Tennessee Tech’s soccer team is looking to create a unique atmosphere with the creation of the new fan section, the Screaming Eagles. The idea came from assistant coach Corey Boyd, who looked to professional teams for inspiration. “Many soccer teams have supporters groups,” Boyd said. “An example is Sam’s […]
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Magic 98.5 to stream Tech vs. Oregon
Digital media outlets have made it possible for Tech students to keep up with tomorrow’s football game against the University of Oregon. Media outlets ranging from radio, Twitter, cell phones and laptops will give students a variety of ways to follow the action against the No. 4 ranked team in […]
Police continue to investigate information security breach
The personal information of some former and current Tech employees was stolen over the summer. Up to 42 employees may have had their personal information compromised. Campus Police Chief Gay Shepard said a former employee gained unauthorized access to the personal information. “One of the victims reported it to ‘Cookeville […]
Ellington/Warf residents frustrated with intrusive construction workers
With the new Arts and Media Village completion about a month away, students living in the Ellington/Warf residence halls are aggravated with construction workers. “They are really loud, and sometimes they smoke,” freshman Alex Wilson said. “I live on the fourth floor and can’t open my window anymore because of […]
American Diabetes Association to host event to raise money for research
The American Diabetes Association is holding Step Out to raise money for diabetes research Sunday at 2 p.m. on the Quad. According to the ADA website, walking is essential to those with diabetes because it helps control blood glucose levels. It also helps prevent Type 2 diabetes. The fundraiser […]
An utter lack of science in the Republican Party
Back in August, the Senate heard from the IPCC, the United Nations climate body. After facing a summer filled with draughts and wildfires, the IPCC warned that there is a direct link between disasters such as those previously mentioned and climate change. “It is critical to understand that the link […]
‘South Patio Preacher’ is wrong
I am sure most of you have heard about or unfortunately seen the “South Patio Preacher.” I, as a Christian, am first of all, saddened by this man and his followers and secondly, upset that he is blaspheming the Word of God. When I first heard about John McGlone, […]
Letter to the Editor: In the defense of Christianity
Letter to the Editor: At first the preachers on South Patio were really offensive to me. Not even to me personally, but whenever I, as a Christian, try to reach out to others or even mention my faith, I am terrified that other students might believe that what they were […]
South Patio becomes pulpit for condemnation
Controversial sermons on South Patio this week stirred students’ emotions and invoked backlash against the preachers. Street Evangelist John McGlone of Central Kentucky, and fellow “open-air” evangelists drew crowds from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, sharing what they said were the “hard parts” of the Bible. “As […]
Rogers looks to make best of second chance
Tech football’s season opener two Thursdays ago was abuzz, as one would expect. Students, faculty, football fans and community members alike piled into Tucker Stadium on a warm night excited to watch football. However, every one of the 10,130 in attendance were energized for more than just the opening of […]
