SGA launches redesign of JacketPages system
SGA has developed and upgraded the JacketPages system designed by Kurt Nelson, a third-year CS major who won last year’s SGA-hosted competition for a redesign...
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Peterson delivers annual address
Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson presented his annual Institute address this Tuesday at the Clough Commons. Peterson discussed achievements and advancements in the past...
Daytime robbery raises safety concerns in Home Park
Students received a Clery Safety Act Alert regarding an off-campus armed robbery in the residential Home Park neighborhood off of West Campus midday Wednesday, Aug. 31.
Reservations at Clough present difficulties
Since the official opening of the Clough Commons, rehearsal and breakout rooms have been available for instant reservation, and classrooms have been available for reservation...
Admin, faculty comprise Strategic Plan committee
Officially announced this time last year by Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson, the Strategic Plan functions as a vision of progress and public service both...
SGA approves Racing budget, confirms officers
WRECK Racing SGA passed a bill allocating $7,645.65 to WRECK Racing as a replacement to their annual budget, due to internal issues in submitting their...
Freshmen change campus dynamic
One word used to describe broad groups of college students that evokes the most vivid images and memories is the word “freshman.” This week, Tech welcomed its newest freshman class, the Class of 2015, onto campus.
First Day Lecture adopted
The First Day Lecture, an initiative that debuted under a pilot program in the Ivan Allen College (IAC) last spring, was introduced to the rest of the campus during the first week of this semester’s classes.
Ga. college students protest state immigration policy
High school students from around the state met at the Arch on UGA’s campus to protest the newly implemented immigration policies regarding the documentation of students’ immigration status.
Sorority recruitment experiences record participation
Due to an overall increase in the percentage of women in the incoming freshman class, a record number of 400 girls went through sorority recruitment this past week, and with each girl who filled out a preference card receiving a bid, 315 girls ultimately accepted bids from sororities.
Clough Commons set to open
The G. Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons will open its doors to the Tech community for the first time on Saturday, Aug. 20.
Dean’s Office to be restructured
The Office of the Dean of Students is restructuring some of its offices as some will leave to go to work in the Center of Academic Success and some will join the Office of the Dean of Students.
National debt deal to impact major student aid sources
U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Budget Control Act on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The Act will raise the country’s debt ceiling, cap discretionary spending over the next ten years and alter various federal financial aid programs.
Breaking the Bubble: Aug. 19
U. of Miami booster reveals impermissible benefits from 2002-10 An 11-month investigation by Yahoo! Sports into the U. of Miami’s athletic program revealed that dozens...
Campus Crime: Aug. 19
Mistaken identity Just before midnight on Aug. 3, a GTPD officer pulled over a driver who ran through a red light at the corner of...
Deficit deal cuts Stafford Loans, maintains Pell Grants
After months of tense negotiations, which, at times, seemed likely to make the U.S. Treasury run out of money, President Barack Obama signed the Budget...
USG Chancellor Huckaby visits Tech, meets leaders
Chancellor Hank Huckaby, the newly selected leader of the University System of Georgia (USG), visited the Tech campus this past Tuesday, July 19, to begin a series of tours at the campuses of USG universities.
Center of campus slated to open soon
Following months of construction for the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons (CULC), the center of campus will begin a series of openings next week.