SWE reaches out to local high schools
This past Saturday, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) held an outreach event for young pre-college students. It was designed to spur and fuel the...
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Student creates incredible, balancing mini humanoid
Second-year CS major Chris Farrell has had a love for science and robotics all of his life. His interest is now blossoming itself into a...
GTLogin simplifies LAWN access
Students love having a campus-wide wireless internet network, but one of the biggest complaints is having to enter your GT account and password every time...
Dance Marathon sweeteens with record-setting event
By Julia Turner Contributing Writer What happens when you combine music, a choreographed dance and tons of spirit? A dance marathon! This past Saturday, Tech...
Professor sheds light on stimulus bill
Congress passed the whopping $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act this month, intending to infuse the economy with a much-needed dose of cash. Willie...
Facebook app provides shipping savings
We’ve all had to go through it. At one point or another, we have all spent hours tracking down some random purchase in local stores...
Webcomic inspires CMF best picture
A black-hatted, slightly sociopathic rogue romances an equally sociopathic girl who attempts to blow up his car. Typical award-winning movie, right? The Campus MovieFest this...
Dean Griffin: Fashionable friend to students
Who is Dean George C. Griffin? There is a statue of him on campus. The Pi Mile run is also dedicated to him, but few...
Professor describes Atari’s impact on gaming world
When you hear the word “video game,” what comes to mind? Odds are, most people’s answers run the gambit from “Nintendo” to “Xbox” and “Mario”...
Underwater hockey makes a splash on campus
Wet, wild and way more fun than studying; underwater hockey at Tech is gaining popularity with its familiar team dynamic and unique aquatic environment. If...
What not to do on Valentine’s Day
L’amour is in the air… or perhaps more accurately, anxiety, expectations and maybe a little general queasiness is floating around out there thanks to our...
Couples share their take on love, relationships
Dating at Tech is sometimes like playing Marco Polo in a water park’s wave pool. You might catch someone eventually, but only after bumping into...
Study abroad: more than just a line on a resume
By Chris Russell Staff Writer It’s crunch time for students planning to study abroad this summer. Lorie Paulez, the assistant director for education abroad, says...
Poets enlighten at McEver reading
Many will be surprised to hear that one of Tech’s hidden treasures is its poetry. The Institute boasts one of the most prestigious poetry programs...
Try something new: application season is upon us
The spring semester is well underway, and students are settled in from the winter break, which means several organizations are now in the middle of...
Cultural celebrations mark Chinese New Year
The aroma of sesame fried chicken filled the air. Hundreds of people swamped the area, eating food while enjoying the entertainment. After watching beautiful dances,...
CETL-trained professors offer different learning experience
Have you ever sat through a boring lecture wondering, “Does this professor know how to teach?” If the answer is no, then you might also...
Campus community observes Black History Month
Every February, Black History Month is observed across the United States. First originated in the early 1920’s, it was celebrated during the second week of...