Is ignorance bliss?
At a time when breaking news is available to us constantly, conveniently and faster than ever, it is getting harder and harder to keep up....
Opinions
Individual Action Actually Matters
There is immense power in the actions of everyday individuals, yet some people still make choices they know are bad for the world around them...
Consensus: DEI
As the ink dries on yet another executive order from the Oval Office, here in Atlanta, the Trump administration’s policy against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...
What’s Wrong with the Grammys
Once a year, the music industry gathers for what can only be described as a talent show for the biggest names in music. Millions of...
You Don’t Need to Monetize Your Hobbies
What is the point of a hobby? To enjoy yourself, to sound more interesting to others or to serve as a side hustle to keep...
I’m not responding; I’m not sorry
Note: This is a companion piece to Caroline Betz’s article, here. Today, it seems like everything, and everyone is clawing for my attention. My phone...
Yes, You Really Should Text People Back
Note: This is a companion piece to Parker Avery’s article, here. In a world where the default form of communication is texting, one of the...
Trump’s first week in office: a spectacle of self-indulgence
President Donald Trump’s first week in office painted a picture of his vision for the next four years — a performance of governance that looks...
Ultra Urbanism Needs Nuance: Why Dismissing Cars Won’t Necessarily Drive Change
It is undeniable that we live in a car-centric society and that many people would benefit from improved public transit and walkability, but meaningful change...
Climate disasters and insurance
With over 37,000 acres burned and more than 6,000 homes lost, the wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Eaton have wrought destruction and grief upon thousands...
The burden of expectation
Gen Z women grew up in the wake of the “girl power” sentiment touted by third-wave feminists. Parents, teachers and books told us from a...
Newer isn’t better
Nearly every day, technological advancements are making their way into consumer products, whether it is Apple announcing further integration of AI into iOS or Nintendo...
Contributing to cinema: my role as a movie extra
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, something unusual happened — I felt an itch of curiosity to click on a Facebook ad. Typically, I scroll past these...
Carter leads by example: progress and service
Between the parades, races or the storming of the field, you can quite literally be swept away by the buzz of Homecoming on campus. While...
VP Harris’ style: the paradox of womanhood
The clothes a person wears reveal the story they want to tell to the world. Someone can choose to convey their music taste by wearing...
Homecoming traditions exemplify Tech’s values
When crisp autumn air and the thrill of epic football upsets fill campus, all Tech students know that Homecoming season has arrived. Alumni, students and...
Order in the court? America’s judicial system woes
For the past two centuries, the American judicial system has weighed in during our nation’s most pivotal moments, inflection points that have steered and shaped...
Senator JD Vance contrives a hero’s journey
JD Vance may be conniving and off-putting, but his most lethal tools in this election are the narratives he spins to promote an alarming political...