Demonstrations on college campuses
In the past few weeks, the nation has seen a rise in demonstrations of white supremacy. The “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville was preceded by a demonstration at the University of Virginia the night […]
On the benches in the McAuley locker room
In building its Olympic pool and aquatic center, Georgia Tech has surpassed all expectations. Its lanes are wide and long. They allow for multiple swimmers to circle-swim. Its lifeguards, kind; showers, hot; lockers, numerous. In […]
An invitation to repeal Georgia’s campus carry bill
On Oct. 23, 2015, Georgia Tech unveiled a bronze statue commemorating Albert Einstein, cast by the renowned sculptor Robert Berks. The timing was certainly apt. A month before, an international team of researchers, including members […]
Progress is not possible unless we come together to face our challenges
In November 2016, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, laid out a plan that would turn the Indian economy upside down by demonetizing the Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes. Demonetization or “stripping a […]
Tech must provide better transportation for summer students
Sometimes when I’m feeling lazy or if it’s 90 degrees with 65% humidity out, I like to take the bus. This has usually backfired on me. There is the occasional lucky happenstance when I arrive […]
Trying a James Bond-themed dinner
When someone says, “Hey, let’s get something to eat,” most would probably not think of eating in James Bond’s living room, but this is exactly what owner Doug Hines has achieved with his mid-century contemporary […]
Advocating for the devil’s advocate
The term “devil’s advocate” originated in the Roman-Catholic Church as one who took a skeptic’s view toward the canonization of a candidate for sainthood. Today, the word and position have lost much of the weight […]
The proper fate for Confederate monuments
In recent months, the battle over the appropriate fate for the Confederate statues and monuments peppering the Southeast has become the latest incarnation of the decades-old struggle over how one of America’s darkest periods should […]
Our hopes for the next Dean of the College of Engineering
While outgoing College of Engineering Dean Gary May made great strides in areas such as diversity, we would still like to see changes made in other areas. Among them is the need for promotion of […]
Tech must declare support for the Paris Climate Accords
Georgia Tech proclaims itself to be a “leading research institution committed to improving the human condition.” However, it is falling short of this reputation with respect to the environment. Our university needs to join the […]
Why I chose LMC as my major
It is only a matter of time. It could be seconds, days, or even weeks after meeting someone before I hear the question: “So why did you choose LMC at Tech?” It is a fair […]
Speculating on distaste for classical music
Benjamin Zander, conductor, piano teacher and captivating orator, breaks society into three distinct groups. The first group includes the people who absolutely adore classical music, who go to the symphony and have their children play […]
The cost of enjoying Music Midtown
Four years ago, I attended my first music festival: Music Midtown. I arrived early Saturday afternoon alongside my best friend, and both of us were eager to experience the thrill of our favorite bands in […]
Two for one deal on graduations
The vast majority of students that attend Tech will go to a graduation ceremony. So naturally, the event should be as good as possible. A few changes are needed in order to produce a better […]
Hey Tech, We Are Still Here — and Very Hungry
When summer semester starts, I feel a twinge of excitement at the impending emptiness of Tech Walkway, the lack of lines at the post office and — my favorite part — the ease of finding […]
A year of undergrad SGA in review
With the year coming to a close, the SGA executive branch is already transitioning from the leadership of outgoing President Nagela Nukuna to incoming President Sujay Peramanu. As this change of the guard takes place, […]
Looking back at Tech through the lens of memories
A swan song is an idiom used to represent a final act or accomplishment before either dying or retiring. It is an exit of ineffable beauty, a graceful and dignified end. In all realness, I […]