Learn lessons the hard way
It seems fitting that I should end my tenure at the Technique, and at Tech, in the same manner that I started it: procrastinating, and...
Opinions
Letter to the editor: mental health at Tech
When GT CARE opened on Aug. 19, 2019, over 40 students showed up. The next day, over 80 came and by the end of that...
Seeking validation can lead to your demise
As I stared at the bland tannish manila-colored walls of my 168-square foot Harrison 314 room, thoughts of uncertainty filled my mind. “Do I belong...
Finding my home in numbers and words
My freshman year at Tech, I floated from class to the dining hall to my dorm feeling like my life at college was empty and...
The best of the Institute
Going into the end of the academic year, we on the Technique Editorial Board acknowledge that our consensus pieces veer on the more critical side,...
The extraversion paradox
To most onlookers, it may seem easy to be the opinionated and outspoken character in a group. This individual stands out from the crowd, their...
An imposter among us: a tale of belonging
Since my first day on campus, I have felt like a bit of a traitor. I came to Tech my sophomore year through the Conditional...
The Stinger buses need to be more consistent
I come from the greater Boston area. We lived one hour outside of the city, and before the Covid-19 pandemic, my mom would have to...
Advice: make the effort
Eight semesters over four years at Tech, including a year in the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, will teach anyone a lot. A change of...
Should we be concerned with the rapid development of AI technology?
In light of the recent open letter penned by the Future of Life Institute, an organization funded in part by Elon Musk, we at the...
The lowdown on ‘The Lows’
Art is an important way for us to find the answers to questions that we did not even know we were looking for answers to. ...
The reality behind reality television shows
Reality television has long captivated audiences internationally. Whether we’re watching contestants sell houses or ruin relationships, the idea of viewing reality as it transpires has...
Taking time to live in ‘Another Day in Paradise’
The power of music transcends the ordinary. According to a Harvard study, music has been proven to stimulate nearly all parts of the human brain,...
Running on ‘Autopilot’
Music is powerful. This is one truth I have experienced time and time again throughout my life. From providing an escape from reality to effortlessly...
Is there a double standard between the treatment of TikTok versus other social media companies?
Following the March 23, 2023 Congressional hearing featuring TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s testimony, we at the Technique Editorial Board wish to discuss the data...
Response to letter to the editor: MSA article
This article is in response to the Letter to the Editor by Talia Segal, third-year BMED, published in Volume 108, Issue 22 of the Technique...
The forgotten ones: diagnosis of autistic women
Please not that this essay will use identity-first language (ie: an autistic person) instead of person-first language (ie: a person with autism). While most medical...
The truth behind “clean girl”
The “clean girl aesthetic” is a new look that has been on the rise. The idea behind the “clean girl” look is a minimalist but...