November means that the events calendar for Tech’s department of Music and Arts becomes more packed with concerts and performances. Byron Stripling and his quartet will present a free concert in Wattenbarger Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. “This is a great opportunity for our students to learn […]
Month: November 2011
After one-point loss, Tech needs rebound to win OVC
The Golden Eagles (5-3, 4-2 OVC) are looking to bounce back from a one-point Homecoming loss as they travel to Richmond, Ky. to take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (6-3, 5-1 OVC) on Saturday. Both teams are ranked in the FCS Coaches poll, 20 and 25 respectively, and both control […]
Tech cross country runs in NCAA Championships Saturday
The Golden Eagle Cross Country teams will line up to race the NCAA South Regional Championship in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Nov. 6. The race will be held at the University of Alabama’s Harry Pritchett Cross Country course and features 35 teams made up of 462 student runners. The men’s teams […]
Beware of sick days in college
The idea that sick students can miss class without repercussions is a myth. The first day of class, known by students as read the syllabus out loud day, always includes some policy perpetuating the sick day myth. Every instructor I’ve ever had at Tech has had a policy for sick […]
Make Kim Kardashian go away
I, Jonathan Frank, by the power vested in me by our editor, Will, and Professor Cowart, do hereby call for a moratorium on all news coverage of Kim Kardashian. This order is effective immediately. I haven’t really cleared this with any of the other Oracle staff but I’m sure they’ll […]
Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta land first place at annual homecoming stepshow
After months of preparation, the World Tour- Your Final Destination Installation of Tech’s annual homecoming Step Show provided students, faculty and members of the community with an exciting evening full of some serious step. Each year, members of Tech’s National Pan-Hellenic Council meet every Wednesday night in order to plan […]
Tech retention rates among highest in state
Learning villages, peer mentoring programs, and Week of Welcome are part of the reason Tech remains in first place within the Tennessee Board of Regents in retention rates. When Governor Bredesen signed the “Complete College Act of 2010” in January 2010, TBR schools felt the push to raise retention rates […]
Greek philanthropies see increase from 2010
Five Greek organizations raised more than $20,000 for their respective causes. “Overall, we’ve raised more money this year because philanthropies are shorter and they can get more participants,” Katie Williams, coordinator of Greek Life and University Programming, said. “Events are now more manageable for students’ schedules.” The first event for […]
Tech Speech and Debate team successful at Barbeque Capital Tournament in Owensboro
Tech’s Speech and Debate team returned victorious from the 20th annual Barbeque Capital Tournament with at least one trophy each. The team competed against 10 other schools at Owensboro Community and Technical College. While at the tournament, members competed and brought home awards in numerous categories, including Radio Broadcasting, Dramatic […]
Concert to benefit Rescue Mission
Dog on a Wall by From The Hollow The Treehouse Environmental Learning Village is hosting a free benefit concert at The Perch featuring From the Hollow and The StereoFidelics, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. The concert benefits the Cookeville Rescue Mission. Though it is free for the public, Andy […]
