The language of modern, American hate groups
American hate groups have recently discovered a new and interesting way to justify their beliefs. Unable to defend their views on the basis of logical...
Opinions
Our healthcare neglects the most vulnerable
Nineteen hundred and twenty dollars and ten weeks into a post-concussion treatment, you begin to lose your mind. The worst part about existing in a...
Two-factor authentication woes
Implementing change through the campus community
Houston shows resilience in the face of disaster
My family moved to Houston when I was four years old. I lived there for fourteen years until I came to Tech and in that...
Barcelona: a city transformed by tourism
Graffiti screaming “TOURIST: GO HOME!” and “F*** tourism!” line the walls on the streets of the neighborhoods surrounding Parc Guell. Barcelona residents have gathered in...
Accepting the limits of control over our lives
With the beginning of the semester upon us, let’s talk about control. I won’t cite a dictionary definition, because that would be a pretty cliché...
Demonstrations on college campuses
In the past few weeks, the nation has seen a rise in demonstrations of white supremacy. The “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville was preceded...
On the benches in the McAuley locker room
In building its Olympic pool and aquatic center, Georgia Tech has surpassed all expectations. Its lanes are wide and long. They allow for multiple swimmers...
An invitation to repeal Georgia’s campus carry bill
On Oct. 23, 2015, Georgia Tech unveiled a bronze statue commemorating Albert Einstein, cast by the renowned sculptor Robert Berks. The timing was certainly apt....
Progress is not possible unless we come together to face our challenges
In November 2016, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, laid out a plan that would turn the Indian economy upside down by demonetizing the...
Obama-era journalism crackdowns laid groundwork for Trump’s belligerence
Earlier this month, former reality TV star and President Donald Trump promoted via Twitter a gif of himself wrestling and punching someone with the CNN...
Tech must provide better transportation for summer students
Sometimes when I’m feeling lazy or if it’s 90 degrees with 65% humidity out, I like to take the bus. This has usually backfired on...
Trying a James Bond-themed dinner
When someone says, “Hey, let’s get something to eat,” most would probably not think of eating in James Bond’s living room, but this is exactly...
Advocating for the devil’s advocate
The term “devil’s advocate” originated in the Roman-Catholic Church as one who took a skeptic’s view toward the canonization of a candidate for sainthood. Today,...
The proper fate for Confederate monuments
In recent months, the battle over the appropriate fate for the Confederate statues and monuments peppering the Southeast has become the latest incarnation of the...
Our hopes for the next Dean of the College of Engineering
While outgoing College of Engineering Dean Gary May made great strides in areas such as diversity, we would still like to see changes made in...
Commission requests, is blocked from receiving extensive voter data
A commission created by President Trump issued a letter on June 28 that, for better or for worse, demonstrated the complications of federalism in which...