Don’t judge a person by their favorite band
Let’s face it: no matter how many PSA videos we were forced to watch and picture books we were told to read (or had read...
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Fraternity and Sorority Life: Is it right for you?
Yashvini Deva, Opinions Editor When I started college, I was adamant about a few things. I was going to pass linear algebra, not get food...
The “Madwoman” in film
We have seen it time and time again. Feminine madness is a sort of all-consuming, overtaking rage inseparable from the pain and despair that fuels...
Doing greenery & plants better at Tech
Has anyone noticed the way plants grow on campus? Oftentimes, Tech’s planting patterns seem to be rather jarring and… artificial. How many students have noticed...
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...
Condom bingo bonanza
Going to college for the first time is a beacon for unsolicited advice. One piece of such advice was to “stay open-minded and flexible” followed...
NFTs cost more than they’re worth
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have received considerable buzz over the past few years, like the rise of decentralized digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and DogeCoin. ...
The American Dream is a hoax
“Hard work is the key to success.” That is the mantra of the largely-white 1% who perform gymnastics through tax loopholes and perpetuate the widening...
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...
Buzzing in a world of wonder at Tech
So, you’re reading the paper, maybe enjoying a cup of coffee. Tech Green is lush. The air is crisp. It’s going to be a great...
The case for catharsis
The Greeks were so renowned for their devastating stories that their tragedies have basically become their own prolific genre. From “Oedipus Rex” to “Prometheus Bound,”...
Escaping the burnout blues
The feeling of emptiness is intense and unyielding. Every single day, we wake up, go to class, do our work, eat, drink and go to...
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...
A look into Yellow Jacket Roller Derby
Yellow Jacket Roller Derby [YJRD] is a co-ed club sport team at Tech in Atlanta. While there are over 2,000 roller derby leagues, YJRD is...
Summer, regrettably, has more cons than vacation
There is a single thing keeping students sane while they drown in a tsunami of midterms, final projects, papers and assignments: summer break. Summer break...
The case for abortion access
On July 24th, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “The Constitution does not...