A year after the idea was conceived, the Tech food pantry has become a consistent and secure food source that benefits dozens of students. “There are a lot of students and employees of Tech that do fall under the poverty line,” said Kaitlin Salyer, assistant coordinator of University Services, the […]
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Snowglobes Shake Up TAB Tuesday
The Tech Activity Board and the Office of Communications & Marketing’s Photo Services teamed up last week for the annual Snow Globe Giveaway. The giveaway was on the first floor of the RUC lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday of last week. Students had their […]
Ellington Hall, Warf Hall to Close Over Break for Facelift
Ellington and Warf Residence Halls are set to close for renovation at the end of the semester. Much like MS Cooper and Pinkerton Halls renovations last year, Ellington and Warf will have completely refurbished rooms and hallways. Andrew Moneymaker, coordinator for Capital Quad, said the new look is already in […]
America Recycle Day Raises Awareness
The TTU Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) occupied South Patio during dead hour Nov. 14 as the group participated in a nationwide environmental awareness day. The group passed out pro-recycling buttons, green eco-conscious water bottles, special event t-shirts and candy to those crossing South Patio. All of this was to done raise awareness about […]
Interfraternity Council Sponsors Angel Tree
Tech’s InterFraternity Council is sponsoring an Angel Tree on campus this holiday season and is encouraging students, groups and organizations to sponsor a child. Ben Toline is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and serves as the vice president of philanthropy on IFC’s executive council. Toline is responsible for […]
Appalachian Center for Craft Presents Holiday Festival
The Appalachian Center for Craft will host a Holiday Festival this season Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will have handcrafted holiday gifts and pictures with Santa. Friends of the Appalachian Center for Craft, a nonprofit organization, have sponsored mini workshops for the […]
“I vote to put this FIT Center venture off until the parking situation is resolved.”
As a former Marine and exercise enthusiast, my first reaction to hearing of new plans to place a new FIT Center under construction was “hmm…cool.” I have been using the facilities for many years now with complete satisfaction. That reaction only lasted seconds until I then considered the other issues […]
Seniors Look to Close Season with Win
In Saturday’s season finale, the Tennessee Tech (4-7, 1-6 OVC) Golden Eagles will host winless in-state rival, Austin Peay (0-11, 0-7 OVC) at 1:30 p.m. in Tucker Stadium. Saturday is Senior Day and marks the last time 11 seniors will take the field. Tech played in 11 games this season […]
Bid Big on Beards Before Break at BCM
Students will auction off their beards to raise money for global missions Monday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Students will be able to bid on a beard at the BCM’s annual Beard Auction. Winners can shave the beards however they wish. Money raised will go […]
“I want the ‘landmark’ of my university to be its academics, not a foolishly built fitness center.”
Responsibility. That is all this Tennessee Tech student wants. I attend this university not because of the “perks” of having an Eagle Card; I attend this university to receive an education. When I first heard about the plans for a new fitness center, I had mixed emotions. After further thought, […]
