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Taking a look at Atlanta’s newest transportation fad
Buzz’s new apparel brings uncertainty
On June 29, 2018, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Buzz will no longer be wearing his signature Converse high-top sneakers due to the new apparel contract with Adidas. Instead, the mascot will be wearing an […]
‘Who is America?’ fails as comedy and commentary
Sacha Baron Cohen has made a career out of shameless and confrontational comedy which is often downright difficult to watch. His modus operandi is to use over-the-top characters to confront politicians with extreme versions of […]
“How It Ends” leaves viewers disappointed
Netflix’s rapid advance into the motion picture industry has been nothing short of impressive. “Ozark,” “Orange is the New Black,” and “Narcos” all impress almost beyond objection. But not all of Netlfix’s original productions can […]
Board of Regents Report Raises Ethics Concerns about GTRI
A May 25 report from the Board of Regents (BOR), released to the public on Thursday, has exposed flaws in the ethics culture and practices within the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), including inappropriate standards […]
Special Review of Campus Services Finds Wasted Money, Nepotism
A special review of Campus Services conducted by the Department of Internal Auditing found improper payment from vendors, misuse of time and nepotism, all in connection to Paul Strouts, former vice president of Campus Services. […]
Trio leads upcoming season
Tech football’s 5-6 2017 campaign marked a big step back from the previous year, where the Jackets went 8-4 in the regular season, beat the University of Georgia in Athens and capped the season off […]
Tech athletes conquer in the professional arena
In the wake of the media circus of coverage surrounding LeBron James’ free agency, it was easy to miss the quietly superb NBA offseason that former Tech players have enjoyed. From the draft to the […]
Incoming volleyball class replaces four graduates
After graduating four seniors that contributed significant statistics and playing time on the court, the Jackets are pulling in yet another phenomenal freshman class. The seniors were Ashley Askin (outside hitter), Gabby Benda (setter), Gabriela […]
Campus Spotlight: Kera Allen
When thinking about the future of technology, it is nearly impossible to avoid thoughts of the next complex microprocessor, artificial intelligence or self-driving car. However, to Kera Allen, a Ph.D. student in the School of […]
The life of a middle child
I recently came across an article from The Cut called “The Extinction of the Middle Child.” The piece examined how the increasing trend of two-child families is bringing about the demise of middle-born children. It […]
‘Lamp Lit Prose’ too complicated for its own good
On July 13 the experimental rock band Dirty Projectors released their eighth studio album titled “Lamp Lit Prose.” The band, which centers on vocalist and songwriter Dave Longstreth, recently went through something of a crisis, […]
Graduate SGA discusses plans for the new year
When campaigning last spring, Shelby and Cox’s campaign platforms specifically focused on advocating for the needs and values of graduate students, as well as improving the typical student’s experience on campus. “As graduate students of […]
GT Solar Racing attends cross-country challenge
Hope for blue skies and sunny weather: the 2018 American Solar Challenge is underway, and the Georgia Tech Solar Racing (GTSR) team hopes to put forth their best effort. The American Solar Challenge occurs every […]
Documentary examines life and career of Robin Williams
Robin Williams made his career out of stylistically upbeat, high-energy comedy. He often discussed dark topics in his routines, but he always did so with a trademark cynical detachment. Those who looked at Williams’s comedy […]
Major pains in the minor leagues
Baseball. America’s pastime. Maybe not as much in terms of popularity anymore but it is still officially American in one thing: antitrust immunity. Since its inception, baseball has been immune to antitrust laws because baseball […]
Swant removed due to ethics violations regarding conflict of interest
In an email to the Tech community on July 19, President G.P. “Bud” Peterson announced that Steven G. Swant would no longer be serving as executive vice president for Administration and Finance (EVPAF). Peterson ended […]
Thousands rally against migrant family separation
On Saturday, Atlanta joined in solidarity with other cities across the country against the U.S. immigration policy that has separated children from their parents. Meeting in front of the Atlanta City Detention Center, a crowd […]