Consensus Opinion
Widespread and often extreme nationalism, as well as its prevalence in political debates over the past few years, has arisen in the United States recently,...
Consensus Opinion: Parasocial Relationships
As Internet access continues to become more and more widespread, individual perception of news, especially surrounding public figures, changes. As parasocial relationships between everyday people...
Media responsibility: consensus opinion
What should news companies put on the front page? In light of the recent Titan submersible implosion and its widespread coverage, we at the Technique...
Rainbow Capitalism
As we enter Pride Month, we at the Technique editorial board wish to discuss the phenomenon of rainbow capitalism, which has become very prevalent in...
The best of the Institute
Going into the end of the academic year, we on the Technique Editorial Board acknowledge that our consensus pieces veer on the more critical side,...
Should we be concerned with the rapid development of AI technology?
In light of the recent open letter penned by the Future of Life Institute, an organization funded in part by Elon Musk, we at the...
Is there a double standard between the treatment of TikTok versus other social media companies?
Following the March 23, 2023 Congressional hearing featuring TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s testimony, we at the Technique Editorial Board wish to discuss the data...
SGA Year in Review
As the elections for the next Student Government Association (SGA) president and executive vice president approach, we at the Technique wanted to take a moment...
2023-2024 SGA executive endorsement
As per Technique custom, the Editorial Board annually endorses a Student Government Association (SGA) candidate as the elections approach. After thorough deliberation, the Board has...
Did the Institute do enough for Black History Month?
As Black History Month comes to an end, we at the Technique want to take a moment to reflect on the efforts of the Institute...
The conversion of Splash Mountain: Is nostalgia a reason for preservation?
On Jan. 23, 2023, Splash Mountain, a popular ride at Florida’s Disney World, had its final ride after backlash about the ride’s racist past. The...
Post-pandemic dating: A new frontier
As Valentine’s Day approaches quickly, we at the Technique want to discuss how dating apps have shaped norms surrounding dating — especially for younger, more...
Accountability in a world of surveillance: How do we define privacy while using technology?
In an increasingly more technical world, the lines between private and public — reality and online — seem to blur more and more each day....
Expansion without gentrification: Making housing affordable to prevent displacement
As we cover every facet of housing in this issue, we, at the Technique, wanted to take a moment to talk about a very present...
Analyzing the media of violent crimes: Has the reporting of true crime become sensationalized?
After a gruesome murder at the University of Idaho took over the news cycle, many are pointing out the increasingly blurred lines between sensationalization and...
Tax breaks for places of worship: Weighing the pros and cons of implementing legislation
As the votes come in on many hotly debated issues, we wanted to use this week to focus on a topic that may not be...
Felons should be able to vote — while incarcerated, on parole & after their sentence
With the midterm elections quickly approaching, many political issues — from abortions to taxes — are being argued, dissected and voted on. However, the issue...
Is it time to update the registration process at Tech?
With the release of the course catalog this week and the beginning of the registration imminent, we at the Technique wanted to discuss the registration...