Students share summer study abroad experiences
By Maria Carter Assistant Focus Editor Studying abroad can be one of the most personally and academically rewarding experiences of a college student’s undergraduate career....
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The Freshmen Guide to Rooming: Dos and Don’ts
Moving into a dorm can be both exciting and challenging. For many, it’s the first time they’ve shared a room with another person. It’s important...
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...
Freshman SOS introduces students to service
Familiarization with the myriad of clubs, groups and organizations at Tech is no small feat for incoming freshman. Once most students settle into their niches,...
Gay rights debate becomes integral part of election
While the 2008 electoral debates focus on economic stability, the War on Iraq, and other foreign and economic issues, a significant matter has that taken...
Tech considers demolishing historic building
As of June 25, approximately 445 students and supporters at Tech and across the nation joined the Facebook group to save the building at 771...
Students dedicate time to watch Euro Cup soccer
While the FIFA World Cup occurs every four years, the constituent continental soccer federations, or more appropriately, football associations, hold their tournaments within their own...
Tech students meet with representatives in DC
Recently, two Tech students and a student from the University of Kentucky were selected to represent their employer, Jacobs Engineering of the NASA Johnson Space...
‘M-Train’ video proves hit on YouTube
The frequently oppressive workload of the engineering major causes much grumbling and thoughts of sunnier skies among those enrolled, but it also gives rise to...
Tech students give blood to save lives
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Tech has several blood drives each year, all of which are successful. The most recent...
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF: FACILITIES LANDSCAPE MANAGER
At any given time, students can always be seen outside on campus hanging out with friends, reading a textbook, listening to music, or just enjoying...
Relay raises $65k to fight cancer
Money was not the only thing raised at Tech during Relay for Life which took place on Friday, April 11. The 12-hour-long team event, in...
World travel, work, studying on students’ summer agendas
Summer for most students is usually a time for rest and relaxation, but some students here at Tech have decided to go that extra mile...
Peace Corps volunteer shares lessons learned
While many college students decide to go on to graduate school or enter the workforce after graduation, a handful decide to join the Peace Corps,...
A day in the life of…Basketball coach Paul Hewitt
When the name Paul Hewitt is mentioned anywhere on campus, most Tech students immediately think about the illustrious basketball coach. However, Hewitt’s career was not...