Our Perpetual Civic Duty
In the political fervor of the days leading up to Nov. 6, the term “civic duty” took its place in the transient spotlight of the public consciousness. The phrase is universally understood as a reference […]
Tag Archives: opinions
‘America First’ mindset holds some merit
The defining maxim of the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy, at least according to the president and his surrogates, is “America first.” The underlying idea behind this slogan is that the U.S. pays far […]
The pros and cons of learning state history
If you attend primary school here in the United States, you know that many states have required state history courses for young students that are centered around that state’s history. As a student who attended […]
Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation (bias)
CW: Kavanaugh, sexual assault. Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek answers that support one’s hypothesis and ignore all other evidence — a factor evident in Kavanaugh’s hearing and investigation. The FBI investigation on Kavanaugh […]
Biased studies weakening Tech’s reputation
My roommate, a current graduate student at Tech and a University of Florida graduate, has his phone ringing off the hook every day — someone from UF is trying to contact him to convince him […]
The facade and futility of finding a job
It’s career fair season. That means it is time for thousands of Tech students to put on their costumes and play pretend. You’ve seen it before. The horde of job seekers in the suffocating air […]
No, I am not an Asian-American
When people ask me where I’m from, I tell them, “Houston” if I’m pressed for time. If I can sense that they’re willing to know more about me, then I tell them, “a lot of […]
The rise of socially conscious television
As Donald Trump’s controversial Supreme Court nominee awaited the start of his confirmation hearings, a group of women stood by in protest. Their message was not loud, like those of the more disruptive dissidents around […]
Carolina’s polluting industries
As Hurricane Florence swept through North Carolina last week, the state’s infrastructure withstood flooding that it has not seen since Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Unfortunately for North Carolina, much of the same preventable outcomes from […]
A Step Forward and a Step Back
It is impossible to discuss the 2017-2018 academic year at Georgia Tech without mentioning the death of Scout Schultz at the hands of GTPD. The tragedy sent our community into a frenzy. Numerous campus organizations […]
Finding a light in the darkness
It has been two years since I began my collegiate career at Georgia Tech. In those two years, I have experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows—and above all, I have been reminded that […]
Hygge and the lost art of seeking well-being
Last month, I discovered the concept of “hygge.” Pronounced “hoo-ga,” hygge is a Danish word that can be loosely translated to “coziness of the soul.” For the Danes, it is about creating a homey atmosphere […]
Does Tech really care about the arts?
According to an announcement from Musician’s Network, plans for Tech’s new Student Center do not include a new iteration of Under the Couch (UTC). This new development compounds an ongoing battle between the Musician’s Network […]
Looking at Florida’s growing issue with algal blooms
Toxic algae affecting coastlines in Florida has forced authorities to declare a state of emergency in seven counties. Lee county has been hit particularly hard with thousands of tons of dead sea life washing up […]
Fines, Rent and Fine Print
Students moving off campus for the first time often find themselves inundated with new responsibilities. Rent no longer includes use of utilities. Comcast and AT&T take the place of the ubiquitous GTWifi and landlords no […]
The effects of banning hard alcohol
On August 27, the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) ruled that all of its member fraternities — a list that includes a majority of chapters on Tech’s campus — will no longer be allowed to […]
Care, like patients, weakens with age
There is something particularly chilling about walking down a geriatric hospital hallway. Art doesn’t line the walls; photos don’t contrast the pure white paint. Everything is brown and grey. It’s too quiet; it’s scary. It […]
Reframing the idea of “checking privilege”
In recent years it has become common in casual political conversations to instruct someone who does not fully empathize with the suffering of disadvantaged peoples to “check [their] privilege.” The idea is that certain people […]