By Bee Goodman Managing Editor Photo by Lilly Davis Photographer It’s an early morning for the riders as they gather themselves and head for competitions. Sometimes it’s a short trip, but other times is a long drive before the Tennessee Tech Equestrian Team saddles up. The horses are packed in […]

By Callie Smith Sports Editor Tech softball rallies early in game three on Sunday during the weekend series against number one Eastern Illinois to add a win to the column. The two games on Saturday ended short for the Golden Eagles. Game one started promising for the Golden Eagles after […]

By Callie Smith Sports Editor Photo by Brian Carpenter Tech holds onto the number one spot in OVC after a weekend series in Cookeville against Southeast Missouri. Tech took the weekend 2-1. Game one was stretched. The Redhawks scored one in the top of the first. The scoreboard wasn’t touched […]

Lawson Tidwell Reporter In a decision on March 21, 2024 the Cookeville City Council approved a series of motions which included a unanimous vote to construct two new fire stations in July, to be completed by 2026. Council member Eric Walker said of the decision “I’m very excited about this.” […]

Leigha Gregory Contributing Writer On Monday, Feb. 9, Tech students received an email from Student Body President Chance Hale regarding a survey about the proposed Transportation, Parking and Infrastructure (TPI) Fee. This TPI Fee proposal presents a blanket fee starting at $125 per semester which contributes to the construction of […]

August Creter Copy Editor As the artistic community in Cookeville grows, long-time local artists are getting their shine. Local artist Sunfrog will present his first solo exhibit at the Tiny Cloak during May. Sunfrog, commonly known around town by his birth name Andrew Smith, is a professor at Tech who […]

By Bee Goodman Managing Editor  Noah Mears Photograph Senior communication major Bee Goodman, the current managing editor, nervously steps up to the podium to address the crowded room of The Oracle’s 100 Anniversary celebration.    “One hundred years is a special thing… Rarely do we actually get to participate in […]

By Bee Goodman Managing Editor Tennessee legislators are pushing for a bill requiring public school teachers to out transgender students to their parents. GOP lawmakers passed the bill through the House on April 15.  The bill would join Tennessee with Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, and North Carolina; states having […]

Callie Smith, Sports Editor Tech beach volleyball hosts on the sand for only its second year.  Beach volleyball was approved for its first official season in 2023. A year later the Golden Eagles continue to soar on the sand.  The Golden Eagles welcomed Morehead State this past weekend, March 29 […]

Photo By Lilly DavisJaden Mullins (right) and Laramie Einstein  give a “wings-up” as they view the eclipse at the Plaza. Photo By Lilly DavisAiden Eisenga attempts to capture a picture of the eclipse on his phone through his glasses. Photo By Megan ReganApril 8 2024 Cookeville was able to get […]