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...
Consensus Opinion
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...
How do parents balance the wealth of resources available on the internet with the inherent dangers of such a space?
As the internet age evolves, the question of the relationship between young people and the internet is one that is also developing as fast as...
How can we make tradition more accessible
As the title of this issue may suggest, it’s time for Homecoming, and with it comes a slew of traditions as old as the Institute...
How professionalism standards bar entrance to the workforce
With campus entering the thick of recruiting season, students — more than ever — are faced with the question of professional standards and how to...
Does all climate activism have to be large-scale?
With the waves of environmental trends taking over social media, from choosing reusable tote bags instead of single-use bags to metal straws instead of plastic...
Must art have meaning to be good?
Whether it be societally or fiscally, the value of a piece of art has always been directly connected to its meaning, which is not a...
Is Tech doing enough to mitigate the pandemic?
Returning to a mostly in-person year on campus, it is easy to forget the pandemic that continues to rage on against the backdrop of student...
The role of RAs & RHA
For many students at the Institute, their housing situation is one of the defining experiences of their college years. On-campus housing at Tech provides a...
Should campuses create safe spaces for alcohol?
Originally opening its doors in the early 1970s, the Tech Student Center has since continued to be a dynamic and important part of campus life....
A risk to democracy: Does the Supreme Court have too much power?
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article included an incorrect title. It has been updated. As the Supreme Court prepares to issue its final...
How to be a good ally
With the end of May, signifying the end of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, June allows us to celebrate another minority group — the...