Lilly Davis The idea that women must take the man’s last name had been a cultural and societal norm since 1855, until Lucy Stone broke it. In the past, women would always take their husband’s last name. When we think of the women’s suffrage movement, we often think of the […]
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Musical Monograph:The Last Dinner Party releases inventive debut album
Gus Creter Up and coming UK indie rock outfit The Last Dinner Party released their debut album “Prelude to Ecstasy” on Feb. 2 to notable critical acclaim, and personally, the hype is completely warranted. The band consists of five female rockers: Abigail Morris, Lizzie Mayland, Emily Rogers, Georgia Davies and […]
Meals within a Mile: The coffee capitals of Cookeville
Callie Smith Cookeville is the home of many favorite local coffee shops for Tech students to commune. Students gather here to study, converse and enjoy their extra supplement of energy. Within a mile of Tech’s campus is Poet’s Coffee, SoulCraft and Vertical Coffee. Full disclaimer: I fall into a minority […]
Cracking the code to living prosperous during college years
Mckenzie Hughes Living prosperously in college isn’t easy, but sophomore business major Kenneth Clack might have cracked the code to flourishing in your college community. “The importance of community is a space that a person can feel loved and connected to. Having a group of people that not necessarily all […]
Tik Tok to be banned if not sold by parent company ByteDance
Leigha Gregory On March 13, The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill threatening to ban TikTok on American devices if ByteDance refuses to sell the app. Originally, the bill started as a concern to national security. While most popular social media apps like Facebook and Instagram are owned by […]
Missing persons; Riley Strain recovered and Sebastian Rogers search continues
Harrison Conder, Callie Smith Two missing persons reports have plagued the thoughts of many across Tennessee in recent weeks. These two individuals, coming from different walks of life, have gone missing without a trace. […]
Women take the lead with a six game streak
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 […]
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 […]