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HAWK traffic signal protects pedestrians, drivers

Ian Smith on September 27, 2012 in Life

One visible change on campus this year has been the addition of the North Avenue High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Pedestrian Signal. After five months of operation, the signal has received a positive reception from Tech students and police officers alike.

Deputy Chief of Police tackles safety issues

Aaron Tumulak on September 27, 2012 in Life

Safety, crime and prevention are important to Robert Connolly. As Deputy Chief of the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD), he oversees the day-to-day operations of GTPD and its four divisions in Savannah, Support, Criminal Investigation and Patrol.

Electronic devices at risk as most stolen items on campuses

Vance Berry on September 27, 2012 in Life

For smartphone, tablet or iPod owners, the risk of theft is marginally greater than other items students typically possess. Because of their small size, cachet and high resale value, personal electronics pose a tempting target for many people looking to make a steal.

Martial art capoeira fuses dance, combat

Emily Robey-Phillips on September 21, 2012 in Life

The Campus Recreation Center’s (CRC) Georgia Institute of Technology Fitness Program (GIT FIT) offers a wide range of fitness programs that extend well beyond traditional workout methods, including a number of martial arts classes. One of the more unconventional yet effective options in this category is capoeira, a martial art that originated in Brazil.

Computer programming a logical, universal language

Alex Kessler on September 20, 2012 in Life

Today almost every aspect of life is run by computers. Thousands of devices and networks communicate via universal logic languages to work in sync, keeping...

Language Institute preps international students

Vance Berry on September 20, 2012 in Life

For international students looking to improve their English language skills, the Georgia Tech Language Institute is a second home. Located in the O’Keefe building, it offers a variety of teaching and tutoring services, programs and activities for students learning English as a second language.

ALIS language degree sells cultural expertise

Aaron Tumulak on September 20, 2012 in Life

Tech’s status as a giant in engineering has a tendency to overshadow its liberal arts program. The ALIS degree program aims to put Tech at the forefront of foreign language studies.

Belly dancing tones body, teaches control

Nairita Nandy on September 13, 2012 in Life

When it comes to toning the body, physical control and awareness is an important area. GIT FIT offers a weekly belly dancing class that is available to anyone affiliated with Tech.

Students learn street styles with Urban Dance Grooves

Madison Lee on September 13, 2012 in Life

Urban Dance Grooves is a total-body fitness program for students looking to get in shape and practice the latest moves. Teaching rhythm and physical coordination, participants can work up a sweat learning techniques that have evolved from hip-hop culture.

Hapkido teaches principles of combat, defense

Vance Berry on September 13, 2012 in Life

Hapkido training not only aims to improve physical techniques, but also helps to teach the student self-defense skills that can be applied in real life.

Students Speak: Is a personal fitness regimen an important part of your routine?

Aaron Tumulak on September 13, 2012 in Life

This week, students were asked to describe their workout routines—specifically, how often they hit the gym and whether or not they stick to planned routines on a daily or weekly basis.

Tips & tricks to taking public transit

David Raji on June 29, 2012 in Life

For many Atlantans, the MARTA system is simply a method to avoid paying for parking at the airport. For others, though, public transit is a...

BeltLine to provide redevelopment

Anna Arnau on June 29, 2012 in Life

The City of Atlanta is undertaking a comprehensive, urban redevelopment project that is among one of the largest of its kind in the country. The...

T-SPLOST set to provide transportation funds

David Raji on June 29, 2012 in Life

With July 31 quickly approaching, special interest groups in Atlanta are working to promote or denounce the upcoming referendum on the Transportation Special Purpose Local...

Studying hot spots offer right mix of comfort, convenience

Lorelyn Kilby on April 20, 2012 in Life

Preparing for finals, like any major battle, takes finesse, planning, strategy and most importantly, willpower.

Late night at the CULC

Madison Lee on April 20, 2012 in Life

With finals right around the corner, students are trying to make the most of the time they have left by studying into the night.

Student Speak: Dead Week policy open to interpretation, confusion

Gaines Halstead on April 20, 2012 in Life

Traditionally established to be a somber and assignment-free week before finals, Dead Week has become a much contested topic.

Preparation,foresight keys to assignment success

Avanti Joglekar on April 20, 2012 in Life

Each mode of evaluating a student’s grasp of course objectives requires a different approach to preparation; preparing for a multiple-choice exam is very different from preparing a paper or presentation.

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