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EDITOR-IN- CHIEF:
Andy Borst

ANDY BORST But as the years went by, and most everyone is willing to help ties to take advantage of instead MANAGING EDITOR:
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF new classes came without being you if you ask. of problems getting in the way Hope Williams
I hope you’re enjoying your able to experience this same feel- No one will make fun of of your success.
first days on campus! For many ing of campus wide inclusion, we you for asking a question that And finally, have some fun NEWS EDITOR:
of us older students, the past two seemed to slowly lose it as we re- you think is stupid, (in actual- and make sure you’re doing more Tehreem Hussain
years have felt decidedly un-col- mained socially distanced. ity, most of us have probably than just studying. Don’t get me OPINIONS EDITOR:
legiate, which is a bit of shame if Yet, despite how sad this may had the same question before, so wrong, grades are important and Yashvini Deva
we’re being honest. seem, it’s presented all of you ask away!). should never be discounted. LIFE EDITOR:
Parties have been canceled, with an unbelievable opportu- Go and meet new people, But they aren’t as important Anoushka Mehrotra
clubs have scaled back and nity to help redefine that image join some clubs and find your as your mental and physical ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
classes have changed format of what a Yellow Jacket is. niche on campus with a group of health, and you shouldn’t sac- Aanya Sawhney
and structure at a pace that was Sure, it will almost certainly friends to call your own. If you rifice what should be the best SPORTS EDITOR:
seemingly impossible to keep be different than what it was have some friends behind you, years of your life in favor of Will Fuss
up with. before, but 20, 40 and 60 years there’s nothing you can’t accom- grinding in your room by your- DESIGN EDITOR:
But the thing I noticed down the road, people won’t plish on campus, I guarantee it. self 60 hours a week. That’s just Abby Ellison
most was the subtle regression be talking about what the Tech Second, take it day by day. no fun, and I promise you’ll find PHOTO EDITOR:
of an on-campus “vibe” that experience used to be. They’ll I know many, myself includ- yourself regretting it later if you Joey D’Adamio
seemed to be the (un)-official be talking about what it still is, ed, have found it tempting to choose that route. ONLINE EDITOR:
defining characteristic of the and how it still feels like a home try and chart the course of the There’s so much that this Clara Templin
Tech experience. even after they’ve been gone next 15 years of our life down campus, and this city, have to TECHNOLOGY EDITOR:
The third- and fourth-years for some 20 years. to the month, leaving very little offer, and I encourage you to Rahul Deshpande
that would have shown the The onus is on all of you to room for anything that may find your place as you navi- HEAD COPY EDITOR:
new classes what it meant to be help in this process, (I know I’ll get in the way. gate your way through the Emily Joe
a Tech student are gone, and be doing my part!). And with But as I, and everyone else collegiate experience.
with them collective decades of that, I have some advice for you who has ever done that, have I wish you nothing but the Founded in 1911, the Technique is the
uninterrupted experiences and all as you try to find your place found out, you can’t stop life best on your (hopefully) COV- student newspaper of the Georgia In-
stitute of Technology and is an official
traditions that we may never amongst the many thousands of from happening. It’s ok to have ID free journey through the In- publication of the Georgia Tech Board
see again. On the one hand, this students at our beloved Institute. a plan, but leave some space for stitute, and can’t wait to see the of Student Publications. The Technique
is unbelievably saddening to me. First, never try to do it by the unexpected. If you’re ready new culture that we help craft on publishes on Fridays weekly in the fall
Having been a freshman before yourself! The Institute isn’t, and for it, these moments can of- this campus together. Its sure to and spring and monthly in the summer.
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sliver
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my conspiracy theory is that Randy Johnson smoked that bird on
purpose
thank you ‘nique staff for everything y’all do! you’re amazing :)
I’m so sleepy!!!
what are slivers
costco pizza is so yummy
I went to chicago this summer and it was so fun
today i learned how to type an em dash on the keyboard without
copying and pasting it from online! progress! — —
donuts do be tasting tasty
hi andy!
formula 1 silly season is so silly this year
apparently most people fall asleep in 7 minutes so I guess I am not
most people
based
Sour was such a defining album last year I listened to deja vu at least
once a day
don’t forget the cheese
That Is So Meta
2.718281828459045235360 > 3.141592653589793238462643
What is everyone’s favorite Keanu Reeves movie?
mazi. gone but never forgotten.
Too lazy to stand up right now
My fortune cookie told me to go on a hike and get fresh air
Photo by Josh Kim Student Publications
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OPINIONS EDITOR:
Yashvini Deva
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LIFE EDITOR:
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Anoushka Mehrotra August 12, 2022
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HOPE WILLIAMS ed STEM students through the pointment. Visit health.gatech.

MANAGING EDITOR Summer Undergraduate Research edu for more information.
in Engineering/Sciences (SURE) VOICE supports victim-
As you embark on your college program, various scholarships and survivors of sexual and rela-
journey, do not be afraid to ask for fellowships, dual degree programs tionship violence regardless of
help and explore all the resources in partnership with other institu- gender identity with emotional,
Tech has to offer. From support- tions, K-12 outreach and gradu- medical, academic, housing and
ing you in the classroom, to help- ate school application support. financial resources.
ing you land a dream job, to cel- The new office includes study VOICE can assist with report-
ebrating your personal growth, spaces and conference rooms ing if victim-survivors choose to
the Tech community is eager to for students to utilize. do so, but reporting is not required
cheer you on throughout the next The LGBTQIA Resource Cen- to meet with and get support from
chapter of your life. Here are just a ter, located in the Smithgall Stu- VOICE. Call 404-894-9000 for
few, of many, resources on Tech’s dent Services Building Suite 140, a 24/7 confidential support line,
campus to support your success. offers programs throughout the or visit healthinitiatives.gat-
year, including discussion spaces ech.edu/well-being/voice. Ad-
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY and educational workshops to ditional services offered through
Institute Diversity, Equity, and advocate for LGBTQIA students Health Initiatives include nutri-
Inclusion is committed to ensur- and foster community among all tion counseling and The Body
ing diversity and inclusion among students and staff. Positive program. Photo by Kristen Reynolds Student Publications
students, staff and faculty. This The Center also supports LG- By setting up an appointment Students study together in the CULC. There are many
includes through the Center for BTQIA students with on- and through the Center for Assess- academic resources to support your learning.
Student Diversity and Inclusion, off-campus health, well-being re- ment and Referral (CARE), stu-
which houses several offices, such sources and financial resources, dents can receive a primary as- ment. The Tutoring Reception reerBuzz. To alleviate some of
as the Office of Minority Educa- including scholarships. Addition- sessment and referral to the best Desk is located in CULC 273. the financial burdens of the job
tional Development (OMED). ally, the Center offers various ally- available resource to support their Unlike 1-to-1 Tutoring, Drop search, Campus Closet offers
OMED is located in the Chap- ship training throughout the year. mental health. An initial appoint- In Tutoring does not require an professional attire for students to
in Building and offers resources The Women’s Resource Center ment is required before meeting appointment and is offered for rent for up to two weeks, free of
with anyone in the Counsel- a smaller selection of high-de- charge. Visit career.gatech.edu
ing Center or Psychiatry Clinic. mand courses, including physics, to see upcoming events and work-
CARE is located in the Smithgall chemistry and math. shops, including mock interviews
Student Services Building and can These sessions are held ei- and resume reviews.
be contacted at 404-894-3498 to ther in-person or online,
set up an appointment. and the schedule will be FUN
If referred, the Counseling determined in late August. Make sure to take time away
Center offers individual, group The Naugle CommLab, locat- from your classes and other ob-
and couples counseling sessions, ed in CULC 447, offers assistance ligations to have fun. Take ad-
all of which are free to enrolled for a wide range of communica- vantage of the newly renovated
students. However, the Center tion-related skills and projects. Tech Rec in the Student Center,
can also help with off-campus If you are interested in working which features bowling lanes,
referrals to other providers. The with a consultant to improve an billiards tables, board games and
Center also offers QPR Training impending essay, presentation, more. Tech Rec will open on Aug.
and peer coaching. report or application, schedule 15, and pricing and hours can be
The Campus Recreation Cen- either an in-person or online ap- found at studentcenter.gatech.
ter (CRC) membership is includ- pointment through the Com- edu/tech-rec.
ed in student fees and boasts an mLab at communicationcenter. The CRC has plenty of re-
Photo by Joey D’Adamio Student Publications Olympic-sized swimming pool, gatech.edu. You can even book sources to let loose as well, in-
OMED is located within the Chapin Building and offers numerous basketball courts, a fitness floor a rehearsal room to practice your cluding a Sports Simulator for
resources for traditionally-underrepresented students. and more to support your physical presentation for the big day. virtual golf, soccer and more. Try
health. The CRC also offers per- out the 39-foot climbing wall,
for traditionally-underrepresented (WRC), located in the Smithgall sonal training and various group CAREER which welcomes climbers of all
students, including Black, His- Student Services Suite 131, of- fitness classes throughout the year. The Career Center supports experience levels.
panic/Latino, Indigenous and fers programming throughout both undergraduate and gradu- Finally, stay updated
multiracial students. OMED of- the year to support gender equity, ACADEMICS ate students throughout their on Student Center Pro-
fers both drop-in and appoint- including the annual Women’s During the transition to Tech, professional development, with grams Council’s (SCPC) up-
ment tutoring for a variety of Leadership Conference. you may face challenges in your semesterly career fairs and an coming campus events at
classes and peer mentoring for in- WRC also supports various courses. In addition to taking online job board, called Ca- their Instagram, @gtscpc.
coming first-year or transfer stu- academic programs through other advantage of your professor’s and
dents through the Edge program. departments, such as the Women TA’s office hours, utilizing the
Additional programs offered in- in Engineering program, whose Tutoring & Academic Support
clude the Women of Color Initia- efforts include mentorship oppor- (TAS) unit can greatly benefit
tive (WOIC) and African-Ameri- tunities and K-12 outreach. you. Peer-Led Undergature Study
can Male Initiative (AAMI). The Veterans Resource Center (PLUS) sessions are offered for
The Office of Hispanic Ini- is located in the BioQuad, and numerous and traditionally chal-
tiatives facilitates The Goizueta aims to support student veterans lenging courses you may take your
Foundation Fellowship for doc- through outreach and events. first year.
toral students and The Goizu- More information about these The sessions are led by students
eta Foundation Scholars Fund resources can be found at diver- who have already taken the course
for undergraduate students, both sity.gatech.edu. and are opportunities to work
of which are awarded to students with fellow classmates to under-
of Hispanic/Latino origin. Ad- HEALTH AND WELLBEING stand course content and prepare
ditionally, the office offers pro- Always prioritize your men- for upcoming exams.
gramming throughout the year, tal and physical health. Stamps 1-to-1 Tutoring offers more
such as the Latino Welcome Cel- Health Services offers a Primary personalized time for you to meet
ebration, and during Hispanic Care Clinic, Women’s Health with a student tutor to assist you
Heritage Month. Clinic, Psychiatry Clinic, as well in your learning. These tutoring
The Center for Engineering as sexually transmitted infections sessions are free of charge and
Education and Diversity (CEED), testing and treatment, a pharma- offered for a larger selection of
originally founded in 2004, is lo- cy, annual flu shot clinics, CO- courses than PLUS sessions. Ap- Photo by Caitlin Aycock Student Publications
cated in the Old Rich Research VID-19 vaccinations and more. pointments must be made at tu- The Smithgall Student Services Building, also called the
Building. Its many programs Symptomatic testing for COV- toring.gatech.edu at least 24 Flag Building, is currently home to the Women’s Resource
aim to support underrepresent- ID-19 can be administered by ap- hours in advance of the appoint- Center and the Center for Assesment and Referral, or CARE.
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TECH

JOEY D’ADAMIO wives baked cakes for the win- A Tech alumnus, he has served
PHOTO EDITOR ners of the race, giving the race in almost every war since World
its name. Starting in 1935, the War II, served on the board of
Almost every university has Cake Race became a part of the directors of MAD Magazine, is a
traditions, but none come close Homecoming events, and fresh- varsity letterman in basketball at
to the rich, diverse and unique men were required to run. Tech and was almost Time’s Per-
traditions Tech has — many of By 1954, the freshman son of the Year in 2001. On top
which have existed since the early male winner received both of all of this, he has received every
1900s, uniting students from all his cake and a kiss from the degree the Georgia Tech offers!
generations. Homecoming Queen. If that sounds too good to be
Many students at Tech take Today, the Cake Race begins true … it is.
these traditions seriously, and we before sunrise on the morning of George Burdell is a fictitious
here at the Technique recognize the Homecoming game. While character, created in 1927 by Wil-
the importance of continuing freshmen are no longer required liam Smith, who was sent two
them and have highlighted some to race, it is highly encouraged! enrollment forms from Tech.
of our favorites. Smith would do Burdell’s home-
RAT CAPS work, tests and any other school
ANAK RAT Caps were established assignments, and in 1930, Bur- Photo by Tuna Ergan Student Publications
Established in 1908, ANAK by ANAK in 1915 and stands for dell actually “graduated” with a A student rides a tricycle past the Ramblin’ Reck in the Mini
serves as Tech’s only official se- “Recruit at Tech” or “Recently bachelor’s degree in Mechanical 500. This race is one of Tech’s many unique traditions.
cret society. While only members Acquired Techie.” Under the front Engineering!
of the society know what occurs bill, students write their name, STEALING THE "T” from other buildings over the
in the meetings, they have his- major, hometown and expected SIDEWAYS THE DOG By now, you have probably years.
torically helped create many or- graduation year. The sides are Found severely injured near seen Tech Tower.
ganizations on campus, including filled with scores from the foot- campus in 1945, Sideways was a One of the most historic build- THE MINI 500
the Technique and the Student ball season from their freshman white and black terrier. Her inju- ings on campus and once the Perhaps the most “Tech”
Government Association, as well year. On the back, the words “To ries forced her to develop a unique tallest building in Atlanta, it is tradition, the Mini 500 is
as protesting against unwelcome HELL with georgia” are written as sideways walk, thus giving her the adorned with the glowing let- a tricycle race held during
changes to campus. punctuated for emphasis. distinctive name. ters “TECH” on all four sides of Homecoming weekend. Started
Each year, ANAK “taps” a se- Freshmen were once required She instantly became a campus the tower. in 1969, teams ride laps around
lect amount of student from the to wear the caps every day un- celebrity, attending classes, sleep- The tradition of “stealing the Peters Parking Deck.
junior and senior classes to be in til Tech beat UGA during the ing in dorms and marching with T” began in 1969 when a group of Each team has seven members,
the society. Membership remains rival football game, or, if Tech the drill teams. students stole the east-facing “T.” including riders and a pit crew,
a secret until graduation when lost, until the end of the year. Unfortunately, she died in Since then, it has been sto- and must build their own tricycle
members’ names are published in Freshmen who were found with- 1947 from mysterious causes, len several times and has always to compete in the race.
the last issue of the Technique. out their caps would be hazed. which some speculate to be rat been returned. Several clubs exist with
Obviously, this tradition is no poison from Brittain Dining Hall. Today, the administration has the sole purpose of winning
FRESHMAN CAKE RACE longer enforced. She is buried near Tech Tow- measures put in place to prevent this competition.
In the fall of 1911, the first an- er with a headstone rotated 90 this from occurring again, includ- It is, without a doubt, one
nual Cake Race was held as a way GEORGE P. BURDELL degrees, so it is also “sideways.” ing pressure-sensitive alarms since of the most entertaining col-
to recruit students for Tech’s cross It’s hard to think of someone During finals week, students leave it is considered criminal activity. lege traditions and is a testament
country and track teams. A few more accomplished than George pennies on her grave for good luck However, this has not stopped to a Tech student’s ability to
years later, some faculty members’ P. Burdell. on their exams. students from removing the “T” overcome obstacles.

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Clough Undergraduate Learning Both silent floors offer lots of

ALYSSA SHAW Commons. Clough offers a ton seating, a floor to ceiling window
CONTRIBUTING WRITER of different places to sit, the most and absolute peace and quiet. The
Looking for the perfect place prized of which being the booths sixth floor is brighter with green
to study? Tech is full of different on the fourth floor. Between all of furniture perfect for the daytime,
spots that are conducive to every- the seating, the vending machines while the seventh floor has muted
one’s different study techniques. and the coffee shop downstairs, it lighting with darker wood and
While they all fall under the In- is easy to see why this is one of the burgundy furniture that makes
stitute’s umbrella, eachbuilding busiest spots on campus. it feel like Gryffindor’s common
has its own niches and general room.
atmophere that make them a little STUDY WITH A SNACK
different from each other. Care to enjoy a cup of coffee WILDCARD
While you are at Tech, you are or a bagel while studying? A great While at Tech, many students
sure to find your favorite place to place tocheck out is Whistle Bis- fall in love with their own major
study. Everybody has their per- tro. Located right behind Tech buildings. Whether it’s Architec-
sonal favorites, and with the new Tower, Whistle Bistro always has ture East, the MRDC or the Bio
student center now open, there’s the best music playing and a great Quad, your major building has
something for everyone! ambiance to relax in while finish- the potential to feel like a second
Here are a few of the Tech- ing your CS homework. home on campus.
nique’s top picks for the best Its close proximity to all of
study spot on campus. BEST BUILDING your classes offers the possibility
If you are looking for a build- for you to spend hours getting to
OUTDOOR PICK ing that inspires creativity and know the building.
If you are looking to catch sustainability, make sure to visit There are so many places at
some of Georgia’s sunshine the Kendeda Building. Tech that are perfect for studying,
while doing some homework, Arguably one of the most and there is no way we could list
a great place to check out is beautiful buildings on campus, out all of the best spots. Be sure
Tech Green. Kendeda breathes life into those to give all these places a try, but
This green space is considered who enter. This living building if none of them suit you, don’t
the heart of campus by many stu- offers both indoor and outdoor worry!
dents. It offers a space to study, as places to study that are sure to in- There are so many other great
well as relax, eat or play a quick spire everyone’s best work. places to check out. Ask anyone
game of SpikeBall, and allows all on campus and they will tell you
a great opportunity to get some PEACE AND QUIET their own favorite place to spend
fresh air. Do you prefer a quiet place time.
to study? Crosland Tower Li- We can’t wait for you to find
CAMPUS FAVORITE brary’s sixth and seventh your favorite place on campus to Photos by Ethan Vitak (Top) and Joey D’Adamio (Bottom) Student Publications
One of the most popular floor are the great places to call your own. Tech Green, the CULC and the Whistle Bistro are just a few
places to study on campus is the check out. Happy studying! of the Technique’s recommendations for study spots.

CHINAR DANKHARA whether an internship or REU

CONTRIBUTING WRITER (Research Experience for Un-
dergraduates) is the right choice
“Yeah, I have always wanted for you, worry not.
to do something for myself, so It is not unheard of for a col-
business is perfect for me.” lege student to be unsure about
These innocuous-sounding their interests and career path
words uttered by another fresh- in our rapidly changing world.
man at North Avenue Dining Typically, most college
Hall haunted me. students struggle with decid-
Everyone around me seemed ing on a future path at some
so sure of what they wanted to point or another during their
study and pursue beyond their college careers.
college years. More students change
Was I the exception? I felt majors than one would
like the only indecisive, non- think. According to the
committed freshman. US Department of Education,
As I enter my junior year, I approximately a third of college
have come to realize that I was students enrolled in a bachelor’s
far from alone. degree report changing their
While I did not end up major at least once.
changing my major, I did de- Even while being common-
clare a minor that I never place, changing majors is still
thought I would. seen as a sign of admitting fail-
I have also seen many of my ure to many students.
friends and peers change their Instead, students should
majors over the course of my see it as a sign of renewal
time here. and refocusing.
Tech’s hustle culture has This attitude can be applied
driven many students to believe to other aspects of your life Photo by Janat Batra Student Publications
that every graduate is destined as well. A student works on their laptop in the CULC. Choosing your major and discovering your
to be an engineer working to- For example, are you choos- passions can be very difficult — do not worry if you feel unsure of your path ahead.
wards prestigious internships ing to work an internship be-
and an eventual job. cause you want the rewarding and energy available to you Finally, remember that college career is much too
This sentiment is especially experience or because everyone during your college years. each class, concentra- short to be spent worry-
common among freshmen who else is doing it? It is important to prioritize tion, extracurricular activ- ing about the implications of
are not yet acquainted with It is possible that research extracurricular activities that ity or summer experience is major changes — literal chang-
campus norms. or entrepreneurship is a more you think will benefit your fu- going to be a part of your over- es in your major as well as ma-
If you are one of those stu- natural calling for you. ture plans. Accepting the trad- all life experience. jor career changes — rather
dents who are unsure about While none of these pursuits eoffs and thinking about your It is beneficial to gath- than acting on what you think
your major or other aspects are mutually exclusive, there is priorities will only help you er as many varied experi- is the best course of action
of your career path, such as only a finite amount of time make better decisions. ences as possible, but your for you.
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ANDY BORST fully allow for some much needed the best audio recording spaces on
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF alleviation of Tech’s over-stressed campus, and are freely available to
dining halls that have plagued reserve for all students on campus.
The beginning of the Fall students with long waits in
2022 semester is upon us, and years past. STUDENT CONVENIENCES What advice would you give your
with it the student body is finally The Student Center also has
able to access the long awaited, ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES a wide range of spaces that stu- freshman self?
newly renovated John Lewis The Student Center boasts an dents can utilize for everyday
Student Center. unprecedented amount of space activities. The Post Office has
The Institute spared no ex- for student organizations to work officially moved from the Ex-
pense in its construction, and it is and conduct their affairs in after hibition Hall to the first floor
almost unrecognizable for those the renovation. SCPC, or the Stu- of the Student Center, giving
who remember its original layout dent Center Programs Council, them more space for storage
before the renovation began. arguably has the largest space in and processing to help stream-
A more spacious and intuitive the building, but SGA, the Tech- line postal operations.
design defines the new Student nique and Student Media, Black Bowling and pool is also
Center’s layout, filled with more student organizations and mul- back on the first floor of the
room for student organizations, ticultural organizations all have Student Center at Tech Rec,
resource departments and study varying amounts of space in the and can be paid for with Buzz-
spots than ever before. Here’s a Student Center to work in. Funds should you ever want to
few of the Technique’s favorites The LGBTQIA Resource Cen- take a break from classes and
to visit when you see it for the ter also has a new home in the Stu- relax! Burdell’s is open as a con- AUSTIN BARTON
first time! dent Center. In addition, graduate venient one-stop-shop, and De- THIRD-YEAR MATH
students have a dedicated lounge poe’s Eyewear has also moved
DINING OPTIONS to study in, and a prayer area has from the Exhibition Hall back “Lean into ywat you’re interested in and not
Just like its previous iteration, been added, complete with ablu- into the Student Center.
the Student Center boasts a wide tion areas for students to utilize just for your grades all the time.”
variety of dining options that stu- throughout the week. Students have most certainly
dents can take advantage of with felt the burden of not having
Dining Dollars, BuzzFunds and STUDY SPACES access to the Student Center for
meal swipes. While paled in comparison the past two and a half years,
The first floor features two to Price Gilbert, the CULC and but after seeing the finished
original establishments from the Crosland Tower, the new Student product, it’s safe to say that it
old Student Center (Chick-fil-A Center offers students a substan- was well worth the wait. Just
and Panda Express), in addition to tial increase in the amount of like before, the Student Center
newcomer There on Fifth, which studying space available to them. looks poised to become the cen-
can be found right next to the These spaces can be found on ter of campus living at the In-
bowling alley and pool tables. The about half of the second floor, and stitute, providing a mix of work
second floor contains a much wid- scattered throughout the entirety and play you can only find on a
er variety of dining options, such of the third floor, offering a mix college campus.
as Blue Donkey, Gyro Chef, Bento between traditional study spaces, For those who remember
Sushi, Test Kitchen (a restaurant collaborative work environments what the Student Center used
that implements a rotating menu, and isolated, sound proof areas to be, this is a breath of fresh ZEYNAB SOW
similar to Rotations from the old for students to utilize according to air after two pandemic ridden
Student Center), Twisted Taco, whatever mood strikes them. years. For those who haven’t SECOND-YEAR ME
Campus Crust, Fifth District Deli For those who have musi- been fortunate enough to see
and Brain Freeze. cal inclinations, or simply need it before, the Student Center is “Explore more and don’t stay in your com-
The offerings stand to offer stu- a quiet space to record audio for bound to help mark the even- fort zone.”
dents 10 dining options through- a project, quiet rooms with noise tual end of a rather dreary past
out the week, which will hope- canceling walls allow for some of two years.

KYLIE BEHN
FOURTH-YEAR BME
“Don’t try to rig the experience for it to
match what you’re expecting. It will work out
great no matter what.”

HANNAH SHIN
FOURTH-YEAR BUSINESS
“College is what you truly make of it. Sur-
round yourself with the people and commu-
Photos by Andy Borst Student Publications nities you love and enjoy!”
The John Lewis Student Center offers plenty of dining options, study spaces and resources
for students and staff. Take time this fall to explore all it has to offer.
8 • August 12, 2022 • technique FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE

“Engage in some club or activity on campus from the beginning. Even if you feel
you’re too busy. Engaging will help you meet new people, recharge, learn new
things, and do better academically.”
- Ángel Cabrera, President

“You may often feel pressure to be a human doing, at the cost of being a human
being. My recommendation is to make sure that you strive to laugh and have fun
as much as possible. Find the activities, people and places that make you happy. In
other words, I give you permission to do less and be more. Not only will this pro-
mote well-being – it will enhance holistic success.”
- Luoluo Hong, Vice President for Student Engagement & Well-Being

“Give yourself permission to achieve the improbable, believe in the impossible, and
demonstrate the implausible. It is here where the beauty of difference becomes
seen and known.”
- Sybrina Atwaters, Director of OMED

“You are bright, capable and resilient. Never doubt that you belong here at Tech!
There are so many resources to support you through your journey, so don’t hesitate
to reach out for help and advocacy.”
- Tiffiny Hughes-Troutman, Director of CARE

“Get involved in a student organization – it’s a great way to meet new people and
do work on something outside of your studies. If you are not already doing so,
check out self-care practices like meditation – it works at reducing stress and being
focused on what’s important to you.”
- Steve McLaughlin, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Welcome to Georgia Tech and the Yellow Jacket fam- SGA does a lot for students, so read on to learn a little Whether you have an issue with a professor, or an idea
ily! We’re your Student Government Association (SGA) more about the group that represents you! about a way to improve the GT registration system, or need
President and Executive Vice President, Rohan Sohani and SGA works to represent the student opinion to the Geor- help with a housing issue, or anything else, please don’t
Grace Swift. gia Tech administration, start our own initiatives, fund and hesitate to reach out!
We’re so excited to have you here and advocate for your empower student organizations, and generally enrich the First-year students are typically the most present and
needs throughout the year along with the entire SGA team. student experience. engaged within our campus and your insight is truly in-
You’re going to do amazing things at Tech and beyond, Some areas of interest include campus services such as valuable. We compiled a list of helpful resources on our
so make sure to take advantage of the opportunities Tech dining and buses, sustainability, arts, Georgia government website here, so sga.gatech.edu/resources/ should be a
presents you and this year will be one of growth, learning, relations, and more! SGA consists of three branches: Execu- good place to start. Our First-Year Leadership Organiza-
and amazing experiences. tive, Legislative, and Judicial. tion, FreShGA, compiled a document with additional use-
The Executive branch is composed of the President, Ex- ful resources, which can be accessed via the Linktree on our
ecutive Vice President, and the Executive Cabinet, as well Instagram page at @gtsga.
as committee chairs and committee members. Committees You can contact us by emailing [email protected] or
each work on a unique niche of campus, and they are a reaching out to us on social media. Our Instagram handle
great place to start if you want to get involved at a low time is @gtsga and our Twitter is @gatechsga. You can also
commitment level. You can apply through Tech’s Engage post your questions on the r/gatech Reddit page or reach
page, gatech.campuslabs.com/engage! out to us directly at u/GT_SGA. Follow our Instagram for
The Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR) is updates on our advocacy!
the Legislative branch. Good luck with your first year as a Yellow Jacket and we
UHR consists of representatives for each class, each aca- can’t wait to meet you!
demic major, and special interest groups like transfer and
international students, which all work together to directly
represent student needs.
Finally, the Judicial branch is the Under-
graduate Judiciary Cabinet (UJC), whose two Rohan Sohani (He/Him)
main purposes are to hear cases of non-academic Undergraduate Student Body President
misconduct that involve undergraduates and interpret
SGA policy to determine if any actions of the other two
branches are unconstitutional. If you are interested in any
of the three branches, apply to join at sga.gatech.edu/get-
involved/.
No matter if you choose to get involved with SGA or Grace Swift (She/Her)
Photo courtesy of SGA not, please know that we are here to support you and your Undergraduate Executive Vice President
Sohani and Swift stand in front of the Ramblin’ Reck. various communities.
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NITHYA JAMESHENRY of flying through homework as- from your mind. You can’t do bet- is not discussed sufficiently at Ingraining one-
STAFF WRITER signments and easy exams. ter than your best! a school as tough as Tech. The self in campus life is key
But like a bad apple ruining Another way is to surround school is infamous for its ardu- to overcoming imposter syn-
Some days it feels like you are the bunch, these individuals are yourself with people who are em- ous classes, demanding professors drome.
drowning. Drowning in stress, fewer and further between than pathetic and honest. Even if your and high workloads. Yet, men- Feeling close to Tech life, en-
drowning in work, drowning in we may realize. They may be a vo- peers are not struggling in the tal health is a topic that is often joying events on campus, and
responsibilities, fully submerged cal group, but they are not as com- same way you are, it is important glossed over. spending time with friends
underwater. The worst part about mon as we think. to find friends who will not throw In an environment such as this, is the best way to feel a sense
drowning is that you are helpless. Numerous students at Tech your shortcomings in your face we have no choice but to support of belonging in an environ-
You can flail around, you can try struggle with their classes and in jest. our peers and help one another ment that can bring one’s
to swim or try to breathe. But in have to work hard to achieve good Find people who are honest through our struggles. spirits down.
the end, if you are drowning, you grades. The classes may be diffi- about their struggles and are en- Don’t be that student that Imposter syndrome may
will drown. But what if, on the off cult or time-consuming, but this couraging or caring. makes others feel badly about make students feel like they’re
chance, someone near you is also is widely agreed upon. As important as it is to both their academic performance. drowning, but together, maybe
struggling in the water? The library and other study surviving and thriving in a weari- Be the student that makes oth- we can learn to breathe
Knowing you’re not alone spaces are full of students work- some environment, mental health ers feel heard and encouraged. underwater.
might help you fight the water, ing hard to perform well in their
fight your fate. courses. Even the students who
You might find that other in- are loudmouthed about the ease
dividual in the water and work of their classes can be found, head
together to escape. down, working furiously on as-
Imposter syndrome can feel signments.
like drowning. It feels like every- Imposter syndrome infects the
one around you has their life put majority of students across cam-
together perfectly. pus. If you toss aside the braggarts
No one else is struggling with and ill-intended haters, most peo-
the classwork the way you are. ple — even the most intelligent
No one else feels overwhelmed students — will gladly accept and
by moving into the dorms and reveal the truth: we are all strug-
meeting new people. No one else gling! You might be wondering,
feels apprehensive about being on how can I overcome imposter syn-
a new campus in a new environ- drome when it seems to secretly
ment. afflict everyone around me?
People at Tech do not often Unfortunately, there is no ob-
openly discuss feelings of concern vious or straightforward solution
and inferiority. to imposter syndrome. One way
The GroupMe chats are chock- to work on those feelings of inferi-
full of students complaining that ority or stress is to stop comparing
people are too slow to understand oneself to others. Photo by Tuna Ergan Student Publications
concepts or ask “dumb” questions Do the best you can to study Tech Tower stands tall. Feelings of imposter syndrome can be overwhelming, but by finding
constantly. The Zoom chats brag and do well, and then banish it a supportive community and taking time away from classes, these challenges can be overcome.

MIHIR KANDARPA to meet other students and learn every interest you may have. We nizations at Tech like Tech Treks year. SGA was a great place for me
CONTRIBUTING WRITER about how they got involved at have a number of cultural organi- and Roller Derby. And if you’re to find other students who were
Tech. At the fall organizations zations from India Club and the into sports, join the club and as passionate as me about advo-
As a new student at Tech, fair, you’ll get a chance to meet African Student Association to recreational teams at Tech, and cating for better well-being on
getting involved can seem like a other students from nearly 200 the Filipino Student Association sign up for intramurals through- campus, and I was lucky to meet
monumental task. But there are organizations! All of the organiza- and the Latin American Student out the year. Finally, if you’re in- some of my closest friends during
a number of ways to find your tion leaders are extremely excited Organization. There are a num- terested in writing, come join us the three years I spent in SGA. I
community, such as Week of Wel- to meet you, the newest students ber of religion organizations on at the Technique! also joined an organization called
come, the Fall organizations and at Tech. The fair is a great op- campus for all sects and denomi- You may feel overwhelmed SMILE during my sophomore
research fairs, and a number of portunity to mingle with student nations. There are a number of by all the ways to get involved or year after a friend of mine in SGA
others that can help you find your leaders, hear about their orga- academic and career-oriented or- struggle to find a place you belong encouraged me to join it. SMILE
place. If you’re looking to join a nizations and maybe grab some ganizations too such as pre-health in. Just know that almost every helped me find a community of
student organization at Tech, you free swag. It also doesn’t hurt to organizations, Mock Trial, Model Tech student has gone through peers who cared about spreading
can be sure that there is an orga- express your interest to different UN and engineering professional this. When I first came to Tech, positivity around Tech (if you’re
nization for you. As a freshman, organizations and sign up for dif- organizations. If you’re a CS stu- I was worried about finding my interested in joining, reach out to
the engage website, gatech.ed- ferent email lists from them. You dent, there are a number of orga- community. I joined a few orga- us at [email protected]!).
campuslabs.com, was a resource might get a ton of emails at first, nizations you can join like Data nizations as soon as I arrived on I became a member of the leader-
I used aid in my own search. You but eventually you might see some Science at GT and Bits of Good. campus, but I never found a place ship team my junior year and now
can use the search bar to look event or opportunity that piques Reck Club is a great organization that I really enjoyed. I left these serve as one of the VPs. SMILE
for different organizations and your interest. These are just some to join if you’re interested in Tech organizations after being involved provided the community I was
select specific types to join from of the ways you can find organi- traditions and school spirit. You for just a few weeks, hoping to looking for and I’ve been lucky to
professional and career-oriented zations that interest you. Walking can get more connected with the find other places that I felt more meet so many of my best friends
ones to fun and recreational ones. around campus and on social me- Institute by joining GT Ambas- connected with. I attended dif- through it. Coming to Tech as a
Each organization has a page dia, you’ll also see plenty of adver- sadors, Tour Guides and the Stu- ferent events that were going on new student, it may seem over-
on Engage with information on tisements for different events hap- dent Alumni Association. There around campus but didn’t find whelming and hard to find your
how to contact them, their social pening on campus. If something are also a number of organiza- anything that really interested me. place. But don’t worry! Every-
media and website and how to catches your eye, check it out! tions tailored to specific issues on Eventually, I ended up joining one else is facing the same chal-
join. It doesn’t hurt to send ques- Take advantage of being a fresh- campus and around Atlanta. The the Student Government Asso- lenge and you don’t have to find
tions to the organization if you’re man by asking questions and try- Mental Health Student Coalition ciation (SGA) as a member of the your community as soon as you
hoping to learn more! ing new things. You may just find and If You’re Reading This GT are Dining Committee after seeing an come to campus. These next few
If you’d like to meet differ- something you really enjoy. among some of the mental health email about it. Over the course of months, you’ll have the opportu-
ent student organization leaders, You may also learn what you’re organizations at Tech. We also the year, I was able to make a few nity to try new things and meet so
Week of Welcome and the Fall not interested in. Joining a pre- have a number of sustainability friends in SGA who I’d stay con- many different people! Don’t give
organization fair is the place for med organization on campus organizations at Tech including nected with throughout my time up if you don’t find your place im-
you! During Week of Welcome, helped me realize I didn’t want to the Association for Sustainable at Tech. I continued to be involved mediately; it may take some time
you’ll get to attend events and be a doctor anymore. At Tech, we Investment and Students Orga- with SGA, becoming a committee but once you find an organization
workshops hosted by a number of have over 400 student organiza- nizing for Sustainability. There chair my sophomore year, and one that you love, you may just meet
organizations. This is a great way tions that are tailored for nearly are a number of recreational orga- of the VPs on Cabinet my junior some of your best friends.
News
NEWS EDITOR:
Tech’s impact in FY 2021 technique
Tehreem Hussain
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR:
Morgan Whittemore
A recent report revealed Tech contrib-
uted more to Georgia’s economy than
10
Friday,
any other USG institution.411 August 12, 2022
[email protected]

Institute changes COVID-19 operations

TEHREEM HUSSAIN monitor COVID-19 cases and immediate actions in response to test was created by Tech professors However, the CDC cautioned
NEWS EDITOR trends on campus. the pandemic and will be man- Dr. Greg Gibson and Dr. Joshua in March 2022 that, “It is not
According to the COVID-19 aged by the Office of Emergency Weitz and, through the collabora- possible to reliably and accurately
Since March 2020, students dashboard presented by Stamps Management, which houses rep- tion of the campus community, predict the number of infected
at the Institute and at universities Health Services, 518,571 as- resentatives from Administra- multiple testing sites were set up individuals in a community based
nationwide have been impacted ymptomatic tests have been tion, Finances, Stamps Health in various locations on campus to on wastewater testing.”
by the COVID-19 pandemic in administered since August Services, the testing labs and collect and process samples. Based on these observations,
unique ways; from the closure of 2020, with 72% being students Institute Communications. Due to the Institute’s pivot while the Georgia Tech CO-
colleges for months to the intro- and the remaining 28% being However, the Public Health from a temporary emergency VID-19 testing team has thor-
duction of hybrid class options employees and affiliates. Planning Committee will take on pandemic response to more of an oughly corroborated the efficacy
that feature online accommoda- Additionally, since March campus management to the pan- on-going effort, asymptomatic of wastewater testing for surveil-
tions, students have had to adapt 2020, the count of posi- demic for the long-term response. surveillance testing has been re- lance and established the neces-
to a new normal. tive COVID-19 cases has With representatives from Stamps placed by wastewater surveillance sary infrastructure required to
One of the primary ways that amounted to 6,845. Health Services, Health Initia- since July 1, 2022. implement broad wastewater sur-
the Institute was able to ensure a On June 30, 2022, Georgia tives, Housing and Residence According to the Center for veillance, many students are con-
successful re-opening of Tech’s Tech COVID-19 Task Force re- Life, the Office of the Dean of Disease Control (CDC), “Waste- cerned that wastewater surveil-
campus in August 2020 was leased a statement explaining the Students, Infrastructure and Sus- water surveillance captures lance might make it difficult to
through the implementation of a latest updates to the COVID-19 tainability, Institute Communica- the presence of SARS-CoV-2 ballpark exact infection rates.
comprehensive asymptomatic sur- Institute operations in regards tions, the testing labs, GTRI, Staff shed by people with and with- “I just don’t know how ef-
veillance testing program. to asymptomatic testing, self- Council, faculty and students, out symptoms. By measuring fective this program is because I
As a public university housed reporting positive cases and con- “This committee will be respon- SARS-CoV-2 levels in untreated haven’t heard of it being applied
under the University System of tact tracing. A new Public Health sible for establishing, maintain- wastewater over time, public in other places. I’m afraid that
Georgia (USG), Tech is subject Planning Committee and COV- ing, and exercising the Institute’s health officials can determine something so experimental might
to the guidelines enacted by the ID-19 Operations Team has been specific public health and medical if infections are increasing or not give us a good idea about
Board of Regents. formed in order to take on the plans as part of its broader Emer- decreasing in a sewershed.” the COVID-19 spread on cam-
Due to this caveat, the responsibilities of the old Georgia gency Operations Plan,” accord- The CDC also explains that, pus until it’s too late,” said Lily
Institute was unable to Tech COVID-19 Task Force that ing to the news release. “Wastewater testing over time Kachmar, HTS ‘24.
implement a vaccine mandate. used to oversee campus operations One of the biggest changes to can provide trend data that can The COVID-19 numbers
However, through the as- pertaining to the pandemic. COVID-19 operations is the halt complement other surveillance that have been previously ob-
ymptomatic surveillance testing The newly formed operations of the asymptomatic surveillance data to inform public health tained by the Stamps Health
sites, the Institute was able to team will continue to monitor the testing program. The saliva-based decision making.” See COVID-19, page 11

Design by Rahul Deshpande Student Publications

A student guide for getting tested and isolating in lieu of asymptomatic surveillance testing if exposed to someone with COVID-19.
// NEWS technique • August 12, 2022 • 11

COVID-19 FROM PAGE 10 the status of wastewater test- rus/isolation-quarantine and at mytest.gatech.edu. The In- These kits will only be available
Services COVID-19 dashboard ing periodically and report the accommodations for attendance stitue hopes to prevent CO- to symptomatic students; students
were archived when the asymp- number of positive tests from the can be discussed with the Of- VID-19 outbreaks through this are limited to one kit upon request
tomatic surveillance testing symptomatic testing offered by fice of Disability Services (ODS) initiative. The website contains in a given week.
program was dissolved. Since Stamps Health Services. The through the online application, answers to frequently asked With the wide-spread change in
the requirement for self-re- symptomatic tests will still be documentation and scheduling questions pertaining to the CO- COVID-19 policy and operations
porting positive tests has also administered by appointment. an appointment with a disability VID-19 vaccine and general on campus, it will take collabora-
been lifted, Stamps Health Ser- The COVID-19 section of the services coordinator. facts for members of the Tech tion between administration and
vices will end its internal con- Stamps Health Services website Stamps Health Services will community looking for more in- the student body to establish the
tact tracing, creating another will remain and can be accessed maintain its symptomatic test- formation, along with reporting boundaries necessary to mitigate
potential gray area in terms of by students, faculty and staff in ing program in the fall for en- both campus testing and campus the spread of the virus once the fall
infection-rate data. In order to order to read in-depth updated rolled students and postdocs on vaccine data. semester begins.
create more transparency re- guidelines in relation to campus the Student Health Insurance Furthermore, Student Engage- The Institute’s operation
garding the efficacy of waste- operations and can be accessed Plan (SHIP). Stamps Health ment and Well-Being has a small changes are part of a larger ever-
water surveillance, a new CO- via health.gatech.edu/coronavi- Services also encourage any- supply of at-home testing kits that changing pandemic with unpre-
VID-19 dashboard will be rus. More information for quar- one who has not received the will be given to students in or- dictable long-term implications
created in August. This new data antine and isolation can be found COVID-19 vaccine or booster der to provide them options for on college campus across the
collection website will update at health.gatech.edu/coronavi- to schedule an appointment immediate testing. county and around the world.

Tech’s state-wide economic impact grows

EMILY RUSSELL ties, state universities and state Moreover, the USG’s institu- butions to the local economy are to 28,000 new employment op-
STAFF WRITER colleges — a total of 26 schools. tions added a total of 152,629 full noteworthy. portunities. 9,256 of those jobs
Private universities and colleges and part-time jobs. Nearly one It was reported that the In- were on-campus, and 18,849 were
The University System of are not included within the USG third of these job openings are stitute added more to Geor- off-campus jobs due to institu-
Georgia (USG) annually publish- and are therefore not included in on-campus, with the rest being gia’s economy than any other tion-related spending.
es a document that analyzes the the report. off-campus in either the private or institution housed under the This number is consistent with
economic impact that Georgia’s The research was spearheaded public sector. USG. Tech’s output impact — the that of FY 2020.
higher education institutions had by Dr. Jeffrey M. Humphreys, Notably, it was reported that total increase in business sales rev- The researchers involved in the
on the state during the previous the director of the Selig Center “the 152,629 jobs generated by enue — amounted to nearly 4.2 study say that “these economic
fiscal year (FY). at UGA. the USG equal 3.4 percent of all billion dollars. For comparison, impacts demonstrate that con-
The Board of Regents of the Overall, “the total economic nonfarm jobs in Georgia.” it was around four billion in FY tinued emphasis on colleges and
USG wanted to provide the impact of all 26 institutions on The report further explains, 2020, which means that the Insti- universities as pillars of the state’s
public with “tangible evidence their host communities was 19.3 “[To look at this number from a tute experienced a 4.6% increase economy translates into jobs,
of the economic linkages be- billion in FY 2021.” In FY 2020, different angle], that would trans- within the year. higher incomes, and greater pro-
tween the academic commu- this number was 18.7 billion — late to about one employee per 29 Over half of that money stems duction of goods and services.”
nity and the community as a totaling to around a six hundred people. This would also total to from personnel services; mean- All in all, the study tells a posi-
whole because, traditionally, million dollar increase. the number of positions at Geor- while, the other portion can be tive story for each institution, and
the benefits are discussed in According to the study, this gia’s top five employers – Fort attributed to operating expenses Tech is no different.
broad, qualitative terms.” “output impact” was captured by Benning, U.S Army Signal Center and student spending. Its efforts to bring forth an
Thus, they commissioned combining the initial spending by and Fort Gordon, Walmart, Delta Furthermore, Tech added a innovative environment has con-
the Selig Center for Economic the institutions and the students Air Lines and Emory University.” value of around 2.9 billion dollars tributed to the state’s economy in
Growth at the University of Geor- with the induced or re-spending This figure is on par with the to the state. a way that only a premier technol-
gia’s Terry College of Business to (multiplier) effect. number recorded in the report Not only did the Institute out- ogy institute can.
prepare the report. “Of the FY 2021 total, 13.1 for FY 2020; during the previous perform every other USG school For a more in depth review
Their findings for FY 2021 billion (68 percent) is initial year, USG added 155,010 full and in this regard, but it also nar- of this study, refer to usg.edu/
were released in May 2022. The spending by the institutions part-time jobs to the state. These rowly beat the record it set for a sset s/usg /doc s/news _f i les/
economic observations featured in and students; 6.2 billion (32 jobs accounted for around 4% of itself in FY 2020, when Tech’s USG _ F Y_ 2021_ E c onom ic _
the study took place from July 1, percent) is the induced or re- all nonfarm jobs in Georgia. value added impact was nearly Impact.pdf.
2020 to June 30, 2021 and exam- spending (multiplier) impact,” Of the numerous achievements 2.8 billion dollars. One may also contact Hum-
ined the impact of research uni- the annual USG economic obtained during FY 2021 by Tech’s presence also generated phreys at [email protected] for
versities, comprehensive universi- impact report explains. USG institutions, Tech’s contri- an abundance of jobs, totaling up specific questions.
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Team EPICS wins innovation competition

MORGAN WHITTEMORE ate students in the mechanical for women to use because they’re was chosen as the winner and re- In the future, Schauer
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR engineering (ME) school. mounted at a height that’s com- ceived a cash prize and will have wants to go “beyond the gen-
All members are current or for- fortable for men and not for wom- lunch with the dean in the fall to der disparity in the engineer-
Following months of work, mer head teaching assistants for en,” she said as an example for talk more about their idea. ing college and [begin] to look
Team EPICS was chosen as the ME 2110, an introductory design how these spaces are not designed The College will consider the more at factors to make the Col-
winner of the Student Innova- course for ME undergraduates that for women. innovations proposed by each of lege of Engineering more inclu-
tion Competition – Promoting utilizes the IDEA Lab makerspace. Additionally, the team found the teams and how they could be sive,” like in terms of race and
Equity & Access (SICPEA) for “Something that we noticed is that personal protective equip- implemented in the future. sexuality.
their proposal to improve equity just a general feeling of discom- ment in the makerspaces, like Douglas Williams, senior asso- Her hope is that “everyone
in the College of Engineering’s fort from a lot of the women in safety glasses or gloves, were one ciate dean in the College, said that will feel comfortable in the mak-
versatile makerspaces. our classes coming in,” said Ana size fits all, which typically made Team EPICS’ work will be kept in erspaces,” and that including
Beginning in October of last Schauer, ME Ph.D. and a mem- them too large for women to mind as funding is allocated to women in these spaces will only
year, the College of Engineering ber of Team EPICS. Schauer use. They proposed that smaller the makerspaces around campus the beginning of making more be
has recruited groups of students and the other members of her equipment could be purchased in the coming year, with a focus progressive changes that are cen-
to offer ideas to make “campus a team saw that “the women in based off of the proportion of on making sure all students are tered around the values of diver-
more equitable and inclusive at- our classes were no less skilled women in the ME school, and included in these spaces. sity, equity, and inclusion.
mosphere and environment,” said or less qualified than the men surfaces and tools could be made
Robert Simon, CEE academic were, it appeared to be solely a adjustable as well.
professional and member of the self-confidence problem.” The team also found that fe-
College Diversity, Equity, and In- The team wanted to investigate male students were less confident
clusion (DEI) council. if there were reasons for the self- in makerspaces even if they were
“We always have ideas and confidence issue and what ways just as adept and knowledgeable
things like that, but we re- they could address them. as their male classmates.
ally wanted a way to have As Schauer noted, the Col- “When an environment is as-
a more direct channel to lege of Engineering enrolls more sociated with a masculine stereo-
students,” Simon said. men than women, with almost type, women are less likely to join,
He noted that student input 5,000 male engineering students and if they do join, they’re more
on DEI typically stems through enrolled in the 2021-2022 school likely to leave,” Schauer said.
either formal efforts through year compared to almost 2,800 During the team’s research,
student government or from in- female engineering students. previous studies have found the
dividual conversations between The ME department is even machinery and tools in maker-
students and faculty, so the SIC- more uneven, with over three space settings to carry masculine
PEA served as a middle ground for times as many male students stereotypes, which can be deter-
this communication. as female students. ring for women to use.
This was the second year of the Team EPICS realized that To combat these issues, the
competition, and Simon reported these trends permeate all parts of team proposed improving the
that the DEI council made a few the engineering space, so identify- training curriculum for tools in
changes to the pacing of the event. ing individual problems that cause the makerspaces through videos
Eight teams prepared a proposal discomfort was a better place to that include female mentors.
detailing an area of concern in the start. Schauer said that the team The team says that seeing a
College in terms of DEI and out- found both a physical and mental woman in engineering use ma-
lined steps to fix these problems. side to the obstacles women faced chinery in the makerspaces will
They had a check-in deadline in in makerspaces. increase the confidence and self-
December and received feedback “[Makerspaces] are designed efficacy of other women in engi-
on their pre-proposals, and sub- to be optimally used by men, not neering using those tools.
mitted their final report in March. by women,” Schauer said. “In the All teams in SICPEA present-
Team EPICS was announced makerspaces at Georgia Tech we ed to Raheem Beyah, dean of the Photo by Morgan Whittemore Student Publications
as the winner of the SICPEA, actually see things like tools that College, and members of the Col- The mechanical engineering (ME) makerspaces have
and is composed of six gradu- are very difficult or dangerous lege’s DEI council. Team EPICS a plethora of machinery and gadgets for student use.

Annual Music Midtown festival cancelled

TEHREEM HUSSAIN already bought their tickets to This law was also cham- nomic and social stifling of one of bill” signed by Governor Brian
NEWS EDITOR the music festival. pioned by the National Rifle Atlanta’s biggest events. Kemp led to criticism from Hol-
The cancellation was at- Association (NRA). With headliners including My lywood, with many filmmakers
One mile from the Institute tributed by many to Georgia’s The organization heralded Chemical Romance, Future, Fall publicly announcing that they
is one of Atlanta’s oldest green state-wide gun laws. it as, “The most comprehen- Out Boy and Jack White, the mu- would not bring business into
spaces: Piedmont Park. The park According to the Atlanta sive pro-gun reform legisla- sic festival was meant to attract Georgia. They did not follow their
is home to a plethora of activities Journal Constitution, “Multiple tion introduction in recent his- both Atlanta natives and tourists threats, likely due to the state’s
for Atlantans and tourists alike. officials familiar with the cancel- tory,” according to an article to Piedmont Park this fall. generous tax credit.
From farmer’s markets to an- lation said it stemmed from ongo- published in USA Today. Tech student, Shruthi Mohana According to the The Wash-
nual ice-cream festivals, the ver- ing legal fallout of a permissive The 2014 law once again Sundaram, BA ‘24, reflected on ington Post, “Most studios again
satile venue attracts people of gun expansion that was signed gained national attention when the cancellation and said, “The kept quiet last year after Kemp
all age groups and is a lively site into law in 2014.” in 2019, the debate expanded to event of Music Midtown being signed into law voting restric-
during every season. With the upcoming November whether the firearm expansion canceled this year would have tions that, as CNBC noted at
One of the most beloved events midterms, politicians from both law would apply to private events been entirely preventable if this the time, drew criticism from
of the year is Music Midtown, an the Democrat and Republican on public property. state had common sense gun leg- major corporations such as
annual music festival that saw its parties have pitched in regarding In 2019, the Georgia Supreme islation. However, due to the egos Coca-Cola and Delta.”
return in September 2021 after a the state’s pro-gun laws. Court and an appellate court rul- of politicians and gun rights advo- While the festival’s cancella-
year of COVID-19 cancellations. The history behind the law that ing in 2022 affirmed that the law cates, tens of thousands of people tion has led to many politicians
However, in an unanticipated led to the festival’s cancellation would impact such events, which will not be able to attend and en- and citizens expressing concern
announcement by the festival or- can be traced back to 2014. includes Music Midtown held in joy an event they likely were look- regarding Georgia’s laws, only
ganizers on Aug. 1, Music Mid- Former Governor Nathan Deal Piedmont Park. ing forward to for months.” time will tell how state fire-
town 2022 was canceled. collaborated with the Republican The decision made it dif- In the past, other Georgia arm policies will impact other
On the festival’s website and controlled state government at ficult for the festival’s organiz- laws have gained national atten- public events held on public
social media pages, identical an- the time to sign the Safe Carry ers to host the event without tion as well. The 2019 “heartbeat property in the Georgia.
nouncements went up explain- Protection Act into law, allowing either facing potential litigation
ing, “Due to circumstances Georgians and visitors from 28 from gun-owners for banning
beyond our control, Music Mid- states to carry firearms in a vari- firearms at the concerts or having
town will no longer be taking ous city-owned and public spaces. musicians pull out of the festival
place this year.” At the time, the act was col- for safety concerns.
“We were looking forward to loquially known as the “guns ev- Politicians and concert-go-
reuniting in September and hope erywhere bill” and gained noto- ers alike are not happy about
we can all get back to enjoying the riety on a national level. The bill the cancellation, with many
festival together again soon.” also gave jurisdiction to school voicing their concerns on
They did not explic- districts for determining whether social media.
itly comment on the reason employees could carry firearms in Many local leaders includ-
for the cancellation. schools. ing the Democratic gubernato-
The organizers also prom- In addition, the bill provided rial candidate, Stacey Abrams,
ised automatic refund processing that very same decision-making have criticized Governor Brian Photo by Tyler Meuter Student Publications
within the next 7 to 10 business ability to religious leaders in wor- Kemp’s government, citing a Music Midtown is an annual music festival held in Pied-
days for all customers who had ship buildings and spaces. pro-gun narrative for the eco- mont Park and features artists from all over the country.
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Friday,

Ready to get involved? Explore Engage today!

pus position. The GOLD Route freshman. Whether you are vol- INTO THE STREETS munity connections and increase
ANDY BORST equips participants with the skills unteering your time, developing Into the Streets is MOVE’s social issue education. Connect
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and knowledge they need to make new ways to assist underserved 12th annual service experience, with them on Engage and Insta-
a meaningful change in their stu- communities or any number and takes place on Sept. 10. Into gram @MOVEGT.
As a college student, one of dent leadership roles and in their of other activities to help your the Streets integrates students into
the single most important, and roles beyond GT. Participants se- community develop and thrive, Tech’s campus and the Atlanta JUMPSTART
rewarding, things that you can lect from a wide-variety of work- Civic Engagement is here to assist community through volunteering JumpStart recruits and trains
do is participate in clubs and or- shops and experiences. These ex- you in your journey. and service to others. Georgia Tech students to serve
ganizations around campus. But periences equip students with the Civic Engagement encompass- You can also get involved local Pre-K classrooms and work
let’s be honest, with over 500 reg- skills and knowledge they need es the numerous ways in which with service through student- with children to develop the pre-
istered student organizations and to make meaningful change in students and the entire GT com- led events, such as Alterna- school students’ language and
a total student population of close their student leadership roles and munity promote positive social tive Service Breaks, Mobilizing literacy skills. Students with
to 40,000, it can be pretty hard to in their leadership beyond GT. change. This includes direct ser- Opportunities for Volunteer a Federal Work Study award
find your place, especially coming There are three foundational pil- vice, advocacy and civic duties. Experiences, and Jumpstart. can participate in JumpStart
right out of high school. lars that guide the GOLD Route Students can get involved with to earn their FWS allocation.
Don’t be nervous though! curriculum: Personal Leader- service through co-curricular ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK To learn more and apply, visit
Well, maybe be a little nervous, ship and Development, Orga- settings (academic-based com- Alternative Service Breaks is jstart.org/apply.
but remember that the Office nizational Development, and munity service courses and out- a student organization that hosts No matter what you choose to
of Student Engagement has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. reach programs) and student or- group-oriented community ser- get involved in, Civic Engagement
website designed specifically for Because the GOLD route is en- ganizations. If you’re looking to vice trips, both domestic and and student-led service programs
helping you find your niche on tirely customizable, you’ll be able get involved through them, then international, during Institute can help you give back in a mean-
campus! Engage is the hub for to find workshops, activities and be sure to attend the Service Fair Breaks. You can get to know ingful way! If you have any ques-
all the opportunities you have extended leadership experiences and Into the Streets! ASB by following their social tions about Civic Engagement or
outside of the classroom, includ- that support you no matter where media, checking out their En- giving back through service, feel
ing student organizations, cam- you are in your leadership journey. SERVICE FAIR gage portal and participating in free to reach out to Sharonne Del-
pus departments and upcom- Some examples of GOLD Route The Service Fair, taking place one of their service experiences or gado through her GT email ad-
ing programs and the GOLD experiences you can join in this on Sept. 1, offers GT students learning opportunities! dress, [email protected].
Route Leadership Program. All of year are the Women’s Leadership the opportunity to connect with All of these wonderful opportu-
them will help you join the tradi- Conference, Leader Summit, Di- campus and community service M.O.V.E nities, and how to become a part
tion of Progress and Service and versity Ambassadors, Alternative partners to learn more about vol- Mobilizing Opportunities of them, can be found at Engage.
work towards becoming the best Service Breaks, and more! To unteer opportunities, community for Volunteer Experiences, or Engage, alongside its app CORQ,
version of yourself! learn more and to enroll, visit engagement programs and various MOVE, is Georgia Tech’s um- is the place to look for a commu-
The GOLD Route, standing bit.ly/goldroutegt. other ways to connect to the larg- brella organization for communi- nity to call home at the Institute,
for Guiding Organization Leader Joining the tradition of Prog- er service community at Georgia ty service and volunteer opportu- so make sure to download the
Development, is designed for all ress and Service is, as our motto Tech and around the city of At- nities. MOVE brings people and CORQ app and visit Engage to-
students who are or hope to be- suggests, a core part of the In- lanta. Be sure to come out if you’re resources together to drive partici- day to stay in the loop at gatech.
come officers or leaders in a cam- stitute and your experience as a looking to get involved! pant engagement, cultivate com- campuslabs.com/engage/!

Make sure to use CORQ for these events!

Stamps field. Even Buzz wouldn’t miss this Tech Green. So if you’re wondering how food, games, giveaways, prizes, perfor-
ANDY BORST event, so be sure to drop by! you want to leave your mark on the Insti- manceswwwwwwww and so much more.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF tute, this is the place to be! All members of the Tech community, from
ORGANIZATION FAIR incoming first-years to returning PhD can-
It’s easy to get lost in everything that the Finding an organization that fits your didates, are invited to attend. T-Night 2022
Institute has to offer when you first arrive niche can be hard, especially when you’re is an event you won’t want to miss!
on campus. There’s an almost unimaginable trying to figure out how to succeed at “Traditions Night”, now referred to
number of welcome activites and experinces the Institute. But luckily, the Instiute has as simply T-Night, has emerged over
to take advantage of, and it can sometimes an event that can help you figure out ex- the past half century as a more engag-
be overwhelming trying to decide where to actly where you belong without all of the ing and exciting way to preserve Tech
go and what to do. Here’s a couple of sug- heacaches of looking by yourself! Each history and traditions.
gestions, though, that we think you should semester, the Center for Student Engage-
definetely try to attend if you have the time! ment hosts the Student Organizations Fair,
which provides new and returning Yellow
YELLOW JACKET MEGAMIXER Jackets an opportunity to connect with our
The Yellow Jacket Mixer is a high-spirit- 550+ Registered Student Organizations.
ed, high-energy event that allows new Jack- Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu
ets to engage with new friends, laugh with Students pose together after receiving
each other and feel like a part of an excit- charicutures at the Summer 2022 Org Fair.
ing new campus community. We promise
you’ve never seen an icebreaker like this
before! Mingle with new and returning stu- T-NIGHT
dents in this one-of-a-kind opportunity to Kickoff the start of the new school year
meet all of your fellow classmates and Stu- with Georgia Tech’s biggest celebration of
dent Organization Leaders! Make sure to the year. Located at Bobby Dodd Stadium,
be there to join thousands of your Fellow T-Night 2022 takes place Aug. 28 from
Yellow Jackets at an icebreaker event you’ll 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., and will feature
be sure to remember. The event takes place
on Aug. 15 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu
Students attending T-Night while enjoying
some ice cream provided by Ben and Jerry’s.

T-Night is an annual, campus-wide

event that serves to teach the student body,
particularly the incoming freshman class,
Tech history and traditions in a fun and
Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu interactive manner. With the help of the
Memebers of the Vietnamese Student GT Band, the Georgia Tech Athletic As-
Assosciation table at the Fall 2021 Org Fair. sociation (GTAA), and many other student
organizations, the Ramblin’ Reck Club
This is a great opportunity to meet orga- seeks to instill a sense of pride in students
nization leaders and kick-start your involve- along with knowledge of our school’s past.
Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu ment at Georgia Tech! The Fall Student Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu And there’s no better way to get excited
Buzz making some new friends at Organization Fair takes place on Tuesday, T-Night covers the many traditions of the about football season than a block party
the annual Yellow Jacket Megamixer! Aug. 30 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Institute, such as the Mini 500 shown above! with all your fellow students!
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Finding your voice through GT student media

WREK RADIO INFO SESSION TECHNIQUE NEWSPAPER INFO SESSION skills. There are many different opportunities to get in-
volved, from writing articles to taking photos to updating
Date: Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. Date: Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. our social media. The Technique welcomes all majors and
Location: Student Media Lounge, Student Center Location: Student Media Lounge, Student Center no experience is required.
2nd Floor 2nd Floor Pick up a new issue of The Technique (Volume 108)
every Friday this fall!
The WREK 91.1 FM radio station is powered by
100,000 watts that can reach a local audience of over CONSTITUTION DAY SPEAKER
four million people. The student-run radio station will
hold an informational meeting for all students inter- Date: Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.
ested in becoming engaged with the station. Multiple Location: Cypress Theater, Student Center 1st Floor
opportunities are available for students to get involved
including DJing, music production, sports announcing, Join renowned press law attorney, Michael Hiestand,
business management and marketing. for an in-depth discussion of how the First Amendment
plays an essential role on college campuses today. Hies-
tand’s work with student journalists for the past three
decades, as a lawyer with the Student Press Law Center,
Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu include touring with First Amendment icon Mary Beth
A picture of the Technique staff on a staff retreat together. Tinker as part of the national Tinker Tour and countless
cases on behalf of student media outlets, makes him one of
The Technique, the South’s Liveliest College Newspa- the country’s foremost experts in the legal community on
per, will hold an informational session to give students an the First Amendment. During his time with us, Hiestand
Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu opportunity to learn more about getting involved. Student will discuss the evolution of the Supreme Court’s stance on
Wrek Radio’s office, located in the John Lewis Student journalism can make an impact on campus and beyond, as student speech rights from Tinker v. Des Moines in 1969 to
Center, can broadcast to a local audience of over four million. well as give you an edge as you develop your professional last year’s “F-cheer” case, B.L. v. Mahanoy.

Taking advantage of First Year Leadership Orgs

WHAT IS A FLO?

FLO’s (First-Year Leadership Organization) are leader-

ship development programs focused on helping students
connect and grow through common interests and themes.
Outside of personal development, each FLO strives to bet-
ter the GT community through programs and first-year
initiatives. FLOs include: Connect; First-Year Activities
Board (FAB); First-Year Leadership Initiative (FLI); FreSh-
GA; Reimagine, Inspire, Serve, Empower (RISE); Seek
Discomfort (SEED) and Suit Up Professional Preparation
(SUPP).
Visit student-organizations.gatech.edu to learn more.
You can also join us on Tech Green for First Friday on Aug.
19 to meet each of the FLOs. When you’re ready to apply, Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu
visit bit.ly/FLO22-23. The deadline to apply is Aug. 28, The First-Year Servant Leadership Organzation members Two FLO members pose in a frame for a photo together.
and interviews will occur from Sept. 6-11. together. The FSLO helps develop service leadership skills. FLO’s help freshman develop leadership skills for their future.

Getting involved with Fraternity and Sorority life

COLLEGIATE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
How to Participate: MPC will host a kick-off
Recruitment: Aug. 17-21 event on Aug. 25. Each chapter will host their own
formal recruitment the following two weeks from
The Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC) is made Aug. 26-Sept. 10. Each chapter’s formal recruitment
up of nine sororities. Eight are in the National Panhel- week will be in-person or hybrid format.
lenic Conference and participate in Primary Recruit-
ment at the start of each fall semester. Most Georgia Tech Staff Contact: Jennifer Attilus-August (jennifer.at-
women who join a CPC sorority do so through Fall Pri- [email protected])
mary Recruitment. One associate chapter will conduct Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu
their own recruitment a few weeks later. Two brothers of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
studying abroad in Italy look onto a hillside.
How to Participate: Sign up for CPC Primary
Recruitment by visiting greek.gatech.edu and pay- NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL
ing $40 fee. Signing up and participating in Prima-
ry Recruitment does not obligate students to join a Also known as the “Divine Nine,” NPHC oversees his-
chapter at the end of the process. torically Black Greek-letter organizations. NPHC will host
a series of Welcome Back events including the NPHC Meet
Staff Contact: Mattie Smyth (mattie.smyth@stu- the Greeks & NPHC Convocation (Sept. 2).
dentlife.gatech.edu)
How to Participate: Over the Fall and Spring
Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu semester, chapters will host events to gain expo-
Multicultural greek life is an alternative to the sure and interest from current students. Each chap-
traditional fraternities and sororities on campus. ter will determine at various points throughout the
semester if they will host membership intake.
INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
Staff Contact: Jennifer Attilus-August (jennifer.at-
Recruitment: Aug. 18-23 [email protected])

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is Geor-

Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu gia Tech’s oldest and largest fraternal council. IFC
A group of sisters from the Alpha Phi International serves its student members and the GT community
Womens Fraternity celebrating bid day on Tech Green. through its 30 member organizations.

MULTICULTURAL PANHELLENIC COUNCIL How to Participate: Sign up for primary recruit-

ment by visiting greek.gatech.edu. Signing up and partici-
Recruitment: Aug. 26 - Sept. 11 pating in Primary Recruitment does not obligate students
Created in 2006, the Multicultural Panhellenic Council to join a chapter at the end of the process.
(MPC) serves as an umbrella for culturally based Greek- Photo courtesy of studentengagement.gatech.edu
letter organizations at Georgia Tech, and strives to foster Staff Contact: Jamison Keller (jkeller38@gatech. Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council
and promote unity, awareness and community service. edu) pose with their fellow brothers at a gathering.
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Entertainment
Photo by Alex Dubé Student Publications

Freshman Guide 2022

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Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Aanya Sawhney
ASSISTANT EDITOR:
Isa Cardona
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Friday,
[email protected] August 12, 2022

A student's guide to Atlanta weekends

CHINAR DANKHARA fan of exploring the outdoors with The Beltline also features great throughout the year, numerous art High Museum of Art and the At-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER other Jackets, ORGT organizes places to shop, dine and relax pieces and annual winter lights. lanta Symphony Orchestra at the
group weekend trips all through like Ponce City Market and Krog For the adventurous, Stone Woodruff Arts Center are excep-
Are you a freshman excited fall, including backpacking, cav- Street Market, located down the Mountain is the most obvious at- tional experiences.
about Tech being located in the ing and sea kayaking trips. street from the art-filled Krog traction with its stunning views The Michael C. Carlos Mu-
heart of Midtown Atlanta? Are Remaining on-campus is not Street Tunnel. Little Five Points, and over 3000 acres of natural seum, located on Emory Uni-
you a current student wanting to the only place you can entertain one of Atlanta's hippest areas with beauty, but Atlanta offers so much versity’s campus, has the larg-
jazz up your weekend entertain- yourself. Atlanta has a lot to offer endless options for dining and odd more than that. Cascade Springs, est ancient art collection in the
ment? Then keep reading — At- on its own. If you are looking for recreation services, is also minutes Morningside and Blue Heron are Southeast. It offers a student dis-
lanta has something to offer for outdoor recreation and an escape from the Beltline. Check out dif- just some of the many preserves count and features artifacts such
every taste. Whether you are a cul- from the urban landscape, Pied- ferent thrift and vintage stores and you can hike through. If you are as a metallic Egyptian falcon and
ture aficionado, a fan of the out- mont Park, Centennial Olympic murals around the neighborhood. a fan of the adrenaline rush, Six an ancient bathtub.
doors, enjoy weekend adventures Park and the Beltline all provide The Atlanta Botanical Gardens Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags The Fernbank Museum is great
or like shopping and food, Atlanta excellent spots to exercise, meet is located next to Piedmont Park White Water offers exactly that. for exploring natural history, or
has you covered. But it can be easy people or even just stroll. and features botanical exhibitions Let's talk about culture — the just comparing the dinosaur skel-
to miss these events, precisely be- etons with Jurassic Park.
cause there are so many. Closer to Tech’s campus,
Let's start with campus op- explore the World of Coca-
tions. Organizations like Student Cola, Georgia Aquarium, Col-
Center Programs Council (SCPC) lege Football Hall of Fame and
and Spreading Messages In Love National Center for Civil and
& Encouragement (SMILE) reg- Human Rights, all of which
ularly organize weekend events are located around Centennial
with games and food. You can Olympic Park, about half a mile
find information about these and from Tech’s campus.
other campus club events on their Midtown and the broader
Instagram pages, @gtscpc and Atlanta area feature every cui-
@smile.gatech respectively, and sine you can think of, and Bu-
through chalked messages on ford Highway and Buckhead
sidewalks around campus. feature a vibrant nightlife scene
SCPC is particularly known (though you must be 21).
for its big fall events such as GT If none of these options appeal
Night at Six Flags, held Sept. 16 to you, there is always Top Golf,
this year, and the annual Home- the many escape rooms and odd
coming Concert, which featured things such as tours of “The Walk-
artist blackbear​​last year. Dra- ing Dead” and “Stranger Things”
maTech, Tech’s student-run the- filming locations.
ater, has come into the spotlight If you look closely around the
most recently for their “Urinet- city, you may be able to see the
own” satire. Be sure to watch artistic attraction known as Tiny
out for their fall main stage show Doors that turns bland, lifeless
"The Diviners," which will run Photo by Josh Hallett via Wikipedia spaces into small places of wonder
from Nov. 4-19, and other events A picture of the High Museum, one of the main pillars of the Woodruff Arts Center. A popu- with a fusion of color, technology
throughout the year. If you are a lar destination for students seeking a reprieve from STEM, the High is a staple of Atlanta life. and of course, doors.

The limitless opportunities of the library

YASHVINI DEVA is one of its least well-known — do is choose the book you would very comprehensive and varied. Furthermore, this isn’t lim-
OPINIONS EDITOR your ability to check out books like to check out and either swipe From computer science textbooks ited to the Georgia Tech library,
with nothing but your BuzzCard. your card and check your book to the most recent installations of as students can also place an
Price Gilbert Memorial Li- The library returned to having out at one of the many digital manga, the library has something interlibrary loan. With an in-
brary is one of the best resources a more present, physical catalog check-out machines scattered for everyone, but most people will terlibrary loan, students can
on campus — boasting numerous of books available to check out in throughout the library, or at the probably be able to find something basically request books — digi-
study spaces, reference materials, the fall of 2021, and since then, it information desks on the Grove of interest in the library’s Popular tal or physical — to be sent to
experts and various research ex- has consistently been an expan- Floor of the library. Reading section. Housed on the Tech from other universities
hibits and events. However, one sive, but underused resource. To While relatively new, Price first floor, the Popular Reading or research libraries.
of the best resources of the library check out a book, all you have to Gilbert’s catalog of books is both section is — as the name sug- If you’re still not sure where
gests — a collection of the most to start, here are a few recom-
popular and relevant books. From mendations of books that you can
new romance novels to the most check out at the library right now.
impactful nonfiction, the Popular “Book Lover” by Emily Henry is a
Reading section is a great place to fun and light summery romance
start if you’re overwhelmed by all that follows an uptight publishing
the library has to offer. Moreover, agent trying to find small-town
the section, and the library in gen- love, but it may already be closer
eral, are constantly expanding and than it seems. It’s a quick and en-
finding new ways to connect with tertaining read and a great way to
students. get out of a reading slump. The
In addition, the library al- first volume of “The Sandman”
lows you to put a hold on books, comics by Neil Gaiman is also a
so you can make sure you’re able great book to start reading now,
to get the books you want when since the TV adaptation was just
you need them. The library will released on Netflix. Finally, for
send you an email every time you those who may prefer nonfiction,
check out a book with its due date “The Anthropocene Reviewed:
and will also email you when you Essays on a Human-Centered
are nearing the return date. Most Planet” by John Green is a col-
books can be checked out for 28 lection of essays that covers an
days, but this can vary, so make almost unbelievably broad range
sure to confirm the date yourself. of topics — perfect for any reader.
Similar, but separate from Even if you never considered
checking out books, you can yourself an avid reader, college
also place course reserves, which is a great time to pick up new
Photo by Joey D'Adamio Student Publications is a way to access physical and things, hobbies or maybe just a
The front entrance of Price Gilbert Library. The library's Popular Reading section is digital copies of articles, journals book, and the library is the perfect
just one many collections students can access, simply by using their BuzzCard. and resources. place to do it.
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Atlanta's most popular concert venues

SLOAN SALINAS the first Warped Tour played ists like Prince, Duran Duran only function as a concert venue. ing from Twenty One Pilots to
STAFF WRITER the complex and was later fol- and — in more recent years — Buckhead Theatre also hosts a Juice WRLD to Hozier.
lowed by the first Imagine Fest Lizzo, Conan Gray and the Jonas variety of non-music acts such Much like Buckhead The-
There are many reasons that and Shaky Knees festival, both in Brothers. as comedy specials and theater atre, the Coca-Cola Roxy also
moving to a big city like Atlanta 2013, and the first Wrecking Ball The main concert hall itself has performances; it is also a popu- books private events like wed-
can be exciting for young adults. ATL in 2015. a listed capacity of 2,600 with a lar location for weddings, corpo- dings and corporate parties. The
If you’re an avid music fan, one of The environment itself is standing-room-only main floor rate luncheons, bat/bar mitzvahs layout includes a main floor and
those reasons is the multitude of unique and buzzing with energy, and three separate seated balco- and other private events. balcony seating, both of which
venues scattered around the city. whether you are on a couch in nies. All areas mentioned above Built in an elegant Spanish-ba- are said to be ADA wheelchair
At a school like Tech, students Purgatory, in the pit in Hell or can be accessed by purchasing a roque style, the venue has lamp- compliant. Finished hardwood
have easy access to downtown At- enjoying the view from the second general admission ticket, though lit concrete arches, heavy maroon floors and six glittering chande-
lanta, and by extension, an abun- floor of Heaven. For fans of the al- the seats are first come, first serve. curtains and an overall rock-and- liers elevate the ambiance of the
dance of live music. ternative, rock, metal, indie, elec- Visual reminders of the venue's roll feel to it. The theater itself is space, regardless of whether you’re
Several places are already well tronic and punk genres, this venue origins as a church remain in its said to hold roughly 1,400 people, there seeing BABYMETAL or at-
known by most, such as Mer- is an absolute essential. large stained-glass windows, wood with a main floor and upper bal- tending a wedding. Out front, a
cedes-Benz Stadium and State panel floors, patterned walls and cony. Outside, a large electronic brightly lit marquee mimics that
Farm Arena, which act as con- THE TABERNACLE balconies, and the ornate chande- marquee topped with two screens of its old home at the Buckhead
cert venues while not hosting Driving five minutes south of lier hanging from the ceiling. is visible from the street, reminis- Theatre, lighting up the street
Atlanta’s soccer and basketball the North Avenue apartments of cent of the brightly lit Broadway well into the night.
games. However, the biggest ven- Tech will find you at the Taberna- BUCKHEAD THEATRE theaters of Times Square.
ues are not the only places to find cle. Located behind the SkyView Another 15-minute drive AISLE 5
invigorating live music. Atlanta Ferris wheel and across away from Tech, in the oppo- THE COCA-COLA ROXY Little Five Points is an ex-
Unlike stadium shows that the street from Centennial Olym- site direction of the Masquerade, One of the newer venues in pressionist neighborhood in
have layers upon layers of seat- pic Park, this venue was opened lies Buckhead Theatre, a former Atlanta is the Coca-Cola Roxy. Atlanta located 11 minutes
ing surrounding one stage in the in 1910 as a Baptist church. It re- movie-theater-turned-music-ven- It opened in 2017 and is named away from Tech by car. The
center, the following venues have mained as such until some time in ue. Originally opened in 1931, after one of Buckhead Theatre’s area itself is covered with
all of their seating in front of the the 80s, when the congregation the venue underwent seven name previous monikers — before it brightly colored murals and
stage so no matter where you are, moved and the building lay aban- changes before returning to its returned to being “Buckhead The- street art, the perfect hub for al-
you will always have a full view of doned. However, the 1996 Olym- current name when it was reno- atre.” A 15-minute drive down ternative subcultures ranging
the artists you are seeing. pic Games saw it converted into a vated and reopened in 2010. I-75 N, right off the highway, sits from punks to hippies.
thriving live music location. The theater has staged no- the 40,000-square-foot music Nestled in between Arden’s
THE MASQUERADE The venue has hosted a variety table artists like Joan Jett and venue. With a listed capacity of Garden juice shop and Moods
Only a 15-minute drive away of big names from every genre the Blackhearts, Lynyrd Skynyrd a little over 2,000, the venue has Music record store is Aisle 5. In
from Tech — or a seven-minute during its lifetime, including art- and The Offspring, but doesn’t seen artists from all genres, rang- one of the smaller venues in At-
walk from the Georgia State lanta, you are most likely to find
MARTA station — is the Mas- indie artists as well as groups
querade. The venue can be found that fall under more “alternative
in the lower area of Underground genres.” Artists like The Wrecks,
Atlanta known as “Kenny’s Al- Sasha Sloan and Phoebe Bridgers
ley.” It was founded in 1989 and have all played shows there.
is known for its three differ- Since the venue is much small-
ent indoor areas named Heav- er than others, shows are pri-
en, Hell and keeping with the marily standing room only, with
trend, Purgatory. the exception of some barstools
The venues surround an open- lining the far wall.
air courtyard and vary in size, Because of its size, however,
Purgatory being the smallest Aisle 5 concerts have a more in-
with a capacity of 300, Heaven timate feeling to them, allowing
being the largest with a capac- the audience to feel more con-
ity of 1500 and Hell being a size nected with whoever it is that they
in-between the two. are seeing, no matter where in the
Over the years, the Masquer- room they are standing.
ade has played host to legendary Though it may not be as known
bands such as Nirvana, Foo Fight- as other venues, don’t count this
ers and Nine Inch Nails. Now, one out!
its stages are occupied by groups Live music is one of the many
ranging from ODESZA to Sleep- amazing things that the city has to
ing With Sirens. Photo by Joey D'Adamio Student Publications offer, just find a band you like —
The venue is also filled with A front view of the Masquerade's smallest venue, Purgatory. The Masquerade or even one you have never heard
music festival history. In 1992, is located near Georgia State University, and mainly hosts alternative artists. of — and have a rockin’ night!
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Who’s hungry? Favorite local Asian restaurants

AANYA SAWHNEY portantly, good food. The Technique’s recommen- ular on weekend nights, so make For all the West Campus
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR “Wagaya is my favorite place to dation is the Spicy Beef Noodle, sure to make a booking ahead of dwellers, this restaurant is rela-
grab sushi near Tech,” said fourth- which features rare beef, brisket time! tively closer than those towards
Welcome to Tech, class of year BMED Ibrahim Mahmood. and a steaming bowl of pho with The underdog of Blue India is Midtown; one short 15-minute
2026! As new students and fresh “The lively atmosphere is so wel- chili oil stirred right in. definitely the bhindi chaat. walk down 10th Street will bring
faces pop up on campus this fall coming and I often hear stu- Additionally, as much you right to Pijiu Belly.
semester, the hustle and bustle of dents chatting about classes and BLUE INDIA Indian cuisine is vegetar- Considered an underrated
campus life begins to resemble the hobbies, which reminds me that Our Rating: 4.2/5 ian, Blue India is definitely gem, the great atmosphere, ser-
fast-paced tumult of its home city there is still a GT community Barely even 100 feet away from very vegetarian friendly! vice and food characterizes Pi-
of Atlanta. beyond campus.” Anh’s Kitchen lies Blue India, “Blue India always reminds jiu Belly as a Technique favorite.
Especially as the semester The Technique’s recommenda- also on Peachtree Street. Clearly, me of home-cooking,” said Rashi The only problem is that once
ramps up, there are times when tion for newcomers is the Ramen Peachtree Street is a popular hub Yadav, third-year AE. “I loved go- you see the menu, you’ll want to
the commotion of college life can Plus Two meal, which allows you for food, shopping and students! ing there for the first time with order everything!
only be calmed by exploring the to pick a bowl of ramen and two Warning: Blue India has the my friends, and trying food my If you had to choose one item
city and eating! sushi rolls along with it. If ramen potential to make you extremely Indian mother would definitely to start off with, we would rec-
Here are the Technique’s rec- isn’t your favorite, Wagaya has an homesick. approve of!” ommend the bento box or the
ommendations for those special extensive sushi menu, and lunch The menu selection alone can bulgogi bap.
days when you just want to get and dinner platter specials. When hit close to home for restaurant- PIJIU BELLY The bento box and any of the
away — perhaps when you just ordering sushi, consider trying goers, and above all, the masala Our Rating: 4.1/5 ramen choices come in quite a
finished an exam you have been the Dragon’s Breath roll, as the and sheer amount of flavor in the Our last recommendation in large quantity, so in typical col-
studying for all week, to celebrate server blowtorches the sushi right food makes it an ideal restaurant the immediate area is Pijiu Belly, lege student fashion, it can be
your Week of Welcome or even at your table! for your spice cravings. Most im- an inventive Korean-Chinese fu- packed and double as another
for those days where you are just portantly, Blue India is very pop- sion restaurant. meal for later.
too hungry! In times like these, ANH'S KITCHEN
here are the Asian restaurants (all Our Rating: 4.5/5
within walking distance of Tech’s Anh’s Kitchen is a Vietnamese
campus) that we recommend for restaurant located on Peachtree
new and old students alike. Street, which is a popular site for
students to walk to and hang out
WAGAYA in Midtown. Despite being nes-
Our Rating: 4.7/5 tled front and center in the live-
When looking for a comfy spot liness of Midtown Atlanta, Anh’s
to enjoy some Japanese food, look Kitchen is a haven of sorts.
no further than Wagaya Westside. Calm and homey, the restau-
This restaurant is just a short stroll rant is relatively slow-paced, with
down State Street, nestled on 14th customers trickling in to enjoy
Street near Home Park. some food and time together, and
You may think that the prima- trickling back out.
ry demographic of this restaurant Anh’s Kitchen has a sense of
would be students, but actually, nostalgia to it that keeps loyal cus-
Wagaya is well-known and loved tomers coming back for more.
amongst Atlanta natives and Try going to Anh’s Kitchen on
Tech students alike. frigid winter nights and warm- Photo courtesy of Yelp
Wagaya is a perfect harmony of ing yourself up with a large bowl A picture of the Dragon's Breath Roll from Wagaya Westside. The roll features a
ambience, comfort and most im- of pho. spicy tuna filling and a raw tuna topper, which is blowtorched and cooked tableside.
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Technique Tech Trivia

Photos by Tuna Ergan Student Publications

XKCD by Randall Munroe

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The Yellow Jacket Word Search

Upcoming Concerts
8/23 - Daddy Yankee
at State Farm Arena
8/26 - Lady Gaga
at Truist Park
9/6 - Kid Cudi, Don Toliver, 070 Shake
& Strick
at State Farm Arena
9/22 - Elton John
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
9/23 - Alicia Keys
at Chastain Park
9/24 - MUNA
at The Masquerade
9/27 & 28 - Lil Nas X
at Coca-Cola Roxy
10/12 - Arlo Parks
at The Eastern
10/16 - Jack Harlow & City Girls
at State Farm Arena
10/17 - ROSALÍA
Sudoku at Coca-Cola Roxy
10/21 - RÜFÜS DU SOL
at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
10/22 - Lizzo & Latto
at State Farm Arena
11/5 - ITZY
at Fox Theater
11/8 - Rina Sawayama
at The Eastern
11/12 - Chris Stapleton
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Peebles Lab by Andrew Stell and David Kilian

XKCD by Randall Munroe Peebles Lab by Andrew Stell and David Kilian
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Sports
Photo by Tuna Ergan Student Publications

Freshman Guide 2022

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2 0 2 2 FA LL SP O RTS C AL E N DAR
September

XC: Berry Open Volleyball: GT Invitational ---------------------

GT Invitational FB: vs Clemson @ MBS VBall: vs BYU FB: vs WCU

Golf: Maui Jim Intercollegiate -----------------

VBall: vs Ohio St VBall: @ Arkansas XC: North Alabama FB: vs Ole Miss
Invitational VBall: @ uGA
Maui Jim Intercollegiate

VBall: vs Wake Forest FB: @ UCF

VBall: @ Notre Dame

VBall: vs VATech Golf: Iverness Intercollegiate ----------------- XC: Lehigh Paul
Short Run

October
FB: @ Pitt
XC: Alexander/Asics
Invitational

FB: vs Duke
VBall: @ Louisville Golf: Colonial Intercollegiate ----------------- VBall: vs UVA
(Homecoming)

VBall: @ Duke
VBall: vs Pitt VBall: vs Clemson XC: Penn State XC: Berry Invitational
National Open

FB: vs UVA VBall: vs Boston College

Golf: Golf Club of GA Intercollegiate --------------

VBall: @ UNC
VBall: vs Syracuse XC: ACC FB: @ FSU
Golf Club of GA Intercollegiate Championships

VBall: @ NC State

November
WBB: vs Clayton State FB: @ VTech
VBall: @ Miami

VBall: vs Louisville
VBall: @ FSU WBB: vs Georgia State FB: vs Miami
XC: NCAA South
Regional

FB: @ UNC
WBB: vs KSU MBB: vs NIU VBall: @ Clemson XC: NCAA
Championships

VBall: @ Pitt
MBB: Rocket Mortgage FB: @ uGA
WBB: vs uGA MBB: Rocket Mortgage
Fort Myers Tip Off Fort Myers Tip Off VBall: vs FSU
Finals WBB: Gulf Coast Showcase -------------------

MBB: @ Iowa
Gulf Coast Showcase

Design by Abby Ellison Student Publications

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MLB FROM PAGE 24 from this past season taken on was another one of the catalysts With the 381st overall pick, he runs for the Jackets. This perfor-
In games where the stakes were the second day. The Washington behind the Jackets’ powerhouse joined Huff with the Nationals. In mance led to his second-team
the highest, Maxwell played Nationals drafted Huff with the offense. The Detroit Tigers used the late stages of this past season, All-ACC selection.
some of his best baseball. In an 231st overall pick. Huff came up their 267th pick to draft Jen- he had some big games, includ- He became known for being
elimination game against the top big in some of the Jackets’ most kins, one of the nation’s best ing one in the ACC tournament. able to rise to any occasion and
overall seed in the NCAA Tour- important games. Against in-state first basemen. His 17 home runs Against Louisville, Grissom had not allow any moment to be too
nament, the Tennessee Volun- rival Georgia, Huff only gave up this season got him second-team seven strikeouts through 6.2 in- big. His offensive strengths and
teers, Maxwell was responsible one run in seven innings. In an- All-American and first-team All- nings as he led Tech to a 9–4 vic- timely ability to make important
for 12 strikeouts and only gave other elimination game against ACC honors. He has a unique tory. Grissom hopes to carry this plays will allow him to become a
up two unearned runs through Alabama State, Huff was one of ability to get on base at a high momentum with him towards an key contributor at the next level.
six innings pitched. the catalysts to Tech’s victory as rate, notching a career on base illustrious professional career. Tech is sending a histor-
Maxwell was known for high- he struck out eight while only giv- percentage of .417. Infielder Tim Borden II was ic group to join the ranks of
velocity fastballs of speeds in the ing up three runs through seven Jenkins will look to convert his one of the team’s strongest of- the major leagues.
upper 90s and even reached triple innings. His ability to show up top-tier skill at his position to a fensive stars this past season. After each had prolific ca-
digits at times. His fastballs will big in the biggest moments will successful MLB career. This led to the Houston Astros reers during their Jacket ten-
make him an impactful player prove to be a critical factor as he Pitcher Marquis Grissom Jr. selecting Borden with the 493rd ures, they will look to only grow
at the professional level. Pitcher progresses throughout his career. became one of two Jackets se- pick in the draft. His 20 home from there and make names for
Chance Huff was another captain First baseman Andrew Jenkins lected on day three of the draft. runs were the second most home themselves at the next level.

A look at Tech’s greatest sports traditions

JOSHUA SEXTON and white. The Ramblin’ Reck is
STAFF WRITER one of two primary mascots used
at Tech, and it has led the Jackets’
Now that you are officially a football team out onto the field for
new Jacket beginning your first every home game since its first ap-
semester (or a student who needs pearance on Sept. 30, 1961.
a refresher), this is your chance The Ramblin’ Reck can be
to get up to speed on all of the spotted easily around campus as it
sporting traditions that help make is regularly driven, and the unique
Tech even more unique than you horn that is frequently used will
might have already thought. Our alert you of its whereabouts.
school’s traditions can connect As first-years, the only rule
you to all of those who have al- regarding the Ramblin’ Reck
ready graduated (or “Got Out” in is to not touch it until you have
Tech terms), and those who will completed your first year at Tech.
get out after you! Doing so is a bad omen that will
The Technique takes pride in result in the Jackets losing to the
being an organization to help you hated rivals, UGA.
participate, feel included and,
when the opportunity arises, for BUZZ
you to show that you truly are a The second of the Institute’s
helluva Tech student. two mascots (besides the Ram-
blin’ Reck) is Buzz the Yellow
CLEAN, OLD-FASHIONED HATE Jacket. In the early 1900s, the
The first thing every incoming Jackets did not have an official
student should know about is the team name or mascot.
Institute’s rivalry with the Univer- However, many fans at sport-
sity of Georgia. The two schools ing events supporting the players
have had a rivalry, called “Clean, of Tech wore yellow jackets and
Old-Fashioned Hate” since 1893, the term was used to describe
the first year they played each the fans. In 1905, football Photo by Josh Kim Student Publications
other in football — and probably coach John Heisman decided he Tech’s Ramblin’ Reck mascot drives onto the field before their home game against
will continue to have one forever. wanted the team to be known Pitt last season. The Ramblin’ Reck has been a staple on campus for several decades.
The week leading up to a sports as the Yellow Jackets.
matchup against UGA is known as Buzz the mascot was con- the end of classes throughout in 1997. The whistle was returned Prior to football games, the band
“Hate Week.” ceived in the 1970s by students the weekday. The whistle is locat- on former President Wayne will perform “Alma Mater” while
In addition, Tech students performing at football games ed just north of Tech Tower near Clough’s lawn a day later. doing a pregame performance.
need to be aware of “the good in yellow jacket costumes, with Bobby Dodd stadium and the top During the second-half of
word.” If you were to ask a Tech Judy McNair being the first Buzz. of Freshman Hill. SONGS OF TECH sporting events, the band plays
student, fan or graduate (or they In 1980, the Institute got fund- The whistle was introduced in In addition to the Institute’s the Budweiser song, and fans will
asked you) “What’s the good ing from the SGA to make 1892 and has been a Tech staple two mascots, the Jackets have two bob up and down before shouting,
word?” the response is always “To a custom costume and cre- since. Including its job of allert- fight songs: “Up With the White “Go Georgia Tech” a few times
Hell with Georgia!” Sometimes ate the first official Buzz. Buzz ing students when class is over, and Gold” and “Ramblin’ Wreck and then saying, “When you say
the catchphrase is abbreviated to makes appearances at athletic the whistle also sounds during from Georgia Tech.” Budweiser, you’ve said it all.”
“THWg” in writing or online. events and is very friendly and Tech football games when the Both songs are played by the After athletic events are over,
funny to all spectators. Jackets score a touchdown, and Yellow Jacket Marching Band at the band will play “The Horse.”
THE RAMBLIN’ RECK when they win a game. sporting events multiple times There is a dance that goes along
The Ramblin’ Reck is a 1930 THE WHISTLE The whistle has also been a vic- throughout the game and are a with the song that is very fun, and
Ford Model A Sport Coupe paint- On Tech’s campus, there is tim of robbery in the past, with way for the students and fans in the Technique recommends you
ed in the Institute’s colors, old gold a steam whistle that blows at the last successful theft occurring attendance to root on the players. try it out at your very first event.

Up With the White and Gold Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia

Tech
I’m a Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an engineer
Up with the white and gold A helluva’, helluva helluva helluva helluva engineer
Down with the red and black Like all the jolly good fellows I drink my whiskey clear
Georgia Tech is out for a victory I’m a Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an engineer
We’ll drop a battle axe on georgia’s head Oh, if I had a daughter sir, I’d dress her in white and gold
When we meet her our team is sure to beat her And put her on the campus, sir, to cheer on the brave and bold
Down on the old farm there will be no sound And if I had a son, sir, I’d tell you what he’d do
‘Till our bow wows rips through the air He would yell “To Hell With georgia” like his daddy used to do

When the battle is over georgia’s team will be found

Oh, I wish I had a barrel of rum and sugar three thousand pounds
With the Yellow Jackets swarming ‘round! Hey! A college bell to put it in and a clapper to stir it around
I’d drink to all the good fellows who come from far and near
I’m a ramblin’ gamblin’ hell of an engineer! Hey!
Sports
SPORTS EDITOR: Sports traditions technique
Will Fuss
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR:
Julia Balot
Learn more about Buzz, the Reck and
other traditions before you attend
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Friday,
your first Tech sporting event.419
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Tech varsity athletics: A guide to the 22-23 season

WILL FUSS the women’s ninth place finish. Golf, men’s and women’s swim
SPORTS EDITOR Each team had multiple top 50 and dive, men’s and women’s ten-
individual finishers as well, in- nis, and men’s and women’s track
With college sports start- cluding the now-graduated Nicole and field all compete across more
ing up again in a matter of days, Fegans’ 11th overall finish. than one season. Golf is a con-
knowing when and where Tech’s Winter sports include men’s sistent national contender, mak-
teams play is important for any- and women’s basketball, both ing the NCAA championship fi-
one who wants to support the of which play at McCamish nal round the last two years and
Institute’s student athletes. Pavilion on the north end of boasting numerous conference
Home to 17 varsity teams, campus along Fowler Street. championships. While golf does
Tech hosts athletic events from The winter season starts in not have a dedicated home match,
August until as late as June. November and typically wraps they are set to play a pair of tour-
Teams typically play in the fall, up in March. The women’s team naments in Georgia this year.
winter or spring season, though has earned two straight NCAA Swim and dive competes
some teams compete all year. tournament berths and was in the McAuley Aquatic Cen-
Fall sports start as early as mid- a Sweet 16 team in 2021. ter in the CRC on the west side
August, with the main fall teams Men’s basketball earned an of campus, the former 1996
being football, volleyball and ACC Championship in 2021 and Atlanta Olympics venue that
cross country. Football’s home an automatic NCAA tournament hosted the ACC and NCAA
venue is Bobby Dodd Stadium in spot as a result. Home games are championships last season.
the southeast corner of campus, a free with a Buzzcard and often of- Both the men’s and women’s
55,000 capacity stadium that the fer giveaways to early fans. teams sent athletes to the NCAA
Jackets have occupied since 1913. Spring sports consist of championships, and three swim-
Students can buy season tickets baseball and softball, and mers earned All-American honors.
to sit in one of the sections along start in February with play Tech typically hosts multiple
the endzones and enjoy Tech foot- continuing into June. meets at the Olympic venue, and
ball games all season long. Sea- Baseball plays at Russ Chan- both teams boast underclass-
son tickets this year also include dler Stadium on the corner of men capable of breaking records
a game in Atlanta’s Mercedes Fowler Street and Ferst Drive for years to come.
Benz Stadium on Sept. 5. and is a consistent contender at Tennis plays their home match-
Volleyball plays in O’Keefe the conference and national level. es at Ken Byers Tennis Complex,
Gymnasium toward the northeast Several Tech players were selected an indoor/outdoor venue with a
end of campus, near the corner of in the recent MLB Draft, and dozen competition courts along
Techwood Drive and 6th Street. the team hopes to reach a fourth Fowler Street. Tech hosts mul-
An NCAA Elite Eight team last straight postseason this year. tiple tournaments throughout the
year, they return the majority of Softball reached the NCAA year and sends singles and doubles
their best players, host two week- tournament this past season for competitors to the NCAA tourna-
end tournaments and boast a the first time in a decade and re- ment with regularity. Both teams Photo by Josh Kim Student Publications
schedule packed with the nation’s turns a majority of the players were at least ACC quarterfinalists, Sophomore outside hitter Bianca Bertolino rises up to hit
top teams. Games are free with a who helped to get them there. and the women’s team made it to the ball during Tech’s October 2021 game against Duke.
Buzzcard and sell out quickly, so They play their home games at the second round of the NCAA
arriving early is a must. Shirley Clements Mewborn field tournament last year. outdoor season. Teams from Jacket athletics has a lot to offer
Cross country competes all at Fowler Street and 8th Street. Track and field has an indoor all across the country come its students. Several of the teams
across the country, and typically Both baseball and softball home season from roughly December to to compete, and the meet of- are national contenders on a yearly
races in-state at least once. Both games are free with a Buzzcard, February and an outdoor season fers a chance to see some of basis, and with most of the home
men’s and women’s cross coun- and weekend series offer three from March through May. the best college athletes. games being free to students, sup-
try finished in the top 13 at the games of action when the teams Tech typically hosts an event With a wide range of sports on porting Tech athletics is an easy
NCAA South Regional, led by are playing at home. at their home track early in the campus at several different venues, way to spend an evening.

Eight Jackets selected in 2022 MLB draft

RISH DESAI the recipient of the Buster Posey On numerous occasions, he Shortstop Chandler Simpson pick. Simpson led the nation with
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Award, which is given to the na- has shown his versatile skills that was another critical player to the a .433 batting average, as well as
tion’s best catcher. He displayed will let him make his mark in the Jackets offense this past season. being third in the nation in runs
The Jackets are coming off a strong offensive abilities, setting big leagues, as either a catcher or The Tampa Bay Rays selected per game at 1.36. Because of
historic season led by many play- multiple hitting records. even a designated hitter. Simpson with the 70th overall Simpson’s speed, he was known
ers with the ability to make big to be able to convert any hit into
names for themselves at the next multiple bases, as well as being a
level. The 2022 MLB draft re- threat to steal bases at any given
flected this, with eight players time. Simpson looks to build off
being drafted. This was tied for a strong season with the Jackets
the fifth most students drafted by having a strong showing in
by any school in the nation, and the MLB.
the most of any ACC school. Outfielder Tres Gonzalez, a
This marked the 42nd straight captain this past season, was the
year where Tech had a player first of four drafted on the sec-
drafted and 22nd consecutive ond day. The Pittsburgh Pirates
year with multiple draftees. drafted Gonzalez with the 140th
The Jackets had two play- overall pick in the draft. He was
ers drafted on the first day always a threat on the offensive
of the draft, four on the sec- side, with a .339 batting aver-
ond day and an additional two age this past season and had a
on the third day. knack for getting on base with
Catcher Kevin Parada entered a career on base percentage of
the draft as one of the top pros- .442. Gonzalez’s high baseball IQ
pects. With the 11th overall pick will set him up for success at the
in the draft, the New York Mets next level.
selected Parada. He will be adding Pitcher Zach Maxwell was
a great deal to the Mets. drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
In his two years, Parada has with the 183rd pick in the draft.
been one of the top players in the Maxwell has shined throughout
nation. Parada appeared in 112 his Tech career and especially
games, including 111 starts and Photo by Taylor Gray Student Publications shined for them throughout cru-
all 60 of Tech’s games this past Kevin Parada celebrates from second during a game against Louisville this cial points late this past season.
season. This past year, he was past season. He was the first of eight Jackets selected in this year’s MLB draft. See MLB, page 23