Despite student complaints, university officials say campus parking is a perception problem, not a reality. But students say they are frustrated with changing their daily routine because of issues caused by construction. “There’s a sufficient number of spots on campus,” Dewayne Wright, a Tech spokesman said. “From the student’s perspective, […]
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Office of Sustainability launches new recycling campaign
New bins on campus should make it easier to recycle aluminum, paper and plastic under a new campaign launched by the Office of Sustainability. The project, in partnership with the Office of Communications and Marketing, was funded by a $35,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. “A […]
Faculty senate eyes tenure policy review
Faculty senate plans to discuss concerns about proposed changes to tenure policy during their first meeting on Monday. Tenure is a semi-permanent position granted to proven faculty members after a probationary period. Unease spiked after Tech’s Board of Trustees asked the provost to create a tenure-review policy. Faculty members are […]
Tech unveils new video board at Tucker Stadium
Tech unveiled its new video board during the football home opener. Photo by: Kelli Kent Despite rain, Tech Football unveiled the newest addition to Tucker Stadium just in time for Thursday’s home opener against Kennesaw State University. Golden Eagle fans who braved the inclement weather were treated to a new […]
Tech’s One World hosts Q&A panel comprised of local Muslim women
Muslim women in Cookeville answered questions about Islam and their personal experiences living as minorities in the United States during a panel discussion April 3 in Prescott Hall. The panel of six Muslim women consisted of community members Dr. Abir Eldaba, Dr. Ambareen Siraj, Arwen Stewart, Dr. Perihan Fidan, Hosi […]
Newspaper thief confesses to police
A freshman electrical engineering student admitted taking about 800 copies of The Oracle last month, telling police he needed them for his former high school’s float. In an interview with police, Robert Zennie admitted he is the person seen on surveillance video carrying newspaper bundles from Roaden University Center, according […]
Student arrested for public intoxication
Campus police arrested a student for public intoxication after responding to a disturbance in Tech Village on April 8, according to a police report. Tucker Eckenrode, 19, has been charged with public intoxication and underage consumption of alcohol, according to the report. Sgt. David Harris requested back-up after hearing a […]
Oakley resigns from trustee board
Millard Oakley, one of Tech’s most prolific benefactors, resigned his seat on the board of trustees, citing conflicting commitments, according to a statement released April 9. In a letter addressed to President Phil Oldham, Oakley said he has “other business interest out of state and needed to cut back on […]
SGA senators reinstated
SGA members reinstated three senators last week who had been previously suspended for leaving a meeting to prevent a vote. Senators Michael Stooksbury, Aarom Sams and Nicholas Lawson apologized to the full senate on April 2 and were officially reinstated after two separate votes. The trio’s departure from a March […]
Tech celebrates WOW festival
Photo by Marcelo Gonzales The 21 annual Window on the World festival bestowed its highest award to international peace advocate Linda Ragsdale on April 14. The Mandala Award honors a community member who embodies the theme of WOW by promoting intercultural understanding. This year’s recipient, Linda Ragsdale, is an award-winning […]
