Callie Smith Sports Editor Tech takes another OVC win against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 24 to put the Golden Eagles 10-6 in the conference. The Golden Eagles are paving the way back to an OVC championship after winning their 6th consecutive OVC regular season matchup in the Hooper-Eblen Center […]
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Meals Within a Mile: The best sweet treats on the West Side
Callie Smith Sports Editor The sweetest debate in Cookeville is the decision of where to find your morning doughnut and afternoon ice cream. My choices: Ralph’s and Cream City. The Tech community indulges in the passionate choice of Ralph’s Donuts versus Big O Donuts every school year. Another common dessert […]
Tech students deserve to know the truth on campus
August Creter Copy Editor Over the recent months and years, Tech’s Oracle newspaper has been a catalyst for campus-centered news that other local publications may avoid. Filling such a role, no matter the publication, can lead to potential difficulties between said publications and their targets. This poses the question, do […]
Streaming services have forever changed how we consume
Carson Crouch Contributing Writer In the age of streaming services and immediate replies to our questions, it can be hard to imagine a time when people relied on cable TV for their entertainment. Not only were plenty of businesses shut down, but many jobs were lost with the rise of […]
Black History Month On Tech’s Campus
By Lawson Tidwell- Contributing Writer Many voices rose in a harmonious unity on Feb. 1 before the start of the Tech vs. Southern Indiana home game. In addition, the crowd enjoyed a pre-game commemoration of noteworthy Tech sports alumni including Frank Jones, the first Black American to be inducted to […]
Unity in the Community looks to celebrate the sounds of gospel music
Bee Goodman- Managing Editor Tech Choirs host annual Unity in the Community Concert and celebrate gospel music. Each year, Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Craig Zamer, choses a special cause to bring the community together for the annual Unity in the Community concert in the spring. This year, he […]
Firearm discharged off-campus at Crepe and Cream; no injuries
Bee Goodman Crepe Cream Shooting Tuesday, Feb. 13 University police responded to a 911 call that came from Crepe & Cream, reporting a gunshot. No one was injured, and the individual has been taken into custody. Though a name has not been released, it is known that the individual is […]
Swimmers Gonna Swim, Swim, Swim
Tech’s Swim Club is making a splash to start off the spring semester. Made up of nine swimmers, this organization is looking to showcase how rewarding swimming can be. This organization is made up of swimmers of all different skill levels who all have a passion for the water sport. […]
Golden Eagles Get “Wilder” new head coach
Callie Smith Sports Editor The Tech community welcomes new head football coach Bobby Wilder for the 2024 season. Following previous head coach Dewayne Alexander’s retirement. Things are about to get “wilder” for Tech football and just in time for a newly renovated Tucker Stadium. Coach Wilder brings the campaign of […]
Men’s Basketball takes a third OVC loss
By Callie Smith Sports Editor Tech men’s basketball took their third straight OVC conference loss at SIUE on Saturday, Jan. 27. The matchup against the Cougars on Saturday resulted in a 57-74 loss for the Golden Eagles. This kept the losing streak going after falling to Eastern Illinois and Tennessee […]
