Junior Kevin Murphy notched 28 of Tech’s 66 total points, but the Golden Eagles couldn’t get any closer than five after falling behind by a dozen and lost a 74-66 road game to the Broncos of Western Michigan in the first round of the College Insider Tournament Wednesday night.”We’re really […]
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Community rallies for custodians
Concerns for Tech’s custodial staff have reappeared this semester as custodians and supporters protest the possibility of outsourcing.Due to continuing decreases in funding for state universities, Tech administration is looking at options to reduce costs. “The utility costs are 100s of 1,000s of dollars higher each year,” President Bob Bell […]
SOLO Bill concert set list released
Preparations for the Student Organizations Life Opportunity concert hosted by SGA are in full swing, but do students actually know the details? Finally, there are answers.The concert will be held at 7 p.m. April 5 at The Hooper Eblen Center, which has a seating capacity of 10,200. The Hoop will […]
Let’s Talk About Movies: Academy Awards promise surprises
It’s that time of the year again, when Hollywood gets together for a night of celebration and commemoration. Heading into this year’s show, three movies, “The Social Network,” “The King’s Speech” and “Black Swan” have separated themselves from the pack.Following major wins at the British Academy of Film and Television […]
Efforts to purchase Cummins Falls continue
Privately owned Cummins Falls may be on its way to becoming a state park, thanks to support from Tech students and area residents. The 75-foot-tall waterfall and surrounding forest located in Jackson County on the Blackburn Fork River has been named a priority for Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation, whose […]
Pell Grants may be reduced next year, subsequent years
Notwithstanding. It’s a word used countless times in House Resolution 1, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, which would fund the federal government for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year ending Sept. 30. The question remains if higher education and the economy will withstand the provisions put forth by the […]
Tuition money to be exhausted next week
It takes $4.60 to operate Tech for one second. If students’ tuitions and fees were the only things operating Tech, the money would run out March 1, and Tech would no longer be running. Most of the funds to run Tech come from alumni dollar gifts and state help. Only […]
History months not treated equally on campus
Each year, February rolls around on campus with countless posters featuring famous African-American accomplishments throughout history and advertising guest speakers and movie events.In fact, of 45 students interviewed across campus, 32 knew that Black History Month is recognized in February, and 11 had attended Black History Month events hosted on […]
Crop shortage affects Dining Services
Freezing weather in California, New Mexico and Florida has skyrocketed national produce prices this month, but the financial storm finally reached Tech’s campus just last week. The national produce shortages and price increases occurring this winter are forcing certain areas of Dining Services to make some adjustments.Students who ordered at […]
Students offer opinions about library renovation
The Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library has been hard-pressed getting everything updated, ready and up to speed. While students have been scurrying about to their classes, workers have been diligently updating the library in order to create a better place to learn for everyone on campus.The renovation project is touted […]