Last Friday night, while fans of headliners Deerhoof were still warming up their Honda Fits, a sparse crowd of early-birds flocked to the Mercy Lounge stage to welcome home local legend R. Stevie Moore. In truth, he is a legend in his own mind. Just check out his official website […]
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“The Vagina Monologues” returns to Tech
Eve Ensler’s classic off- Broadway production returns to Tech on Feb. 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. A cornerstone of the V-Day movement, performances of “The Vagina Monologues” help raise awareness of violence against women in all its terrible forms. The production has been a huge success at Tech […]
Black history is American history
Frederick McKinley Jones. Benjamin Banneker. Dr. Charles Drew. W.E.B. DuBois. Earl Lloyd. Booker T. Washington. Jackie Robinson. Martin Luther King, Jr. These are all names of people that reached accomplishments that make them important in American history. Yes. Not black history, American History. But the funny thing is, most of […]
Spring philanthropy events begin
Phi Mu, one of Tech’s largest Greek organizations, will host Greek God later this month. Greek God is the title of Phi Mu’s annual spring philanthropy event. During this Kappa Pi (the local Phi Mu chapter) tradition, the ladies of Phi Mu will sell trinkets like bracelets or balloons, host […]
V-Day not just couples’ day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re single, this can be an annoying or depressing day. You have two options as a single person on Valentine’s Day. At least most people see only two options.Option one: reject the holiday; it is so commercialized now that regardless of […]
Water damage affects International Student Affairs Office
Water damage has been found in the International Student Affairs Office. The issue is being resolved, but not without some inconvenience to the employees. “We are running over each other,” said Amy Miller, Study Abroad coordinator. “There was nowhere to put the furniture. Our files are everywhere. What can you […]
The Extra Point
Carmelo to the Lakers?Recent ESPN reports have indicated that the Lakers are in the early stages of negotiations with the Nuggets to acquire forward Carmelo Anthony. Sources say that the Lakers would trade center Andrew Bynum in order to make the deal, and that it is possible other players will […]
Lowery named Athlete of the Week
Tennessee Tech sophomore Katie Lowery has been chosen as the Ohio Valley Conference Track & Field Athlete of the Week following her record-setting performance Saturday at the Sewanee Invitational.A pole vaulter from Andersonville, Tenn., Lowery broke her own indoor school record and won the event when she cleared the bar […]
Campus shouldn’t be battle zone
There is a war happening on our campus, and you enter the battle zone every Monday through Friday like clockwork. Every morning, half-awake students walk out of their residence halls and onto roads where commuting students are driving, scanning for the few precious empty parking spots left. The combination of […]
Softball picked to finish second in OVC
As the Tennessee Tech softball team kicks off its season this weekend at the Georgia State Tournament, junior Holly Thomas and senior Lacie Coquerille share their excitement.”We are ready to win,” Coquerille said. “[Our team] has a lot of experience.” This year’s squad boasts five juniors and six seniors, all […]
