Responsibility. That is all this Tennessee Tech student wants. I attend this university not because of the “perks” of having an Eagle Card; I attend this university to receive an education. When I first heard about the plans for a new fitness center, I had mixed emotions. After further thought, […]
Opinion
Raking in the Green: Legalize Hemp in Tennessee
Believe it or not, I am not inherently anti-Republican. I’m anti-Tea Party and firmly against neo-liberal economics, two imports that have taken the Republican Party hostage (Eisenhower would be aghast). So, far be it from me to suggest that Republican ideals do not equal progress. Color me pleasantly surprised when […]
A Word from the President
In case you have not heard the news, the proud 63-year-tradition of ROTC at Tennessee Tech continues! Thanks to tremendous support from Senators Alexander and Corker, Congressman Black, Governor Haslam and countless alumni and friends, the Army has reconsidered its plans to immediately close 13 ROTC units around the country […]
“I would like to commend English Department Secretary Linda Fisk for her diligence”
In response to the article titled “Standing Room Only” from the November 1, 2013 edition of The Oracle, I would like to commend English Department Secretary Linda Fisk for her diligence in providing a safe environment. Teaching two first-year composition classes, in addition taking courses in Henderson Hall, I often […]
South Patio Preacher Returns Too Soon
As I am sure everyone knows by now, the South Patio screaming preacher returned to campus this week. All I can say to this is how poorly timed this visit was. It is one thing for them to appear at the beginning of the semester when classes haven’t really gotten […]
Wendy and the Lost Girls
Once upon a time, in a land that’s the second lone star to the right and straight on ’til Mexico, a group of Lost Girls rallied around their new leader, Wendy. It sounds like a gender-swapped Peter Pan, but its not – it’s the emergence of a new Democratic force […]
ROTC is in the Clear… for Now
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 marks one of the most amazing days for this school. After the shocking revelation from the Army at the beginning of October about our R.O.T.C. program being one of 13 schools slated for shutdown, our school went into overdrive to help these students out. The students […]
No More Blame Games, Mr. President
What is this nation coming to? Our politicians don’t know how to play nice and our president plays the blame game. At a fundraising dinner on Friday, Oct. 25, President Obama claimed that the shutdown of the government was about more than just health care; it was all about a […]
Bunching my Witch’s Britches
Forgive me, dear reader, I’m getting up on the coffin-shaped soapbox. I love Halloween. I sort of have to – it’s in the paperwork I signed as a child in order to grow up Goth (spoiler: not real paperwork). The Halloween-All Saints’ Day-Thanksgiving season is my favorite time of year. […]
“The Golden Eagle Battalion will finish strong”
The shutdown of The Golden Eagle Battalion that is set to take place with the last commissioning class being spring semester 2015 is very unfortunate. Affecting all TTU cadets in a different way, the MS III & IV (Military Science Levels 3 & 4) cadets will exhibit the least amount […]
