The overhaul of Tech Village is about to enter its second phase, which will require residents to be out of their apartments by the end of May. Phase two of the renovations is set to begin June 1. Buildings H, J, K, L and M on the Eastern side of […]
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Correction
The article “Tech, Chamber of Commerce work to bring business, jobs to Cookeville region” in the March 16 edition, states that Putnam County’s unemployment rate was down 7.5 percent. The story should have stated that the Putnam County unemployment rate is down to 7.5 percent. The Oracle regrets the error.
Bless Your Heart, GCB Critics
Never mind that silly presidential campaign, the unrest in Syria, or the controversial health care law being taken up before the Supreme Court next week. We have bigger issues facing our world today, namely the new ABC show “GCB.” Short for “Good Christian Belles,” the new comedy starring Kristin Chenoweth […]
Another day, another Farmville request to deny
Like most of you, I spend an unhealthy amount of time on Facebook. It’s the king of social media. Facebook has helped me to stay in touch with old friends, keep track of birthdays and has even helped me track down family members that I had never met. But I […]
Movie Review: ’21 Jump Street’
#8220;21 Jump Street” is a poor attempt at remaking the popular ’80s TV series into a humorous, modern action comedy. Former high school loner Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and once popular athlete Jenko (Channing Tatum) decide to leave their high school lives behind and join the police force. After helping one […]
Artist interview: Seven questions with artist Wax Fang
Louisville’s experimental-rock band Wax Fang is scheduled to perform March 29 at the Backdoor Playhouse. The event, organized by student group Underrepresented, New, Creative, Live Experiences, is free to all and will begin at 8 p.m. with a performance by local band The Soviet Space Program. Wax Fang’s bassist, Jake […]
Led by Stephens, Tech hitters getting hot
Tech’s baseball team won its three-game series against Central Michigan 2-1 last weekend. The first game of the series was high-scoring: Tech tied the game up at 10-10 in the bottom of the ninth inning when senior shortstop Chad Hayes got a hit and brought the tying run in. However, […]
Weekly Roundup: This week’s sports stories at a glance
Tennis team hosts two home matches this weekend to begin OVC play Tech welcomes Eastern Kentucky on Saturday and Morehead State on Sunday, with both matches scheduled to begin at noon on the campus tennis courts. Eastern Kentucky was the overwhelming favorite to repeat as OVC champion in 2012 in […]
Award-winning journalist, author Moore-Emmett to address polygamy
Author and award-winning journalist Andrea Moore-Emmett presents at 7 p.m., March 27 in Derryberry Auditorium. Moore-Emmett is the author of “God’s Brothel: The Extortion of Sex for Salvation in Contemporary Mormon and Christian Fundamentalist Polygamy and the Stories of 18 Women Who Escaped,” as well as several articles on polygamy, […]
3.0 GPA, 21 ACT score may both be required for future HOPE scholars
A bill that restricts eligibility for the HOPE scholarship is working its way through the Tennessee General Assembly. Currently, incoming students need to maintain a 3.0 high school grade point average or have a minimum ACT score of 21 to qualify for the HOPE Scholarship. If the bill passes, students […]
