Tech is in the process of looking to hire more Student Orientation Assistants (SOAs) and will be hosting an info session at the Roaden University Center Tuesday, September 13. The info session will cover the general details that involve becoming an SOA such as benefits, qualifications, the commitment that it […]
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Ice Cream & Stroll event kicks off semester for NPHC
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) hosted the first “Ice Cream & Stroll” on Centennial Plaza, Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m. The event was orchestrated by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as an act to “raise awareness about […]
Army ROTC hosts annual Gold Bar Golf Scramble to fundraise for yearly expences
Tech’s Army ROTC 2nd Annual Gold Bar Golf Scramble kicks off this Saturday morning, September 17, at Southern Hills Golf Course in Cookeville. The Gold Bar Golf Scramble is the only ROTC fundraiser throughout the year, and the money raised goes toward training expenses and purchasing needed equipment among other […]
Fall Fun Fest brings food and fun to Cookeville square
Putnam County residents fill the closed off square in Cookeville’s historic downtown Friday Sept. 9, for the 20th annual Fall Fun Fest. Dozens of vendor stations offered food, crafts and community outreach Friday at Cookeville’s Fall Fun Fest, and at least three were hosted by Tech students or faculty. […]
SGA reorganizes senators for Independent Programs
SGA passed a bill that recognizes senators from Independent Programs as senators for the College of Arts and Sciences Tuesday, Sept. 6. The bill will revise the SGA constitution by adding more organizational phrases under the election section. According to bill 003, “All Pre-Law and Special Program-Nondegree students in Independent […]
Tech police roll out new parking plan with increased consequences
The parking lots of Tech stay crowded this semester as students prepare for more changes to the campus parking plan. Many students feel that parking has become a hassle for commuters and on campus residents alike. “It’s just getting old,” Mark Seals, a student in the general curriculum program said. […]
Factors surrounding SOLO concert cause early August vote
Voting for the fall 2016 SOLO performance opened to students Aug. 8, with an announcement made via the SGA’s official Facebook page. With factors including SOLO concert budget, delayed contract renewal and performance space availability, SGA had no choice but to hold SOLO concert voting later than usual, according […]
‘Stranger Things’ continues Netflix’s reign of originality
Since it began producing its own series, Netflix has emphasized the creative process in every original program it has released. Each new show or movie seems like a singular idea rather than a tightly marketed ratings pull. Certain people make their art through this platform, and Netflix is cutting out […]
Radiohead Welcomes The Past With ‘Burn The Witch’
Examining Radiohead’s career is a task in accepting new sounds, new sonic landscapes that use technology to further the music and in turn speak boldly through it. They are no strangers to change and obviously aren’t afraid to push themselves to new places that most groups have a hard time […]
Oldham and Haslam host forum for campus body about FOCUS act
During the Thursday, April 14 forum in Derryberry Auditorium, President Phil Oldham answered questions from faculty and students about the FOCUS Act and how it will affect Tennessee Tech’s campus operation. The FOCUS Act passed both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee Senate, and is currently awaiting the […]
