Kyle Prince has been a WTTU DJ since fall 2005 and began his show, “Radar’s Hit List,” in December of that same year. In addition to hosting his show, Prince is the current program director for the station. The Oracle sat down with Prince to ask him a few questions […]
Month: February 2010
Fast Lane Fun Park opens its doors
Fast Lane Fun Park might be on the outskirts of town, but it is one place worth the drive.The park currently has several attractions available for everyone to enjoy. And, with a large property, the park has big plans for the future. The most striking feature of the park is […]
New TBR plan will reshape core curricula
Tech will soon be implementing several changes across campus-some occurring as early as next semester-as part of a massive overhaul of Tennessee’s higher education.This fall, students at Tech-or any other four-year college-will not be able to take any developmental classes taught by the University. Instead, students will be able to […]
Grant awarded to chemistry department
Tech’s chemistry department recently received $50,000 from the National Science Foundation for new instruments in the laboratory and new technology in the classroom.The chemistry department has experienced rapid growth throughout the last 10 years. “The faculties treat students like family and are planning to manage growth of the department in […]
Impending Tech Village renovation speculated to displace students
Tech’s $8 million budget for renovations of Tech Village begins this summer and is expected to last into summer 2013. According to Charles Macke, director of residential life, the state law is requiring new sprinkler systems throughout all residential housing by 2012. Starting on Tech Village West, buildings A through […]
Service Learning Center organizes relief project for Haiti earthquake victims
The Service Learning Center’s big project this semester is going to be Haiti relief. In partnership with The Gathering from the River Community Church, the Service Center will be collecting items to send to the victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake. There are drop centers set up around campus for […]
Atmosphere is better with tobacco ban
Walking across South Patio the other day, I took a deep breath, glad my nose and lungs were full of crisp winter air instead of burning tobacco. As a non-smoker, the tobacco ban on campus means no more holding my breath as I dash through a cluster of smokers on […]
Smoke free, tobacco free Tech
As of Jan. 1, students, faculty, staff and all visitors will no longer be allowed to smoke or use any tobacco products in university buildings and grounds, TTU affiliated off-campus locations and facilities, and all state vehicles.Previously, smoking was restricted to outdoor areas at least 25 feet beyond exterior doors. […]
Campus bus service to arrive at Tech mid-month
Students will soon be able to hop on a bus to get to class, go to the movie theater and go shopping when the city’s new bus service begins in February. The best part? Rides are free with a TTU student I.D. The service-called CATS or the Cookeville Area Transit […]
