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Tech D&D Club takes flight

Dusty basements, beards, sweat and middle aged men still living with their parents – for years, this was the image stuck in the minds of most people anytime the words “Dungeons and Dragons” were mentioned, if they had ever even heard of Dungeons and Dragons before. However, a recent trend […]

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Ongoing investigation for Greek Life organizations

Update: At time of writing, Oracle staff have been informed that both Kappa Sigma and ADPi have resumed normal operations and cleared of allegations. Editor’s Note: This is a developing story of ongoing investigations that wer brought to the attention of Oracle staff about two Greek Life organizations.             Fraternity Kappa […]

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Sports Wrap-up

Football: The Golden Eagles football team is returning to Cookeville for their first home game since the season-opening loss to Western Illinois. The team seeks its first win of the season, as well as its first victory over an OVC opponent. (Subject to change depending on the outcome of the […]

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SGA decides SOLO artists

The award-nominated duo Dan + Shay is scheduled to perform for the fall SOLO concert Oct. 3. The duo received two ACM award nominations at this year’s ceremony, but did not win. The band is currently on tour promoting it’s second album “Obsessed.” John Pardi received the most votes by […]

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Former professor sentenced to 12 years

Former College of Engineering associate dean Roy Loutzenheiser was sentenced to 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to one count of attempted aggravated sexual battery on Sept. 18. Sentecing- Wesley Bray (left), and Roy Loutzenheiser (right) in the Putnam County Criminal Court for his Monday Morning plea deal. Photo by […]

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Daca not yet on SGA radar

Politics- SGA asked students their current political issues.                               Photo from TTU twitter Despite other Tennessee students government statements condemning the repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Tech’s SGA president said that the issue isn’t […]

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Annual fall festival showcases antique farm tractors

The Tennessee Tech Agritourism Association is gearing up to host the annual Tennessee Tech University Fall Festival and Antique Engine and Tractor Show on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion. The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hyder-Burks Pavilion is located at […]

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10,000 flock to Tucker Stadium to witness eclipse totality

Photo by Kayla Lehman The total solar eclipse offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for thousands of people in Cookeville, but for one Tech University professor the event proved to be a childhood dream come true. Reading Childcraft encyclopedias hooked Dr. Mary Kidd on physics, but her ties to NASA prompted her […]

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Parking violations down from last year

Despite all of the construction and lack of parking space, students were more prepared this semester on the first day of classes. Many students contacted the parking office asking what the parking rules and violations are. Since the students were prepared, this led to less parking violations that last semesters […]

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Waking up from a DREAM

Photo by Steve Rhodes I would like to start by saying that I have no spoon in this messed up soup. I’m a legal immigrant that is here to get an education with all the benefits that come with it. I’m proud to share the ‘immigrant’ label with many people […]