There’s a reason English class is a requirement
How can Shakespeare’s The Tempest be read through the lens of imperialist policy? What benefits are there to studying books that are way too long,...
Opinions
Labels in the LGBTQIA+ community
Gender, sexuality and identity are never easy. Oftentimes I hear that the spectrums that these things lie on are too complex to define and can...
Evan and Ayo: A Year in Review
As the tenure of SGA leaders Evan Gillon and Ayodeji Aladesanmi comes to a close, students are beginning to get a clearer picture of what...
My view on coffee changed my view on life
It’s standard that everyone who returns from a study abroad uses whatever platform they can to talk about how the experience affected them. In keeping...
The rise of cultural diversity in pop culture
The buzz about the Marlon James’ new novel, “Black Leopard, Red Wolf”, infected me. I was first hooked with the title of his interview on...
Do we need an outsider president?
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz drew the ire of many this week as he mulled the possibility of a presidential run. Last election brought a...
Finding comfort in uncertain times
When I was younger, I would plan out my future step-by-step. I took comfort in these plans and in the conviction that I had it...
Expectations for a new Institute president
Following the series of ethics scandals that occurred over the summer of last year, President G.P. “Bud” Peterson made some sweeping changes to the structure...
Who is to blame for pollution?
George, the Hawaiian snail; Sudan, the white rhino; the calf of Tahlequah, the orca: within the past year, the deaths of these animals have made...
Dems gain in shutdown
There is no denying that the ongoing partial government shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — has taken a toll on Americans. Federal...
Self-perpetuation of Asian stereotypes
Earlier this year, I wrote about my experience as a third-culture Asian immigrant to the United States; neither label felt like they fit. What I...
Career (Un)Fair
Do some majors lack the resources for job placement?
First impressions of Crosland
Students got their first look at the newly renovated Crosland Tower at the beginning of the semester, and while the face lift certainly improved the...
Streaming bubble ready to burst
When driving down Augusta’s busiest road, motorists will often pass the ruins of an important historical monument. The vacant building is still in good condition,...
The not-so-subtle racism of Rep. Steve King
“White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive? Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of...
What to look for in a new president
President G. P. “Bud” Peterson has announced his intention to step down, leaving the Tech community with a pressing question: who will take his place?...
Being prepared for a medical emergency
When I was growing up, my family never really went to the doctor. We had all our shots and occasionally would go to an urgent...
For Democrats, it’s reinvent or lose in 2020
As we draw closer to the 2020 election, more Democrats are announcing their interest in running for president. Elizabeth Warren has thrown her hat in...