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...
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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...
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...
Meal swipes in Tech Dining
This year has brought about a lot of change on campus. Some of the biggest have been the switch to Tech’s own dining company and...
Documenting a year in the life
At the beginning of last year, I was feeling unsatisfied with the way I lived my days. After spending all of winter break watching TikToks...
Why we love to hate
With the day of love passing by just this past week, it is only fitting that we talk about the strongest feeling of all: hate....
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...
Performative couple photos
There are a few days in the year that are simply miserable for single people. One of these dreaded days is Oct. 3, and it’s...
The superior love letter
Ah, the love letter. Classic, but more thoughtful (and less costly) than flowers and chocolate. However, what it does require is skill. Love letters aren’t...
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...
Making room for improvement at the Institute
As a third year student at Tech who’s held many positions on student organization leadership boards, I’ve had the opportunity (or misfortune, depending on how...
In response to “Pancakes versus waffles”
Here at the Technique, I respect all my fellow editors, writers and photographers alike. We are a talented and intelligent group of young journalists —...
The magic of sports fandoms
Pointlessly yelling at my TV, trying to reach people who can’t hear me and inspire them to win a game that I’ve never played at...
The book was better
Book lovers in any place, age group or linguistic background generally function under the same principle and mantra: “the book was better than the movie!”...
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....
The gifted program does more harm than good
T.A.G., Talented and Gifted, Challenge, SAGE, MILE; the “gifted” program goes by many names. Many students will remember this program from their elementary school years...