NASHVILLE- Four out of seven gubernatorial candidates vowed Thursday to continue Gov. Bill Haslam’s Drive to 55 campaign if elected, including one Republican who wants more college satellite schools. Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd, who helped create the Tennessee Promise, said he wants to “put satellite schools on every high school […]
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Parking spots dwindle as ticket numbers rise
Photo by Isaac Wright Frustrated Tech commuters say getting a parking ticket is a better alternative than being late to class or trying to find a parking space on a campus not disrupted by construction. One of the biggest parking lots closed this semester as workers begin construction on the […]
Provost candidate interviews to finish this week
On-campus interviews with candidates for the position of Tech’s provost and vice president of academic affairs conclude on Friday, with a final selection expected by the end of the month. A 16-member search committee selected five finalists after initially reviewing 69 candidates and narrowing those candidates to 12. Committee members […]
Gubernatorial candidates weigh in on in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
Tennessee gubernatorial candidates expressed their opinions on whether non-natural citizens should be allowed in-state tuition during a Jan. 22 forum at Belmont University. Five of the seven candidates who participated in the forum also addressed individual proposals to continue improving the education system throughout the state. The event was sponsored […]
Student Veterans Organization elects new president
Army veteran Christ Eckartz took Chris King’s place as president of the Student Veterans Organization after being elected at the semester’s first meeting conducted Jan. 25. This is Eckartz’s third semester at Tech and he said he is very happy to be elected to this position. He said that college […]
Three-month-long hunt for new Tech Provost continues
Twelve candidates remain for provost and vice president of academic affairs after a search that included 69 applicants. A search committee led by Deans Liz Mullens and Paul Semmes, as well as administrators from the provost’s office, are searching for a qualified candidate to “articulate and implement an academic vision […]
Equity study shows rift in salary averages of professors
Campus salaries are lower than the national average, according to a study produced by Tech professors. Dr. Ada Haynes, professor of sociology and political science, and Dr. Troy Smith, assistant professor of history, worked several years to develop the report showing that salaries of faculty and staff, based on averages […]
Annual campus crime statistics decline in last year
Annual crime statistics show crime declined by 50 percent in 2016 compared to 2015 overall, although reports of dating violence and drug and liquor violations increased slightly. The number of dating violence incidents reported went from two in 2015 to four in 2016. Drug law violations went from six in […]
SGA hires secretary for open position
The Student Government Association named Rachel Baker as the new secretary on Dec. 4. Baker takes over the position after Rita Ramsey’s resignation on Oct. 30. Baker is a sophomore chemistry major whom has served as the SGA chief of staff this semester before becoming secretary and previously served as […]
The Failure of Trumpcare
After months of struggle, it seems Republicans are getting what they wanted: changes to Obamacare. But these changes will hurt those they promised to help, the middle class that will now have to bear higher burdens and will see their premiums increase next year. For the party of traditionalism, […]
