Speaker series hosts stem cell research discussion
On Wednesday, September 10, Georgia Tech hosted a seminar on the ongoing debate over stem cell research. The guest speaker was Jason Owen Smith, a...
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Panhandling poses ongoing challenge for community
The environment at Tech is defined by the city of Atlanta, and much of the culture and status quo of the city seeps into campus....
Candidates take on educational policy reform
For many Tech students, 2008 will be an eventful year. Most of them will be voting for their favorite presidential candidate. One of the factors...
Ramadan begins in Islamic world
This September 1st marked the beginning of Ramadan, the month of the Islamic calendar designated for fasting during the daytime hours. Ramadan is the ninth...
Career fair draws crowds to CRC
The 2008 Georgia Tech Career Fair took place on Monday and Tuesday at the Campus Recreation Center and marked the 29th year of the fair’s...
Health care plans affect citizens of all ages
During the Democratic primaries, one of the hot-button issues constantly in the media was the future of the American healthcare system. Though the debate has...
Not all minorities benefit from OMED programs
Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern and other ethnic students on campus may be surprised to learn that they are not among the minorities commonly supported by...
Architecture students, the studio dwellers
With sleepless nights and punishing workloads, a variety of complaints about studio, or the various nicknames, including “Architorture,” a certain stigma has developed in the...
Students understand need for fiscal responsibility
For many people, college signifies a level of independence, from the on-campus boarding to the less forgiving classes, and the looser schedules. A significant mark...
Presidential hopefuls take firm stand on foreign policy
For many Tech students, this November represents an important first: their first chance to vote in a major election. Of course, the big question many...
Tech welcomes its newest sorority, Alpha Phi
This semester, Tech students are witnessing the beginning of a new sorority on campus. So far, the Alpha Phi colony has hosted a myriad of...
A Day in the Life of Nick Wellkamp, Student Body President
When Nick Wellkamp says he goes to bed between 1 and 3 a.m. after a typical day, it is easy to assume he is quite...
Clough settles into new role at Smithsonian
We at the Technique recently had the opportunity to spend a few minutes interviewing our recently departed former Institute President, G. Wayne Clough, despite the...
Textbook prices continue to rise, burden students
Last fall as a freshman, Aerospace Engineering major David Trawick got his first taste of sticker shock: a $700 bill for textbooks, followed by another...
Sticker shock? Get textbook deals for any budget
The economy’s weak, gas is about to hit $4 a gallon, and even Ramen prices are going up, so it’s no surprise that students may...
Sick of Brittain already?
Firehouse Subs Address: 537 10th St. Cuisine: Subs Est. Price: $6-11 Our Take: If you ever find yourself starved on West campus, try skipping Woody’s...