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NEWS EDITOR:
New Novelis Scholars technique
Tehreem Hussain
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR:
Emily Russell
A new cohort of the 2023 Novelis Scholars
was recently announced by Tech in its part- Friday,
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nership with the Novelis company. 43 February 10, 2023
[email protected]
for Social Courage and accord-
ing to the website, the award
“shines a light on those around
the world who bravely act to
improve the human condition,
often in the face of seemingly
insurmountable challenges.”
The 2023 recipient of the
prestigious award is journalist
Christiane Amanpour.
Amanpour is currently serv-
ing as CNN’s chief international
anchor. Additionally, she is a
board member of the Commit-
TEHREEM HUSSAIN tee to Protect Journalists, the
NEWS EDITOR Center for Public Integrity and
the International Women’s Me-
IVAN ALLEN JR. PRIZE dia Foundation; these engage-
The Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for So- ments showcase Amanpour’s
cial Courage is an annual award work surrounding civic service
in honor of former Atlanta may- and advocacy for human rights,
or and Tech alum Ivan Allen Jr. which are some of the primary
Allen was known as a steward tenets of the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize
of civic responsibility and is re- for Social Courage. Specifi-
garded by the Tech community cally, Amanpour is known for
as a leader who advocated for her unique coverage of political Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
racial equity during the Civil and social tensions around the The 7.8 magnitude earthquake impacted Syria and Turkey, resulting in mass casualties,
Rights Movement. world. In the past, her work has civilian injuries, displacement and infrastructural damage in the adjacent countries.
In order to honor his legacy led her to cover Middle Eastern
and ideals, the Institute estab- politics, specializing in human Additionally, Amanpour has buildings collapsing and resulting Due to the country’s long-term
lished the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize rights issues in Iran. covered other humanitarian crises in civilian injury and death. Ac- political turmoil steeped in a civil
relating to natural disasters rang- cording to the Turkish Disaster war, deliverance of humanitarian
ing from Hurricane Katrina to the and Emergency Management Au- assistance for earthquake victims
2010 earthquake in Haiti. Aman- thority (AFAD) agency, approxi- has been made increasingly dif-
pour’s dedication to journalism, mately 62,000 people in Turkey ficult. Just in the city of Aleppo,
especially highlighting the impor- had been injured at the time. almost 100,000 people are dis-
tance of human rights protection, President Recep Tayyip placed due to the disaster.
has earned her the accolade asso- Erdoğan of Turkey visited the Grassroots organizing and
ciated with one of Atlanta’s most primary site of the disaster, but relief efforts have been instru-
well-known public figures. She incurred criticism from Ke- mental in addressing the dis-
is joining the ranks of past win- mal Kılıçdaroğlu, the country’s placement and injuries caused
ners, including but not lim- main opposition party leader. by the earthquake.
ited to, former President Jimmy Kılıçdaroğlu held Erdogan re- At Tech, student organiza-
Carter, late Congressman John sponsible for the disaster and criti- tions like the Turkish Student
Lewis and former Chief Medi- cized his government’s emergency Association (TSO) are support-
cal Advisor to the President, response to the situation. The ing Ahbap, a voluntary network
Dr. Anthony Fauci. provinces most impacted by the associated with AFAD in the af-
earthquake in Turkey are Hatay, fected regions set-up to collect
EARTHQUAKE IN MIDDLE EAST Adiyaman and Kahramanmaras. monetary donations. The applica-
On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, a Rescue missions sanctioned tion allows individuals to securely
magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck by the Turkish government will donate to help the civilians direct-
the neighboring countries of Syria prioritize these areas. Similarly in ly impacted by the earthquake.
and Turkey. As of Wednesday, Syria, the earthquake has exacer- On Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023,
Feb. 8, 2023, at least 15,000 ci- bated the need for humanitarian TSO tabled on Tech Green to
vilian casualties were reported intervention. According to CNN, provide students at the Institute
by major news outlets like The prior to the earthquake, four mil- with more information regarding
Photo courtesy of CNN New York Times. The earthquake lion Syrian citizens in the north- the earthquake and its aftermath,
CNN journalist and anchor Christiane Amanpour was damaged major infrastructure west region were already reliant along with raising awareness relat-
awarded the 2023 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage. across the two countries, with on humanitarian aid. ing to relief efforts.

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Institute announces cohort of Novelis Scholars

performing profound research as Novelis Scholars: Bettina unfortunate circumstances sur- Like Schueller, Kelly possessed
EMILY RUSSELL within sustainability. Arkhurst (Ph.D. ME), Juanita rounding the existence of the pro- enthusiasm for a variety of re-
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR According to the Institute’s re- Hidalgo (Ph.D. MSE), Conlain gram and partnership. search topics and ultimately fused
search website relating to Novelis, Kelly (Ph.D. CSE), Walter Parker “I was thrilled and honored them into one complex subject.
Over the years, the Institute has the company “is headquartered in (Ph.D. ME), Sushree Jagriti Sa- and am grateful to Novelis for “It is a lovely blend of physics,
become increasingly concerned Atlanta with a global footprint, hoo (Ph.D. CHE), Alexandra the recognition and the support. applied math and computer sci-
with implementing sustainability over 12,500 employees and re- Schueller (Ph.D. ME) and Sakshi While I am deeply appreciative of ence. I have always been unable to
principles into its business strate- corded $17.1 billion in revenue for Sharma (MS MSE). the additional funding, I think it focus on just one thing, so being
gies and academic programs. its 2022 fiscal year.” Additionally, four undergradu- also highlights underlying issues a part of the CSE Department —
These efforts to encourage a Moreover, the website also ate students were recognized: with how universities rely on and and studying multi-disciplinary
more environmentally conscious states that the Novelis Scholars Daniel Johnson (fourth-year compensate their undergraduate problems — is a great fit for me.
campus are evident in the school’s program launched at Tech in ME), Suemin Lee (third-year CE), and graduate students, especially I also like studying materials be-
creation of the Sustainability Next 2021 following the expansion Brandon Perry (fifth-year MSE) as Atlanta’s cost-of-living con- cause it is a very fundamental
Task Force, a detailed outline of of their research partnership. and Sarang Pujari (third-year CS). tinues to rise faster than student kind of research; our ability to
Tech’s tangible sustainability Their partnership exists to “col- Upon hearing that she had re- pay,” Kelly said. build things has always been tied
goals, and the construction of the laborate on research and devel- ceived the award, Schueller said They both went on to explain to the ingredients and processes
Kendeda Building, a structure opment, and [to] promote the that “[I] felt so honored and ap- the research contributions that we use to make them,” Kelly said.
that has won many awards for its education of the next generation preciative. They had so many ap- granted them the scholarship op- Schueller expressed a clear
green architecture. of engineers dedicated to mak- plicants to pick from, and [I] was portunity with Novelis. sense of affection for her work,
More recently, Tech initiated ing better products that lead to a happy that they’d seen the value “My current Ph.D. disserta- saying that “[I] am so passionate
a program in tandem with Nov- more sustainable world.” in [my] research.” tion work involves the smart about this area of research because
elis — a global company primarily In this year’s batch of recipi- Kelly, another graduate stu- monitoring and real-time control it brings together so many things
focused on operating recycling fa- ents, seven graduate students dent, expressed a similar senti- of metal wire arc additive manu- that are interesting to [me] — ad-
cilities — that highlights students at the Institute were designated ment but also recognized the facturing processes. This is being vancing manufacturing systems,
done by processing infrared im- machine and sensor design, work-
ages in real time, and applying ing with machines, data analysis
pattern recognition techniques and machine learning.”
to correlate thermal conditions Similarly, Kelly’s project is
with recommended changes to of great interest to him because
the process parameters, in order of the lasting positive effects it
to improve part dimensional ac- presents. He tied back his re-
curacy, decrease manufactur- search objectives to the original
ing time and reduce material mission of Novelis.
waste,” Schueller said. “[I] am fascinated by research
Furthermore, Schueller de- situations in which we need to
scribed how her interest in her make decisions under uncertainty
field of research began thanks based on limited or noisy informa-
to opportunities inside and out- tion — something we all experi-
side of Tech. ence in the day to day world. [My]
“I got into my area of research general long-term interest is how
by, over time, recognizing my in- different fields can come together
terests in mechanical engineering, and improve our understanding
manufacturing, programming of the world and catalyze other
and eventually machine learning. innovations. [I] want [my] work
Some of these interests I discov- to support long-term well-being,
ered through various internships, such as sustainability, equity and
and I got into machine learning climate stewardship, rather than
after it was suggested to me by short-term gain,” Kelly said.
my GT advisor, Dr. Saldaña. I’ve Applications for the 2023-2024
loved it,” Schueller said. Novelis Scholars program open in
Kelly’s research also explores the late spring to early summer.
the study of machine learning. Both students suggest that anyone
“My research focuses on how interested in sustainability proj-
we can embed knowledge of phys- ects should apply for the program
ics into a machine learning pro- during the next cycle.
gram to make it more accurate and To learn more about the
reliable … The overarching goal is rest of the recipient’s research
to teach a computer how materials projects and specific affiliation
Photos courtesy of LinkedIn behave, so that the computer can with Novelis, please refer to re-
Daniel Johnson (top left), Suemin Lee (bottom left), Conlain Kelly (top right) and Alexandra teach us how to make new, ‘better’ search.gatech.edu/novelis/nov
Schueller (bottom right) are some of the 2023 Novelis Scholars with a variety of research interests. materials,” Kelly said. elis-scholars/2022.

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4 • February 10, 2023 • technique // NEWS

EAS school unveils three new major programs

clude Environmental Quality and “Last year [they] taught a new EAS, shares her thoughts on the my concentration. It’ll be much
ALEC GROSSWALD Health, Climate Change and Sus- capstone course in Geophysical new degree plans. easier to say [SEP] and not have to
CONTRIBUTING WRITER tainability, and Ecosystem Man- Field Methods, in which students “Overall, I’m excited and explain any further because it al-
agement and Conservation.” learn a large range of tools that happy for the split. Now [the sub- ready reflects what I’m studying,”
Beginning this upcoming sum- Newman added that the de- solid earth sciences use for un- jects] can all shine in their own said Hailey Bos, first-year EAS.
mer term, Tech’s School of Earth gree will also expand to require derstanding the surface and inte- light instead of sharing one um- Tech and the School are excit-
& Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) some policy-related courses and a rior of a planetary body. Students brella. EAS is hiring new faculty ed to transition to these programs
will offer three new Bachelor of capstone course in Environmental work both at Georgia Tech and in and adding classes to differenti- in the coming months and look
Science degrees. These undergrad- Field Methods. the field in Southern California, ate [itself] into three divisions, forward to seeing how students
uate opportunities will expand the The expansion of this program using tools like seismometers and which allows us to specialize in will take advantage of the new
breadth of the EAS program while draws on Tech’s environmental geophones, ground penetrating our respective fields. I still hope opportunities offered. Allowing
simultaneously allowing students science and ecology expertise both radar, GPS for ground deforma- each major shares core classes, students to explore different paths
in the program to develop a more inside and outside of EAS, better tion, electromagnetic methods as they’re all interdisciplinary in EAS more in-depth will pro-
specialized plan of study in a field preparing students to address the and field mapping,” Newman said fields,” Jackson said. vide them with a chance to pursue
that aligns with their interests. quickly growing demands of the about the additional class. “Earth & Atmospheric Sci- their specific interests early.
The University System of Geor- environmental sector. The feedback from current ences with a concentration in For more information re-
gia (USG) has approved two new The AOS degree will grow EAS students is very positive, and Solid Earth Sciences’ is a mouth- garding the new EAS degrees,
degrees within the school: Atmo- from the existing meteorology many are enthusiastic about the ful to begin with, and normally visit their respective desig-
spheric and Ocean Sciences (AOS) track to cover disciplines span- opportunity to pursue their pas- I just shorten it to ‘earth science’ nated pages on the School’s
and Solid Earth and Planetary Sci- ning atmospheric sciences, ocean- sions. Angela Jackson, a third-year anyway because that aligns with website, eas.gatech.edu.
ences (SEP). They also approved ography and climate sciences.
a new bachelor’s degree in Envi- The program develops a multi-
ronmental Sciences (ENVS) that faceted approach to weather anal-
will be an interdisciplinary degree ysis that accommodates the effect
between EAS and the School of of climate change on the Earth’s
Biological Sciences (BIOS). coastal systems. EAS has aligned
Currently, the School offers the program with American
one general degree with different Meteorological Society (AMS)
track options for all students, but recommendations and prepares
they will likely remove this as an students to complete a variety of
option for new students in two related certifications necessary for
years. Each of these degrees builds careers in the weather field.
upon the existing tracks to form According to the AMS, meteo-
a more in-depth plan of study, rology graduates find employment
catering to increasing academic in a multitude of related fields
and professional demand in their that all require unique skill sets,
respective subjects. and the AOS program will com-
The new ENVS degree sig- pensate for this. Its expansion to
nificantly differs from the pre- include computation-heavy class-
existing track, as it will provide es will equip students with skills
a more holistic approach to that are highly sought after in “...
environmental science. private and government sector
Andrew Newman, EAS pro- opportunities spanning aviation,
fessor and undergraduate coor- agriculture, finance, insurance,
dinator, says that “as with all of energy, industry, software devel-
the new majors, the ENVS degree opment, ‘big data’ positions, sup-
will align moderately with our ply chain positions, the military
prior EAS track, however there and K-12 teaching,” according
is more required coursework, in- to the AOS webpage.
cluding courses offered within Building upon the Earth Sci-
biosciences, as this new degree is ence track, the SEP degree ex-
well integrated between the eco- plores the interior processes of
logical side of [BIOS] and the Earth and other planets.
environmental of EAS.” The SEP takes advantage of
Newman also said that “while innovative technology to provide
there is more specifically required students with some of the most
coursework than before, this will advanced planetary research op-
remain a relatively flexible degree portunities the discipline offers.
where students may develop in Newman mentions a specific Photo by MK Greiner Student Publications
one of three possible pathways (or course that will become a major The Ford Environmental Science and Technology Building is one of the primary places
some mixture between). These in- requirement for SEP. on Tech’s campus that houses classes associated with the EAS major programs.
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OPINIONS EDITOR: Yashvini Deva technique

“ 5
You’re in a car with a beautiful boy,
and he won’t tell you that he loves

” you, but he loves you — Richard Friday,

Siken February 10, 2023

OUR VIEWS | Consensus Opinion

Post-pandemic dating: A new frontier

The situationship crisis
relationship legitimate, and we
certainly can’t have that!
Online dating is a new and potentially dangerous space Commitment is also often
disproportionately upheld. One
As Valentine’s Day approaches quickly, we at you often have in person. Moreover, some dat- member of the situationship may
cut contact with all other roman-
the Technique want to discuss how dating apps ing apps have been heralded as allowing wom- tic interests as soon as they met
have shaped norms surrounding dating — es- en more power in relationship dynamics and their “partner,” while another
pecially for younger, more impressionable peo- empowering women like Bumble. member may see no reason to close
FATIMA GONZALEZ the gates of their DMs. Seems un-
ple like college students. It is impossible to talk However, apps like Tinder can place wom- CONTRIBUTING WRITER fair? Well, they were never really
about a paradigm shift without recognizing the en in positions to be harassed or shamed for together in the first place! Non-
world that came before it, but it is difficult for expressing the same desires to participate in With the most romantic day committance in the situationship
of the year looming near, those of creates a breeding ground for un-
us on the Editorial Board to remember a world hookup culture as men. Even apps like Bumble, us lucky enough to have a part- reliability.
before online dating because it has existed in which creates a safeguard by allowing only ner are surely in full panic mode. The trademark show of unreli-
But what if your panic isn’t be- ability is ridiculously, and some-
some shape or form for most of our lives. women to send the first message after match- ing caused by last minute chaotic times even offensively, long reply
In an increasingly digital world where most ing, still leave people in a position where they shopping trips to raid the Wal- times. Sure, you may let an hour
of us were raised online, it makes sense that feel like they must act a certain way to be in a greens teddy bear aisle? of being left on delivered go un-
Maybe instead, you’ve punished or maybe even three.
we want to stick to spaces we are comfort- relationship. At the end of the day, Bumble is been calculating whether or But suddenly you may find
able with to confront the very uncomfortable a step forward toward finding a solution to the not you should get your situ- that six, seven and upwards of
realities of finding love. multifaceted issue of power imbalances in rela- ationship a heart-shaped token of eight hours have gone by since
your love and admiration. you hit send! A “Good Morn-
However, a lack of real world consequences tionships, buy it is only the start. The heavy dilemma could be ing” text may finally receive
when socializing online normalizes a casual- Another group of people who are dispropor- making your brain go haywire as a response at dinner time or
you calculate all the possible an- even the next day.
ness in pursuing people romantically that is tionately impacted by dating apps is LGBTQ- swers and resultant outcomes. You may not realize it, but
now more callous than ever before. IA+ people. Grindr, a gay dating app, has faced Are you tired of the incessant the unreliability within your
A very common example of this is the prac- much criticism for the dangerous culture and back-and-forth going on in your situationship could be creating
head over the right answer to an obsession. The reminder that
tice of ghosting, where someone will end a po- fetishization people have practiced through questions like “What if a gift is your message has yet to receive a
tential relationship without explanation simply anonymous profiles. The lack of a variety of too much?” or “What if I get them response could have you compul-
by stopping all communication. options for LGBTQIA+ people to date online something and they don’t get me sively checking your phone every
anything?” or rather “Should I ten minutes hoping to see a notifi-
In a situation where you met your part- is disheartening considering how many in even address the dreaded date at cation from your loved one.
ner through a friend, which was a more the community have found safe spaces on the all?” If you’re desperate to make Then, the glorious moment ar-
a decision before it’s too late, I’d rives! They’ve finally responded
common practice before dating apps ex- internet. argue that the answer to the ques- and you’re instantly catapulted
isted, this would be considered unaccept- Mainstream applications, like Bumble and tion is a simple and hard “no.” onto cloud nine and in love all
able by most due to the repercussions you Hinge, have worked to be more inclusive and On the high totem pole of re- over again, nevermind the fact
lationship statuses, the “situation- that they’ve allowed hours to go
would face from your friends. this may signify the beginning of LGBTQIA+ ship” ranks dead last. The status by until finally deciding to ac-
Furthermore, the relative newness of friendly spaces on these applications. Regard- can only truly be defined as unde- knowledge your existence.
dating apps in mainstream culture has allowed less, more companies need to take initiative to finable since anyone can define it Suddenly, it’s almost like you
on their own terms. become addicted to that feeling
for an environment that is effectively lawless. make their platforms more inclusive. Perhaps the best way to explain of intense happiness from finally
Traditional ideas of how to treat a partner or Whether they’re ideal or not, it is an indis- the notorious “situationship” sta- getting the thing you’ve been
a friend have grown distant in the face of this putable fact that dating apps are here to stay. tus is by comparing it to the also waiting so long for.
notorious Bermuda Triangle. The result is twofold. First, you
new in-between. Consequently, this can lead However, if we are to make dating a more en- They’re both unchartable, en- begin to chase gratification that
to a relationship dynamic where there is a joyable experience, we encourage a larger pri- veloped in a shroud of mystery, comes at unpredictable intervals,
the obsession of fanatics and those if it is to come at all.
fundamental lack of respect. oritization of safety by platforms that could who enter rarely ever leave in Not knowing when satisfac-
This has directly led to the commodification implement policies to limit who can view your one piece. tion could arrive could place
of love as apps treat the search for relationships profile and who can share it. Even still, an unlucky victim you in a constant state of seek-
may be able to recognize their un- ing your situationship’s attention
like a game, complete with a user interface that By doing this, trends such as ridiculing other fortunate entry into murky “situ- and validation.
allows for split-second decisions based on vi- people’s profiles, a popular one on TikTok right ational” waters by the common Second, you begin to fill the void
sual appearances and minimal facts. now, could be prevented. In addition, we en- characteristics that compose it. of distance generated by your situ-
A key aspect of the situation- ationship with romanticization.
Through this, dating apps also effectively courage greater awareness about the risks of ship is a lack of commitment from You’ve created your dream part-
lead people to quantify their own attractive- using a dating app and having a better under- at least one party. ner in your head delusionally and
The omission of commit- you incorrectly assume it to be the
ness or viability to be in a relationship based on standing of how to be safe on one. ment can be clearly established flawed person in front of you.
superficial reasons. Finally, we hope that there is a shift in how or conveniently never mentioned, So if you’re still trying to de-
For example, dating apps encourage largely we view love and to remember that even though but in order for a situationship cide if you should get your situ-
to exist, there can be no out- ationship a Valentine’s gift, maybe
surface-level conversations rather than the we are meeting these people in a virtual world, right understanding of commit- you should just do yourself a favor
deeper and more meaningful conversations their feelings very much exist in the real one. ment, as this would make the and block them instead.

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6 • February 10, 2023 • technique // OPINIONS

Is country music underrated?

to 5” by Dolly Parton details the ing Independence Day, country
drudgery that the “American artists take the opportunity to
dream” requires in a way that tell elaborate and deeply human
has stood the test of time for the stories through their music.
song’s 43 years to date. The genre also boasts a strong
Few songs capture the expe- repertoire of the most beautiful
rience of being a young woman and moving love songs known to
moving out on her own quite as man. From the iconic “Check Yes
faithfully as “Wide Open Spac- or No” by George Strait telling
es” by The Chicks, “Born to Fly” the story of young sweethearts
CAROLINE BETZ by Sara Evans, “Don’t Forget to turned into a happy lifelong mar-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Remember Me” by Carrie Un- riage to “Deeper Than the Hol-
Risk It All Does Cocaine Float? derwood, “College Town” by ler” by Randy Travis telling his
Tech maintains a strong The New Zealand authorities There only really seem to Hailey Whitters or “Goodbye love all of the wonders of nature
foothold in College Football have found more than three be two camps of opinions on Town” by Lady A. that their love exceeds, country
Risk, CFB for short, which is a tons of cocaine floating in country music, you either love I have never before heard a music has told some of the most
game where universities across the Pacific Ocean, estimated it or hate it, and very few peo- collection of songs that I was able beautiful love stories of all time.
North America battle to secure to be valued at around $316 ple seem to fall in between the to so genuinely relate to, because However, country also boasts a
regions through dice rolls million. It is being heralded as two extremes. Those who are so few artists are writing songs rich history of telling the more
— much like the traditional the nation’s largest ever drug inclined to hate country music about the experiences that have bittersweet love stories, from
board game. Make sure to stay seizure, but many are worried often cite the popularity of “bro made up my life so far. Span- “Write This Down” by George
updated on how we progress as about the environmental country” and the shallowness of ning decades of the genre, these Strait to “Don’t Take the Girl”
the game continues! impact it could possibly have. its related themes as the source songs exemplify country mu- by Tim McGraw.
for their disdain — from the sic’s unique acceptance of young Although there certainly are
strange fascination with women women creating serious art about songs that earned country mu-
in jean shorts, pickup trucks, the nature of life. sic its reputation for just being
cold beer and fishing. Many iconic songs through- about hot girls and beer (look-
I, however, would like to put out the history of country music ing at you, “Cruise” by Florida
forth a defense of the other side showcase the genre’s storytelling Georgia Line), the genre is rich
of the genre, where iconic artists strengths through the popular- in stories about a wide vari-
like Dolly Parton and George ization of the country ballad. ety of life experiences and the
Strait tell the stories of women, From “The Night the Lights vast ponderings about life that
the working class and other Went Out in Georgia” by Reba these experiences lead to.
SoBE(E)R Whistle Woes groups unable to find their place McEntire telling the story of a Whether you are a young
Heineken 0.0 is a new beverage The trademark Whistle went in other genres like pop. small town murder cover up and woman who is learning how to
that contains the characteristic off during Kamala Harris’ Particularly in the 1980s and the vigilante justice that followed grow into your own life, you were
malty flavor with refreshing visit to campus — scaring her 1990s, country songs have told to “Ol’ Red” by Blake Shelton just framed for a murder you
fruit notes of their other beers, assigned Secret Service agents the stories of people whose sto- telling the story of a glorious pris- didn’t commit because the judge
but is brewed with no alcohol. and causing a confused frenzy. ries would likely not otherwise be on escape years in the making to just wants to get home in time
Fans are also excited about Take comfort in the fact that told. Released in 1990, “Fancy” “Independence Day” by Martina for dinner or you just helped
the brand’s collaboration with you’re not the only person by Reba McEntire tells the story McBride telling the story of a your best friend from high school
Marvel and Ant-Man in a occasionally getting scared by of a young woman whose only young girl and her mother gain- murder her abusive (ex)husband
recent commercial. the whistle! real route out of poverty was the ing their independence from an by poisoning his black-eyed
world of sex work, a story seldom abusive man in their life the same peas, there is a country song that
told. The iconic and timeless “9 day that their town was celebrat- tells your story.
// OPINIONS technique • February 10, 2023 • 7

The superior love letter

them of and describe them in jot down notes as you think and
JESSAMYN M. LOCKETT greater detail. elaborate. Make sure to re-read
LIFE EDITOR However, if you’d like to write your work to make sure there
something less serious, you can aren’t any typos.
Ah, the love letter. Classic, but do that as well. You would hate for someone
more thoughtful (and less costly) Think in advance about to think you love their “dark
than flowers and chocolate. what you want to say and how curly air” when you mean to say
However, what it does re-
quire is skill. Love letters aren’t
you want to come across. What
do you like about them? What
you like their “hair.”
If you’ve done the above,
What are your plans for
so common, but if you really are you trying to tell them? Do you’re off to a great start, but here Valentine’s Day?
want to impress someone, a let- you want the tone to be serious? are a few things you can do to
ter declaring your affection Silly? Genuine? make things a little extra special.
can go a long way. Each word, especially adjec- 1. Age the paper! If you’d like
Luckily for you, I’ve written tives, has an impact. In my expe- to make your letter have an old,
a few in my day (with success I rience, you always want to come romantic look to it, you can do
might add). Here are my tips for across as genuine, so use word this by staining it with black
writing the perfect love letter. choice that comes natural to you. tea. After you’ve written your
First, you want to take note Definitely make use of a the- letter, steep the tea in hot wa-
of the nature of the relation- saurus if you find yourself repeat- ter as you usually would. Ball
ship. Are you already dating? ing the same words, but don’t feel up the paper to wrinkle it and
For how long? Do they have any the need to be meretricious! use a sponge to wet the paper
idea of how you feel? My next tip is to draw with the steeped tea.
If you’ve already expressed on shared memories; think Set your oven to 200 degrees
your feelings and they aren’t in- back on conversations you’ve or the lowest setting, place it
terested, a letter will probably had, little bits of themselves on an oven-proof tray and bake SYDNEY HALLAS
have the opposite effect. they’ve shared with you. for five to ten minutes. After FOURTH-YEAR AE
This is important to consider Your goal is to show them that removing the paper you can
because it will help determine you listen, care and find the “lit- burn the edges with a lighter or “Postponing my Valentine’s celebration un-
the length and content of the let- tle things” about them charming. tear the corners.
ter. Longer, deeper relationships So when you’re writing 2. Write your letter in cal- til the weekend, but I’m planning on making
would allow a letter of similar out your list, it might look ligraphy. Beginner pens are a nice dinner with my boyfriend and watch-
content to be appropriate. something like this: inexpensive and there are
You may want to go all out, I love your laugh. I remember many free tutorials online. ing our favorite show.”
but if you’ve only just started we were studying late in the CULC Gothics and Sweetheart are
dating or don’t know each oth- for midterms when xyz happened commonly used romantic fonts.
er that well, something shorter and you laughed so hard you fell 3. Experiment with decora-
and “cuter” would be the way out of your chair. It’s so cute when tions and layouts. Especially
to go. For newer relationships, I you close your eyes and let your if you decide to write your let-
recommend a simple list. head fall back when you’re laugh- ter in calligraphy or decide to
Choose three-five character- ing and I always love seeing it. bolden certain keywords, play
istics you like about the person Bonus points if you can work around with where the words
followed by a short elaboration. an inside joke into your anec- fall on the page.
For more established relation- dote. A little humor can go a The layout can add to the
ships, choose one or two memo- long way. I know this can be a visual appeal and emphasis on
ries or points you want to tell lot to think about, so definitely points you want to stress.

Performative couple photos RAMON PERDOMO

THIRD-YEAR CS
“I will be studying for my CS 2110 Quiz 2 and
But jealousy aside, why does York City for spring break and
this relationship flaunting feel the designer boots their partners my PHIL 3127 Exam 1.”
so odd at times? bought for them.
We all feel inclined to show Posting significant others on
the world our relationship sta- social media is no different. Ev-
tus. After all, we are social crea- ery individual is perceived and
tures. The answer is simple; judged through their social me-
it feels performative. dia. Having a bigger or smaller
If you think back to your following does not alter the ex-
NITHYA JAMESHENRY childhood, you can surely think tent of your perception. Informa-
STAFF WRITER of a relationship that you idol- tion spreads through gossip and
ized. Perhaps it was Beyoncé and casual conversation. You posted
There are a few days in the Jay-Z (Pre-“Lemonade” era, of your new partner on Instagram?
year that are simply miserable course). Or Jennifer Lopez and Within hours, your clos-
for single people. One of these Ben Affleck, who recently rekin- est friends are commenting “So
dreaded days is Oct. 3, and it’s dled their romance. Perhaps you adorable!” on your post and your
not just because it’s midway craved stability and obsessed over not-so-close friends are blowing CARA BENNETT
through Libra season. Oct. 3 is Neil Patrick Harris and his part- up your direct messages: “When THIRD-YEAR MATH
National Boyfriend Day, a fact ner, David Burtka. did this happen?” Social media
that is both difficult to ignore No matter what, celebrity breaks anonymity, especially “I am going to go out to a picnic with one of
and avoid if you make the major relationships have always bro- when posting fuel for gossip.
blunder of mistakenly opening ken the news. Little occurrences Anyone can pretend like they do my friends.”
any social media app on the day are exaggerated into explo- not expect this to happen, but
of. Instagram stories are chock sive articles, cheating scandals every post is released onto the
full of adorable GIFs and photos sit atop headlines and Hol- Internet cultivated to garner the
of couples staying in doing face lywood relationships are ridi- perception you want.
masks, out at fancy dinners or in- culed. This ridicule likely stems We perform for those around
terlocking pinky fingers on their from the consistent failure of us, and dramatic, flowery and
inevitable and unoriginal, albeit A-list relationships. The public highly publicized couples’ posts
sweet, Sky View Atlanta dates. eye is often the notable culprit are just examples of the perfor-
Valentine’s Day is no different. of this phenomenon. While we mative nature of media. This
Whether you have a partner may lament (or celebrate) our rel- isn’t all to communicate a cyni-
or not, tapping through the in- ative anonymity, social media has cal, anti-romantic take on love
cessant flow of more and more changed our perception of the av- and relationships. Posting one’s
of the same quickly gets tire- erage peer. In the modern era of significant other is not the equiv-
some. In retaliation, one might relationships, are we so secluded alent of a shallow partnership or
even choose to go on a rant about from the public eye? an invaluable connection.
the capitalist implications of The main purpose of social The appeal of posting cute UMAR MANZOOR
the big day of love. media is to flaunt your experi- photos is undeniable; who would THIRD-YEAR CS
Another might complain ences, clothes, money, looks not want to show off their loving
that nobody wants to see peo- and lifestyle. Students study- partner? Nonetheless, there is no “Nothing.”
ple’s posts anyways, and if they ing abroad post their nights out denying that when posting one’s
were really happy and secure, clubbing in Europe, the fine din- partner, at least a part of them is
they would not post at all! ing food they sampled in New doing it for everyone else. Photos by Yashvini Deva Student Publications
Life
LIFE EDITOR:
Jessamyn M. Lockett Love is in the air technique
ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR:
Christine Lee
Read all about how two couples met on Tech’s campus and
how their relationships have grown since. 411
8
Friday,
[email protected] February 10, 2023

GT Blind Dating finds Jackets their perfect date

I thought were funny, but maybe als who identify as nonbinary. took 15 minutes to fill out. proposed locations are set to be
NIHANTH PINNAKA not necessarily the most revealing To assure everyone gets at Whether or not these pairings sent out soon after to hopeful
CONTRIBUTING WRITER [in terms of] people’s character,” least one match, some people will result in true love for any participants. GTDB can be contact-
Gaddipati said. were matched to multiple other Tech students remains yet to ed on Instagram by reaching out at
Georgia Tech Dating Blind He continued, explaining users, raising the average indi- be seen. @gatechdb, or through email at
(GTDB) is the newest non-in- the value different perspectives vidual to 1.5 matches, increas- With GTBD’s Valentine’s Day [email protected] if
stitute affiliated social media ac- brought the team. ing the chances for a successful survey having closed on Thurs- students have any additional ques-
count making buzz on campus “Julie was more on the side pairing. The average response day Feb. 9, match results and tions about the survey process.
with its Valentine’s survey. of more focused questions that
Aimed at helping Tech stu- actually gave some more per-
dents find love, GTDB says sonality and more depth. And
they plan to use survey respons- so then after that, we started de-
es to match Tech students up veloping the back algorithms,”
with their perfect date using Gaddipati said.
their algorithm. From here, the team test-
With advertising posters find- ed their survey on a group of
ing their way all across Tech’s 40 people to check for poten-
campus and an active social tial biases, measure effective-
media presence, the account has ness and identify initial issues.
gained wide popularity with stu- The pair also expressed a desire
dents of all backgrounds on cam- to grow their platform and use
pus, already garnering over 1,000 their algorithm in a wider range
responses as of Feb. 8. of situations, such as assisting
Throughout the years, Tech first-year students find roommates
has seen its fair share of dating or friends.
services make their way through Young explained that for this
campus, each one with its own current project, in addition to
claim to fame. being notified of their match,
To learn more about the goals students will also receive a recom-
of GTDB and the Valentine’s sur- mended date location based on
vey, the Technique has reached their responses to the survey.
out to GTDB president, Harsha “Part of the reason for that is
Gaddipati, first-year CS, and Julie we also want to encourage people
Young, first-year CS to ask them to actually go meet their match,
about the organization and their since they have to reach out them-
hopes for its future. selves,” Young said.
Gaddipati explained that they Students may wonder about the
gained inspiration from the “Stan- thought process behind choosing
ford Marriage Act” questionnaire, and implementing the algorithm
which was a similar service that that processes the survey results.
matched up students with peers Gaddipati revealed that the Nobel
on Stanford’s campus for dates. Memorial Prize winning Gale-
The initial team consisted of Shapley algorithm appealed to
just a few friends but has now them the most.
grown to 22 people. He went on to explain that the
“We started thinking about it Gale-Shapley algorithm is based
around November. And then it on the theory that people with
kind of evolved from there to be a similarities tend to attract one an-
little bit different … more on the other. From here, the team modi-
serious side, I’d say comparatively fied the algorithm to ensure no
to marriage pact,” Gaddipati said. one is left without a match.
From conception to present, GTBD also shared some gen-
the entire process has only taken eral statistics from the survey
about three months with the first responses, sharing data aggregates
six weeks being dedicated to ques- on demographics as per their pri-
tion development, a turning point vacy policy.
in the project. As of Sunday, Feb. 7, the
“There was a lot of arguing male-female respondent ratio
over what questions [we would shows that majority males have Photo courtesy of @gatechdb via Instagram
include]. I was leaning towards responded to the survey so far, Sample posts from Georgia Tech Blind Dating’s Instagram account. The group seeks to utilize
more lighthearted questions that in addition to a few individu- Nobel Memorial Prize-winning algorithms to help Tech students form romantic relationships.
// LIFE technique • February 10, 2023 • 9

How to host the sweetest Galentine’s party

dressed in a similar color. Or Handmade invita- want to keep the party going with can be tailored to fit the group’s
you can try something uncon- tions are always fun to re- some games and activities that ev- level of comfort and the number
ventional like a “famous dy- ceive, and they will give your eryone will enjoy. of guests participating.
namic duos” theme and have Galentine’s party a unique touch. If you are on a budget, con-
your guests come in pairs as their You can print them out or hand- sider activities that can be done THE PERFECT PLAYLIST
favorite duo from a book, TV write them yourself, depending on using items from your own home, Playing music during your par-
show or movie in honor what goes best with your style and like karaoke or a purse/handbag ty creates ambiance and fills any
of the spirit of friendship. the quality of your handwriting. scavenger hunt. In this activity, awkward moments of silence with
Regardless of which way you If you are short on time, digi- each person takes turns looking a synchronous harmony of lyr-
decide to take it, having a theme tal invitations are a great option through their purse or handbag to ics to Taylor Swift’s newest song.
keeps guests engaged and makes as well. You can create them using see if they have any of the items on Consider making a collaborative
it easier to plan other components an online editing platform such a common list. Spotify playlist and asking each of
ASHIKA SRIVASTAVA of the party, like food and decor. as Canva or a custom invitation If you have a bit more to spend, your guests to add some of their
CONTRIBUTING WRITER designer easily found online, like then you can never go wrong with favorite songs.
GIVE OUT CUTE INVITATIONS Evite. Personalized invitations are a spa day or any kind of food dec- Try to have a good mix of dif-
With Valentine’s Day quickly Keep the buzz and excite- a great way to get guests excited. orating activity. ferent singers and genres to keep
approaching, many couples are in ment for your party going be- Including activities like these things interesting and ensure each
the midst of planning the perfect fore it even begins with cre- PLAN A GROUP ACTIVITY will facilitate group bonding guest is represented. There are
date to impress their significant ative invitations that can be After some refreshments and and guarantee a great time for also many pre-made Galentine’s
other, typically complete with a tailored to match your theme. a couple of icebreakers, you will all your guests. These events themed playlists readily available
large bouquet of roses, a box of to use as inspiration. You may
chocolates and teddy bears hold- even find yourself joining an im-
ing hearts. promptu dance party or two.
While this image of Valen-
tine’s Day is what we have known GIFT A MEMENTO
for most of our lives, it has often You will want your guests to
made us overlook its friendship- remember every moment of the
based cousin: Galentine’s Day. great times you all had celebrat-
Typically celebrated on Febru- ing Galentine’s Day together. And
ary 13, the day before Valentine’s while that is not always possible,
Day, Galentine’s Day is a day you can send them back home
meant for honoring close friend- with a little something to keep on
ships and the concept of love as their bedside table to rekindle the
more than a romantic relationship memories. This can be something
between two people. like a mini framed photo of a cher-
So gather your best friends ished moment with them or even a
and start planning, because these box of their favorite candies.
tips and tricks will help make this Try to choose something that
your best Galentine’s Day yet. really represents your friendship
While the title “Galentine’s” and what they mean to you. And
might imply this is a “gals only” remember that it is the thought
holiday, any and all can and should that counts!
participate. Hopefully these tips have in-
spired you to go out and show
HAVE A THEME your friends some love.
No party is ever truly After all, Valentine’s Day
complete without a theme may be a day for celebrating
to tie everything together. love and romance, but Galen-
It can be something more tra- Photo courtesy of Delish.com tine’s Day ensures that everyone
ditional, such as a color-themed A bowl of chocolates candies set out for friends to enjoy. Chocolate and other is celebrated, regardless of their
party where your guests come confections can be a good items to put in memento bags for guests as they leave. relationship status.
10 • February 10, 2023 • technique // LIFE

Asian American journalists spearhead workshop

only Black person not just in the
CAROLINE BETZ room, but in the entire building
CONTRIBUTING WRITER at his first job in journalism, and
how this experience taught him
On Feb. 4, 2023, the Atlanta the importance of showing up as
chapter of the Asian American himself so that everyone reading
Journalists Association (AAJA) or watching his work would actu-
hosted their 2023 student and ear- ally have someone to relate to.
ly career journalism workshop in Blackwell encouraged the
collaboration with the Technique young journalists attending the
on Tech’s campus. The day was event to place an emphasis on al-
full of panels featuring prominent ways showing up as who they are
on and off-air journalists shar- to every single room they enter,
ing stories ranging from report- not only for themselves, but for
ing in the field to networking. the betterment of journalism as a
One student journalist, Kim whole. For Ford, Blackwell’s key-
Ford, a graduate student pursu- note speech resonated.
ing a master’s degree in commu- “I really loved hearing his
nications with a concentration in story … the story of how he won
digital media strategies at Geor- his Emmys, his story about how
gia State University, said that fear held him back, the impor-
she found out about the event tance of being authentically who
through her membership in the you are, because that is what is Photo by Jessamyn M. Lockett Student Publications
National Association of Black going to translate to your viewers Student sit, listening intently, as they take notes on the panelists’ advice. The panel “Tales
Journalists (NABJ). and to your readers really struck from the Field” was one of several designed educate young journalists on skills of the trade.
“We recently had our meet- home for me,” Ford said.
ing and someone mentioned that Toni Odejimi, a second-year ist and their advice about how to vocacy is what brought her to International Desk Senior News-
there was a great journalism con- journalism major and political do that effectively. the event. desk Editor Jennifer Hauser,
ference going on at Georgia Tech, science minor at Georgia State In particular, they discussed Nguyen said that Walker’s ex- 11Alive anchor and reporter Faith
held by the Asian American [Jour- University, noted that Blackwell’s the importance of “making the planation of feeling “the need to Jessie, 11Alive investigative re-
nalists] Association, and said we message meant a lot to her because important interesting and making cover stories relating to the Asian porter Kristin Crowley, and The
should go and I said ‘absolutely,’” she often feels that to be success- the interesting important.” American community, [and] Atlanta Journal-Constitution Se-
Ford said. ful in the industry, she needs to The panelists also spoke about more specifically, Asian American nior Editor for Recruitment Todd
Auzzy Byrdsell, a third-year pretend to be someone she is not. the importance of ethical journal- women during the rise of Asian Duncan. The discussion centered
journalism and kinesiology ma- She said that she resonated ism, and its implications on how hate during the pandemic” espe- on the importance of professional
jor at Morehouse College, said he with the importance of “showing to interview ethically and weigh cially resonated with her. relationships for a successful ca-
was drawn to the event because he up as your authentic self, because the decisions of displaying graphic Panelist Vause discussed his reer in journalism.
wanted to “network with … other that is something that I struggle media alongside a story. past in reporting from active war Panelists discussed their per-
collegiate journalists my age so I with a lot.” The biggest takeaway from this zones and all that his experiences sonal mentor-mentee relation-
can see what they’re working on, The first panel of the day was was the idea that an ethical jour- have taught him. He discussed ships that they maintain that
what their publications look like, about “How to Craft the Per- nalist is a human first. that his method for keeping his have helped them get jobs, or
but also to get advice, get input, fect Article,” featuring CNN Odejimi said that the panel composure under such high- that have allowed them to help
get insight and to get some expe- Newsgathering Senior Director discussion “changed my perspec- stakes situations is to lean into his emerging journalists get their foot
rience from professional journal- of Coverage, Vivian Kuo; CNN tives on how to view reporting background research of the situa- into the door.
ists that are really out there in International Senior Copy Edi- [and] on how to view the decisions tion at hand to guide his investi- Student attendees of the event
the field.” tor, Anthony Giordano; CNN that people make within this field gation and reporting. felt that the panel discussions
The day started with a keynote Director and Executive Editor on ‘Should I show this video or Valencia, Vause’s fellow panel- were both interesting and insight-
speech from Victor Blackwell, a Ram Ramgopal and The Atlanta not’ [and] ‘Is it ok to get the gory ist, discussed his experiences in- ful into the world of journalism.
CNN anchor and correspondent. Journal-Constitution Educa- details or should we save it for an- terviewing very high-profile play- When asked if she would at-
The speech was titled “Key to tion’s Education Editor Eric Stir- other day?’” ers in high-stakes stories, such as tend another event like this one,
Being a Successful Journalist: gus. The panelists emphasized Byrdsell noted that the discus- Rudy Giuliani. Kaitlyn Crosby, Global Media
Show up As You Are.” He spoke the importance of connecting sion of how to interview ethically His advice mirrored Vause’s, and Cultures graduate student at
about the experience of being the with the audience as a journal- resonated with him. highlighting the importance of Tech, said she “was hesitant at first
“When you’re interviewing having an in-depth understand- because I haven’t gone to many
someone on a sensitive topic, be ing of your story to be able to lean events like this at Tech… [but]
inviting, and make sure that per- on when improvisation is required I’m really glad that I came today.”
son is comfortable first and fore- on the job. Ford noted that the discussions
most. We also talked a lot about Mariano, a panelist from The of the day really helped her with
being human first, and that really Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a documentary she is currently
sat well with me,” Byrdsell. discussed her most recent proj- producing called “Faith, Race,
The second panel dis- ect building the story of over 250 and Politics.”
cussion focused on anchor- Atlanta and metro-Atlanta apart- She said that her motivation
ing and reporting high-stake, ment complexes with extraordi- behind producing the documen-
high-profile stories. narily high crime rates. tary was “to show how we can all
This discussion featured expe- She discussed her information come together, no matter what
rienced reporters, such as CNN gathering methods for stories like you look like or who you are, and
anchor and correspondent Amara this, ranging from open record re- I want it to be very balanced.” A
Walker, CNN international an- quests to door-to-door canvassing large focus of Ford’s documentary
chor and correspondent John in the impacted areas. includes interviews with a wide
Vause, CNN correspondent Nick This highlighted to panel at- range of people, so the panel dis-
Valencia, and The Atlanta Jour- tendees the importance of unwav- cussion about ethical interviewing
nal-Constitution investigative re- ering persistence when uncover- and how to successfully get public
porter Willoughby Mariano. ing important stories. figures to respond to interview re-
Following the rise in Asian hate The third panel was about quests was important to Ford.
that has occurred since the begin- “Technology in Journalism,” “The input from the CNN edi-
ning of the pandemic, Walker specifically computational jour- tors was great [and] to hear them
has covered the stories of Asian nalism. The panel featured Dis- tell me to make sure it’s genera-
Americans who have been tinguished Professor and Senior tionally diverse, make sure I cap-
targeted. Associate Dean Irfan Essa from ture different elements and that it’s
As an Asian American woman the College of Computing at well balanced,” Ford said. Though
herself, she emphasized that cov- Tech. Essa discussed his work in Tech is a STEM centered school,
ering this situation was something the realm of artificial intelligence events like the workshop contin-
that she felt was her responsibility and the ways in which he sees this ue to help journalists find their
to bring to light. impacting journalism in the fu- place at the Institute and beyond.
She discussed that stories like ture along with his predictions. Especially as the gap between
this one emphasized to her how He discussed his prediction STEM and liberal arts contin-
important it is to lean into your that journalists will increasingly ues to grow narrower, there will
identity and lead with authentic- need to build their partnerships be soon be an increased need
ity to get the most powerful and with programmers to take advan- for journalists to connect the
important stories. tage of new technologies that are dots in more ways than one.
Walker’s story stuck out developing which will improve Journalism will continue to put
Photo by Jessamyn M. Lockett Student Publications to attendee Shirley Nguyen, the lives of journalists. reporters in uncomfortable posi-
Top: 11Alive reporter Faith Jessie shares her personal ex- first-year LMC at Tech, who The final panel of the day dis- tions, but through conferences
periences and important advice for aspiring journalists. said that her interest in Asian cussed “How to Land Your Next like this, students aspiring to enter
Bottom: CNN’s Jain Kim asks panelists for vital networking tips. American Pacific Islander ad- Journalism Job,” featuring CNN the field will be better equipped.
// LIFE technique • February 10, 2023 • 11

Balancing love and academics while at Tech

relaxed, where it’s like we’re hav- assignments, she’s going to figure also other people, friends, family,” Similarly to Dawson,
JESSAMYN M. LOCKETT ing the best time all the time,” out a way and make it happen.” Adeyeye said. Olaogun felt that dating an-
LIFE EDITOR Taylor said. Taylor said. For Olaogun, Adeyeye’s will- other Jacket allowed them to
The couple also explained what Complementing each other’s ingness to “always, always, al- both be on the same wavelength
Amidst the constant stride for they do to ensure the environmen- personalities, Dawson said her fa- ways help,” even in situations “in terms of what you want out of
innovation, service and progress, tal stress does not bleed over into vorite thing about Taylor was that where he isn’t explicitly asked, life. So I think it’s just … might
Tech students find themselves their relationship. she was “very gentle … very soft.” was heartwarming. be a little easier to relate to the
juggling their social and academic “I think we’re at a point now Our second couple, Victoria Shifting back to the Institute, person.”
lives, prompting the question: in our relationship where com- Olaogun, ARCH ‘20 and Ajibayo both saw advantages in dating Finally, when asked if they had
what is love like at the Institute? munication is the biggest thing “Bayo” Adeyeye, Ph.D. ECE ‘22, other Tech students. Adeyeye anything else they wished to ex-
This Valentine’s Day, the that we’re having to work on,” met on campus back in 2019 after said he felt Olaogun was under- press, Olaogun joked that “I think
Technique got to sit down Taylor said. an African Student Association standing of his busy schedule Bayo teaches us that we should
and interview two couples Being aware of the issue (ASA) meeting. They were both because she was familiar with keep persevering, keep trying, you
who met at Tech. was the first step. Taylor also spoke on the executive board and were the environment, allowing them know? Because he was trying to
The first couple interviewed, on acknowledging that she and introduced by a mutual friend. to be more in-sync. get with me for years.”
Jendayia Taylor, third-year her girlfriend have different styles They both agreed that the
BMED, and Kennede Dawson, of communication. first interaction was largely un-
second-year BMED, initially met “Whereas with Kenn, it’s like eventful; neither of them thought
on Instagram when Taylor noticed [if something happens], she’s like twice about it. However, there was
she had a new follower alert from ‘Let’s talk about it right now, stop some debate about how things
someone she did not recognize. what you’re doing.’ But I think transitioned to become more
She decided to message Daw- just being very open and consis- romantic.
son to say hello and was not ex- tent with our communication is “I put some game on her and it
pecting much from the interac- what helped us,” Taylor said. worked, you know,” Adeyeye said.
tion. However, the two soon Dawson added to this senti- Olaogun maintained things
became inseparable. ment, explaining that taking transitioned when Adeyeye
“We officially got together time to be together off campus came to a few parties she had
at the end of October 2021. But is also helpful. at her house later in the year,
we’ve been inseparable since the When it came to favorite mo- which gave the two a chance to
day we met, August 13, 2021,” ments together, Taylor reflected bond away from Tech.
Taylor said, explaining that the back to a simple memory from Either way, the couple is still
transition from a platonic to a ro- when the couple first got together. together three years later. Reflect-
mantic relationship was a quick, “One night we went to the ing on their favorite moments
but natural progression. hammocks over by Kendeda. So together, Adeyeye, who is an in-
“I FaceTimed her just out of that’s one of my favorite memo- ternational student from Nigeria,
the blue one day. She was doing ries. I really felt like that was described an emotional moment
her hair. And I was making some one of the first times that we felt the couple recently shared during
eggs. And we, from the jump, re- connected and bonded. At that a celebration of his birthday and
ally clicked, even if it was just point I really started to iden- completion of his Ph.D. program.
through text, so then the con- tify her as my person, like this is “Victoria did this thing where
versation transitioned to be more somebody like I want to be with,” she went to my family members
romantic,” Taylor said. Taylor said. and close friends to record mes-
From Dawson’s perspective, Dawson’s favorite mo- sages for me on video and made
she felt dating another Tech stu- ment came after being reunit- it into a compilation to play dur-
dent allows them to both be ed with Taylor after she had ing the celebration … my grand-
on “the same wavelength,” al- been away for a Field Train- parents were all there and I was in
lowing for greater cohesion ing Exercise with ROTC. tears,” Adeyeye said.
in the relationship. She explained that she went Olaogun spoke of a roman-
Taylor explained that she has out, purchased supplies and tic, weekend cabin getaway she
not dated students from other decorated Taylor’s apartment planned for the two.
universities, but expressed that for her return. “It was a time where we were
Tech’s environment definitely has The two wrapped up with each both pretty stressed, so it was
an impact on relationships. expressing one characteristic they nice to unwind and just be,”
“Tech is really stressful. And I thought was unique to each other. Olaogun said.
think the stress of that sometimes “Something that I saw in Kenn When asked about one thing
infringes on our relationship, like that I’ve never seen in anyone else they loved about each other,
it translates over, unintentionally, that I’ve spoken to or been around Adeyeye said he loved how
because sometimes on campus, is her ambition. Like, she’s gonna thoughtful Olaogun is.
we’re a little bit more stressed get it done to by any means nec- “She does a lot of things for me
out. We get into disagreements essary. She’s just always going to that I probably wouldn’t do for Photo courtesy of Jendayia Taylor
more frequently [on campus] ver- get it done, whether that’s a long myself. Not even just for me, but Dawson and Taylor dressed up for a night out at a mili-
sus when we’re off campus and term goal … or even like small tary ball, allowing them to spend time together off campus.
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Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Aanya Sawhney
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Isa Cardona
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Friday,
[email protected] February 10, 2023

Must-see shows for single season

LOVE ISLAND UK twists and drama are wrapped sations through a wall. After
EMILY PIPER up in this series. Of course, finding their emotional con-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Imagine the stereotype the show ends with the iconic nection, each man proposes
for dating shows: if you are engagement episode, offer- to the idealized woman of
In the midst of single sea- thinking of attractive models ing the remaining couples a their dreams. Once engaged,
son comes the opportunity to that always talk about sex, chance at forever. You’ll find the couples are introduced to
enjoy love without any strings then this show is perfect for yourself rooting for multiple each other in person. From
attached. The rise in popular- you. A group of contestants, couples and tearfully saying then on, they continue to get
ity of romantic reality televi- aka “Islanders,” live in se- goodbye to the seemingly to know each other, as well
sion brings with it astound- clusion within a villa. Each perfect relationships. as the other couples, through
ing stories of love, drama week, they must couple up a resort trip and as they live
and cringe. with another contestant or be SINGLE’S INFERNO in an apartment. For four
With Valentine’s Day ap- up for elimination. Through- weeks, the couples face physi- A WREK and Technique collaboration
proaching, what better way out the series, games and Just like “Bachelor in cal and emotional dilemmas
to embrace the atmosphere challenges test the Islanders, Paradise,” this South Korean until they reach their planned
than to sit down with deli- including the forced re-cou- reality show follows a similar wedding day. The dramatic VALENTINE’S MEETS SINGLE’S
cious snacks to binge the best pling that allows for couples premise while being hosted ending altar scene shows AWARENESS DAY
(and arguably worst) shows to swap partners. Contestants by a panel of celebrities. A whether each partner decides
of the season. compete for a prize of 50,000 group of men and women to break off the engagement complex
pounds for the winning cou- join each other on Inferno, or say “I do.” If your interest Katie Gregson-MacLeod
FIRST DATES ple, but are subject to elimi- a remote island. None of the lies in a more realistic por- Clementine
nation through public vote contestants can reveal their trayal of relationships and grentperez
“First Dates” is a Brit- and being left single during ages or professions while on love aside from physical at- First Love / Late Spring
ish reality series that follows a re-coupling. As a reality Inferno. Each night, the play- traction, head to Netflix and Mitski
a couple through their first game show, this dating series ers chose one person they are start your binge. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
blind date. The participants is perfect for those search- interested in to travel with to Pascale Smith
are first set up in a restaurant, ing for a competition show Paradise, a luxury hotel. The 90 DAY FIANCÉ Guillotine
knowing nothing about the with a dash of drama and ro- contestants who choose each Jon Bellion
other until they meet. In fact, mance, plus the benefit of at- other are sent here to spend In case your preference I’ll Still Have Me
the entire restaurant is made tractive contestants. the night together and reveal lies in cringey, illogical ro- CYN
up of couples on their first their identities. Throughout mances, “90 Day Fiancé” is The Way Things Are
dates. The show follows the BACHELOR IN PARADISE the series, games and conver- the perfect choice for your Fiona Apple
couple through their dinner sations elicit drama and reac- next show. TLC introduces Josh
conversations as the audience It may be surprising that tions, with live reactions from the dating series that brings Peach PRC
gets to know each person. “The Bachelor” or “The the panel of hosts. At the end long-distance relationships Kill Bill
As the show brings to light Bachelorette” is not listed. of Inferno, the contestants spanning across the country SZA
the most realistic first-date Instead, its sister show “Bach- decide who they would want together for their first meet- Maple Syrup
experiences, viewers — as if elor in Paradise” finds its way to pair up with to leave the ing. Each partner from a for- The Backseat Lovers
people-watching — see the onto the must-watch list. As island, forming couples and eign country receives a K-1 Mystery of Love
growing attraction or disdain opposed to a show with one breaking hearts. fiancé visa that expires in 90 Sufjan Stevens
between partners as they nav- woman dating multiple men, days, forcing the couple to de- Allie
igate the awkward conversa- the best contestants from LOVE IS BLIND cide whether they would like Noso
tions involved with getting to across “The Bachelor” and to marry each other. Most Let’s Fall in Love for the Night
know each other. “The Bachelorette” seasons Romance is associated episodes magnify the conven- FINNEAS
After the couple finishes are invited to a Mexican villa. with physical attraction. tional fears of internet dating Fool For You
their meal, they discuss their These contestants get a sec- As a twist on romance, this and provide a front seat into Snoh Aalegra
thoughts on the date and ond chance at love by trying series attempts to find out an ever-increasing emotional Young Presidents
whether they would like to to couple up with each other. whether you can still find distance between the pairs. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
see the other again. If you are While it still includes the love when this is taken out Most episodes illustrate the Lazy Love
looking for a more practical, classic rose ceremony, each of the equation. A group of red flags of dating and end in Tanukichan
heartwarming series, “First week alternates between who men and women are sepa- explosive break-ups. If you’re Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat
Dates” is the epitome of the makes the decision: the men rated into neighboring pods yearning for trashy romance, Del Water Gap
dating show you crave. or the women. Date cards, to have one-on-one conver- this is the perfect fix. Valentine
Snail Mail
Aloha
Valley Boy
Liability
Lorde
Lover Boy
Phum Viphurit
Song for a Guilty Sadist
Crywank
The Sun is Up Forever
Joesef
Starlight
Dave
As We Bloom
Strawberry Guy
touch tank
quinnie
We’ll Never Have Sex
Leith Ross
Summer Love
bLAck pARty
Tea, Milk & Honey
Oh Pep!
the perfect pair
beabadoobee
I Am the Antichrist to You
Kishi Bashi
Issues/Hold On
Teyana Taylor
Picture Me Better
Weyes Blood
Like Real People Do
Hozier
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Natalie Lee, Deepti Vempati and Shaina Hurley from Season 2 of “Love is Blind” discussed all the drama in the sea- nique.net + wrek.org
son finale, which serves as a tell-all for cast members to be open and honest about their experience on the show.
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Heartbreak and healing inspire Rosie Darling

“[I’m] just kind of always lis-
CAROLINE BETZ tening,” Darling said.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Darling has been focusing
more on her live music and all of
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 8 the ways that it motivates her to
p.m., Rosie Darling took the stage keep singing.
at Aisle 5 in Little Five Points. Darling described her At-
Little Five Points is known lanta performance: “there were
for its eclectic atmosphere and people lined up out here and
artsy aesthetic, and Aisle 5 fits we got to come and say ‘hi’ and
right in. Nestled into the row take a few pictures and meet
of independently owned thrift people.” In particular she not-
shops, restaurants and bars, it ed that “some people got here
was the perfect venue for such an like a few hours early, which is
authentic performance. like a big commitment [...] so that
Darling’s style of wistful indie was pretty special.”
pop complimented the intimate Darling reflected on her men-
venue perfectly, creating a pal- tality towards being a performer.
pable energy within the crowd “I’m still new at performing
that could be felt throughout so I get super nervous before, like
the entire building. right before I go on, but once I’m
Following the show, Darling out there I feel like I just kind of
sat down with the Technique to look at the crowd. Every crowd is
talk about the show and her music different, but usually, there’s usu-
career as a whole. ally a few people in the front who
A lifelong lover of music, Dar- are super excited to be there, so
ling has known that her calling I feel like that is what motivates
was within the world of music me,” Darling said.
from a very young age. Darling The interaction with her fans
said she has “always been pas- that happens at live performances
sionate about music, so that path is something that Darling is driv-
has always been clear to [her], Photo by Caroline Betz Student Publications en by, saying that her favorite part
that [she] was going to do that no Rosie Darling sings her heart out, bathed in smoky pink lighting during her show at Aisle 5 of shows is getting to meet people
matter what.” on Feb. 1. Her complex experiences with love and friendship shape the aura of her music. after the show.
Her passion really started “I think it’s really nice getting
to take shape in middle school, This love of music and song- Darling’s repertoire of songs song or a passing lyric or some- to hear the unique experiences
when she learned how to play writing transitioned into her leans heavily into the universal ex- thing. I try to keep my mind open everybody has or a unique expe-
the guitar and Taylor Swift was career today, as she writes or co- perience of heartbreak; she noted at all times.” rience they have with a song of
popular. She was “super inspired writes all of her own songs. She that she draws “inspiration from The sound of Darling’s music mine … seeing it in the moment
by that and the artist’s whole notes this particular facet of her both my relationships but also is unique, inspired by an eclectic is really cool, that people will go
world.” She started writing songs music to be what drives her, say- [her] friends’ relationships” for the range of sources. out of their way to go to a show
when she was around 12 or 13 ing that “I write all my songs stories her songs tell. Her interesting approach and just give you their undivided
years old. “It’s been with me for … well, I co-write them too so Darling also often takes in- to sound curation is centered attention,” Darling said.
a while but I’m finally getting sometimes there is more than one spiration from her surroundings. around “experimenting a lot of Darling’s passion for her
to do it and tour and experience writer, but I definitely am more If she sees a cool phrase, she im- the time, figuring things out” music and performing on-
the other side of it too as more of a storyteller, and I love lyrics mediately thinks, “Oh, that’s cool, and listening a range of other stage is undeniable. She
of like a business, which is really and rhyming and finding a cool maybe I can put that in a song or artists, such as Gracie Abrams finished by saying, “I’m just ex-
cool,” Darling said. way to say things.” like make it part of a chorus of a and Julia Wolf. cited to be here!”

An indie rock Valentine with Blondshell

which succinctly describes the ful breakups. “Kiss City” is a an operatic, atmospheric Court- Her performance of “Jo-
KARINA TEICHERT disillusionment of growing older tug-on-the-heartstrings ballad ney Barnett song. hanna” was hair-raising, and the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER and what it’s like to fall in love with a twist: “I think my kink is The headliner, Suki Water- song is even more cinematic in
with someone who’s not good when you tell me that you think house, was phenomenal. See- person. “Nostalgia” sounds bet-
“Does anyone like the Cran- for you — do the lyrics “Logan’s I’m pretty.” ing her on stage in a gorgeous, ter live and her clear voice rings
berries?” a blonde girl with a a d--- / I’m learning that’s hot’’ Lastly, “Joiner” is light- light pink, sparkly top with an- painfully true for those that take
Twisted Sister shirt asks the au- strike a chord? Each of her songs hearted with a lot of forward gelic lighting could make anyone a closer look: again, right in time
dience. That girl is Sabrina Te- felt confessional, raw and un- momentum, and sounds like fall for her. for Valentine’s Day.
itelbaum, lead singer for, and afraid of themselves. Blondshell’s
the brains behind, indie rock music is not particularly complex
outfit Blondshell. The answer sonically, but it does not need
to her question is a resounding to be. It cuts through the fluff
“YEAH!” It turns out that asking and deposits itself directly in the
whether or not the crowd liked hearts of listeners; the hooks are
The Cranberries was the perfect catchy, the lyrics witty and the
question, if not a little redundant emotions real.
in assuming anyone may not With almost half a million
have. Not only did Teitelbaum monthly listeners on Spotify
cover their song “Disappoint- and only six released songs, it is
ment,” but she always showed not a far leap of the imagination
her range. Halfway through the to say that Blondshell is indie
show, a couple audience mem- rock’s next big hit.
bers whispered to each other that A lot of Blondshell’s music is
Sabrina has a voice for the ‘90s, full of love and heartache, just in
a perfect description for Teitel- time for Valentine’s Day. Here
baum’s voice and sound. were a few of the Technique’s fa-
The venue? Terminal West on vorites: “Cartoon Earthquake”
West Marietta Street, just seven sounds like if Katy Kirby sang a
minutes off the edge of campus. slower, melancholy-tinged ver-
The crowd? Mostly groups of girls sion of “I Won’t Back Down”
wearing leather blazers, chatting by Tom Petty. Judging by their
happily with their friends while Spotify data, “Olympus” is the
they waited for the show to start. band’s most popular song as of
Judging by the name, it was as- yet, and it is not hard to see why.
sumed that Blondshell was going It is catchy and heartfelt, great
to be a shiny platinum blonde, for long car drives and thinking
but Sabrina’s brown roots and about past lovers. The refrain,
Twisted Sister shirt revealed her “I just keep you in the kitchen
grunge-y sensibilities. The set / While I burn,” perfectly cap- Photo by Karina Teichert Student Publications
began with a harrowing rendi- tures the haze of self-destruction This past Friday, Blondshell (Sabrina Teitelbaum) opened for Suki Waterhouse at
tion of her song “Veronica Mars,” and confusion that follow pain- Terminal West. Blondshell tore up the stage with breakup jams and ballads alike.
14 • February 10, 2023 • technique // ENTERTAINMENT

Behind ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’

manages to fit moments of seri-
SLOAN SALINAS ousness that feel like authentic
STAFF WRITER relationships in general.
This past week, Franco, fol-
Coming to Prime Video just lowed by actors Brie and El-
four days before Valentine’s Day, lis, met with a panel of college
“Somebody I Used to Know” fea- journalists to touch more on the
tures Jay Ellis, Alison Brie and film and their experiences being
Kiersey Clemons in a delightfully part of its creation.
modern rom-com. From big-city For Franco, “Somebody I Used
corporate jobs to small-town love to Know” has significance as the
triangles, director Dave Franco second full-length movie that the
blends classic romantic tropes actor has written and directed.
with refreshing additions, rang- When asked how the experience
ing from punk bands to nonsex- differed from his usual role as an
ual nudity, to create a movie that actor he said, “I felt like I had a
fits into today’s day and age with- leg up [because of acting experi-
out feeling like overt pandering. ence] … I just love working with
Franco and Brie, married in actors, [I] feel like I understand
real life, wrote the film together. their mindset. [So] as a director,
Though the two have worked to- I really try to create these safe,
gether acting in films like “The comfortable environments for ac-
Little Hours” and “The Disaster tors where they feel free to take
Artist,” “Somebody I Used to risks, knowing that there’s not
Know” is their first time collabo- going to be any judgment.”
rating as co-writers. Franco’s efforts are certainly
Workaholic Ally (Alison Brie, not to waste, as Ellis describes his
“GLOW”), a Los Angeles reality experience filming as a lot of fun. Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios
television producer, takes a trip “[It was] a bunch of ac- Ally (Alison Brie) holds a printed photo that she had just found, reminisc-
back to her small hometown in tors coming together under a ing on her time spent during her relationship with Sean (Jay Ellis), her old flame.
Washington. There, she runs into great director, who all had fun
her ex-boyfriend, Sean (Jay Ellis, making this thing and really know where the story is going. According to Franco, they “Somebody I Used to Know” a
“Insecure”), and the two remi- … took pride in ownership in But we really tried to subvert wanted viewers to pick up on this. rarer but more realistic spin.
nisce about the people they were our roles. [We] went out and expectation[s] … We’re taking “There’s a lot of ideas about In terms of continuing real-
as a couple. It is not long before created this fun rollercoaster of these complex characters, putting work-life balance in the film. life relevancy in the messages of
Ally starts to wonder if the two of a story that also has some heart them in these classic rom-com And I think we’re trying to say the movie, “Somebody I Used to
them could once again have what to it,” Ellis said. situations, and then showing very that you can have both; you Know” also provides commen-
they used to again. But, unfor- When it comes to the movie real human reactions,” Brie said. don’t need to choose one or the tary on the imperfections of real
tunately, the fantasy is abruptly feeling like a “rollercoaster,” Viewers will be able to see the other. And hopefully, you find relationships through the classic
shattered when she realizes that Franco, Brie and Ellis all men- realism that the writers aim to someone — a partner — who love triangle trope.
Sean is engaged to the free-spirit- tioned that “Somebody I Used portray in various recurring mes- understands you and will make The movie covers important,
ed singer Cassidy (Kiersey Clem- to Know” takes many alternate sages dispersed throughout the certain sacrifices so that you can non-romantic aspects of dating,
ons, “Sweetheart”), and worse, routes to what audiences antici- jocular plot points of the movie. be your truest self and explore all and the audience gets to watch
Ally has accidentally crashed pate. Romantic comedies dur- The catalyst of Ally’s trip home avenues that you want to,” Franco the characters learn as the movie
the couple’s wedding weekend. ing Valentine’s season are in no is the cancellation of her reality said. “When you’re younger, you plays out.
As the festivities unfold, Ally shortage; many feature a cliche TV-series, which has been her life may have certain aspirations and During the interview, Ellis
questions her place in life as “serendipity is all you need” up until this point. The movie dreams that don’t come to frui- said he wants to tell his char-
she sees more and more of her message. If “Somebody I Used includes comedic scenes with tion as you get older. But [even] if acter, Sean, to first take a step
old self within Cassidy. to Know” is going to stand out, actress Amy Sedaris to offset you’re not necessarily content in back and communicate.
The film is filled with it has to be different. the loss’s upset. your current situation, it’s not too “You got to realize that be-
many twists that leave audi- According to Brie, she and her When Ally returns to her late to pivot and get back to the ing a partner means being
ences floundering in attempts husband/co-writer Franco took hometown and reconnects with things that made you happy.” supportive of someone else’s
to make accurate predictions, the cliches into account when Sean, the audience learns that The idea of having a balance, dreams as well … They can’t
instead forcing them to sit they worked on the script. her career aspirations ultimately rather than giving up your job just be in your plan. You have
back and enjoy the show. “People can expect some sur- led to their breakup. This under- for love or vice versa, is not one to plan together and create to-
Despite the “comedy” part prises from this movie; it starts lying theme of “career vs. per- many rom-coms highlight, usu- gether once you bring somebody
of “romantic comedy,” “Some- out like it’s going to be a rom- sonal life” runs throughout the ally going instead for “all or noth- [into] your life,” Ellis said.
body I Used to Know” also com [where] you think you entire movie. ing.” However, the theme gives This kind of mutual give-and-
take relationship is not often
portrayed in romantic movies, as
it has many complications. The
suspension of disbelief instead
extends, perpetuating a romanti-
cized version in which one person
always ends up with the other, no
matter the obstacles.
Brie reflected on this idea by
saying “a big theme that we’re talk-
ing about in this movie is when is
it right to fight for a relationship?
When is a relationship worth
fighting for, and when is it worth
throwing in the towel and saying,
‘you know what, I will always
have a love for this person, but
that doesn’t mean that they’re the
right person for me.’”
Romantic comedies have been
a Valentine’s Day staple for as long
as most can remember, and many
of them tend to follow the
same general progression.
While it might not de-
crease their entertainment
value, it leaves a space open
for something new.
“Somebody I Used to Know”
is that something.
From the cookie-cutter
tropes of classic love stories to
a director and cast who clearly
put their all into making an
Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios enjoyable movie, this romantic
Ally meets Benny (Danny Pudi), an old mutual friend of her and her ex-boyfriend Sean (Jay Ellis), in the new comedy will steal the hearts
rom-com “Somebody I Used to Know.” Brie and Pudi cross paths again as former “Community” co-stars. of viewers everywhere.
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Be mine ... forever? Dating deeper this V-Day

AANYA SAWHNEY
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

The long-awaited (or dreaded)

Valentine’s Day draws nearer day
by day, bringing with it a frenetic
sense as couples scramble to col-
lect their busy lives and come
together even for a single date
during the height of midterm
season. However, the beauty of
a date night is often overlooked
in everyday life. Going on a
date, expressing love — these
actions are unreserved gifts that
can brighten your relationship,
whether it is one with someone
else or with yourself.
The common love languages
according to Gary Chapman,
author of “The Five Love Lan-
guages” and “Keeping Love Alive
as Memories Fade,” are simple:
acts of service, receiving gifts,
quality time, words of affirma-
tion and physical touch. Interest-
ingly enough, these facets of love,
despite their wholeness and com- Photo by Alex Dubé Student Publications
plexity, can be fulfilled by some- The sheen of the ice at The Rink glows underneath the seasonal lighting. While The Rink is kid-friendly, it becomes
thing as simple as a date. a 16+ venue from 8:30 p.m. until midnight, kick-starting the drinking and trivia nights that Park Tavern is known for.
Much of pop culture and
media in general dedicates it- “Three Sisters”). Dating is a pro- right next to the mini ice rink within the hollows of footprints to Rwandan coffee farming com-
self to unraveling the secrets be- cess of filling up your star pocket, and onto tables full of eagerly much older than yours. To expe- munities, creating a symbiotic re-
hind love — whether dating, or not existing to prove or validate waiting customers, The Rink rience a date at the Arts Center is lationship between the little local
even marriage, exist because we love, but simply to feel and ex- transforms into a bubble of chat- truly immersive and unmatched, coffee house and a much greater
love each other, or if it’s instead perience it. This Valentine’s Day, ter, a completely different type of with the memories you make purpose of creating living wages
the other way around. In other and long after, see the dates you bustle than the pressure cooker there becoming part of the living for Rwandan farmers.
words, do we partake in dating to experience with others or with of campus life. The amalgama- space itself.
convince ourselves of love? yourself as something special tion of Tech students and patrons SOUTH FULTON SCENIC BYWAY
In the popular K-drama “Be- and uniquely human — glim- from all over Atlanta character- LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS
cause This Is My First Life,” the mering moments of time that izes Park Tavern as a tapestry of COFFEE HOUSE This last date spot suggestion
main character Ji-ho similarly blossom only when given the Midtown life. is one of the simplest but most
struggles with the nebulous na- space to root and grow. With Located right next to the Old significant. The South Fulton
ture of love. Despite her compli- that sentiment in mind, here are GOAT FARM ARTS CENTER Roswell Mill, the original Land Scenic Byway is a 29-mile loop
cated relationship with her own some perfect date spots to visit in of a Thousand Hills Coffee House that traverses the rolling hills
marriage, Ji-ho’s mother says that Atlanta, with which to fill your Deceptively, the Goat Farm greatly contrasts its much more of Piedmont and the serenity of
no matter what, you have to take star pockets to the brim. Arts Center is missing just that: minimalistic sister location in Cochran Mill Park. Make sure
care of your “star pocket.” goats. In actuality, the event Midtown. The Roswell location is to pack some blankets, pillows, a
“Although our lives seem to THE RINK AT PARK TAVERN space is a repurposed old indus- situated in an antique, house-like mini picnic and a rom-com to turn
stay the same, sometimes there trial farm that houses many lo- building that transforms a simple a roadside pullover into a comfy
are moments that sparkle. When- The Rink at Park Tavern is a cal art studios and concerts, and coffee date into a much more in- picnic date. If you have an SUV,
ever that happens, don’t let it limited-time indoor ice-skating even served as the filming loca- timate event with the potential to hop in the trunk, cozy up and
get away. Save them in your star rink situated in Piedmont Park. tion for “The Hunger Games” deepen the connection tradition- enjoy the metamorphosis from
pocket. That way, when things Under a billowing and insulated and “The Walking Dead.” Walk- ally felt during a coffee chat. dusk to a moonlit night.
get tough … when you are tired, tent, ice skating becomes surpris- ing through the dilapidated but Additionally, the story behind To get the full driving in-
you can take out one star at a ingly cozy and a lot more roman- well-loved grounds feels like the coffee house only augments its structions for the loop, visit
time, and get through it,” said tic than ever before. As drinks entrenching yourself in a part welcoming atmosphere; the pro- n-georgia.com/south-fulton-
Kim Hyun-ja (Kim Sun-young, keep drifting out from the bar of history, like placing your feet ceeds from the coffee go directly scenic-tour.htm.

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New football staff changes in important year

ROHAN RAMAN
STAFF WRITER

Amid 2022’s midseason coach-

ing change, former interim head
coach Brent Key found himself
with eight games to show what
his team could do. In an interview
with ACC Huddle last week, he
highlighted the coaches around
him for instilling “black-and-
white concrete things” that the
team could focus in on.
Now he has the opportunity to
handpick his staff heading into his
first year as head coach.
Starting on offense, the Jack-
et’s scoring attack will be coor-
dinated by Buster Faulkner and
Chris Weinke. Weinke, a former
Heisman Trophy winner and
quarterbacks coach at Tennes-
see, joined the Jackets staff last
season as the quarterbacks coach.
He prepared redshirt freshman
Zach Pyron and redshirt junior
Zach Gibson for the starts they Photo by Taylor Gray Student Publications
made in relief of former start- Tech football head coach Brent Key pictured at the 2022 game against UGA in Sanford Stadium. Key will have
ing quarterback sophomore Jeff his first full season as head coach in the 2023-2024 season as he looks to rebuild a struggling Jackets team.
Sims, which likely had an influ-
ence on the decision to name him A central part in achieving and 93rd in the country. Key has their spots in 2023 — Wade’s suc- NFL coaching experience from
co-offensive coordinator. that goal is deciding whether tapped Norval McKenzie to be cess in finding a strong five could his time on the 2020 and 2021
On the other hand, Faulkner Pyron, Gibson or redshirt soph- the new running backs coach/ be the linchpin for the Jacket’s New York Giants staff.
is a new arrival from the reign- omore Texas A&M transfer running game coordinator. McK- season. Defensively, the Jackets’ Longtime starters Char-
ing national champion Georgia Haynes King will be the 2023 enzie occupied the same position leadership will be a mix of famil- lie Thomas and Ace Eley have
Bulldogs staff. His work as an of- starting quarterback. at Vanderbilt from 2021-2022 and iar and different faces under Key. both left to pursue their NFL
fensive quality control coach from Whoever the starting quar- ACC rival Louisville from 2019- The unit’s overall coordinator is dreams, vacating spots for trans-
2020-2022 directly impacted the terback is, they will hopefully 2020. Under his tutelage, Vander- still Andrew Thacker, and the de- fers redshirt senior Braelen
performance of former Georgia be throwing to a talented group bilt had a 1000-yard rusher for fensive back coaching remains un- Oliver from Minnesota and se-
quarterback Stetson Bennett IV. of receivers, led by new receivers only the seventh time in its pro- changed with Travares Tillman. nior Andre White from Texas
Bennett cited him as an impres- coach Josh Crawford. Crawford gram’s history, and freshman run- However, Marco Coleman is A&M to step in.
sive football mind, great commu- brings extensive experience coach- ning back Javian Hawkins — also returning to Tech to coach the It will be interesting to see
nicator and effective mediator be- ing Georgia high school power- a former Atlanta Falcon — set defensive line. Coleman, a mem- what Sherrer can do with incum-
tween himself and Georgia head houses and Western Kentucky’s the Louisville record for rushing ber of the Georgia Tech Athletics bent junior linebacker Trenilyas
coach Kirby Smart. receivers in their high-flying yards in a season. If McKenzie Hall of Fame and former NFL Tatum. Tatum started four games
Before his time at Georgia, Air Raid system. Although the can help sophomore running back Pro Bowler, served as the defen- last season and brings the most
Faulkner was an offensive coor- Jacket’s receiving core is unprov- Jamie Felix and redshirt senior sive ends/outside linebacker coach experience with the program, but
dinator at Southern Mississippi, en, redshirt junior Texas A&M running back Dontae Smith el- from 2019-2021. His return will Oliver and White started multiple
Arkansas State, Middle Tennes- transfer Chase Lane slots in as an evate their games, then the Jackets be essential, seeing as how defen- seasons at their former schools.
see and Murray State. At South- intriguing starter for Crawford will be a much more consistent sive line stalwart Keion White has Expect all three to vie for starting
ern Mississippi, he oversaw an to mold. Fellow redshirt junior offense in 2023. departed for the 2023 NFL Draft. jobs in the fall.
offense that finished first in pass transfer Abdul Janneh, prom- A more consistent offense is The remaining group is untested, In Key’s first season at the
offense, fifth in scoring offense ising incumbents and redshirt also predicated on better perfor- but Coleman’s previous experi- helm, it’s crucial that he sur-
and sixth in total offense. Un- sophomores Leo Blackburn and mance from the offensive line. ence makes him a strong candi- rounds himself with the right peo-
fortunately, they were also nearly Malik Rutherford, and junior slot Former Appalachian State of- date to get the best out of them. ple. Each of the new hires brings
last in rush offense. Based on his receiver Christian Leary could fensive line coach Geep Wade Kevin Sherrer is also slated something unique to the table and
history of passing offense suc- also be key parts of the Jackets will be joining the offensive staff to coach the linebackers and should hopefully improve their
cess and effect on Bennett, it is receiving core under Crawford. in the same role for 2023. His serve as co-defensive coordina- respective units. If Key has in-
fair to expect that he and Weinke The Jackets need to improve main responsibility is to identify tor with Thacker. He has coached deed found the right people to set
will be able to improve a Jackets running the football; their 3.4 clear starters at all five positions. All-American linebackers at concrete fundamentals, there’s no
aerial offense that only generated yards per carry and 122.6 rush- None of last year’s starters have Georgia in Roquan Smith and reason why the Jackets can’t have a
2,306 passing yards. ing yards per game ranked 102nd unquestionably staked a claim to Leonard Floyd, but also brings rebound season in 2023.

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Tech basketball struggles in close contests

Yum! Center on Wednesday, Feb. senior guard Casey Morsell, capi- rematch on Wednesday night. knock down eight points, nine
DANIEL WOOD 1, the crew traveled to Raleigh to talized on the miscues. Tech’s 17 Tech traveled to South Bend ear- rebounds, and seven assists. The
CONTRIBUTING WRITER face off against an explosive North turnovers versus NC State’s nine, lier in the season, falling just one Jackets played a great game all
Carolina State team (19-5, 9-4 and the Wolfpack’s 16 bench point short in overtime to the around, battling back and forth
Following a nail-biter win over ACC). The Jackets were hoping to points versus zero from the Jack- Irish, so the team saw this game as with Notre Dame the whole time.
top-25 opponent North Caro- make this game their fifth consec- ets ended up being the key dif- an opportunity for revenge. Tech This is Tech’s second ACC win of
lina State on Thursday night, the utive win on the Wolfpack’s home ferences in the game. With these emerged victorious from the court the year and it moves them to 9-15
women’s basketball team trav- court. advantages, NC State triumphed 70-68 following a last second tip- on the season. This was huge for
eled to Coral Gables, Fla. to take The Wolfpack, led by head by a margin of 72-64 to improve in from senior guard Lance Ter- the team’s morale and should give
on the University of Miami. The coach Kevin Keatts, came out of to fourth in the ACC. This was ry. An eruption ensued from the them some confidence going into
Jackets hoped to continue the mo- the gates slow as the Jackets took a Tech’s ninth straight loss, and loyal Tech fans following the win. their game on the road against
mentum from their upset and de- quick lead (19-11) thanks to threes this defeat dropped them to Terry played the whole game and Wake Forest. The Jackets will
feat a hot Hurricane squad. from senior guard Kyle Sturdivant last in the ACC. led the team in scoring 19 points. not have much time to rest in the
The game was close the whole and sophomore guard Miles Kelly. The Jackets marched into Mc- Franklin also knocked down 16 coming days. Catch them in ac-
way. Miami took a first quarter That lead did not last for long as Camish riding their worst losing points with 9 rebounds. Junior tion next in Winston-Salem, N.C.
lead, but the Jackets were quick graduate forward DJ Burns Jr. — streak since 1981 to take on the guard Deivon Smith joined in on against the Wake Forest Demon
to respond, shrinking that lead to a 6’9”, 275 lbs Winthrop transfer Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a the fun, coming off the bench to Deacons at 5 p.m. on Feb. 11th.
only one at the half. The Jackets’ — began his takeover of the game.
run was due in part to a fantastic While only averaging 12.1 points
play by senior center Nerea Her- per game in this season for the
mosa and a buzzer beater three by Wolfpack, Burns finished with 24
freshman guard Tonie Morgan. points, many of those coming in
This buzzer beater topped off a clutch minutes of the game.
13-4 run for the Jackets to close Although Tech’s lead gave way
the half. towards the end of the first half,
Tech came out firing again in the Jackets started the second half
the second half, and with the help only down by six points, a deficit
of a four-point play by fifth-year that was within reaching distance.
guard Cameron Swartz, the Jack- Head Coach Josh Pastner got ex-
ets stayed within one point of the actly what he hoped for in the sec-
Hurricanes. When the Hurricanes ond half, as at the twelve minute
strengthened their lead again with mark, Kelly hit a three to shrink
time dwindling, Swartz scored the lead to just three. Then, min-
again to close the deficit. Swartz utes later, senior forward Ja’von
finished the game with 19 points, Franklin took advantage of the
but her stellar scoring was not slower Burns, as he slammed
enough to chase down the Hurri- home a dunk in transition to give
canes, as Miami ended victorious the Jackets their first lead of the
with a final tally of 64-58. game since the 2:43 mark of the
The Jackets’ struggle on the first half. Franklin starred in the
glass and getting out-rebounded game finishing with 16 points,
51-25 was a central reason for the eight rebounds, five assists and
close loss. Other than Swartz, five blocks. Pastner stuck with
Tech was led by sophomore for- Franklin instead of playing senior
ward Kayla Blackshear with 12 center Rodney Howard and junior
points and Morgan with 10. Fol- forward Jordan Meka because of
lowing a game on Feb. 9 against Franklin’s role in the transition of-
the Clemson Tigers, the Tech fense and ability to run the court
women will face off at home much faster than Burns.
against Pitt on Sunday, Feb. 12. Franklin’s performance did not
On the men’s side, after drop- prove enough for the Jackets, who Photo courtesy of GTAA
ping to the Louisville Cardinals grew cold late, to pull ahead; the Fifth-year guard Cameron Swartz maneuvers around the Miami Hurricanes. Swartz scored 19
(3-20, 1-11 ACC) in the KFC Wolfpack, led by both Burns and points throughout the game, but wasn’t able to prevent Tech from falling to the ‘Canes 64-58.
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Julia Balot
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR:
Matthew Kistner
Football head coach Brent Key has
hand-picked his coaching staff for the
Friday,
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Tech tennis starts the season off strong

hope was quickly dashed. Sopho-
JOE HENDERSON more Rohan Sachdev would win
CONTRIBUTING WRITER 6–4, 5–7, 6–3 over freshman Di-
ogo Morais to secure the win for
The Jackets had four matches Tech. Chopra would also fought
last week, with the men’s team back from one set down and won
playing against Georgia State 4–6, 6–3, 6–2. In the last match
and Auburn, and the women’s to finish, Shokry won 7–6 [7–5],
team playing Illinois and North- 4–6, 6–2 to secure the 7–1 victory
western. The men’s team took for the Jackets.
down Georgia State 6–1 in the The men’s tennis team was
Ken Byers Tennis Complex and unable to continue their win-
lost a hard fought affair on the ning ways against Auburn, falling
road against Auburn, 2–5. The 5–2. Martin and McDaniel were
women’s team took care of busi- able to win a dominant doubles
ness when going to the Midwest, performance over Tigers seniors
taking down both Illinois 6-1 Raul Dobai and Finn Murgett,
and Northwestern 5-2. 6–0. Chopra and Shokry just
The men’s weekend started lost out in a tight fought match
off against Georgia State. The 7–6 [7–5]. McKinney and Bauer
Jackets took down the Panthers lost 6–1, which led to Auburn
2–1 to take the doubles point taking the doubles point. In the
with juniors Marcus McDaniel singles matches, Martin was able
and Andres Martin winning the to continue his winning ways over
tight fought match 7–6 [7–2] No. 66 Auburn senior Tyler Stice
and freshman Robert Bauer and 6–2, 6–1. McDaniel would fol- Photo by MK Greiner Student Publications
senior Brandon McKinney win- low suit winning a tight fought Then No. 72 junior Andres Martin plays in a singles match against the Georgia State Panthers.
ning 7–5. The only loss of the match against No. 110 sophomore Martin dominated his singles match in a 6-0, 6-2 win over opponent graduate Roberts Grinvalds.
doubles round was by junior Ke- Will Nolan 6–3, 3–6, 7–5. Au-
shav Chopra and freshman Elias burn would walk away with the more Kylie Bilchev and freshman and Gross would also win their the winning ways, putting the
Shokry, falling 6–1. rest of the singles matches with Alejandra Cruz winning 6–4 on matches to clinch the win for Jackets in the lead. Bilchev would
The singles matches were more Chopra, Sachdev, Shokry and court two and senior Rosie Gar- Tech over the Illini. follow suit taking down her op-
of the same, with Tech winning Bauer all losing. cia Gross and junior Mahak Jain After an emphatic win over ponent, then No. 54 senior
five out of the six matches they The women’s team opened winning a hard fought match Illinois, the Jackets went on to Christina Hand, and clinching a
played. Then No. 72 Martin was the weekend at the Atkins Ten- 7–6 [9–7] on court three. Then face Northwestern at the Combe Jackets victory.
dominant in his match against nis Center at the University of No. 10 Lee was able to turn Tennis Center and won 5–2. The This weekend the men’s team is
State graduate Roberts Grinvalds, Illinois, winning 6–1. On court around her doubles performance Wildcats would take the doubles taking on South Carolina at Ken
winning in straight sets 6–0, 6–2. one, then No. 53 doubles team to win her singles match over point after Bilchev and Cruz fell Byers Tennis Complex in the first
He didn’t drop a game until he junior Carol Lee and sophomore Duong 7–5, 5–7, 6–4. Then No. 4–6 on court two and Gross and ACC bout of the season on Feb.
was up 5–0 in the second set. Mc- Kate Sharabura would fall in their 111 Bilchev was able to convert Jain fell 6–1 on court three. Mov- 10 at 5 p.m. They will then take
Daniel followed suit winning his match against the Fighting Il- her emphatic doubles momentum ing on to singles, Jain evened the on Georgia on Feb. 12 at noon,
match 6–2, 6–2. lini’s No. 19 team of junior Kate over No. 70 senior Ashley Yeah match after gaining a dominant also at home. The women’s team
McKinney then fell in straight Duong and sophomore Megan to win 6–4, 3–6, 6–1. Then No. straight set victory 6–4, 6–2. Lee takes on Gonzaga at noon on Feb.
sets to Panthers sophomore Ed- Heuser 6–1. Tech was able to 109 Jain had the most comfort- would continue her dominant run 18 at home, and then will face off
ward Tymes, which gave State clinch the doubles point off of a able win of the singles in straight defeating her opponent in straight against Georgia at 1 p.m. on Feb.
some hope. Unfortunately, that strong performance from sopho- sets 6–2, 6–4. Then No. 104 Cruz sets and Cruz would follow in 19 in Athens.

Softball season will start with Buzz Classic

to share, so she is set to have an- rely largely on Black and Kauf’s features big home matches such olina. Tech looks to have an even
MATTHEW KISTNER other outstanding year both from ability to make contact in key as a pair of games against both better season than last year, but
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR behind and on the plate. moments as they are statistically Wisconsin and Illinois in the must take down several ranked
The Jackets fielding is punc- the most reliable batters in the ACC/B1G Challenge, Clean, Old teams to get there. With the
Tech softball returns to the tuated by an incredibly expe- RBI category. Batting will look Fashioned Hate against Georgia, right momentum and the right
mound on Friday, Feb. 10, to rienced infield, highlighted by very different this season with the a series with Clemson, and a late offensive fire power, the Jackets
host the annual Buzz Classic. The junior Jin Sileo who can make graduation of former first base April showdown with North Car- can achieve this.
Jackets are coming off a stellar any catch on the field, cashing Tricia Awald, who contributed
2021-2022 season, posting a 38- in a .947 catching percentage last 43 RBIs and nine home runs on
18 overall record that included a season matched with a .287 bat- the season. Awald had been the
24-6 home record and a pair of ting average: the fifth highest last best statistical player from the
ranked wins on the season. The season. Sileo was unstoppable at plate for awhile, so this season
team reached benchmarks that no the plate, hitting in 23 runs in will see opportunities for someone
other Tech softball team achieved, just 150 at-bats. new to grab that title.
such as run ruling No. 16 Geor- The outfield also showcases All but one of the five Tech
gia in Athens (12-3) for the first great talent with breakout sopho- pitchers are returners this season.
time ever. The team bowed out more Auburn Dupree leading the This is a talented group that con-
of their best season since 2011 way. Having started 40 of the 49 tains a good amount of depth and
in the NCAA Regionals against games she has played in, Dupree has the capability to keep them in
third seed Wisconsin, so hopes posted a .333 batting average in any game they play this year. If
are high for the Jackets coming her first season with the Jack- the pitching can stay consistent
into this year. ets. She batted in 10 runs off of this season, the Jackets can go far
Tech returns a decent amount 34 hits in 102 at-bats. She also with their schedule. The Jackets
of starters from last season includ- posted a .983 catching percentage will be starting the season on a
ing senior catcher Emma Kauf. from the outfield, creating a no-fly pair of games against the UConn
Kauf has been receiving a lot of zone for the Jackets. Huskies which will be the first
attention in the offseason, posting Besides Kauf and Sileo, ju- two of six games on the weekend
several top 10 NCAA rankings at nior infielder Mallorie Black is for the ladies.
her position from multiple media the only other returning Jacket to Tech went perfect at the Buzz
outlets. Last season Kauf earned have started every game last year. Classic last year, stringing to-
First Team All-ACC Honors as Black had a tremendous season gether four straight wins, and
she led the conference in hits (71) with 181 at-bats, the second most will look to do the same as they
and led the nation in doubles per of anyone else, where she posted welcome UConn, North Texas,
game, hitting 25 doubles through- 43 hits, three home runs and 30 Saint Francis and the Univer- Photo by Dani Sisson Student Publications
out the year. Kauf also knocked RBIs, the third most on the team sity of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) to Senior catcher and decorated player Emma Kauf
down six home runs with 37 RBIs last year. The batting game will Atlanta. The rest of the schedule goes up to bat against FSU during the 2022 season.