The Backdoor Playhouse will be performing “The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton under the Direction of The Marquis de Sade” by Peter Weiss, or “Marat/Sade” for those who would like to refer to the show without taking three years. […]
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Summer is full of action, comedy at the movies
2013 is shaping up and becoming a great year at the movies. This summer is jam packed with must-see movies. As an avid moviegoer, I am ecstatic to see what will happen at the movies this summer. “Iron Man 3” Set after the events that occurred in “The Avengers,” Tony […]
Football finishes up spring practice with scrimmage
Tech football will host its annual spring game tomorrow at 1 p.m. and wrap up its spring practice with an additional week of practice before putting away equipment until the fall. There was noticeable improvement in a lot of players from week one to week two of practice, Head Coach […]
Facebook allows UK users to chat with celebrities
Facebook is testing a new feature in the United Kingdom that gives users the option to pay to send messages to celebrities. For a maximum price of £10.68, or $16.32, you can send messages to any celebrity on Facebook. The price varies from person to person. For example, messaging Snoop […]
Graduation numbers increase by almost 9 percent for spring ceremonies
Potential graduating seniors are up by about 100 students, or 8.7 percent, this spring in comparison to last spring. “Including [graduate] students, there are about 1,325 potential graduating students this semester,” Denise Burgess, administrative associate, said. “It is important to keep in mind that the actual number of graduates could […]
Kappa Sigma brother arrested for failed arson attempt
Kappa Sigma fraternity brother, John Cameron Null, 19, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., was arrested Friday after allegedly being involved in a dispute with a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Null is charged with reckless endangerment, arson by setting fire to a vehicle and public intoxication. According to a report […]
Oldham proposes pedestrian campus
Cars may not be welcome in the heart of campus if President Phil Oldham’s vision for a pedestrian greenway moves forward. “Increasing green space is just one element being considered as we look at what is best for everyone on campus in terms of parking, traffic, safety and aesthetics,” Oldham […]
Fit renovations to conclude, walking track to be replaced
Renovations that began at the Fit last year will end this semester. The Fit is getting a new roof this month, which allows replacement of the walking track located upstairs. Approximately 20 years after being built, the Fit began to undergo renovations to update and expand their facilities. “We feel […]
Campus crime remains low despite small police department
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual Crime on Campus Report April 3, which showed Tech’s crime rates are up from last year’s report. “Given that Tech has such a small department, I am very pleased with this year’s report,” said Gay Shepherd, campus police chief, said. “I would […]
Tech purchases mobile charging stations
Tech’s Telecommunications department has coordinated with KwikBoost to purchase mobile charging stations for use in several locations across campus. Prompted by the University’s recent purchase of solar powered tables, KwikBoost contacted the Telecommunications department about the possibility of purchasing mobile charging stations that would allow students to charge phones, MP3 […]