Now that Tennessee’s higher education funding formula is based on retention and graduation rates, Tech is increasing its focus on recruitment, advisement and alternative degree programs-the areas it thinks will most likely boost its numbers. “The first step is recruiting the right kind of student for Tech,” said President Bob […]
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Is four an unlucky number?
While I was grazing through the Herald-Citizen, I noticed a particularly disturbing headline on Tuesday: “Cookeville man charged with 4th DUI”.How can someone get not one or even three DUIs, but four? This has to be one of the most inane things I’ve ever read about. I genuinely feel sorry […]
Henry, Liberatore take OVC Pitcher of the Week honors
Tech (18-20, 4-5) will look to start a new winning streak in a huge three-game Ohio Valley Conference series against Morehead State University (22-17, 5-4) this weekend at Bush Stadium. “This is when the season starts getting really fun,” Head Coach Matt Bragga said. “Morehead’s a good team; it should […]
Note from the editors
On Feb. 7, The Feb. 5 edition of The Oracle disappeared from its distribution bins in the RUC. Six men, one of whom was wearing Kappa Sigma letters, were observed on video surveillance removing The Oracle. The action was believed to be in response to an opinion piece in that […]
Pay your taxes, but don’t think they buy exactly what you want
With April comes everyone’s favorite time to bash the government: tax day. So of course, on that day, people gathered to protest taxation. Now of course people have the right to protest, and I’m really glad they do. I think it’s great that protesting is still done in person instead […]
Summer music festivals worth the drive and money
BonnarooTennessee’s own music festival is one of the biggest and best in the Southeast. Located on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, this festival is like nothing else. Every year, this shindig brings some of the biggest names in music and comedy and this year is no different.Major performances this year […]
Good inside the booth: John Corley
Recently, Kassi Thomas, on behalf of The Oracle, had a chance to sit down with WTTU 88.5 FM DJ John Corley, host of “Uncle John’s Band.” Q: Tell us about your show: JC: “Uncle John’s Band,” named after the Grateful dead tune, is in it’s sixth semester on the air. […]
Cold War Kids’ newest album “Behave Yourself” promises to get you moving
You may be one of the privileged few considering shelling out the $40 – $70 necessary to attend the annual Rites of Spring Music Festival on the campus of Vanderbilt University this weekend. This year’s schedule boasts such names as Ben Harper & Relentless7, Passion Pit, and that infectious French […]
Residential Life to unveil New Hall North this fall
Almost identical on the outside to New Hall South, New Hall North has upgraded to a more modern style.”We are trying to make it less institutional and more like home,” Housing Director Charles Macke said. Scheduled to be completed in early June, fall students should have a new dorm to […]
Spring commencement ceremony approaches
After finishing their finals, this years graduation hopefuls will face one more test here at Tech-the graduation ceremony. A prospective graduate might want to keep these things in mind. The voluntary rehearsal ceremony will be at 4 p.m., May 6 in the Hooper Eblen Center. The Spring commencement ceremony will […]
