Tech’s Information Technology Services is implementing a new printing system designed to reduce paper and toner waste. The Pharos Uniprint system has been installed and is expected to continue to expand this spring, around spring break. Students are already being required to scan their Eagle cards in order to release […]
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Letter to the Editor
I would like to address a problem on Tech’s campus that seems to grow each year. I think there is too much parking on campus and the University should make efforts to remove the unsightly parking lots as soon as possible. Instead of continuing to have concrete eye-sores in the […]
Weekly Roundup
Track and field competes in first indoor event of season The Golden Eagle track team scored multiple personal best finishes at the 34th annual Niswonger Foundation Invitational. The competition was held inside the East Tennessee State University Athletic Center Jan. 27-28. The two-day event was the first indoor race of […]
Recent Tech speaker reconsiders GOP run
Much has changed for Republican candidate Herman Cain since his recent visit to Tech’s campus on Oct. 15, where he spoke from the steps of Derryberry Hall. “Most everyone in the crowd definitely liked how down to earth he was,” Clay Stubblefield, president of the College Republicans, said. “He was […]
TBR representative chosen to speak at fall commencement ceremony
Approximately 700 seniors will graduate from Tech on Saturday Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Hooper Eblen Center. Only one commencement ceremony will take place this semester instead of the two ceremonies last semester. According to Debbie Combs, special projects coordinator, Tech’s spring commencements are typically larger than fall […]
Student illness on the rise
Studying for finals is not the only thing keeping Tech students confined to their rooms. Although Health Services usually treats more students closer to finals as they fall ill to cold symptoms and strep throat, a recent outbreak of viruses, is causing more students to visit Health Services said Cynthia […]
Nutritional information lacking in campus dining
lt;a href=”http://www.quizrevolution.com/act153992/mini/go/ campus_dining_nutrition_quiz” _cke_saved_href=”http://www.quizrevolution.com/act153992/mini/go/ campus_dining_nutrition_quiz”>campus_dining_nutrition_quiz</a> Students looking for nutrition information for on-campus dining choices may be out of luck. Au Bon Pain displays calorie information for its products. Other than the Healthy Choice display in the cafeteria, Au Bon Pain is the only dining offering on campus that has nutritional […]
Let’s Talk About Movies: The Muppets
It’s the last issue of the semester and, luckily, we have one of the most enjoyable films on which to end the semester. “The Muppets” stumbles a few times but the majority of the film is a lovingly, crafted, touching tribute to the original series. The story opens with brothers […]
Bethesda’s ‘Skyrim’ offers robust, fun experience
Granted, “Skyrim” came out several weeks ago, but this is not the type of game you play for five hours and then render judgment. We at The Oracle are busy folks, so I wanted to refrain from talking about “Skyrim” until I played enough to give the game a fair […]
Leggings do not count as pants
Ladies, we need to talk about the leggings situation on this campus. I know you love your leggings. I’m just as addicted as the rest of you. They’re much more comfortable than skinny jeans and much more stylish than sweatpants. But our addiction is getting out of hand. You know […]
