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Uncategorized
Students outraged over campus opening announcement
Student outrage over President Oldham’s decision to have students come back to campus on Friday Feb. 19 after a week of snow days changes administration’s mind. Cookeville and surrounding areas were put under a winter storm watch Monday, Feb. 15. Cookeville received several inches of ice and snow over the […]
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Greek
Tau Kappa Epsilon Donates to St. Jude
The Tech chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Mu Omicron, raised over $5,00o dollars last year for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The money was raised through fundraisers and donations from TKE brothers, friends, family and the community. Connor Braden, TKE President, grew up in Memphis and has been supporting […]
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On campus
Letter from the managing editor
This semester, we start new. As I step into my new role as managing editor, I hope to capitalize on the new start this semester is offering. Throughout this semester, and the next, I hope to see The Oracle service the students, alumni, and faculty of this university like never […]
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On campus
Congratulations Graduates
Dear Graduates, We are proud of your accomplishments and proud that you are receiving your diploma from Tennessee Tech! You have worked hard to reach this point in your life. You have sacrificed and persisted. You have fought and survived. You have made it through the challenges in front of […]
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News, On campus
Tech President approves pass/fail grading option
Tech President Phil Oldham decided undergraduate students with extenuating circumstances may apply to designate a course pass/fail this semester, according to information released by TTU News late Friday. The “grade accommodation” opportunity comes the week Tech students resumed classes online after school officials extended spring break to two weeks because […]
News
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Education Majors Experience COVID-19 in the Classroom
March 7, 2021The United States education system tends to face many challenges, but no one could have predicted the pandemic that suddenly [...] -
Mass media sparks controversy in elections
November 20, 2020After the presidential election, Americans have questioned the integrity of the media. Election controversy began by allegations [...] -
Women Empowerment since 1832
October 30, 2020Women empowerment has taken its place in history, shaping it into what it is today, changing society and allowing women to [...]
Arts
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A gift to poetry and America
February 6, 2021The Inauguration of the 46th President took place on January 20, 2021. Amanda Gorman, age 22, made headlines as she delivered [...] -
Virtual concert brings music to the world
February 5, 2021On Saturday, January 23, 2021 Dr. Scott Hagarty from the school of music held a Virtual Faculty Recital. Hagarty performed music [...] -
Profile: Heather Call
April 25, 2019Heather Call, owner, stands outside Outdoor Experience at 124 E. Broad St. in Cookeville. Photo by Shelby Campbell. Heather Call [...]
Sports
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Tennessee Tech Hall of Fame kicker’s son plays for his alma mater
March 8, 2021In 1977, Wayne Anderson attended Tech and played for the football team wearing number 17. Forty-four years later, his son, [...] -
Austin Peay vs. Tennessee Tech – Football Recap
February 21, 2021Tech’s comeback too much for Austin Peay, Tech wins 27-21 Tech defeated Austin Peay 27-21 on Sunday to begin the [...] -
Native Tennesseean Becomes NFL Head Coach
February 7, 2021A native Tennessean, David Culley, has been selected to be the next Houston Texans head coach in the NFL. Culley, born in [...]
Opinion
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Fortnite Competitive $20 Million Dollar Controversy
February 1, 2021Fortnite has decided to turn their once $30 million dollar World Cup tournament into a $20 million dollar Fortnite Championship [...] -
Tech plans for Spring Break
January 30, 2021After a mere two weeks of classes, many students find themselves longing for spring break. Fortunately for Tech students, [...] -
Seth Speaks Volumes: NFL Star gives $1 million to Nashville School
November 5, 2020Jalen Ramsey, a star cornerback in the National Football League, has donated 1 million dollars to Purpose Preparatory Academy in [...]