On Oct. 17, Canada legalized marijuana. It is now legal to have up to 30 grams of marijuana on your person, for recreational or medical use. Canada is the second country to legalize the drug after Uruguay, and after just four days the retail stores were almost out of it, […]
Author: Michaela Crawford
Tech students react to midterm election results
Student Republicans and Democrat from Tech experienced mixed reactions after the Nov. 6 midterm elections. Democrats added 30 seats to take control of the House of Representatives while Republicans gained two seats to retain control of the Senate. Republican senator-elect Marsha Blackburn defeated former Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen to become […]
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 […]
Baja Blast: An introduction to Tech’s Baja team
Craig Bowen and Max Lamantia with their car. Photo by Britney Beaty Mechanical engineering students weld, tinker and joke in a workshop beneath Tucker Stadium while constructing an off-road vehicle they plan to race in April. Tech participates in Baja Society of Automotive Engineers, an intercollegiate competition in which students […]
Tech Counseling Center offers free counseling to students
Counseling center officials say they want students struggling with mental health, relationships and personal issues to utilize on-campus resources. Officials provide services in personal counseling, academic skill enhancement, career exploration, crisis services, couples and marital counseling, group counseling, substance abuse, workshops, outreach and consultation. Outreach coordinator Ashley Gilbert said that […]
An interview with a smith
Assistant Professor Daniel Randall works a piece of hot steel using the power hammer at the Appalachian Center for Craft. Photo by Jacob Bray Daniel Randall, 38, is currently an assistant professor at the Tennessee Tech School of Art, Craft and Design where he oversees the metalsmithing and blacksmithing concentrations. […]
An examination into “The Mind of Jake Paul”
On Wednesday, Jake Paul took to Twitter to announce he ended his four-month relationship with his girlfriend Erika Costell. Normally, this wouldn’t be surprising to me, because Paul doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to relationships. However, I was shocked to read this so soon after the conclusion […]
American Legion vies for millennial members
A 24-year Navy veteran and Cookeville local wants millennials from Tech to join the American Legion. The American Legion, an organization that benefits veterans and their families, is searching for new members in Cookeville. The American Legion started in 1919 with a mission statement of “mutual helpfulness” and has grown […]
Feature: An interview with Becky Huddleston, Tech Equestrian coach
Cutline: Rebecca Huddleston posing with her horse, Zara, after a lesson. Photo by Allison Rison Out of the five Tech riders at the Murray State University horse show on Nov. 3 and 4, four placed in their classes and through it all, one person gave advice and encouragement to every […]