A group of men bound a young member of the FIJI fraternity with rope, put a bag over his head and threw him into a shower earlier this month. A video taken of the event and published on social media clearly shows actions defined as hazing under the school’s Greek […]
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Equestrian team prepares for show season
Tech’s equestrian team is gearing up for another show season. On Sept. 28 the western riders will depart for the year’s first show, which is held by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Meanwhile, the English riders are preparing for their first show at Sewanee: The University of the […]
Volleyball team rallies during home invitational
Tech’s volleyball team ended the Golden Eagle Invitational champion last weekend at the Hooper Eblen Center. Tech tied with Middle Tennessee State University, Southern Illinois University for the invitational champion title. Western Illinois University also competed. Sophomore middle blocker Taylor Dorsey crushed her previous career high of 14 kills by […]
Tech students immerse in foreign medicine
A group of 10 Tech nursing students broadened their horizons this summer working with patients in Havana, Cuba. For many of the students, the trip represented the first experience in another country. For Dr. Melissa Geist, professor of nursing, it was her ninth trip to Cuba. While in […]
Additional online class fees explained
Despite increased fees, taking online courses at Tech is still cheaper than taking the same courses through a similar statewide program Tech officials said. This semester, a 40% fee for online courses became the topic of discussion among many students who were unaware of the fee. “The difference […]
New app allows citizens to aid police
Cookeville Police Department is now turning to technology to help with the reporting and awareness of crime throughout the city and the Tech’s campus. “Neighbors by Ring” is an app that allows users to report crimes in their neighborhood and to upload photo and video evidence to warn the […]
Student on the Street: Fraternity hazing verdict
Do you agree or disagree with the finding that the situation did not constitute hazing, and why or why not?
FIJI investigation concludes no hazing
An official investigation concluded Phi Gamma Delta did not engage in hazing in a video and will not be officially disciplined for what they characterize as a “juvenile prank,” a fraternity official said. Members of Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, will be required to complete educational sanctions […]
Study abroad fair brings opportunity to students
Officials conducted a Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday in the Tech Pride Conference Room to get students involved in a variety of programs Students can find a program that fits within their degree plan while choosing a place that inspires them to study, explore and meet new people. […]
Fraternity under investigation for alleged hazing incident
Phi Gamma Delta is under investigation for a possible hazing incident depicted in a video, a spokesperson from the fraternity’s national headquarters said Monday. In a 20-second Snapchat video obtained by The Oracle, a man is shown with his hands tied behind his back, his head covered and his ankles […]
