‘T’ thefts lack innovation, challenge
As a recent graduate of Tech, I’m dismayed that we haven’t properly explained our traditions to the incoming classes. There is only one T worth stealing: the one on Tech Tower facing east. That’s why […]
Married life in school a challenge, gift
I am currently in my second year of grad school, and I’ve been in a monogamous relationship since my senior year in high school. I am not trying to brag or bemoan the values of […]
Jobs’ passing marks death of a true genius
Before Steve Jobs, the most recognizable thing an apple has ever done was to be eaten by some woman in a garden or to fall on a mathematicians head. All of these things lent […]
Student, alumni philanthropy define campus despite economy
With more than 2,600 participants, our 2011 Family Weekend celebration two weeks ago was an impressive affair. It was a wonderful opportunity to mix with parents and students and to share in their enthusiasm about […]
Stealing T’s
SGA’s “Keep the T in Tech Week” has brought attention to the campus-wide issue of stealing T’s from campus signs. This new “tradition” does a great deal of harm to the Institute, both financially and aesthetically, and likewise causes much greater harm than benefit to campus life.
Letters to the Editor
Policy waiver hypocritical of SGA Last week, the Student Government Association (SGA) passed the Joint Allocation to Georgia Tech Night at Woodruff Arts Center. This $600 bill, written to fund Stinger Bus transportation to and […]
Portfolios an essential asset for all majors
If there’s anything we’ve learned from Facebook, it’s that being able to get the CliffsNotes on any one person at any moment in time without having to directly ask them in person is a powerful […]
Internet destroys attentiveness, modesty
I update my Facebook about mundane life events like ironing my pillowcase to earn my personal record of 19 likes for a status. Next, I change my GChat status to reflect my current Bollywood and […]
Theft of T’s ignores original spirit of tradition, defaces Tech’s campus
This week’s “Keep the ‘T’ in Tech” campaign has sparked some interesting dialogue about the nature of tradition here at Tech. Some students see the practice of stealing small T’s as vandalism. Others see it […]
Conference expansion
Following the developments of the past few days in the arena of conference expansion, the ACC is set to welcome Syracuse University and the University of Pittsburgh as its two newest members.
Innovation required in Tech education
When the U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking of colleges and universities last week, I was both surprised and pleased to learn that Tech had improved its standing in a variety of […]
Nosiness, bragging impair relationships
Thanks to the Career Fair last week, GPAs and achievements have become hot topics of student gossip around campus. While concerns and competitions over grades are certainly nothing new to a Tech student, the poor […]
Knowing the difference between stress, distress during midterms
The start of a new academic year brings the excitement of new beginnings: reconnecting with friends, enjoying relationships, and, for some, the promise of graduation. Now the time has come for many students to face […]
Block Seating
For student organizations at Tech, block seating is an important part of the ticketing process, which SGA has taken partial control of in order to ease the logistical strain on the AA.
“Remembering 9/11″ ignores key points
“Consensus Opinion: Remembering 9/11” compares the past decade to those endured by WWII and Cold-War generations, before concluding “the threat . . . is no longer the driving issue . . . [its] effects . . . diminish over time.” T
Skimming through Tech without passion a waste of finances, time
It’s 2:45 a.m. and I’m already sweating bullets. Bright red numbers are flashing all over my screen. I’m scanning through charts of currencies, gold and oil, all the while patiently waiting for London market trading to begin.
News watered down for entertainment
Have you ever noticed that news networks have theme songs? Do you read the ticker-tape scroll bar or Twitter log at the bottom of the screen during broadcasts?
Tech “Bubble” impedes professionalism
Stealing the T, Red Jesus and clean, old-fashioned hate. All of these are “Only at Tech.” The Tech culture is unparalleled to that of any other school in the state of Georgia, and even the Southeast. We are a university with traditions that reflect our engineering ingenuity, innovation and even somewhat nerdier sense of humor.