The reality behind reality television shows
Reality television has long captivated audiences internationally. Whether we’re watching contestants sell houses or ruin relationships, the idea of viewing reality as it transpires has...
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Taking time to live in ‘Another Day in Paradise’
The power of music transcends the ordinary. According to a Harvard study, music has been proven to stimulate nearly all parts of the human brain,...
Running on ‘Autopilot’
Music is powerful. This is one truth I have experienced time and time again throughout my life. From providing an escape from reality to effortlessly...
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...
Response to letter to the editor: MSA article
This article is in response to the Letter to the Editor by Talia Segal, third-year BMED, published in Volume 108, Issue 22 of the Technique...
The forgotten ones: diagnosis of autistic women
Please not that this essay will use identity-first language (ie: an autistic person) instead of person-first language (ie: a person with autism). While most medical...
The truth behind “clean girl”
The “clean girl aesthetic” is a new look that has been on the rise. The idea behind the “clean girl” look is a minimalist but...
Sustainable fashion is out
Clothing has a short life span. This doesn’t necessarily refer to how long a piece lasts before ripping or how long until your mother secretly...
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...
Letter to the editor: Response to MSA article
A recent article in the Technique titled “Tech MSA holds event on Palestinian awareness” by undergraduate student Tehreem Hussain is riddled with falsehoods about the...
Best and worst halftimes
The world’s most anticipated music event has often ended in disappointment, but the Super Bowl halftime show has seen some of the most legendary performances...
The inaccessibility of medical school
The medical school application process is inaccessible to many talented college students; this can be attributed to its extensive, yet unclear timeline and convoluted caveats...
The uncommon dorm essentials
As soon as high school me found out where I would be attending college, I immediately created a working master spreadsheet of all the items,...
Using the MARTA
As someone who has lived in Atlanta for approximately three years with no car, public transportation is something I heavily rely on. In my experience...
TikTok’s community of readers
When I reflect on why I use TikTok, admittedly, an academic resource is not a motive that comes to the forefront. Instead, I spend my...
On being the only Black person in a room
Being the only Black person in the room. It’s not a life-ending experience, but when it happens nearly every day in the majority of your...
Cultural appropriation
When you think of festivals like Coachella or holidays like Halloween, one inevitable factor to account for is cultural appropriation. Naturally, there are many people...