Usually, I want my editorials to encourage awareness and involvement from people, because I feel there is far too much misinformation, ignorance and apathy in our society. I don’t want to be just another person complaining. But I’m going to be this time anyway. I’m tired of getting talked down […]
Day: April 16, 2010
Green initiative worth encouragement at Tech
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to speak to one of Tech’s green activists, Josh Donegan. He is the student chairperson for the TTU Green Committee, and we had a really interesting conversation about Tech and the possibility of green energy solutions on our campus.Despite more than 100 […]
Athletes react after programs are victims of budget cuts
The recent restructuring of Tech Athletics has severely affected both the academic and athletic lives of nearly every athlete involved. Both the rifle and women’s tennis teams have been suspended due to budget cuts, but there is no timetable for their return. “I was shocked,” said Katie Barnhill, a junior […]
Fitness Center to hold classes, swim lessons in summer
With summer near, whether you are staying at Tech or going home, staying fit is possible. “Everyone thinks that the Fitness Center shuts down because school is out, but we have a lot of things going on during the summer, ” said Ramona Mahood-Pennington, health promotions director. For those who […]
Wal-Mart continues to refuse city buses, student to take action
Wal-Mart of Cookeville is still not allowing the Cookeville Area Transit System buses onto their property. The closest CATS bus stop is across East Veterans Drive, directly adjacent to the shopping center’s property. Passengers of the bus are dropped off and have to cross the busy three-lane street in order […]
Window on the World starts today, festival tomorrow
Catch a glimpse into other cultures and celebrate international cultural diversity as Tech hosts its annual Window on the World Festival and Symposium. This years’ symposium is scheduled for 10:10 a.m. today in the RUCMultipurpose Room and will focus on the subject of development issues in West Africa. The festival, […]
Names revealed of men responsible for newspaper disappearance
Earlier today, The Oracle recieved a university document revealing the names of the men responsible for the disappearance of the Feb. 5 edition of The Oracle.The names, full story, and more information will be in tomorrow’s Oracle.
Student printing policy under review
A new printing policy is being considered by Information Technology which would eliminate free printing services on campus. While nothing has been decided yet and students can still print materials for class in several locations on campus, a new print per page policy could be in the works. “We are […]
STEM Center to receive sculpture
A new edition to Tech’s STEM Center is big news.Brad Sells, a local artist, is sculpting a giant wooden eagle with a 15-foot wingspan to be hung in the entrance of Tech’s new STEM Center. Sells and Tech’s first lady, Gloria Bell, have been collaborating for years about a wooden […]
Tech’s crime rate remains relatively low as state’s rate rises
Tech’s number of reported crimes has remained relatively unchanged as the rest of the state’s rate rose more than nine percent.Tech, which traditional has a low reported crime rate, didn’t see much of a change in the number of crimes on campus in a recently released Tennessee Board of Investigation […]