Tech’s Chorale and Concert Choir will perform a free concert on Oct. 27 at the Bryan Fine Arts building. “Our concert is a really big deal,” Sarah Dingwall, historian for the American Chorale Directors Association said. “This involves over 125 students on this campus.” Dingwall and the Tech choirs are […]

For my article this week, I decided to take a look at the manners and etiquette, or lack thereof, on this campus.Let’s begin with an incident that occurred last Thursday in Swoops. As I walked into RUC, I caught the tail-end of a commotion in the dining area. What I […]

The Appalachian Center for Craft will host its annual 2009 Bacchanal: A Celebration of Art, Food and Wine on Sunday, Oct. 25. The event will be hosted by Spankies Restaurant, located just off campus at 203 E. 9th St., from 1-5 pm. The live auction of art and fine craft […]

I’ve heard journalism is dead. People would rather read ranting blogs than a well-written, thought-out newspaper story. Why is that? Part of the reason is that many people plain don’t trust the established media. They think “the media” is a conspirator who manipulates the news a la 1984 to sway […]

The Tennessee Tech football team looks to continue its run for an Ohio Valley Conference championship as it travels to Charleston, Ill. Saturday to take on #25 Eastern Illinois. Tech (3-2, 2-1 OVC) is coming off of a road win at UT-Martin last week, topping the Skyhawks 38-25. Junior Dustin […]

The Golden Eagles are ranked higher than the Vols. That’s right, the Tennessee Tech football team is ranked 43rd while Tennessee is ranked 46th in their respective divisions. Which team is better? Let me indulge you with some comparisons and see what you think.Who has the better quarterback? Tennessee’s Johnathan […]

Obtaining police records is generally a straight forward and simple process. But students are quickly learning that this seemingly simple task is not so easy.I am a senior journalism student and have been assigned to report on campus crime each week. And for the second straight week, I have been […]

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is set for next Saturday, Oct. 17, and student involvement is needed to reach the $50,000 fundraising goal.After years of planning, the Upper Cumberland area will finally host its first Race for the Cure-rain or shine. Held at the Hooper Eblen Center, […]

Vinnie T’s Clubhouse changed its parking rules this semester ending the free parking available during non-business hours with little warning for students.This is according to Jessica Cox, senior Human Ecology major at Tech, who approached the Oracle with this information. The new parking rules call for students to purchase a […]

After four weeks of training, WTTU has graduated 11 new disc jockeys to keep you company while you listen to the radio.By completing the DJ training course, the new DJs learned how t operates the equipment in the WTTU booth and proper etiquette on the air. The new DJs will […]