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Window on the World to host international event on campus By BRYAN BOWEN Beat Reporter Tennessee Technological University’s annual Window on the World (WOW) festival will fill the campus with all things international Friday, April 8 through Saturday, April 9. WOW is an international twoday festival and symposium that represents world cultures with food, crafts, music and exhibits. This will be Tech’s 18th year participating in the festival that celebrates cultural diversity and global harmony. The event brings in, on average, 2,000 to 4,000 people every year. WOW starts with a symposium to discuss issues pertaining to the world as a whole. This year the symposium will be Friday, April 8 and will be held in Johnson Hall Auditorium at 10:10 a.m. As last year’s theme was “solutions for a sustainable world,” this year the theme is “global issues in health care.” The symposium

will be moderated by Economics Finance and Marketing professor Ferdinand Difurio and will have a list of guest panelists from the community. After the symposium Friday April 8, the festival begins. It will extend from the Roaden University Center through Centennial Plaza and into Derryberry Hall. The festival features food, crafts, cultural exhibits and music from 73 nations around the world. The festival kicks off with the presentation of the Mandala Award. The Mandala Award is given to someone in the Upper Cumberland area whose recognition of the world as one – a circle of humanity – has led to international activism and friendship. According to Melissa Creek, WOW coordinator, this year’s winner is Peggy Semmes; a Court Appointed Special Advocate. “It is going to be a great event,” said Creek. “We have a lot of interesting performances happening on three stages (Derryberry Auditorium, Tech Pride Room and

Multipurpose Room). We have some new food vendors that will be offering a variety of foods along with past food vendors that WOW regulars know and love. The Children’s Craft Area will have international crafts that children can make while learning about different cultures around the world. There is definitely something for everyone at WOW.” Events at the WOW festival include Irish Step Dancers, Appalachian music and authentic food from Syria, Venezuela and Egypt. This is just a fraction of all the international exhibits featured at the festival. For younger children, the festival has “Hands Around the World,” which is a craft space located on the third floor of the RUC. There will be 10 free crafts tied to different cultures that children can make. The event is a CenterStage sponsored event by the Globalization Committee of the TTU College of Business The event is free and open to the public.

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Oldham speaks at SGA meeting about upcoming Tennessee legislature By JACIE BOWMAN Beat Reporter

President Philip Oldham attended the Student Government Association meeting Tuesday, March 29 in order to speak about the students’ concerns and inform them of upcoming changes on campus. “Thank you for letting me come tonight, I appreciate all that you do. There’s plenty of stuff that I could talk about but I’m going to start on The Focus Act,” said Oldham. The Focus Act focuses on college success by restructuring the current board of regents and by allowing the campus to have an independent board of trustees. Among these trustees will be one student representative and one faculty representative. These changes will go into affect July 1 and will have a 15-month transition period

see a lot of pros and cons. I think ‘‘ theI can intention is to make campus safer. ,, — Bobby Adams, SGA President

before the official board will be in place. Oldham informed SGA at the meeting that a bill is currently in the legislative process that will allow full-time employees of public higher education institutions, with proper handgun permits, to carry firearms on property owned by the institution. This bill, SB2376 and HB1736, has been sponsored Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville) and Representative Andy Holt (R-Dresden). The bill was recommended for passage through the Senate Judiciary Committee March 29 by a 7-2 vote. Bobby Adams, SGA president, was neu-

tral about the new bill. “I can see a lot of pros and cons to it,” said Adams. “I think the intention is to make campus safer.” The final Senate floor vote has yet to be scheduled. The bill is also scheduled for review with the House Education Administration and Planning Committee Wednesday, April 6 according in the legislative calendar. President Oldham took questions from concerned students about these issues after he was done speaking. During the SGA meeting, Eugene Poole,

SGA senator, presented a bill called “An Act to Create a Student Leadership Conference Fund.” This bill aims to create a new fund for student organizations wishing to receive funding to attend student leadership conferences. The bill will take 10 percent of the money from the S.O.L.O. fund each semester and put it into the new student leadership fund. Adams said the fund will act similarly to Chapter 606, but SGA senators will allocate the money from the student leadership fund to students. “It creates an avenue for student to get it (S.O.L.O. money) back,” said Adams. Poole and SGA have not defined the parameters of a student leadership conference. Adams said this definition will be decided by the SGA senators during the voting process. Student organizations can only apply for this funding once every academic year. SGA allocated $16,789.49 to 11 different S.O.L.O. applications.

Chase Rice : BACK TO COLLEGE TOUR COLLEGE DAYS, COUNTRY NIGHTS

By RICHARD MOSLEY Beat Reporter Chase Rice will be performing Tuesday, April 5 for Tennessee Tech’s S.O.L.O. Concert Series with special guests Chris Lane and Lacy Cavalier. Rice started his country music career in 2010 with his first album Friday Nights and Sunday Mornings. His 2013 Ready Set Roll hit #1 on iTunes’ country album chart, which led up to his 2014 album Ignite the Night. Both of the albums had the single Ready Set Roll, which was bought over 1 million times making it Platinum certified. Tech has already given away over 4000 tickets, with roughly 1000 tickets still remaining, according Student Government Association member Guadalupe Mora.

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Tickets will continue to be distributed in front of the SGA office, Roaden University Center room 115. SGA will be selling the tickets left over online on a first-come first-serve basis. However, many Tech students are still unsure about if they will be attending the concert Tuesday night or not. “I don’t even know who Rice Chase Rice is,” said sophomore business management major Alex Egbunike. “I’m not too big on country music either to be honest. If I get my tickets I’ll probably sell them.”

Despite the large amounts of people who don’t know Chase Rice, there is still a large amount of people who can’t wait for the doors of the Hoop Eblen Center to open. Junior physical therapy major Krys Cates is huge fan of Chase rice. “I’m very excited for the concert. After football practice me and a couple of players are going to head over (to the concert).” “I really like how Chase Rice changes it up, his sound is so different from a lot of others,” said Cates. The doors of the Hoop will open at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5. Spectators must be 18 or older to attend; therefore, spectators will be required to show a state issued ID before entering. The first 200 people in line will receive floor-access wristbands; all other seating is first-come first-serve.

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Students support American Cancer Society through Relay for Life By HANNAH SARAGO Beat Reporter Students of Tennessee Tech are coming together next week in an effort to support the American Cancer Society in a Relay for Life event. So far this year, TTU Relay for Life teams have already raised over $8,000, according to the TTU Relay for

Life website. Teams raised over $25,000 last year, according to Natalie Figlio, a business management major who is in charge of the event. Relay for Life aims to recognize, support and celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those who have lost the battle, and bring overall awareness to the community. Shaw Hunter, a Tech alumnus, has attended his

fair share of Relays. “Relay for Life means a lot to my family because my mom has battled breast cancer. It is always a good time for my family and I to go and support everyone else that’s been affected by cancer,” said Hunter. According to the website, the Relay for Life event is the largest and most impactful fundraiser that aims to end cancer in the world. Shelby Adcock is a

sophomore at TTU and is in charge of a teams participating in the Relay. “I have worked really hard preparing for Relay because it is something that has personally touched my family. I have done lots of crafting to prepare our tent and make it as unique as possible. I am looking forward to getting to spend the entire night not only having fun but being able to raise money for something that,

at some point, will affect everyone’s lives one way or another,” said Adcock. The event includes food, games, activities and other sources of entertainment. Teams and participants will also walk around the track. TTU Relay for Life will take place Friday, April 8 and will be located at Tucker Stadium. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and continue to 6 a.m. the next morning.

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Craig Dongoski, Primate Prints Exhibition Joan Derryberry Art Gallery

5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The Clothesline Project Display Tech Pride Room

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Alpha Phi Alpha Step Show

Tech Chorale Concert Wattenbarger Auditorium

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PHI MU - Members of Phi Mu participate in Alpha Phi Alpha’s campus wide Step Show, Thursday, March 31 in Derryberry Hall Auditorium. This year the step show benefited the Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Center. In addition to the Cancer Center, each of the participating organizations raised money for their individual national philanthropies. Step routines varied between 12 to 20 minutes featuring dance and step. Kappa Delta was awarded first place for the 2016 Step Show competition. Emily Easterly | The Oracle

Craig Dongoski, Primate Prints Exhibition Joan Derryberry Art Gallery

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Nashville Area Career Fair Nashville Fairgrounds

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ethics and Professionalism in College Student Life Clement Hall 212

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble in Concert Wattenbarger Auditorium

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Diversity and Inclusion Summit Cookeville Higher Education Campus

11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

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Additively Innovative Virtual Lecture Series with Ehsan Toyserkani iMakerSpace, Volpe Library

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S.O.L.O. riders: a summary of performing artist requests

$799,706 Research and data by LUCAS MCCOY Layout by HAYLEE EATON

1 platter of quesadillas B.o.B. Fall 2011

12 full meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Food

200+ cans of soda

A rider is a list of accommodations that performer requests as criteria for a performance. Requests can range from food items to couches and chairs to supplies. Since 2011, SGA has spent $799,706 for S.O.L.O. performances combined. This number only includes the contract cost and not the extra money spent on artists’ riders.

Most expensive contract:

Many artists request food items like fruit and vegetable trays, chips and salsa, Throat Coat Tea and various candies to fill their dressing rooms. The pie chart shows total items that have been requested since 2011.

Dierks Bentley $102,200 Not Including Rider Requests

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19 cases of beer 13 bottles of wine 15 bottles of liquor

Least expensive contract:

Juicy J $45,000

Most artists request alcohol within their rider. However, Tech does not fulfill these preferred accommodations. Requests range from a case of local beer to a bottle of Parton Silver (Vertical Horizon- Spring 2011). There have only been two headliners to not ask for any alcohol at all, Josh Turner (Spring 2014) and Neon Trees (Fall 2014).

Not Including Rider Requests

Supplies Aside from food, many S.O.L.O. performers request everyday items like candles and towels for their dressing and green rooms. Nearly every artist requests towels for their dressing room or the stage. The Fray (Fall 2013) requested four dozen towels for the band and stage crew.

6 pairs of socks & 2 Glade citrus candles

114 towels (Since 2011)

The Goo Goo Dolls performed at Tech in Spring 2011. They requested three pairs of white crew socks, three pairs of black crew socks and two Glade brand citrus candles.

1 pack of boxers

The rock and hip hop group Gym Class Heroes performed for the Spring 2012 S.O.L.O. concert. In addition to a professional steamer, the group asked for one pack of large boxers and two v-neck t-shirts.

24 batteries

Rapper B.o.B. performed at Tech in the Fall of 2011. Along with requests for two bottles of Simply Lemonade and a platter of Chick-Fil-A, he also asked for eight packs of AA, AAA and 9V batteries.

Miscellaneous

Some artists request interesting accommodations. Some examples are two ‘sober’ technicians (Brent Cobb- Spring 2014) and two packs of Degree deodorant (Juciy J- Spring 2015). In addition to the six foot ladder and draping around the dressing room, Dierks Bentley added his limo bill to the lists of requests.

$1,464 limo

Dierks Bentley

Plain paper and a Sharpie

Payment in cash

Aziz Ansari

B.o.B.

Aziz Ansari (Spring 2013) requested access to the Internet, various snacks and a few sheets of plain white paper and a black Sharpie.

In his rider, B.o.B. requested his payment for the performance be given to him in cash an hour before the show.

The Fray asked for 16 round trip flights from the most convenient airport. Six were First Class and 10 were Upgraded Economy.

16 round trip flights The Fray

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Rice time settles in, offers variety of trendy Asian tastes and funky treats By STEVEN STOIK Guest Critic The new Asian-inspired Rice Time Bistro, nestled into that familiar bend on Jefferson Avenue near campus, may have just carved out a long-term home barely a month after opening. The thrill of trying Thai, Korean and Japanese dishes turns into a charming introduction to a clever new business and the local family who owns it. Although many dishes aren’t pictured on the menus, the descriptions explain them very easily and enticingly, no matter your experience level with far-east food staples. Visitors not very keen on what to expect but possessing a curious palette should expect a variety of easily-understood menu options in popular heat levels, all listed beside the dish names. This ranges from options like Korean rice bowls with kimchi and egg to hot pepper steak with noodles and even hotter, more eccentric dishes like “chili chili” fish. Folks interested in a home-style bowl of Vietnamese Pho noodle soup will find enough choices to make their heads spin. To say the very least, I ordered a shrimp and pork wonton noodle bowl and was not disappointed at all. The food was fresh (especially the vegetables), contained a thoughtful balance of ingredients like bean sprouts and basil, and the wontons were cooked/ filled nicely. Perhaps the most interesting find was the option of several flavors of boba tea, a popular, funky-fresh flavored drink with dark tapioca pearls added to the bottom. If that sounds downright odd, that’s because it is, but it's arguably the neatest thing I’ve ever tried. I was able to get out with my wallet intact, so while this isn’t some $5 lunch box, if you’re looking for an arguably affordable lunch or dinner date, or need a simple change, this is your place. Inside the snug little wooden-facade build-

ing, visitors are immediately greeted by a familiar-looking lunch bar. Other things catch the eye, such as a wall of colorful Asian snacks and goodies referred to as the “small snack corner” which sits just to the right upon walking in. The owner of this trendy, remodeled bistro, Chatkamon Srithanyarat (who also goes by “Mod”), is a Thai restaurateur whose family runs Taiko Noodle & Sushi Bar as well as the popular Royal House of Thai just two blocks away. “So we opened House of Thai in 2003, then moved it near campus later on. We opened Taiko in 2006- the sushi place,” said Srithanyarat. “Me and my sister, we own House of Thai and Taiko. But here at Rice Time, we brought other people in to help. We have new family members. The idea here is Thai food, but at the same time, fast Thai food. The customer sometimes is busy I understand, so I had an idea that we need to put the business here to catch them when they pass by.” It seems there was more than one reason Srithanyarat originally scouted the cozy location for this fast-paced spinoff food joint; she's hoping nearby hikers and bikers will take notice. "We chose here because it's close to campus, but also because it used to be a duplex, and I love that home-style feeling with my decorative ideas to go along with the food. If I can do it, I will do it. I just try to be creative here. I love art," said Srithanyarat. "Also, the new trail. It will wrap around my place. So it's going to be a good spot so they can stop here along the way and eat," said Srithanyarat of the Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trail, which will run between Cookeville and Monterey. Rice Time Bistro was previously Underground Sandwich Shop, and before that I-Noodle, which was owned by Srithanyarat. “Before all this, we had decided to make it an I-noodle two or three years ago. After that,

Photo Courtesy: facebook.com/ricetimebistro ECCENTRIC EATS - Rice Time Bistro sits east of Tech’s campus and next to Foundation Hall at 918 N. Jefferson Ave. The restaurant opened in late February 2016. I had an idea for a place called Rice Time,” said Srithanyarat. Rice Time Bistro has a wide variety of food choices she designed for the menu. "We have good food - specials everyday and so every time you step in here, you're going to get something you've never tried before,” said Srithanyarat. “Also, we are the only ones in Cookeville to serve Pho noodle. When you try it, you'll say, 'it's so good!'" Dallas Stark is a waitress at Rice Time Bistro and Tech student. Stark thinks the most eccentric dish not a lot of people initially try is the chili-chili fish. Another dish people apparently don’t know a lot about is the sausage fried rice. Stark said, “I think because it has salad and sausage in the same dish, people are thinking something like brown sausage is in it. But it’s actually really good.” “We have fried rice, we have Japanese fried

rice, and Pho is a Vietnamese food—it’s different. We do have mostly Thai food, but it’s all really good; you can’t go wrong,” said Maddy Deffendall, waitress at Rice Time Bistro and political science major at Tech. So far, working at Rice Time Bistro has been a memorable experience for both Stark and Deffendall. “My most memorable moments are with Mod. She’s the owner, and she’s always teaching me Thai words. Like, ‘Aroi-mak,’ which means ‘very delicious’ in Thai. But you have to stress the ‘mak’ or else you’re not saying it right at all,” said Deffendall. As far as this dining reporter is concerned, Aroi Mak, indeed. Rice Time Bistro is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and is closed on Sunday. The lunch bar is served from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

‘Trailer Park Boys’ returns to comfortable ground By HANNAH BARGER Entertainment Critic

Photo Courtesy: variety.com SEPARATE WAYS - ‘The Path’ was originally titled ‘The Way’, but it too closely mimicked the real-life ministry ‘The Way International,’ prompting the change.

‘The Path’ a sluggish trip for Hulu By CAMERON FOWLER Entertainment Editor

First and foremost, ‘The Path’ is a show about family. It’s about the fundamentals of what it means to belong somewhere, even if the group undertones are filled with conspiracy and drama. However, it’s also about the evils of submitting oneself over to a cult, and the implications of what toxic undeniable belief can do to blood and marriage relatives. The characters ultimately want to belong somewhere yet there is no way to find happiness through man-made means. So is the basic emotional premise of ‘The Path,’ a new original series that airs on Hulu. Its cult-based premise is not the most original, but through sheer talent the show attempts to draw in viewers. Eddie Lane (Aaron Paul), his wife Sarah (Michelle Monaghan) and their daughter belong to a cult called the Meyerist Movement, who, in all their glory, preach a amalgamation of various realworld cult beliefs, although one can see the similarities to Scientology in their message. The cult, which resides in upstate New York, is temporarily led by Cal (Hugh Dancy), a devoted but volatile member of the cult who takes the

reigns from its creator, Dr. Steven Meyer, while he is away. The first episode opens on a natural disaster, a fire of some sort, in which the survivors are devastated after losing their homes. Cal and his team roll up in white vans and hurry to the rescue, saving many people and a girl named Mary (Emma Greenwell) in the process. Mary is at first assumed to be the show’s way of drawing viewers into this cult; a set of fresh eyes to see all the craziness as it is. However, the show begins slowly but surely alienating the viewer through both her and Aaron Paul’s Eddie, who begins to have doubts after being brought to the cult earlier due to a family tragedy. We never feel connected to either of these two characters even though it’s established that they are the ones to follow. This alienation is a part of the bigger problem with ‘The Path’: its slow pace. Although only two episodes are up on Hulu right now, the streaming service is releasing episodes weekly, a practice it follows with all of its original content. This may help other shows, but it will undoubtedly hurt ‘The Path,’ a show with a ten-episode order already lined up and a plodding pace. There is plenty to speculate on, as clues to the history of Meyerism are scattered in the first two episodes, but the reveals happen at an uneven pace. One second a major revelation is about to be revealed, but the plot con-

tinues poking and plodding around before getting to the end of the episode and finally telling the audience what it is. Unfortunately by the end, we no longer care; things just seem to fall slowly to their conclusion. What keeps the show truly moving along is its element of mystery. The entirety of the first episode sees Eddie secretly evading his wife, implying an affair - until we learn that much more is brewing in his world than originally thought. Intrinsically, the story is about secrets, and when the reveals finally do happen, they leave enough sense of brooding to make the wait for next week’s episode a little harder. Even if the thematic qualities falter, there is still much to admire from the actors. ‘The Path’ has a solid cast who, for the most part, make the best they can out of the material. The script doesn’t give them much to work with, and sadly the performances don’t end up being impactful as a result of the show’s sluggish nature. As Hulu rolls these episodes out, the mystery of ‘The Path’ is what will keep viewers watching. There is very little else to admire about the series thus far, but maybe the slow burn will speed up in the coming weeks. If you’re looking for thought-provoking meditation on religion, look elsewhere; for now, ‘The Path’ runs only on the strength of its acting and occasional sidestep alone.

Tr a i l e r Park Boys is basically the Little Engine that Could of international TV. Despite being hugely popular in its native Canada, Americans took awhile to catch on. But when we did, thanks in part to Netflix, we went all in. The show is nowhere near as popular here as it is in its homeland, but the Sam Goody next to Wal-Mart carries Trailer Park Boys throw blankets. That fact speaks for itself. The series follows the daily lives of 3 petty criminals (Ricky, Julian and Bubbles). The trio spends their timeout of jail in a Nova Scotia trailer park where they plan get rich quick schemes, grow weed, and argue. Think The Office, but with more Canadian accents, 80s hair, and white guys from your high school who thought they could rap. Season 10, which premiered March 28, begins

with the camera crew coming back to the park in order to get a look at Julian’s new bar. Julian, completely convinced that he and his buddies have made it, is so manically stoked about the whole thing that it’s hard not to suffer a little secondhand embarrassment when you realize that this venture, just like many others before it, is probably going to crash and burn. Still, it’s not hard to see why he’s feeling optimistic. He’s in charge of the park, he’s got two (much younger) girlfriends, his bar is popular, and Bubbles’ ever-present legion of cats is doing great. Meanwhile, Ricky and his (on-again) partner Lucy are discussing the idea of having another baby. Things are going relatively well between them, at least as far as past episodes go. Their daughter Trinity is now a mother herself, in one of the least depressing cases of teenage pregnancy on television (the kid’s full name is The Motel, in case you were wondering). Still, it’s impossible not to be skeptical. They may have

sworn off jail, but for these guys, jail is like a magnet. So all in all, nothing much has changed. The guys look a little older, seeing as the series had its debut in 2001, but their lives are largely the same. Trailer Park Boys is not the type of show that needs a lot of explaining. It’s nothing if not formulaic, but that’s part of what makes it great. This show is a friendly sort of formulaic; the kind of show you put on when you’re sick or in a bad mood and just need a good laugh, even if it’s just at the accents. It’s comforting, because no matter how badly you did on your last test, at least you’re not locked up in jail or blowing anything up. Or maybe you are, but as Ricky so eloquently puts it, “don’t quit just because you suck at something.” Ten seasons is a long run, but for this show, it’s a worthwhile one. I’d recommend it to anyone who likes dark but goofy comedies. And if anyone is interested in sending that throw blanket my way, you know where to find me.

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Parking fee debate sparks conversation on campus KATE TREBING Opinions Editor Once again, I am trekking t h r o u g h campus in the dark, alone. Paranoia keeps my feet swift and my mind sharp. The rain pelts my face; the wind wrestles with my useless umbrella. I am trudging to my car, cursing commuter life and keeping an eye out for thugs lurking behind shrubs. After three years, I am used to the drudgeries of campus commuting. But, I am always surprised by the stark contrast between the lives of commuters and those of campus residents. Typically, parking is the hot topic when it comes to widely different college experiences. Commuters budget an extra time allowance for finding a parking spot, and campus residents enjoy the ease of access to class. However, the uproar concerning the recently proposed plans for a hike in parking fees seems to have united these two groups as no other issue can. In a nutshell, the plan revolves around restructuring the parking zones on campus. New parking spaces will be added, and preparations will be conducted to build Tennessee Tech’s first parking

Isaac Wright | The Oracle OPEN FORUM - President Oldham and Claire Stinson, vice president for finance and planning, prepare for an open forum over the new parking zone plan. garage. This parking garage will be financed by increasing the fees for all parking spaces on campus. In addition to the current fees ($20 for students, clerical, and support staff; $50 for faculty and administrative positions), a new fee of $150 will be required for a parking permit. The outer perimeter parking (i.e., parking spaces by the intramurals fields) will cost $93. These fees will continue to increase for the

next eight years. The controversy surrounding this topic has formed a common ground among nearly every sector of the campus community. Faculty and staff, residential students and commuters are all united by a dread of enormous fees to last the greater part of a decade. Voices which typically remain silent are now exercising their right to speak. Our quiet university has launched into

the realm of politics, complete with disgruntlement over the latest tax increase. Honestly, I have done my fair share in raising my voice against the current parking situation on campus. And while I share the same concerns as a large percentage of the campus community, I am also able to step back and see the positive side of this heated debate. For one thing, the introduction of this new

parking plan has sparked intense discussion throughout the campus body. This is exactly what universities must do. We are here to create discussion, to learn how to analyze differing points of view and make up our own minds. The speculation surrounding this proposal is proof that students and staff alike are engaged in their future on campus. By speaking our concerns, we are demonstrating our belief that our voices have merit and power to cause change. This kind of democracy does not grow out of a utopian society, but rather out of controversy and discontent. We also need to plan for the future, which includes the inevitable expansion of our dynamic university. We need to budget for more parking, and someone will always be offended or upset to have to pay for a service which they may never have the opportunity to enjoy. This might not be fair, but it is not unrealistic. However, even the most reasonable fee, or tax, will always be met with disgruntlement without a fair representation from every involved party. Many voices on campus are upset that they did not hear about the plan in the earlier stages of design. While the planning committee is stated to have included

members of the student body, the fact that a large majority of students had no idea of the proposed project is evidence that this representation was inadequate. As this plan has met such high opposition, perhaps we can learn from the flaws in design and refine the blueprint for future committees. The university has always been more than just an institution of higher learning. We students enter as youngsters, fresh and carefree and somewhat naive. Ideally, we graduate as adults, having been exposed to the real world and identified our place in it. Many of us begin to structure our ideals of society while under the influence of our alma mater. To that end, discussions such as these ignite within us a passion for involvement. We realize the impact our input can have on an issue, and we see the need to take initiative and speak. According to the Herald-Citizen, the plan has not yet been formally presented for city council approval. We could still see change in this plan. We just need to speak up.

Kate Trebing is a junior in communication with a concentration in public relations. She can be reached at kdtrebing42@students.tntech.edu.

Clinical depression: The unacknowledged enemy of the college student MARANDA TANKERSLEY Guest Critic Ah, spring. The sun is shining, the temperatures are remotely higher than before and the amount of depressive episodes I face will hopefully decrease now that the weather is getting better. Yes, you read that correctly. My name is Maranda and I suffer from clinical depression and anxiety. I have days where getting out of bed is the hardest task I have to face that day and I struggle with getting through the day without letting my depression show. I put myself under immense pressure to be the best for everyone else, ignoring my needs. Turns out that I’m not alone. 44 percent of American college students experience symptoms of depression, according to Healthline Network. To make matters worse, 75 percent of college students do not seek help for those mental health problems, and young adults diagnosed with depression are five times more likely to attempt suicide than adults. Why do so many students neglect their mental health during some of their most important years in life? Is it because of the stigma society has put on mental issues? Is it the stubbornness of our generation, where admitting that we need help ultimately means that we are weak or a failure? Or is it the fear that our friends, family or classmates will

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judge us for having it? All three? If so, I get that. I’ve been there. It’s taken years of pent up emotions and a multitude of bad life experiences for me to finally walk into the Counseling Center and say those three dreadful words: “I need help.” It took two years to admit to my mother that I had once attempted suicide, while I was away at school. I was (and still am) afraid of what everyone in my life thought of me and of the decisions I make on a daily basis. If you’ve experienced that or something similar, I’m sure I know how you feel. But once I did seek help, the weight of the world has slowly been lifted off my shoulders. It isn’t completely gone, but things have gotten better. I still have days where I don’t want to exist anymore, and I still have trouble getting out of bed for my 9 a.m. classes—but that’s something I work through, and it’s manageable.

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Shea Haile | The Oracle CHANGE OF SCENERY- Trey Burks looks for a gap in the defense during Tech’s scrimmage in Alcoa, Tennessee April 2. Burks had 13 carries and 48 yards.

Football travels to Alcoa for team’s first scrimmage By SHEA HAILE Sports Editor It has been a focus throughout spring practice, for the Golden Eagle football team to show not only Cookeville but also the state of Tennessee that Tennessee Tech football is changing its style. The team got its opportunity to show its new brand to football fans in East Tennessee April 2. Tech traveled to Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee for its first scrimmage of the 2015 spring practice campaign. “It’s great for the kids to see that they can be one of the best programs in the country that people do care about what we are doing and do care about our brand,� said head coach Marcus Satterfield. Spectators in Alcoa had the opportunity to see the Golden Eagles in game-like situations in a 38-play scrimmage. The scrimmage combined with red-zone situation plays gave Tech 56 offensive snaps. Play selection was slightly skewed toward running plays as the Golden Eagles ran 30 running plays to 26 passing. “We are going to run the football, and we are going to shorten the game, play great defense and win the kicking game,� said Satterfield. “We are going to take advantage of explosive plays and our playmakers, but until we get everybody established,

knowing what they can do and how we are going to use them- we have got to be great at running the football.� Trey Burks led the team on the day rushing the football. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native carried the ball 13 times for 48 yards. “It was fun coming out here in front of a crowd, especially at a good place like Alcoa,� said Burks. “We brought a lot of energy and it was just good to get that game feel this early in the offseason.� Tech was led in passing by 2015 Robert Hill Johnson Award winner Brock McCoin. McCoin was 6-for-12 passing for 104 yards including a 31-yard touchdown to Krys Cates. Cates was the day’s leading receiver making two catches for 51 yards. Tech’s offense garnered a lot of attention, but the Golden Eagle defense made them work for it by limiting the offense’s big plays. The defense also held its own on third down coming up with five stops. Satterfield sees potential in Tech’s defense, but acknowledges they have room for improvement. “They (defensive line) are getting better. That is probably the one area that we have got to get better at is up front on both sides,� said Satterfield about the Golden Eagles’ offensive and defensive lines. “I think that we have a chance to be in the upper echelon of our league defensively, defensive line

wise.� Satterfield and his staff are still searching for clearcut starters on the offensive line. There are currently no frontrunners in the group. “I think up front offensively, we have really got to find some guys to step up,� said Satterfield. “All the spots are open right now. There are no starters. We have got to find some guys to step up and really start to show us what they can do, quickly because we are a little deficient at that spot right now.� Satterfield mentioned some players that have had productive springs so far and who are showing signs of improving. “Brady Bose at offensive tackle is doing a good job. I think the receivers as a group is the most consistent group,� stated Satterfield. “Maleek Hall, just like we thought going in, is going to be a really good player in the back end. I think Deontay Wilson (safety) has really stepped up and showed us that he wants to be physical.� Tech’s appearance in Alcoa also featured the team’s regular individual drills and its individual competitions like the “ Tire Wars� that have now become synonymous with the team and the “10yard wars� that were focused on the offensive and defensive lines and on the toughness of the running backs. Tech will be back in familiar territory April 5 for practice in Cookeville.

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Shea Haile | The Oracle A NEW VISION - Kim Rosamond addresses the media during a press conference March 31 in the Hooper Eblen Center. Rosamond takes over Tech’s women’s basketball team following Jim Davis’ retirement . Her previous job was as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt University.

Women’s basketball introduces sixth coach in program history By SHEA HAILE Sports Editor The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team introduced its sixth head coach in program history March 31. Kim Rosamond assumes the head coaching position in the program after a nine-year stint as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Vanderbilt University. Rosamond arrives at Tech with 19 seasons of experience in the Southeastern Conference as a player and coach, but expressed excitement about coaching in the Ohio Valley Conference. “I have a lot of friends that coach in this league (OVC),� said Rosamond. “I know that this is a very good league.� “I’m just very excited to be able to coach in the OVC and be a part of it,� said Rosamond. The Louisville, Mississippi native spent her playing career at the University of Mississippi before spending five years at the university as an assistant coach for the team. She experienced Tech’s Hooper Eblen Center atmosphere while playing at Ole Miss and again while coaching at Middle Tennessee State University from 2003-2005. “The tradition that is in this building is unrivaled,� said Rosamond during her news conference speech. “I had the opportunity to play here as a player at Ole Miss. I also had the opportunity to coach here as an opponent at Middle Tennessee, and I know firsthand how it feels to be down on that floor trying to win a game with this place packed and those players giving it their all for Tennessee Tech.� “That is the environment we want to create,� said Rosamond. Other than creating a winning environment, recruiting is also going to be a focus for

Rosamond. Getting highly ranked recruiting classes has been a mainstay for Rosamond during her coaching career. Rosamond’s recruiting classes that she has assisted with have ranked among the nation’s best each year during her time at Vandy. She helped Ole Miss gain two Top 50 recruiting classes while she was with the program. Rosamond described the traits she will be looking for in potential players at Tennessee Tech. “We want to make sure that we are focusing on number one, character. We want a young woman of high character. A young woman that is going to want to compete in a classroom and on a court that values a degree,� said Rosamond. “We want skill, and we want a combination of athleticism, and we want kids with relentless work ethic that puts the team first in all they do.� Rosamond has been part of staffs that have seen positive results on the court. Vanderbilt made it to the NCAA tournament seven times while Rosamond was on the staff. MTSU had two consecutive 24-win seasons, two Sun Belt Conference championships and first-round upsets of the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State during Rosamond’s time with the program. The combination of recruiting success, winning on the court and her experience at academically rich universities influenced athletic director Mark Wilson to make the hire. “Kim (Rosamond) has proven herself to be a winner, and we feel fortunate to get an accomplished, dynamic coach to lead our women’s basketball program,� said Wilson in a TTU sports press release. Rosamond has 21 years of experience in women’s college basketball as a coach and a player. Outside of being interim head coach at MTSU for a month, Tech will be her first venture as a head coach.

Tennis begins OVC play 5-0 By DANIEL FORTE Beat Reporter The Tech Tennis team remained undefeated, at home and in conference play, last weekend against Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky. “It’s good to start the year like we have,� said Brazilian native and Tech sophomore tennis player Marcos Bernardes. “I love tennis and the competition we have faced this year.� Tech took down Morehead State 6-1 Friday, April 1 and defeated Eastern Kentucky 5-2 Saturday. Tech’s dominance in doubles play was on display this weekend. Doubles teams Eduardo Mena and Marcos Bernardes, and Jorge Alfonzo and Guillermo Nicolas, swept the doubles points in both

matches this weekend. They left TTU’s No. 1 squad Alex Arovin and Alberto Esteban unfinished in its doubles matches. Mena improved his impressive record of 14-1 this season after defeating MSU’s Ritchie Kruunenberg and EKU’s Ramon van Flymen. Esteban and Nicolas both won their match against MSU but lost against EKU. No. 2 Esteban defeated Gabriel Ruiz and lost to EKU senior Alex Alvaro. Nicolas from the No. 3 defeated Enrique Samudio and lost to Guillem Sanchis. Bernardes had a strong weekend from the No.4 spot. He won in three sets against MSU’s Nick Mercer Friday. During the whirlwind Saturday, Bernardes was the last to finish against Sebastion Mueller, again in three sets. “It was really tough play-

ing in the wind today,� said Bernardes after his match. “I’ve played in windy games before in Argentina, but it was much colder.� EKU’s head coach Rob Oertel mentioned after the game that sometimes a player was facing the wind more than his opponent. No. 5 Carlos Tajes had two tough matches. He lost to MSU’s Sabastian Penaloza and EKU’s Diogo Soares. No. 6 Alfonzo beat MSU’s Ognjen Sunjevaric, and won the match clincher Saturday against EKU’s Florian Graskamp. “I was really impressed with EKU’s team,� said Bernardes. “It took me a long time to get the win today.� Tech will be away next weekend playing at Southern Illinois Friday and at Eastern Illinois Saturday.

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