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UPDATE: AE PhD charged after two-victim attack

Eric Mansfield/Student Publications

Kshitij Shrotri, a Tech AE PhD, 2008, has been charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly stabbed a yet-unnamed post-doctorol fellow on Thursday, Feb. 4 at approximately 1:15 p.m. at the Weber Space Science and Technology building. The victim was taken to Grady Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Sports / Sat Feb 6

Jackets hold off late N.C. State rally, win 73-71

After a tough loss on the road against Duke, the No. 19 Jackets headed back home on Saturday, Feb. 6 to face North Carolina State. Despite blowing a double-digit lead late in the second half, Tech held on to win the contest 73-71. The victory puts the Jackets at 5-4 in the ACC and 17-6 overall.

Sports / Thu Feb 4

2010 football schedule announced

On Thursday Feb. 4, Tech’s 2010 football schedule was released. The season kicks off on Sept. 4 as the Jackets will host South Carolina State. The following week will see Tech travel out to Lawrence to take on the University of Kansas, which will be the first game in the home-and-home series with the Jayhawks.

News / Thu Feb 4

WingNuts to leave location early

WingNuts will close its doors at its North Ave. location on Feb. 28, earlier than the expected relocation date of April 30. The restaurant previously announced plans to relocate to near West Campus, specifically to Marietta St. adjacent to Engineer’s Bookstore and Spoon restaurant. The move was necessitated by Auxiliary Services announcement of plans to build a dining hall in North Ave, using the space that was previously reserved for retail. Construction for the dining hall has already begun in that area.

Focus / Thu Feb 4

Students weigh in on campus carry legislation

Campus weapon control is still on the radar for both the apolitical and outspoken student.

Entertainment / Thu Feb 4

Mass Effect 2:

BioWare released Mass Effect 2, the long awaited sequel to 2007’s original action role-playing game (RPG) by the same name on Jan. 26 for consoles and PC.

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