SAA Fall Kickoff brings in 1500 new members
The Student Alumni Associateion (SAA) launched their membership year on Sept. 5 with their Fall Kickoff, which brought in over 1,500 new members. “It’s kind...
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PTS launches new reservation program
On Aug. 15, Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) rolled out a new parking system called “Click and Park.” Click and Park is intended to make...
New Ferst rental process unfolds
On Aug. 25 and Sept. 3, respectively, the Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR) and the Graduate Student Senate (GSS) unanimously passed a joint allocation bill...
Game day recycling group hits 100 ton record
In its sixth year of existence, the Office of Solid Waste Management & Recycling’s (OSWMR) Game Day Recycling Program, a collective effort to make recycling...
School of music begins offering its first MOOC
The School of Music has taken a stride into the domain of online education and is now offering its first Massively Open Online Course (MOOC)...
USG emphasizes affordability
Last month, the Board of Regents announced what they call “a bold Strategic Plan” for the 31 colleges and universities in the University System of...
Grant Field celebrates 100 years
On Sept. 26, Grant Field at Bobby Dodd Stadium will reach its 100th Anniversary, and will also host Tech’s nationally televised game with Virginia Tech...
East Side Market closed indefinitely
After the opening of Walmart on campus, Auxiliary Services decided to not open up East Side Market this year. Discussions with the Student Advisory Board...
Meal plans modified to add convenience
Earlier this year, dining made several high-profile changes to the meal plans. These changes were made in order to simplify and clarify the plans’ overall...
Bras named to US DoE board
Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs Rafael Bras was recently given the opportunity to serve on the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board. Bras...
Dr. Ludovice to lead academic enrichment
In July 2013, Dr. Peter Ludovice was appointed the Director of the Center of Academic Enrichment, located on the second story of the Clough Undergraduate...
Peterson makes Institute Address
On Thursday, President Peterson gave his 2013 Institute Address, his fifth such address to the Tech community since being named President. Among the topics of...
Housing addresses student issues
Many students are still upset about problems with GT Housing, including a raise in housing prices and disappointment in the housing selection process. “Housing prices...
iPhone weakness addressed
Researchers Tielei Wang and Billy Lau, of the Georgia Tech Information Security Center (GTISC), recently identified two vulnerabilities in the security of iOS mobile devices...
The Tower accepted into Library of Congress
Industrious undergraduates at Tech have founded more than a few student-run campus publications, giving members a first exposure to real-world writing, editing and publishing. Over...
Walmart opens in tech square
Walmart on Campus, which opened Aug. 14, is located in Tech Square. At 2,500 square feet, it will be stocked with basic items intended to...
Beta suspension held in abeyance
The Gamma Eta chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity was recently allowed to resume some of its organizational activities following a performance review conducted...
Tech expands media partnerships
Tech Athletics continued to solidify itself with expanding media partnerships and hirings within the radio team over the summer to cover major sports broadcasts in...