August Creter Copy Editor As the artistic community in Cookeville grows, long-time local artists are getting their shine. Local artist Sunfrog will present his first solo exhibit at the Tiny Cloak during May. Sunfrog, commonly known around town by his birth name Andrew Smith, is a professor at Tech who […]

By Bee Goodman Managing Editor,  Noah Mears Photographer Senior communication major Bee Goodman, the current managing editor, nervously steps up to the podium to address the crowded room of The Oracle’s 100 Anniversary celebration.  “One hundred years is a special thing… Rarely do we actually get to participate in the […]

By Bee Goodman Managing Editor Tennessee legislators are pushing for a bill requiring public school teachers to out transgender students to their parents. GOP lawmakers passed the bill through the House on April 15.  The bill would join Tennessee with Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, and North Carolina; states having […]

Callie Smith, Sports Editor Tech beach volleyball hosts on the sand for only its second year.  Beach volleyball was approved for its first official season in 2023. A year later the Golden Eagles continue to soar on the sand.  The Golden Eagles welcomed Morehead State this past weekend, March 29 […]

Photo By Lilly DavisJaden Mullins (right) and Laramie Einstein  give a “wings-up” as they view the eclipse at the Plaza. Photo By Lilly DavisAiden Eisenga attempts to capture a picture of the eclipse on his phone through his glasses. Photo By Megan ReganApril 8 2024 Cookeville was able to get […]

By Gus Creter, Copy Editor “Genres are a funny little concept… In theory they have a simple definition that’s easy to understand but in practice, well, come may feel confined,” Linda Martell at the end of “Daughter” sings.  Remember this. Beyoncé has spent the last three decades as one of […]

Lawson Tidwell-  Reporter In 2022, the U.S. produced a combined total of 3.1 billion gallons of renewable biodiesel, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. While an impressive number, this cannot quite challenge the staggering amount of gasoline the U.S. consumes per year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates […]

Gus Creter- Copy Editor Gun violence continues to be a persistent problem in the state of Tennessee, with recent data shedding light on the severity of the issue within its borders. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), firearm-related deaths have remained alarmingly high in the state, with firearm […]

Callie Smith- Sports Editor Missing home style breakfast? Only a mile from campus awaits Grandma’s Pancake House. You will feel like you are at grandma’s again with large portions and friendly service.  The restaurant is breakfast-based and opened between the hours of 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with their busiest […]