Tech communication under the weather
Tech is often slow to act upon reports of inclement weather that may impact campus operations. Historically, the school will not announce closings — or...
Opinions
Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation (bias)
CW: Kavanaugh, sexual assault. Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek answers that support one’s hypothesis and ignore all other evidence — a factor evident...
Biased studies weakening Tech’s reputation
My roommate, a current graduate student at Tech and a University of Florida graduate, has his phone ringing off the hook every day — someone...
Sustainable Technology
“Sustainable” has become something of a buzzword in recent years. Issues of sustainability have surged into the public consciousness, leading companies to shift their focus...
The facade and futility of finding a job
It’s career fair season. That means it is time for thousands of Tech students to put on their costumes and play pretend. You’ve seen it...
No, I am not an Asian-American
When people ask me where I’m from, I tell them, “Houston” if I’m pressed for time. If I can sense that they’re willing to know...
The rise of socially conscious television
As Donald Trump’s controversial Supreme Court nominee awaited the start of his confirmation hearings, a group of women stood by in protest. Their message was...
Carolina’s polluting industries
As Hurricane Florence swept through North Carolina last week, the state’s infrastructure withstood flooding that it has not seen since Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Unfortunately...
A Step Forward and a Step Back
It is impossible to discuss the 2017-2018 academic year at Georgia Tech without mentioning the death of Scout Schultz at the hands of GTPD. The...
Finding a light in the darkness
It has been two years since I began my collegiate career at Georgia Tech. In those two years, I have experienced the highest highs and...
Hygge and the lost art of seeking well-being
Last month, I discovered the concept of “hygge.” Pronounced “hoo-ga,” hygge is a Danish word that can be loosely translated to “coziness of the soul.”...
Does Tech really care about the arts?
According to an announcement from Musician’s Network, plans for Tech’s new Student Center do not include a new iteration of Under the Couch (UTC). This...
Looking at Florida’s growing issue with algal blooms
Toxic algae affecting coastlines in Florida has forced authorities to declare a state of emergency in seven counties. Lee county has been hit particularly hard...
Fines, Rent and Fine Print
Students moving off campus for the first time often find themselves inundated with new responsibilities. Rent no longer includes use of utilities. Comcast and AT&T...
The effects of banning hard alcohol
On August 27, the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) ruled that all of its member fraternities — a list that includes a majority of chapters...
Care, like patients, weakens with age
There is something particularly chilling about walking down a geriatric hospital hallway. Art doesn’t line the walls; photos don’t contrast the pure white paint. Everything...
Reframing the idea of “checking privilege”
In recent years it has become common in casual political conversations to instruct someone who does not fully empathize with the suffering of disadvantaged peoples...
Ill-will and cynicism in politics
Last week, the Technique ran an opinion piece titled “The Right’s Fake Outrage” in which the author derided the hypocrisy of Republicans in their dealings...