex toys in […]
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Boys State Luncheon to reunite program alumni
Every year for the past 51 years, Tech has played host to the American Legion Boys State, a program that aims to expose participants to “the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen.” Founded in 1935, Boys State has since become a widely known and […]
Flex dollars a possibility at athletic events
Using your dining dollars at sporting events may be possible in the near future due to one of the newest bills passed by Student Government Association. “An Act to Allow Dining/Flex Dollars to be Accepted at TTU Sporting Events,” written by SGA Senator Drake Fenlon, College of Arts and Sciences, […]
“Avenue Q” opens at Backdoor Playhouse
The fun-filled Broadway musical “Avenue Q” has dropped into the Backdoor Playhouse as of last night to begin its performances for the fall show. The first performance was last night, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. This part-flesh and part-felt musical is about some of the true struggles college kids face […]
Progress on Centennial Plaza Construction being made
Construction of Centennial Plaza has been in progress over a month now. Despite recent harsh weather, construction still moves forward. Centennial Plaza will be a large area able to facilitate any size gatherings. The entire plaza will be defined with seat walls and will include a stage at the end […]
Caldwell remains in Homecoming Queen race despite allegations of misconduct
Caldwell Controversy surrounding Homecoming Queen candidate Peyton Caldwell and her campaign team has arisen this election for allegedly using other student’s T-numbers to cast votes for herself. Caldwell, a member of the Phi Mu fraternity, had a violation turned in against her late on the night of Wednesday, Oct. 29, […]
Where is the Derryberry Eagle?
The eagle normally perched atop Derryberry Hall has been removed in preparation for next year’s centennial celebrations. Originally placed on Jere Whitson Building in 1954, the eagle was moved to Derryberry’s clock tower in 1961, but was taken down during summer to be refurbished and have copies made. The Derryberry […]
+1989 Review
Album Cover for Taylor Swift's 1989 In her official pop debut Taylor Swift’s “1989” is finally upon us. If one thing is certain about this album, it’s that this is not the same Swift from her self-titled 2006 debut “Taylor Swift.” Swift’s signature upbeat style is still present on this […]
If you are able to read this: I may have a job after college
Sometimes, I wonder if I will have a job in the next five years. That is a thought more frightening than the most terrifying haunted house around. As a journalism student, there is a constant nagging, ever-present question. Is print dying? Will my craft ever cease to exist, becoming another […]
Habitat for Humanity to host Cooking on the Square
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity’s annual event, Cooking on the Square, is planned to take place 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31. A $20 ticket will buy a handcrafted clay bowl, an all-you-can-eat supply of Cajun dishes and a donation to Putnam County’s Habitat for Humanity. The event is […]