ISYE vs. Business: two sides to the same coin?
In my first few months at Tech, I found myself in a position not uncommon for many students—choosing my major. Specifically, I was debating the...
Opinions
Creating a more sustainable sustainability movement
Climate change affects everyone, but not to the same extent nor in the same way. We are presented with plenty of environmentally-conscious lifestyle changes to...
The power of curiosity
Ted Lasso, while sharing an anecdote, brought up an important phrase he read once, “Be curious, not judgmental.” His curiosity led him to accepting an...
Good days, bad days and everything in between
Growing up, I was persistently told I was a slob. Perhaps it was because my room was in a constant state of disaster or because...
Are hyper-sexualized music videos good for society?
To keep my introduction brief, I will simply begin by stating I am of the firm belief that this hyper-sexual culture we are perpetually advancing...
Why I love our America
In Federalist No. 14, James Madison so movingly remarked, in regard to our revolutionary forefathers, “Happily for America, happily, we trust, for the whole human...
I didn’t look in a mirror for an entire year
Content Warning: Body Dysmorphia, Disordered Eating In March of 2020, as the world was descending into a lockdown, I remember anxiously scrolling through Facebook and...
Should Olympians be allowed to protest on the international stage?
During the 1968 Summer Olympics, U.S. sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos bowed their heads on the medal platform as the “The Star-Spangled Banner” played...
I am Jewish and I am afraid
When I was 16, I received a Star of David necklace from a friend. I wore it nearly every day of 11th grade, and I...
Why I am weary of the thrifting trend
Who is allowed to buy and sell secondhand items in a world that produces too many clothes? Buying second hand allows consumers to find one-of-a-kind...
The United States should stand with Israel
I am sure many of us watched in horror as the conflict between Hamas and Israel continued to escalate until, after 11 days, there were...
Mandating vaccines for the fall
Thoughts on whether Georgia Tech has a responsibility to mandate vaccines for students As the fall semester approaches, schools (with guidance from their state governments...
Discovering my religion during the pandemic
Growing up, if I was asked about my religion, I would proudly state, “I’m half-Jewish, half-Catholic.” To anyone with a semblance of religious knowledge, this...
Keep your friends close, and your better friends closer
My job at the Technique often has me steeped in the less-than-shiny side of life at the Institute. I’m prowling subreddits daily, combing through police...
Do not mess with the supreme court
On Friday, April 9, President Biden announced that he will be launching a commission to study different aspects of the judiciary, and while I honestly...
Black while at Tech
As I prepare to graduate this semester, I reflect on all that I have learned and experienced during my time at Tech. These past few...
Learning to love fearlessly
Like every other bright-eyed girl in my second grade class, I listened to Taylor Swift religiously. I owned the “Fearless” CD and played it on...
Changing the fight song lyrics
This semester, the recurring issue of whether or not to make a change to “The Ramblin’ Wreck” fight song has come up again. In February...