Political science major Madison Davis became the first Tech student to win first place at a national tournament. Davis joined the team in Spring 2018, initially participating exclusively in individual events. Last semester, she started debating in the novice division, reserved for those that are participating in competitions for the […]
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Engineering students recycle plastic bottles to make 3D printing filament
Saving Tech money and reducing plastic waste isn’t a grind on engineering students who are making history with Project Regrind. Project Regrind converts plastic water bottles into the filament needed for 3D printing. This eliminates the cost to print while reducing waste. The project […]
SGA senators disclosed document
Two SGA senators admit leaking a controversial four-page impeachment complaint secretly given to The Oracle last month. Senators Aaron Sams and Michael Stooksbury initially refused to answer any questions about the document, but later confessed to leaking the document in a one-sentence typed statement after The Oracle adviser met with […]
Speaker discusses social activism among colleges
Activism in an educational setting is just as important as learning to read, write and calculate numbers, civil activist Andre Canty told Tech students Feb. 8. “When it comes to education, revolution should be as taught as the other R’s,” Canty said during his presentation “Reading, Riting, Rithmetic, and […]
Man with bat banned from campus
Campus police banned a man from returning to campus after they responded to suspicious activity Feb. 13 in the University Center. Students reported seeing a man, later identified as Brandon Brandy, running through campus caring a baseball bat and hitting himself while grunting. When police arrived to the University Center, […]
Stolen trash receptacles reports rise
University Police Chief Tony Nelson says a rash of trashcan thefts on campus needs to stop. As many as three large purple trash receptacles were reported stolen from campus in recent weeks, he said. “We’ve had two or three instances where trash cans were taken by individuals, those have been […]
Greek life opposes proposed ban bill
Members of Tennessee Tech’s Greek life came together in a written resolution opposing a state bill banning fraternities and sororities in Tennessee. Rep. John DeBerry, D-Memphis, originally proposed the bill in the House of Representatives and Sen. Reggie Tate, D-Memphis, is the co-sponsor. HB 2042 would only ban organizations of […]
Awesome wins gold
Awesome Eagle is awesome, or at least that is what the judges at the Universal Cheerleaders Association National Championship decided last month in Orlando, Florida. Tech’s mascot earned first place during the annual dance and cheer team competition at Disney World. The competition consists of judges viewing a two-minute video […]
Bio-Ethical Reform Club seeking new officers
The newly approved Students for Bio-Ethical Reform club are now seeking applications for leadership positions beginning in the current semester. The organization, whose mission is to “advocate through education for justice and the right to life for the preborn, the disabled, the infirm, the aged, and all vulnerable people,” according […]
Should TN legalize medical marijuana?
Photo from Wikimedia Commons The “Medical Cannabis Only Act of 2018” requires all qualifying patients to be registered through an online verification system. Patients will have to present their registration card before making a purchase. If the bill is passed, cannabis establishments and law enforcement will be able to tell […]