Film, Media Studies minor explores multiple disciplines
The Film and Media Studies minor offered by the School of Language, Media and Communication (LMC) gives students the chance to explore their interests through...
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Technologies to change television viewing experience
As television programs continue to evolve in response to ever-changing audiences, so does the medium of delivering the broadcasting. Social media are also expanding their...
Favorite Film Genres
Films have a special place in many moviegoers’ hearts, but not everyone’s tastes are the same. Students across campus shared their thoughts on which genres...
2013 Housing Guide
This year's housing guide features information on your options for Georgia Tech housing in 2013. Learn more about special programs from Georgia Tech, including ThinkBig and Freshman Experience, as well as other specialty housing options.
Support key to healthy bonds
Relationships are an important part of college life for many students, but no relationship is perfect. As Valentine’s Day approaches, for those traversing the minefield...
Valentine’s Day gifts, activities on a budget
On Valentine’s Day, couples traditionally exchange gifts, material or otherwise, to celebrate their romance. For students, this usually means digging into their pockets and coming...
Campus locales offer romantic atmosphere
During this time of year, love is in the air, and so is a palpable feeling of inescapable tension. Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, and...
“Singles Awareness Day” concept evokes mixed feelings
For some students, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time of the year where we can rekindle the fire in our relationships, adding the passion to...
Long-distance relationships
With the myriad career options at Tech, along with co-ops and internships that often take students to faraway places, spending time apart can be a...
Animal behavior inspires robotic research
Researchers at Tech are making strides in the field of robotic intelligence through projects that look to both human and animal behavior as inspiration. Dr. Ronald Arkin, Director of Tech’s Mobile Robot Laboratory and Regents’ Professor in the College of Computing, and his team are investigating these behaviors and working to implement them in robotic systems.
RoboJackets battle bots to victory in competitions
For some students, applying what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios won’t happen until they leave Tech’s labs and lecture halls. For members...
Students discuss ideal robotic helpers
In the midst of a whirlwind of technological advancements, robots continue to gain prevalence in modern society and Tech continues to keep pace in the...
Wave Glider marine vehicles lower barriers to ocean research
As a part of a seminar series hosted by Tech’s Center for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (RIM), representatives from the ocean data services provider Liquid...
Students Speak: What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean to you?
With MLK Day fast approaching, Focus challenged the student body to share their feelings on the true meaning of occasion, as well as whether they believe that Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday would be as widely recognized as it is today if it was not observed as a national holiday.
Tech recognizes “Day On, Not a Day Off”
As part of a national initiative to honor the work and beliefs of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Tech will be hosting its 3rd annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 21. Participating students will have an opportunity to help out in the metro-Atlanta community by engaging in a variety of service projects.
Students honor King legacy with celebration
Members of the Tech community met on Thursday night in the Student Center Ballroom to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Emceed by Eran Mordel and Jasmine Lawrence, the celebration featured student speakers and performers who contributed to the evening’s theme, “The Dream & The Journey Continue.”
Organizations promote campus diversity
Organizations like the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Global Jackets are excited about the various events that they have organized upcoming semester to make the campus more inclusive. Especially during Martin Luther King Jr. week, it is important to consider the diverse nature of Tech’s students and faculty.
Martin Luther King III revisits lessons of history
Martin Luther King III, the eldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, delivered a speech in the Student Center Ballroom Wednesday advocating nonviolent action when contending with the many social, political and economic issues facing the nation.