Ribs n Blues closes after 9 years
After nine years in Tech Square, 5th Street Ribs n Blues, a Southern-style BBQ restaurant, abruptly shut down operation.
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GOTCHA rides arrive on campus, provide options
On Friday Nov. 9, GOTCHA Rides, a team of electric vehicles will be implemented as an alternative to the Tech transportation system, one ride at a time.
Farmers’ Market approaches season finale
The third annual Farmers’ Market is planning to wrap up its semester. During September, October, and November, several small business set up stalls along Tech Walkway and sold locally-produced goods including coffee, cake, popcorn and fudge.
Bill Gates plans to speak to students
Talks@Tech, a student- and faculty-driven speaker series where key public figures are invited to a Q&A session with Tech students, will be hosting a session with the Chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates.
OIT begins work on GT Journey project
The Office of Information Technology recently began a new mobile and iPad application-based project, titled GT Journey, which will serve as a way to enhance the experience of being a college student.
New search committee formed to replace AD Radakovich
A seven-membered committe has been created by President G.P. “Bud” Peterson to help find a suitable replacement athletics director (AD) after Dan Radakovich, the AD...
Parking and Transportation improves parking meter capabilities
An application from Parkmobile now allows payment of a parking meter from one’s cellphone. The extent of this application extends to 14 parking metered areas...
AD Radakovich leaves for Clemson
Dan Radakovich’s six-year tenure as Tech’s Athletic Director (AD) has come to an abrupt end.
Commencement committee discusses plans with administration
In response to student concerns regarding the change in the venue for graduation commencement and, in turn, the change in commencement ticketing policy, SGA has established a Commencement Committee. The committee is made up of any students who want to communicate to those planning and making the decisions for commencement.
Sequestration threatens academic research
Sequestration, the budgetary measure proposed by President Barack Obama that would cut $1.2 trillion over a ten year period, would reduce funding significantly in the areas of research and development, unless Congress is able to agree on an alternative plan to reduce the nation’s deficit by Jan. 2, 2013.
Hundreds face hold on registration
With Phase I Registration in full swing, there are still students who have not provided proper documentation of their immunization status to Stamps Health Services. The immunizations are required for students to register for courses, and all students without proper documentation will have a block on their OSCAR account, preventing them from registering. As of Monday, Oct. 29, the number of students with unsatisfactory records was 320.
Proposal for better wireless reception in class underway
Ongoing complaints have motivated the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to address wireless internet issues across campus, especially in classrooms. In high-traffic areas such as Skiles and the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons (CULC), students often experience slow and spotty wireless connections.
Burger Bytes set to open in early 2013
A new hamburger restaurant, called Burger Bytes, will soon call the Student Center home. Set to open in Spring 2013, the restaurant will be located where World of Wings (WoW) Cafe & Wingery was previously.
Dan Radakovich accepts AD position at Clemson
Dan Radakovich’s six year tenure as Tech’s Athletic Director has come to an abrupt end. Bart Wright of the Greendale News announced on Monday, Oct....
LGBTQ receives more admin. support
The Institute of Diversity, which hosted the LGBTQ reception on Oct. 11, has begun to look at other initiatives to better aid the growing LGBTQ community on campus.
Highland Bakery replaces Junior’s
The collective sweet tooth of students and faculty alike is full of anticipation for the expected opening of Atlanta’s Highland Bakery on campus, in what was formerly Junior’s Grill near Tech Tower. Junior’s was a traditional student hotspot until 2011, when it’s proprietor decided, after 37 years of running the diner, that it was time to retire.
Pharmacy resumes operations
After having been closed for nearly three weeks, Stamps Health Services reopened its pharmaceutical services for students on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The primary reason for the close was the resignation of the two full-time and one part-time pharmacists in the same time period.
Subway fares well despite delays
Despite many delays, the Subway in the Student Center—which now features two service lines—is open and experiencing a brisk business. The new location replaces Einstein’s Bagels after moving from its former location next to Chick-fil-A.