The world as we know it has changed drastically in the past year. The use of virtual meetings to hold classes and meetings are now everyday occurrences. Zoom, Google Meet, Teams and other various platforms, allow the world to move on even during a global pandemic. The change from in-person […]
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Esports at Tech
Becoming a professional in video gaming is possible for Tech students. From hosting major tournaments to meeting other collegiate players, Tech e-sports has become a place where people can make their professional career a reality. Jamison “Menti” Boyd, president of Tech e-sports, started his journey in this field in 2017. […]
Children’s Miracle Network
Tech has over 200 different service organizations. Each of these organizations help give back to the community and to others in need. One of the more popular service organizations is the Children’s Miracle Network. “The Children’s Miracle Network or ‘Miracle’ for short, is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and […]
AMEND Together addresses women’s violence through virtual event.
Thousands of women suffer from sexual assault or domestic violence every day, and the number keeps climbing. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four women suffer from some form of domestic or sexual violence. To raise awareness, Tech invited AMEND Together’s Executive Director Shan Foster to […]
Tech’s Nursing Program remains steady amid COVID-19
There is a national shortage of nurses that has been amplified by the effects of COVID-19. Nursing programs were failing to enroll enough students to meet this need, even before COVID-19, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Tech’s Whitson-Hester School of Nursing is trying to alleviate some […]
Tennessee Social Health Education
Professor Elizabeth Ramsey is working on a bill with Sen. Paul Bailey that requires Tennessee middle school students to enroll in an introduction to social health courses. Due to COVID-19, the bill was tabled, but in February, Republican Ryan Williams will carry the bill into the House. Ramsey said social […]
EagleFit Fights for Healthier Campus
Living a healthy lifestyle is often quoted as the key to a happy and successful life. For college students, the notion of a completely healthy lifestyle can often feel unattainable. Throughout the stress of a pandemic and a semester ahead, students do not have to trail blaze the journey of […]
CODE seeks unity through diversity this Black History Month
The Center of Diversity Education, or CODE, is an organization at Tech that was founded by student athletes in the fall of 2020. The prime goal of the organization is to promote unity through diversity and to bring student athletes from different backgrounds together. Jamaal Thompson, junior football and basketball […]
Austin Peay vs. Tennessee Tech – Football Recap
Tech’s comeback too much for Austin Peay, Tech wins 27-21 Tech defeated Austin Peay 27-21 on Sunday to begin the 2021 Spring football season in the Ohio Valley Conference after a rocky start and end. Bailey Fisher passed for 106 yards and one touchdown. Fisher finished 11 of 18 […]
Students outraged over campus opening announcement
Student outrage over President Oldham’s decision to have students come back to campus on Friday Feb. 19 after a week of snow days changes administration’s mind. Cookeville and surrounding areas were put under a winter storm watch Monday, Feb. 15. Cookeville received several inches of ice and snow over the […]
