Tech student competing on Jeopardy! shares her experience
If there is one thing that can be said about Tech students, it is that when they get out in the real world, they are prepared and to make a difference. Graduates make airplanes fly, [...]
Joe Murphy
Why dodgeball made me a better student
I’m not going to lie; Tech can be pretty big diva when it comes to hogging the spotlight of my daily schedule. Amidst all the impossible deadlines and life-shattering all-nighters that I have experienced, it’s [...]
Tech alumnus discusses recent kickstarter initiative
From performances at Under the Couch to appearances at the Grammys, Tech students, faculty and alumni have proven time and again that they are no beginners when it comes to music. Chris Howard, a former [...]
DramaTech continues
“It is always amazing to see so many people working together to make the show happen.” Still fresh from its successful run of the Japanese drama “after the quake” earlier this semester, DramaTech is ready [...]
Music of Antarctica
Leonard generates her music from the rocks, shells and general debris that she finds. For most people, the term “Antarctic music” most likely brings to mind the peaceful or haunting sounds of the piano, flute [...]
Disconnecting from media, a breath of air
For those of you who were up and about on Wednesday, Feb. 13, you may have noticed a few people walking around with some funny marks on their foreheads. No, they were not the aftereffects [...]
Tech goes to the Grammys
With the Grammy Awards coming up on Sunday, Feb. 10th, the musical world has been abuzz with speculation over who will take home each prize; old talent and new faces alike will be broadcast for [...]
Grimm fairy tale gets violent Hollywood makeover
This past week, yet another classic fairy tale received the full Hollywood treatment of blood, bullets and special effects. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters hit theaters on Jan. 25, and has been met with a [...]
Television, man’s best friend?
Television is gripping the nation. It is everywhere, it plays to every possible audience demographic and it covers every subject you can think of. We watch television about zombies, television about early-20th-century British aristocratic families [...]
Les Misérables true to original, may not appeal to all viewers
Since its first performance on Broadway, the musical Les Misérables has been associated with a sense of grandeur and emotional depth. The modern entertainment industry rarely produces work at such a high level.
Day-Lewis embodies spirit of Lincoln with accuracy, vitality
Whether or not one agrees or disagrees with his politics, it cannot be denied that Abraham Lincoln was one of the most influential and revolutionary presidents that have ever led this country.
Tech’s dancers show off their best in annual campus contest
In a school that is famous for its level of academic achievement, it seems almost unfair for its students to have sweet dance moves as well. But that is the case at Tech.
Latest Disney film explores secret world within arcade games
Any classic video gamers who still remember the good days of arcade tokens and joysticks may want to prepare themselves for a nostalgic moment or two. Disney’s newest animated film Wreck-It Ralph hit theaters on Nov. 2.
Global Vibes Russia: Feminist band incites anarchy through punk rock
A few presidential debates may rough up the political waters in America, but that is nothing compared to the lengths some people will go to make a political statement in Russia.
Global Vibes Egypt: Songwriter, accordionist tears down walls at home
In a world full of pop stars, synthesized voices and acoustic covers for every song imaginable, an instrument as random and unexpected as the accordion can be a nice refreshment for the ears.
Global Vibes China: Homegrown social media allows voice of citizens to be heard
In an age where social media has become so enormously influential in day to day life, it is easy to think of websites frequented by Americans, such as Facebook and Twitter, as completely dominating the market on a global scale.
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Words cannot express romance despite experienced cast
The first few weeks after the big-budgeted and action-packed summer blockbuster season can be a bit underwhelming in terms of content, and no film illustrates this fact better than The Words, released on Sept. 7. This drama, focusing on the consequences of a single lie and the lives that are changed as a result, promises to weave a tale of deception and heartache. It ultimately fails to leave much of an impression despite its experienced cast and intriguing premise.