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Get Healthy Series, Part Three: Stress, tension management

Amanda Clausen on September 16, 2011 in Life

As one of the premier research universities in the nation, Tech harbors a community whose overall stress level is inevitably high. Learning to prevent and manage stress can go a long way towards improving overall health as it negatively affects the body, feelings, and behavior.

Tech offers options for thrill seekers

Ben Goldberg on September 16, 2011 in Life

Night and high altitude jumps, along with those involving biplanes, balloons and rafts, are just a taste of the variety of adrenaline-packed stunts the Sport Parachute Club offers students.

Mascot Buzz remains mysterious figure

Breana Poteet on September 16, 2011 in Life

Whether it’s performing at football games or hanging around the Clough Commons, Buzz remains a fixture around campus to both students and outsiders alike.

Creators, hobbyists gather for “Faire”

Lauren Townsend on September 16, 2011 in Life

A life-sized replica of R2-D2 and a dress made entirely out of recycled cans were merely just the tip of the iceberg at this year’s Mini Maker Faire.

Plans underway for future campus infrastructure projects

Ben Goldberg on September 9, 2011 in Life

Although the improvements are welcomed by students and staff alike, much of the student body gets frustrated by the obstacles associated with constant construction.

Students show entrepreneurial spirit

Breana Poteet on September 9, 2011 in Life

Tech has experienced an increased interest in entrepreneurship amongst faculty, students and even Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson’s Strategic Plan identifies entrepreneurship as a key quality among students.

Get Healthy Series Part 2: How to eat well, stay healthy

Amanda Clausen on September 9, 2011 in Life

When it comes to summing up healthy eating, author Michael Pollan may have said it best — “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

Ten years later, 9/11 memories linger

Alex Kessler on September 9, 2011 in Life

Ten years ago, commercial airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center and burned a painful image into the minds of Americans. To this day no American forgets where he or she was when the two towers fell or who they were after the ashes settled.

Ludacris moderates panel on Innovation in Entertainment

Avanti Joglekar on September 8, 2011 in Life

Ludacris gave students advice about how to handle the constantly changing environment in entertainment technology, particularly in light of changes that have taken place in the last decade.

Scores of Freshmen take to the streets for annual day of service

Trisha Pintavorn on September 2, 2011 in Life

One hundred and fifty-three of Tech’s newest students gathered early Saturday for a morning of volunteering with MOVE’s Into the Streets, a one-day event of...

Get healthy series Part 1: Staying active

Amanda Clausen on September 2, 2011 in Life

“If you haven’t gotten your health, you haven’t gotten anything,” or so it goes according to Count Rugen of the Princess Bride. As extreme...

Go abroad to broaden horizons

Jane Ko on September 2, 2011 in Life

Studying abroad is an increasingly popular option available to those who tire of studying at Tech’s main campus here in Atlanta. College is the time...

Muslims celebrate Eid after month of fasting

Alex Kessler on September 2, 2011 in Life

For an entire month, observant Muslims gave up food and alcohol, rejected temptation and meditated to cleanse the soul and mind in accordance with the...

ACS 5K run raises thousands for cancer research

Kaleigh Sawyer on September 2, 2011 in Life

On the early Saturday morning of Aug. 27, over 100 students gathered to volunteer, participate or just watch one such specific event: the India Run for Hope sponsored by the American Cancer Society Foundation.

Students respond to turmoil in Libya

Ben Goldberg on September 2, 2011 in Life

In the past few months the world has witnessed tensions escalate between the Libyan people and its government to the point of war. NATO countries...

How to find an off-campus apartment

Alex Kessler on August 26, 2011 in Life

Why do students look for off-campus housing as an alternative to life within Tech’s boundaries? Living away from the school offers a variety of both financial and social options that are not possible on campus.