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Tennessee Tech engineering professor indicted for child porn

Dr. Omar Elkeelany.  Photo obtained from Dr. Elkeelany's Tennessee Tech webpage. Police believe Tech engineering professor Dr. Omar Elkeelany may have fled the United States after being indicted on a charge related to sexual exploitation of a minor, Putnam County authorities said. On Oct. 1, investigators presented the evidence to […]

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Review: Bob’s Burgers season 9

Bob’s Burgers is back and funnier than ever for its ninth season. The Emmy-winning show premiered in 2011 and continues to enchant with its witty banter, colorful characters and musical flavor. The show follows the Belcher family, including parents Bob and Linda and their three children Tina, Gene and Louise. […]

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Trump rallies Tennessee supporters ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump takes the stage during his Oct. 1 rally in Johnson City ahead of the November midterm elections.  Photo by Noah McKay. President Donald Trump encouraged his supporters to vote for Republican candidates in Tennessee at a rally in Johnson City Oct. 1 and warned of a potential […]

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Annual Fall Fun Fest Comes to Hyder-Burks Pavilion

Liam and Annalee Clark take turns lassoing a "bull". Photo by Britney Beaty People of all ages gathered at the Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion Sept. 29, to explore the Antique Engine and Tractor Show Fall Festival. The annual festival is organized by students and faculty from Tech’s School of Agriculture in […]

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Train and Travel with the Tennessee Tech ROTC

U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters land on the president's lawn at Tennessee Tech on the afternoon of Sept. 11.  Photo by Emma Kenner Students gather around the helicopter listening to ROTC officers about the history and procedures of a helicopter landing.  Photo by Emma Kenner. Luke Hornby (left) demonestrates the […]

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Empowerment through Self-Discovery and Sisterhood

Three WOW members show posters they made. Photo by Jamie Pease Women of Worth is empowering women all across Tech’s campus. The group, created in 2014, is run by Chandler Keys, a senior mechanical engineering major.  “We try to have events catered to what the students want to talk about […]

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Tech alumni seeks to start recovery program

A Tech graduate and recovering addict wants to start an organization on campus to help students struggling with addiction stay sober and do well in school.  Nathan Payne graduated last year with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in political science. He is currently a lifeline coordinator for […]

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A Tech student in Italy

TTU junior communications student Carolina Hatfield. I am Carolina Hatfield, a junior at Tennessee Tech studying abroad in Milan, Italy. Milan is best known for its world-famous cathedral, the top shopping galleria, fashion week and renowned art, but just outside of the city is Lake Como, a hidden gem. The […]

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Amazon’s “Jack Ryan” hits more than misses

Amazon Video’s new original series, “Jack Ryan” premiered on Aug. 31 to subscribers. The TV show is loosely based on Tom Clancy’s series of the same name. “Jack Ryan” features John Krasinski of “The Office“ fame as the title character, a CIA intelligence analyst assigned to investigate suspicious financial transactions […]

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The kids are all right

Students participate in goat yoga on the Main Quad, Tech's Counseling Center sponsored the event.  Photo by Britney Beaty. Chatter, giggles, and bleats filled the air as students and some faculty members rolled out yoga mats as goats grazed on hay in the Main Quad. There seemed to be a […]