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...
Life
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...