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‘Hamilton’ breaks records, defies expectations

YOU’LL BE BACK – ‘Hamilton’ made $30 million in ticket sales before opening on Broadway. “How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the Caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalor, grow up to be a hero and a […]

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Reminder to voters reclaim our voices in the 2016 election

A disengaged electorate can never truly embody democracy. Yes, ours is an aging federal republic, embattled with questions of money in speech and protecting our futures, but it’s a part of our heritage to own our constitutionally-granted civic responsibilities. Regardless of the past 40 years of voting hurdles, Tennessee is […]

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Epidemics induce panic into American society

Life is a perilous adventure. Every second of every day, we are exposed to numerous risks, both from nature and man. As technological advancements make travel more accessible, our world becomes ever smaller. We have the ability to keep in touch with events happening on the other side of the […]

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America’s favorite pastime is still going strong

WRIGLEY FIELD – Devoted Chicago Cubs fans were ecstatic to see their team win the playoff series last October. It's everyone's favorite time of the year again: the middle of February. Football just came to an end; college basketball is heating up with the end of the regular season near, and […]

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Tech to begin planning for $90 million science building

Tennessee Tech’s new science building investment is expected to reach $90 million, according to Claire Stinson, vice president for planning and finance, as plans progress after Gov. Bill Haslam’s recent budget announcement. This is close to a $5 million increase from Gov. Haslam’s budget reference at the State of the […]

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Student starts GoFundMe account after facing tuition hardship

WANDA THE HONDA – A GoFundMe account has been set up to help sophomore Justin Seals replace his car after an accident that totaled “Wanda the Honda” in late January. Tech student Justin Seals has been making local headlines after revealing that he had been living in his car during the previous […]

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TTU Food Pantry moves to Tech Village

The Tech Food Pantry has partnered with Residential Life and has moved from its small space in the cafeteria of Foundation Hall into a three-bedroom apartment located in Tech Village. “We’ve been really fortunate to receive this space from Res Life. Charlie Macke, the president of Residential Life, offered us […]

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Students concerned with Tech’s communication on class cancellation policy

​ CAMPUS SAFETY – Members of facilities work diligently to clear the entrances to buildings across campus. Some students are concerned with the University’s means of communication in regard to class cancellation and severe winter weather. The recent snow and icy weather in Cookeville has inconvenienced many Tech students’ and faculty members’ […]