COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Over 20 Golden Eagles participated in the Tennessee Tech Festival of Writing Tuesday afternoon. The student-athletes gave their input on new traditions on Tech's campus.
In it's 11th year, the Tennessee Tech Writing Festival showcased
the work of first year English students. Participants were asked to
adapt their individual or collaborative writing skills and research
to create projects other than traditional essays. With over 200
students, groups displayed posters, gave performances, and speeches
on their ideas for new Tech traditions.
Student-athletes from the Tech football, soccer, softball and women's basketball programs presented in the festival. A few ideas highlighted athletic events, including adding talent shows to half-time, a "challenge the athlete" competition and a "Midnight Madness".
The event is designed for interaction as visitors were
encouraged to interact with the participants by asking students to
talk about their projects.
"This is a lively and rewarding activity that many of our
student-athletes participate in, and over the years have enjoyed
being a part of the event," said Dr. Lance Jasitt, TTU assistant
athletics director for academics. "Not only is it a chance for them
to develop a project that is out-of-the-ordinary, but it also
provides an opportunity for them to interact with visitors to the
Festival, to talk about their projects, and their experiences as
both a student and a student-athlete."