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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Last summer at Bonnaroo, I was at my campsite taking a break from the heat, humidity, clamorous crowds, and mediocre midday bands when the guy settled next to me unzipped his tent and shouted out a question to no one in particular, “Who sings that song that goes ‘Ooh, girl’?”To […]
I’ve been waiting patiently for Dr. Dog’s new album since their last album, Fate, came out in 2008. Dr. Dog blends catchy Beatles-esque melodies, folk-rock, and psychedelia to create a virtual wall of sound that is complex and distinct. Layered harmonies and fuzz guitar are often featured in the band’s […]
Waltz with BashirReleased in 2008, as the first Israeli animated feature in over 45 years, Waltz with Bashir tells the story of Ari Folman as he tries to recollect the events he endured during the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon. As the film progresses, he reconnects with those events leading […]
It’s so easy for an artist or band to be looked over these days. Thanks to Myspace, Youtube and blogs, gaining access to and endless amount of music is almost effortless. Everything is so accessible, so sometimes it’s tiring to sift through all of the junk while searching for a […]
The Tech Players began their spring show last night, Hands Around (Reigen), before a crowded Backdoor Playhouse.Originally written in 1900 by Arthur Schnitzler, the play deals with sexual morals and class ideology. The action unfolds through a series of ten dialogues occurring before or after a sexual encounter between two […]
I think a quote from Clash of the Titans can best summarize my viewing experience, “Don’t look this —– in the eyes.”The story follows the tale of Perseus (Sam Worthington) as he tries to seek revenge upon the gods for killing his adopted family. Throughout the adventure, Perseus and his […]
The Appalachian Center for Craft will host its 12th Annual Celebration of Craft Saturday. Featured in its silent auction is artist in residence Melody Tiemann.Tiemann’s work focuses on clay and uses earthenware, stoneware, underglaze and glaze. “The question, ‘what happens if.’ was a dominant aspect in the creation of the […]
On behalf of The Oracle, Kassi Thomas sat down with Dr. Deborah Barnard, a French professor at Tech to talk about her show “Radio Francophone, Cookeville.”Q: Tell us about your show. DB: It started out as a way to incorporate music into my beginner French classes. My French classes have […]
Tennessee’s higher education funding formula is undergoing several alterations for the 2011-2012 budget cycle, some of which could increase funding at Tech-if the University is able to raise and sustain retention and graduation rates, according to these recent Tennessee Higher Education Commission changes. The previous funding formula focused on input-based […]
If you live in a dorm or pay attention in the University Center, I’m sure you’ve seen a plethora of posters with statics that say things like, “50% of Tech students prefer alcohol-free parties” or “In the past two weeks, 75% of Tech students had four or fewer drinks.”I realize […]
