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Go inside the booth: Dr. Deborah Barnard

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 […]

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Craft Center presents 12th Annual Celebration of Craft

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 […]

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CMR faces budget cuts, changes focus

The Center for Manufacturing Research at Tech is pushing through expected budget cuts and has a strategic plan underway to narrow its focus areas to “the next big things” in manufacturing research.According to Kenneth Currie, who is a professor and director of the Center for Manufacturing Research, the plan is […]

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Movie Talk: Clash of The Titans (3D)

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 […]

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Tech Athletics restructures sports programs

Tennessee Tech University announced on Thursday a strategic restructuring of its intercollegiate sports programs. The move is an effort to maximize its financial resources and ensure sustained athletics competitiveness in the Ohio Valley Conference. Two athletic teams – rifle and women’s tennis – will be suspended effective July 1. In […]

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Backdoor Playhouse opens spring show: Hands Around (Reigen)

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 […]

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Spin Dat: Clem Snide’s The Meat of Life

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 […]

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The Clothesline Project returns to Tech next month

The Clothesline Project, a display that offers a voice to those affected by domestic and sexual violence, will be presented from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 in the RUC Tech Pride Room. The room will be filled with shirts designed by […]

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Macke denies housing requirement rumors

Charles Macke, director of Housing, cleared rumors of sophomores living off campus next school year. With an additional residential hall going up, 2,300 students will be able to live on campus in the fall. Sign-ups for housing is taking place during the last two weeks of March. “We will have […]