Osteopathy schools lack originality and purpose
The emergence of “Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine” (D.O.) schools in the world of medicine has largely been explained by the increased need for alternative tracks...
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Alcohol at Tech sporting events
This summer, the SEC announced that it was ending its prohibition on alcohol sales at sanctioned sporting events. While this news made a surprisingly big...
Restructuring my Instagram improved my self-esteem
If you were to look at my Instagram feed a year ago, you would have seen pictures from people I attended high school with (whom...
Climate change: it is not your fault
Climate change discussion has moved from being filler news stories to the forefront of many people’s minds — and Twitter timelines. We all know the...
CS needs a facelift
Computer Science (CS), in its truest sense, refers to a discipline that is an extension of mathematics. Like the connection between physics and mechanical engineering,...
Lost-and-found: Filipino identity
“How do you actually pronounce your name?” My coworker asked. No one had ever asked me this before. BEE-ah-tris.bee-AH-tris. BEE-tris. beh-TRESE. There are probably half...
Embracing local “kill shelters”
I assume, by the way people react when they hear the words “kill shelter,” that they have this image of the evil dog catchers maniacally...
Transparency as a democratic imperative
Our democracy is built on transparency and accountability. When you remove this bedrock, everything that we have built on top of it begins to crumble....
The downward trend in game narrative quality
Consider the action game, a staple of gaming from its inception. The player defeats enemies and traverses levels, overcoming obstacles to eventually reach a predetermined...
A farewell dilemma
Today I was asked the question, “Do you carry your stress well?” Without much thought, I chuckled in response. When I realized the question was...
Comments on Scheller? Pitch it to me first.
Rumor has it that the Scheller College of Business at Tech is easier, more joyful and generally kinder than the rest of campus. But, as...
How college students should learn in the ‘Information Age’
The phrase, “self-taught,” is as pointless on a resume as the words “AP Scholar.” It is no secret that the Internet revolutionized the way that...
On better stewardship of the great outdoors
As anyone who has spent any time with me knows, my weekend activity of choice is taking a trip up to Chattanooga to do some...
Signing up for a new registration
As first-year students experience the annual rite of passage that is ‘registration,’ this particular period of time calls to mind similar episodes for all other...
No such thing as free lunch
There’s no such thing as a free lunch. When millionaire venture capitalist Andrew Yang promises you $1000 a month, be skeptical. One of many candidates...
Redefining a “Most Wonderful Day”
What makes a day wonderful? Is it getting that grade you wanted on your last exam, hearing back from that exciting job opportunity or hanging...
The understated joys of teaching
As I’m sitting here writing this, I have just completed my last full day as a seventh grade social studies teacher for the summer. Eight...
To Incoming President Ángel Cabrera
With the recent announcement of incoming President Ángel Cabrera, the Technique sees a valuable opportunity to use this watershed moment to speak to Dr. Cabrera...