Tech basketball stars show out early The women’s basketball team defeated Middle Tennessee State University on Nov. 16 for the first time in 14 years, and is ranked fifth in the OVC with a standing record of 5-2. "Since our staff got here two years ago, it's been all about […]
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Tech football wins first game on homecoming
Freshman quarterback Bailey Fisher rushes on a QB keeper during the Nov. 3 homecoming game against Murray State. Photo by Adam Parks. Tech football coach Dewayne Alexander encouraged his players all season to play “their” game and to stay focused. “This football team has continued to practice and do the […]
Interview with Tech head volleyball coach Jeannette Waldo
The Oracle sat down with head volleyball coach Jeannette Waldo on Nov. 6 for an interview about her first year coaching the Golden Eagles. Q: As you stand now your record is 11-17, how do you feel the season has went so far? A: Our season is progressing for sure. We […]
Frights, fun at seventh annual Purple Palooza
Dozens of children who participated in the seventh annual Purple Palooza on Thursday received treats and tricks. The hallways were lined with Tech students, faculty and local businesses passing out candy while dressed in costume. After traveling around the concourse for treats, the children were led into the arena where […]
Naerdemann reflects on Tech soccer career
The Tech soccer team’s season ended on senior night after a 2-1 loss to Eastern Illinois on Oct. 21. The team ended the season with a record of 9-7-3. The team scored a combined 21 goals, and racked up five home wins. One senior stood out among the rest, goal […]
AAUP survey: Faculty lacks confidence in Oldham, Tech administration
A survey conducted by Tech’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors reveals nearly 42 percent of respondents are "Very dissatisfied" with President Phil Oldham's job performance. Data obtained from Tech's AAUP blog Tenured faculty overwhelmingly lack confidence in the school’s current administration including President Phil Oldham, according to […]
Sanga runs into record books
TTU sophomore cross country runner Purity Sanga. Photo by Vanessa Curry Three weeks ago at the Golden Eagle Invitational, cross-country coach Wayne Angel predicted sophomore Purity Sanga would break the school record for the women’s 5k. One week later, at the Commodore Classic in Nashville, Sanga did just that with […]
Tech unveils new video board at Tucker Stadium
Tech unveiled its new video board during the football home opener. Photo by: Kelli Kent Despite rain, Tech Football unveiled the newest addition to Tucker Stadium just in time for Thursday’s home opener against Kennesaw State University. Golden Eagle fans who braved the inclement weather were treated to a new […]
