Dragon*Con provides outlet for fantasy
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media convention in the US; the convention focuses on gaming, literature, science fiction and comics. The convention was held Sept. 4-7...
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At the end of a long day filled with classes, the first thing many students do is go back to their dorms, apartments, or houses,...
Alumnus seeks seat on Atlanta city council
Tech has always touted its position as a producer of global leaders and innovators, both in terms of technology, finances, and politics. Soon, though, it...
Homecoming invites all students to step under Buzz’s ‘Big Top’
In just under one month, Tech will host its annual Homecoming events for the 90th time. Homecoming week will take place Oct. 11- 15 this...
Legacy students share college decision process
At some point or another, most of us tried our hand at rebelling against our parents. Whether it was ignoring those intolerable rules, staying out...
Spotlight on: Undergraduate student body president Alina Staskevicius
Obama might have had his Hundred Days, but when your term’s up after a year, you’ve got to get stuff done a lot more quickly...
Observing Ramadan: Fast-a-thon brings Muslim and non-Muslim students together for charity
This Aug. 22, Muslim students at Tech began their observation of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, by fasting from dawn to sunset....
Nine ways to be a consistently annoying Facebook user
Sometimes it’s just downright outrageous how people can behave on the internet. We’re all guilty of outrageous behavior, but some of them are so commonly...
Student copes with chronic illness on campus
The burdens of the average Tech student seem to be great, but most cope with their curriculum sufficiently. However, with the number of sick students...
Gun control debate continues
How would you feel if the person sitting next to you right now had a gun in their lap? I’m not talking about a madman...
Portable technology promotes obnoxious behavior
While technology tends to enable its users to integrate and better their lives, it also yields second hand effects that make life more difficult for...
Students serve community through philanthropy
Tech’s campus location in midtown Atlanta has forever allowed the good works of the Institute’s attendees to make an impact in an urban environment with...
CoA considers revisions in curriculum
The rumor mill is abuzz with stories of what’s happening in the College of Architecture. Students know something is up, but few hard details have...
Tech alumna to run for city council representative
On July 4 Tech administrator Bahareh Azizi announced her candidacy for the Atlanta City Council District 6 seat representing Midtown, Morningside, Druid Hills and Virginia...
Looking for a job? Check out these helpful tips
Feeling a little blue because you did not get your dream job/co-op/ internship this summer because of the crumbling economy? Don’t despair, you are definitely...
Tailgating 2009: Your guide to a perfect tailgate
Every fall semester, thousands of students, parents, faculty and alumni flood Tech’s campus to partake in an old Jackets’ tradition: tailgating before football games. Tailgating...
Find the meaning behind these historic buildings
While frantically running around campus trying to get to from classes to dorm rooms, most students don’t take the time to stop and appreciate the...
Institute celebrates Peterson’s presidency
The Institute will be hosting a full day of activities to celebrate the investiture of President “Bud” Peterson, Tech’s tenth president, on September 3. The...