Tech is fortunate to have such vibrant diversity and students get to have many experiences that showcase this. Several on-campus initiatives, such as the student and faculty symposia, cultural events such as India Club’s annual [...]
Students gathered on the night of Wednesday, March 13 at the Robert Ferst Center for the Arts to watch the InVenture Prize competition’s live telecast of the final round. Over 200 teams competed in the [...]
It’s the only game I’ve played in which riding a unicycle is a tactical advantage so brilliant that it’s against the rules. I usually stay away from wearing the color yellow, but I’m petrified of [...]
Last Thursday, Feb. 20, actors Amy Poehler and Adam Scott, as well as executive producer and writer Michael Schur, participated in an NBC-hosted conference call in which they answered questions about their popular comedy, Parks [...]
Everyone has different definitions of “happiness.” Whether deciding to chase that euphoric feeling by listening to great music, by playing sports or just by spending a peaceful moment alone, people who report higher levels of [...]
As television programs continue to evolve in response to ever-changing audiences, so does the medium of delivering the broadcasting. Social media are also expanding their presence, and all the while, digital artifacts are becoming ubiquitous [...]
It was during my senior year of high school when I first realized that I had to work in order to pass classes. It was a traumatic realization, one that forced me to open books, [...]
During this time of year, love is in the air, and so is a palpable feeling of inescapable tension. Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, and couples everywhere are scrambling to find a place to celebrate [...]
For some students, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time of the year where we can rekindle the fire in our relationships, adding the passion to our already-blossomed romance. It is a happy day, filled with [...]
Organizations like the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Global Jackets are excited about the various events that they have organized upcoming semester to make the campus more inclusive. Especially during Martin Luther King Jr. week, it is important to consider the diverse nature of Tech’s students and faculty.
t the start of a new year, several students’ thoughts rest with the idea of using their skills to help others and improve the human condition. Though this may sound idealistic, the Ideas to Serve Competition is making this idea very real. On Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Georgia Tech Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship is hosting an information session for students to learn about the competition.
The third annual Farmers’ Market is planning to wrap up its semester. During September, October, and November, several small business set up stalls along Tech Walkway and sold locally-produced goods including coffee, cake, popcorn and fudge.
With Phase I Registration in full swing, there are still students who have not provided proper documentation of their immunization status to Stamps Health Services. The immunizations are required for students to register for courses, and all students without proper documentation will have a block on their OSCAR account, preventing them from registering. As of Monday, Oct. 29, the number of students with unsatisfactory records was 320.
Ongoing complaints have motivated the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to address wireless internet issues across campus, especially in classrooms. In high-traffic areas such as Skiles and the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons (CULC), students often experience slow and spotty wireless connections.
With election season in full swing, Tech hosted the 2012 Indecision Tour on Friday, Sept. 28, featuring writers and producers from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
The faculty of Tech, following the examples of universities such as MIT, Harvard, Duke and Emory, is debating the implementation of an Open Access Policy for its professors’ research papers.
The Institute held its fourth annual Diversity Symposium on Friday, Sept. 7. The event, sponsored by the Office of Diversity Affairs, was meant to encourage communication about issues such as racism, sexism and homophobia, and attracted students, faculty and staff from several departments and areas around campus.