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. ...
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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...
Imran Khan’s removal reveals lapses in journalism
Pakistan’s brief history of independence over the last 75 years has been marked with continuous political turmoil. From martial law under General Zia-ul-Haq that aimed...
Corporate ‘Rainbow Capitalism’ in June is decidedly Not Slay
Ahh, June. National Headache and Migraine Awareness Month, National Iced Tea Month and National Homeownership Month. Oh, and, if you could not tell by the...
“No Homo” must go
You hold your phone up, recording one of your friends sitting in another’s lap. Everyone around you is laughing at the ludicrous sight. A man...
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...
On the mental health of the Tech community
Health and well-being are the basis of a full and productive lifestyle. Without health, you cannot fulfill your most basic needs. Participating in daily activities...
And thus endeth my work at the Nique
“And thus endeth our work. Have we accomplished that for which we have worked? Have we given to our readers a paper that was appreciated,...
The highs and lows of college publications
A blue unicorn stares at me from the corner of my desk, approximately four inches tall with a light pink and ivory horn protruding from...