Understated international student struggles
Being an international student is difficult — yeah, that’s an understatement. Being an international student at Tech is a convoluted mess. Wait, there is more....
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Crowded living: An ode to solitude
This morning, I woke up to find my roommate stuffing something into the coffee machine. It was his dirty sock that had been festering on...
Tech has library books?
Upon returning to Tech for the start of the school year, there was something exciting about seeing books covering the shelves of Price Gilbert Library....
The search for a new “normal”: In-person vs. online classes
The start of the new school year has without a doubt been an adjustment for everyone on campus. Whether you’re a first year coming to...
ISYE vs. Business: two sides to the same coin?
In my first few months at Tech, I found myself in a position not uncommon for many students—choosing my major. Specifically, I was debating the...
Creating a more sustainable sustainability movement
Climate change affects everyone, but not to the same extent nor in the same way. We are presented with plenty of environmentally-conscious lifestyle changes to...
The power of curiosity
Ted Lasso, while sharing an anecdote, brought up an important phrase he read once, “Be curious, not judgmental.” His curiosity led him to accepting an...
Good days, bad days and everything in between
Growing up, I was persistently told I was a slob. Perhaps it was because my room was in a constant state of disaster or because...
Are hyper-sexualized music videos good for society?
To keep my introduction brief, I will simply begin by stating I am of the firm belief that this hyper-sexual culture we are perpetually advancing...
Why I love our America
In Federalist No. 14, James Madison so movingly remarked, in regard to our revolutionary forefathers, “Happily for America, happily, we trust, for the whole human...
I didn’t look in a mirror for an entire year
Content Warning: Body Dysmorphia, Disordered Eating In March of 2020, as the world was descending into a lockdown, I remember anxiously scrolling through Facebook and...
Should Olympians be allowed to protest on the international stage?
During the 1968 Summer Olympics, U.S. sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos bowed their heads on the medal platform as the “The Star-Spangled Banner” played...
I am Jewish and I am afraid
When I was 16, I received a Star of David necklace from a friend. I wore it nearly every day of 11th grade, and I...
Why I am weary of the thrifting trend
Who is allowed to buy and sell secondhand items in a world that produces too many clothes? Buying second hand allows consumers to find one-of-a-kind...
The United States should stand with Israel
I am sure many of us watched in horror as the conflict between Hamas and Israel continued to escalate until, after 11 days, there were...
Mandating vaccines for the fall
Thoughts on whether Georgia Tech has a responsibility to mandate vaccines for students As the fall semester approaches, schools (with guidance from their state governments...
Discovering my religion during the pandemic
Growing up, if I was asked about my religion, I would proudly state, “I’m half-Jewish, half-Catholic.” To anyone with a semblance of religious knowledge, this...
Keep your friends close, and your better friends closer
My job at the Technique often has me steeped in the less-than-shiny side of life at the Institute. I’m prowling subreddits daily, combing through police...