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JACKETS SWARM UNC ON HOMECOMING p19

SPORTS JOE HENDERSON
STAFF WRITER

On a night that former foot-

ball head coach Paul Johnson
was honored for being inducted
into the College Football Hall
of Fame, Tech produced a per-
formance that Coach Johnson
would be proud of with a 46-42
win over the 17th ranked North
Carolina Tar Heels. The win
was current head coach Brent
Key’s fourth ranked win against
ACC opponents and the first
ranked home win of his tenure.
The Jackets started the game
off slowly, falling into a 14-0 defi-
cit at the end of the first quarter;
however, the offense woke up in
the second quarter. On Tech’s first
drive, they scored on an explosive
play from redshirt sophomore
wide receiver Malik Rutherford,
who caught a screen pass at the 42-
yard line and sliced through the
defense on his way to the endzone
for Tech’s first score of the game.
However, the Jackets were unable
to stop the Tar Heel offense who
made the score 21-7. Tech would
immediately respond on the next
drive thanks to a 35-yard touch-
down throw from redshirt sopho-
more quarterback Haynes King
to redshirt junior tight end Brett
Seither to once again cut the lead
down to seven. The Tech defense
made a huge stop to force a three-
and-out for the North Carolina
offense. Starting their next drive
from their own 14-yard line, the
Jackets moved the ball down the
field quickly thanks to a 43-yard
throw from King to freshman
wide receiver Eric Singleton, Jr.
to move the offense to the North
Top L: Photo by Joey D’Adamio Student Publications; Top R: Photo by Aanya Sawhney Student Publications; Above: Photo by Tuna Ergan Student Publications See FOOTBALL, page 19

LIFE

15th Annual Divine Nine Homecoming Step Show

This year’s show featured per- of current students, alumni and of body percussion: clapping, are accompanied by additional
JESSAMYN M. LOCKETT formances from the eight active members from other chapters. stomping and slapping differ- vocal chants that are unique to
LIFE EDITOR Divine Nine organizations on “Steps shows in general are a ent parts of the body to produce each organization, similar to a
Tech’s campus (Alpha Phi Alpha way for NPHC organizations to a unified sound. Performers of- military-style cadence.
By 7 p.m. on Oct. 26, the Ferst Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Al- showcase their talent [and] their ten wear heavy boots to maxi- The event provides an oppor-
Center of the Arts was full; The pha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha culture as well as a little bit of his- mize the sound of their powerful tunity for organizations to show
National Panhellenic Council’s Psi Fraternity, Inc., Psi Phi Frater- tory and everything that we are movements. Some groups, such as off their unique skills and hall-
(NPHC) 15th annual Homecom- nity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta So- about. With this [Tech] being a Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., mark characteristics, with groups
ing Step Show was in full swing. rority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Frater- PWI [Predominantly White Insti- are known for using props such like Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,
The competitive event gives teams nity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, tution] this is a really good way to as canes to add to the acapella- Inc., who worked their infamous
a chance to win $1,000 for their Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, create Black spaces and showcase style beats, occasionally accom- “Sigma wiggle” into their routine.
individual organization. Inc.). Each with their own distinct a little bit of Black pride,” said panied by vocal chants unique Each routine’s theme and con-
A panel of judges awards one theme ranging from Scooby Doo Amari Murry, fifth-year CHBE to each organization, similar to tents are decided by their organi-
winner for each of the men’s and to Jumanji, the event itself was a and a member of Alpha Kappa a military-style cadence. Other zation and take months to prepare.
women’s divisions based on fac- beacon of cultural representation Alpha Sorority, Inc. groups are known for using props As a step show is a sound-oriented
tors such as creativity, precision, for African Americans at the In- Stepping is an art form that such as canes to add to their aca- event, performers must be in sync
unity and showmanship. stitute, drawing out an audience relies on rhythmic arrangements pella-style beats and some steps See STEP, page 14
News
NEWS EDITOR:
Alec Grosswald Abortion ban upheld
technique
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR:
Havisha Murukuntla
The Georgia Supreme Court officially upheld
Georgia’s Heartbeat Ban, which is similar to Friday,
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Georgia leaders yet to spend $11 billion surplus

viding a $1 billion income tax ous budgetary allocation. Similar have increased, they still lag be- two months. It is now scheduled
YASH CHATURVEDI rebate and increasing state em- to the cut on state services, there hind the cost of living increase to end on Nov. 11, allowing resi-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER ployee salaries — promises he was a 10% funding cut towards due to inflation. State funding for dents to save over 30 cents per
looks to follow through upon. the University System of Georgia school student transportation and gallon on gasoline and diesel fuel.
For the third straight year, the However, a massive budget (USG) in the 2021 fiscal year due child care services are comparable Georgia’s bumper surplus
State of Georgia recorded a siz- surplus may not necessarily be to COVID-19 — a steep reduc- to figures from 10 years ago, with- matches a trend visible nationally
able annual budgetary surplus. beneficial for the state. Often, as tion that has not been reversed. out adjusting for inflation. — similar to what other states
On Oct. 13, the State Account- Kemp’s political opponents main- According to a USG communica- Despite this backlash, Kemp’s achieved in the fiscal year. Many
ing Office (SAO) released the tain, it could arise due to a stifling tion on March 30, this additional government would hope that the of them are experiencing a similar
Georgia Revenues and Reserves of state funding. Georgia’s state reduction is most likely to impact fuel tax rebates, due to the sur- boom due to an increase in eco-
Report for the fiscal year end- services have not received sig- teaching budgets, staff and stu- plus, strengthen public sentiment nomic activity after the pandem-
ing June 30, 2023. The report nificant funding increases since a dents across the state. in its favor. As per U.S. Census ic. However, the surplus for the
detailed that Georgia’s “Unre- 10% cut in 2021 when the SAO Beyond universities, the educa- Bureau data, 94.7% of households state is significantly larger than
served, Undesignated (Surplus)” feared a decline in revenue due tion budget for the current fiscal in Georgia have access to a vehi- those of other southern states
funds were to the tune of $10.7 to the pandemic. Kemp’s deci- year will hurt the public schooling cle, and 78.3% of workers in the and is one of the nation’s largest.
billion, including a $5.3 billion sion not to substantially increase system. According to a GBPI pub- state commute via private vehicle. Kemp’s government must balance
year-on-year budget surplus. This budgetary allocations in this area, lication on June 27, 120 million Attempting to win support from fiscal prudence with a concern for
comes despite the state spend- given the surplus, is a major point dollars from the state budget will middle-class families in Georgia, social welfare to ensure residents
ing nearly $33 billion in the of parliamentary discussion. At go towards private school vouch- Kemp also extended the Georgia of the state — across economic
recently completed fiscal year. the present moment, Kemp is ers. Although primary school and fuel tax suspension from its origi- classes — enjoy the benefits of
The whopping amount of sur- considering allowing state ser- pre-kindergarten teacher salaries nal one-month period to nearly their consistent contributions.
plus cash — equivalent to $1,000 vices to request a mere 3% in-
for every resident of the state — crease in funding in future budget
was raked up by a combination amendments and drafts.
of sales tax and corporate income Even when funding towards a
tax collections. Besides this un- particular department is approved
allocated amount, Georgia also by the General Assembly, it may
has a $5.4 billion rainy day fund not be allocated if the governor
— 15% of the previous budget utilizes a veto or “budget disre-
year’s revenues — and a lottery gard.” The Georgia Budget and
reserve fund of about $2.1 bil- Policy Institute (GBPI), a non-
lion. These amounts add up to partisan organization, envisions
more than half of the estimated $100 million in budget disregards
spending in the current fiscal that will affect crucial areas, such
year. This surplus exists in spite as the Department of Behavioral
of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp hav- Health, the Department of Com-
ing funded a $1.1 billion personal munity Health and Medicaid.
income tax break and rolled back Kemp is also set to disregard $20
state diesel and gasoline taxes million of funding towards public
for a large part of the year. education and a $25 million cost-
Despite the unprecedented of-living adjustment for retired
surplus at the government’s dis- city employees. This could deepen
posal, leaders are wary of mak- inequality in the state as income
ing large-scale funding promises, tax breaks hold greater significance
relying more on gradually whit- for the urban elite, while the poor
tling away the surplus to reason- are disadvantaged by prevailing
able bounds. In June 2023, Kemp state and local sales taxes.
attributed Georgia’s AAA credit Kemp’s budget has also been
rating — the highest credit rating harsh on university education
awarded by the main credit rat- in the state. The 2024 fiscal year
ing agencies in the United States budget — passed March 30, 2023
— to its “responsible and con- — includes a $66 million decrease
servative” budgeting approach. in funding for state universities, Photo courtesy of Alex Slitz AP
Kemp was reelected to office last of which Tech alone stands to So far, Governor Brian Kemp has only offered small budget increases for many state institutions
November on a mandate of pro- lose $11 million from the previ- in wake of the surplus. His administration will likely take more action in the coming months.

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Ellis pleads guilty in Trump’s Fulton County case

and to legislators in various states. Colorado state bar, although she mishandling of classified docu- Trump violated twice, result-
COLE MURPHY What I did not do, but should is still allowed to practice law. ments and the other involving the ing in fines totaling $15,000.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER have done, Your Honor, was to The new developments in events of the Jan. 6 insurrection. However, the judge has stated
make sure that the facts the other Georgia come in the context of The classified documents case is that further violations could find
Jenna Ellis, former attorney for lawyers alleged to be true were the three other criminal cases and widely reported to be the stron- Trump in contempt of court.
Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to in fact true,” Ellis said. multiple civil cases Trump is cur- gest of the cases against Trump Time will tell whether the
aiding and abetting false state- As a part of her deal, Ellis will rently involved in. due to its incriminating audio and Georgia case will find Trump
ments and writings last Tues- serve five years of probation, pay In Manhattan, Trump fac- photographic evidence, including guilty of the crimes. Georgia’s
day. Fulton County District At- $5,000 in restitution and perform es charges related to the hush a viral photo of stacks of classi- case is unique in that since they
torney Fani Willis has indicted 100 hours of community service. money payments he sent to fied documents in a Mar-a-Lago are state charges, Trump could
19 people, including Trump, This comes on the heels of adult film star Stormy Daniels. bathroom. Controversy has sur- face incarceration for his offenses.
for crimes relating to attempt- the major guilty plea from Sid- The Department of Justice has rounded Trump’s civil trials as of After Ellis’ guilty plea, all eyes are
ing to overturn the 2020 United ney Powell earlier this month, also brought two criminal cases late. In one New York case, the on Georgia for further develop-
States presidential election. another former member of the against Trump, one involving the judge issued a gag order, which ments in Trump’s legal saga.
Ellis is now the fourth de- Trump legal team. For both El-
fendant to plead guilty in the lis and Powell, their plea deals
Fulton County Racketeer In- were given on the condition
fluenced and Corrupt Organi- that they testify against the
zations Act (RICO) case. She other defendants in the Georgia
tearfully expressed her “deep re- case, including Trump himself.
morse” in a statement given to the Ellis played a major part in
court for her role in challenging Trump’s election fraud scheme,
the 2020 election results. attempting to convince lawmak-
“If I knew then what I know ers to not certify the election re-
now, I would have declined to sults and regularly appearing on
represent Donald Trump in these news channels in 2020 to promote
post election challenges. I look Trump’s stolen election claims.
back on this whole experience with “The outcome of this election is
deep remorse for those failures of actually fraudulent, it’s wrong, and
mine, your honor,” said Ellis. we understand that when we sub-
She maintained, however, that tract all the illegal ballots, you can
her conduct was the result of be- see that President Trump actually
lieving false information about won in a landslide,” Ellis said on
the election from other lawyers. Fox News in December 2020.
“I relied on others, including “We have over 500,000 votes
lawyers with many more years [in Arizona] that were cast ille-
of experience than I, to provide gally,” Ellis said the same week on
me with true and reliable infor- a different Fox News show. Photo courtesy of John Bazemore POOL via AP
mation, especially since my role For her actions and comments, Ellis delivered a tearful statement to Judge Scott McAfee following her guilty plea. She is the
involved speaking to the media she was censured in March by the fourth defendant to receive probation in exchange for a later testimony against Donald Trump.

ing a “Free Palestine” protest. The all while enrolling in six credits of and reverberating through Mus- of the threat AI could pose to na-
party’s state chapters are organiz- coursework and six credits of pro- lim and Jewish communities in tional security when placed in the
ing buses to transport protestors fessional internship hours. the form of targeted hate speech wrong hands.
to Washington D.C. on Nov. 4, and crimes. Due to a prolifera- Biden’s plan sets new stan-
2023 to voice their dissent against ANTISEMITISM ON I-75 tion of antisemitism and Islamo- dards for AI safety and security,
U.S. aid to Israel and to demand In Cobb County, an antise- phobia, FBI officials held a call outlines privacy protections for
the lift of the siege on Gaza. mitic sign was projected on an with the heads of over 2,400 consumers, hopes to advance
overpass on Interstate 75. This police departments to provide civil rights and equity, encour-
GTDC INAUGURATION act of hate speech was associ- briefings and guidance about ages innovation and competition,
At the launch of GTDC on ated with the Goyim Defense responding to such threats. supports American leadership
Oct. 24, 2023, current Senators League (GDL), which is an anti- abroad and ties in ethical use of
Raphael Warnock and Jon Os- semitic hate group whose rhetoric BIDEN’S AI REGULATIONS AI by the government.
soff, along with former Senator is often labeled as neo-Nazi. On Oct. 30, 2023, President With AI becoming more
TEHREEM HUSSAIN Sam Nunn were in attendance The sign read, “This land is our Biden issued an Executive Order mainstream with services like
MANAGING EDITOR to celebrate the program’s inau- land! Heil Hitler and the GDL,” focused on regulating artificial in- ChatGPT, a chatbot developed
guration and show their support and was quickly denounced by telligence (AI) to create consumer by OpenAI, being available to
CONTESTED GAZA DEATH TOLL for Tech students. 13 students Georgia politicians. This included protections and mitigate risks. the general public free of charge,
On Oct. 25, 2023, President are part of the program’s first Georgia Attorney General Chris Former President Barack Obama AI is slowly transforming the day-
Biden spoke about Israeli settler cohort for the program which Carr, U.S. Rep. Rich McCor- released a statement emphasizing to-day functionings of Ameri-
violence rising in the West Bank serves as a collaboration between mick and Atlanta City Council the salience of the topic and urged cans. Biden’s Executive Order
and also remarked on the death the Institute’s School of Public President Doug Shipman. Congress to follow Biden’s lead highlights this reality and creates
toll in Gaza. Biden said he had Policy and Sam Nunn School Due to the recent increase in and fund the initiatives outlined guardrails as a means to regulate
“no confidence” in the casualty of International Affairs. violence in the Middle East, ten- in the Executive Order. He par- AI technology in accordance with
count released by the Gaza Health As part of the GTDC: Path- sions are rising across the U.S. ticularly expressed his concerns his administration’s agenda.
Ministry. In response, the minis- ways to Policy program, Tech
try released a report of over 6,000 students, regardless of major, may
documented Palestinian casual- take courses, conduct research
ties due to the war in response to and participate in internship pro-
Hamas’ attacks on Israeli civilians grams in the nation’s capital. The
on Oct. 7, 2023. The report in- intention of the program is to pro-
cludes the name, sex, age and iden- vide students with real-world con-
tity card number of 6,747 identi- text relevant to pursuing careers
fied victims but cautions that the in government agencies, the pri-
death toll is much higher due to vate sector and non-governmental
difficulty in identifying victims. organizations (NGOs).
Biden’s comments gained in- Other notable faces who gave
ternational notoriety, resulting remarks at the GTDC inaugu-
in a proliferation of social media ration were Institute president,
activity criticizing him for creat- Ángel Cabrera and Dean and
ing doubt about the human cost Ivan Allen Jr. Chair of the Ivan
of the war and for not calling for Allen College of Liberal Arts,
an immediate ceasefire. Addition- Kaye Husbands Fealing.
ally, protests and demonstrations The program is currently tar-
supporting Palestinian liberation geted only to undergraduate
have been organized throughout students at the Institute and is a
the country. In New York, a pro- variation on some of the more
test organized by Jewish Voice for traditional study abroad pro-
Peace, a group that labels itself grams offered at Tech. Instead of
as the “largest progressive Jewish studying outside of the country,
anti-Zionist organization in the students interested in policy can
world,” occurred in Grand Cen- step away from Tech’s campus in Photo courtesy of GT News Center
tral Station. The Party for Social- Midtown Atlanta and experience Former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn spoke to the first class of the GTDC: Pathways to Policy program
ism and Liberation is also organiz- Washington D.C. for a semester, at their launch last week. Students will earn credit while conducting research there for six weeks.
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Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Heartbeat Ban

obligated to apply the Court’s of Economics at the Institute and ing’s heart begins beating. The some activist organizations and
SANIKA TANK new interpretation of the Con- is currently studying the health preborn human being begins to nonprofit organizations are ac-
STAFF WRITER stitution’s meaning on matters of and economic impacts of access move about in the womb at ap- tively working to keep abortion
federal constitutional law,” Justice to reproductive healthcare. proximately eight weeks’ gesta- access feasible in the state.”
Members of the Georgia Su- Verda Colvin wrote in the Geor- “Different studies have shown tion,” they said in their statement. Abortion is likely to be a
preme Court upheld a six-week gia Supreme Court Decision. that some policies that restrict The future of abortion in hot topic issue as the 2024 elec-
abortion ban after a lower court Before Roe v. Wade was over- access to abortion negatively im- the U.S. is still yet to be deter- tion season begins with anoth-
deemed it unconstitutional. The turned, states such as Ohio, pact educational attainment and mined, however, for the time be- er opportunity for Americans
court ruled 6-1 to hold the law in Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, the financial security of those ing, and without Roe v. Wade, to vote for someone they feel
place on Oct. 24, 2023, sending Alabama, Kentucky, South Caro- who are unable to access these states are largely responsible for will represent their views.
the case back to the lower courts lina and Texas had passed varia- services,” Dr. Pineda-Torres said. and free to decide what policies A poll released by the Pew Re-
for additional argument. At the tions of a Heartbeat bill that faced According to their website, to enact. Georgia is just one of search Center found that roughly
moment, this does not change any varying levels of contestation Americans United for Life is many examples of what abor- 62% of Americans believe that
abortion policies in Georgia. in state courts. After the rever- the first national pro-life orga- tion access looks like in a post abortion should be legal in all/
The six-week abortion ban oth- sal, several of these states out- nization, founded in 1971, two Roe v. Wade America. most cases while 36% of Ameri-
erwise known as the “Heartbeat” right banned any kind of abor- years before Roe v. Wade. “It is unclear to me if Georgia cans find that it should be illegal
ban prohibits abortions after car- tion with Georgia being the only “From conception, the pre- will move from a gestational age in all/most cases. 71% of people
diac activity is detected, which state left with a six-week ban. born human being has a unique limit to a total abortion ban,” Dr. in the United States also say
at the earliest, can begin at six The American Civil Liber- and complete genetic composition Pineda-Torres said, “On the one that an abortion would be diffi-
weeks of pregnancy, though this ties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit derived from both the mother and hand, this may be possible given cult for them to obtain, which is
is not necessarily the case for all. human rights organization that the father. As early as five weeks’ the trends we have observed in about 50% more than the results
Many of these laws do include works to preserve rights and liber- gestation, the preborn human be- other states. On the other hand, of a similar poll in 2019.
exceptions for instances such as ties granted in the Constitution.
rape, incest or extreme medical “A six-week abortion ban is
danger to the mother. particularly dangerous in Geor-
Georgia Governor Brian gia, where the maternal mortal-
Kemp, who originally signed the ity rate is alarmingly high, espe-
Heartbeat Law into place and is cially among Black Georgians.
a staunch anti-abortion advocate, Additionally, forced pregnancy
praised the court ruling. can derail people’s education,
“Today’s victory represents one career and life plans, resulting
more step towards ending this in greater economic hardship
litigation and ensuring the lives for the pregnant person, their
of Georgians at all ages are pro- children and their families,”
tected,” Kemp said in a statement. the ACLU said in a statement.
The ban was originally contest- This decision by the Georgia
ed and deemed unconstitutional Supreme Court is another mark
under Roe v. Wade in 2020 after of the long-standing abortion de-
the 2019 bill passed in the Geor- bate in the U.S. Abortion debates
gia General Assembly. However, have swept the nation, playing
in June of 2022, the United States crucial roles in elections at the
Supreme Court reversed Roe v. national and state levels. Both
Wade, removing the constitution- pro-life and pro-choice advocates
al right to abortion. This cleared have staunch stances, contribut-
the path for restrictions across the ing to a lack of middle ground
nation to take place and intensify on the topic. Religion, health-
in some states. care, economics, equity issues and
“When the United States Su- politics all play large parts in the
preme Court overruled its prec- constitutional and moral debates. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
edent interpreting the United Dr. Mayra Pineda-Torres is an The Georgia Supreme Court upheld the state’s six-week abortion ban in a 6-1 vote last week. It is
States Constitution, we are then Assistant Professor in the School known as the “Heartbeat Ban” because it prohibits abortion when cardiac activity is detected.
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OPINIONS EDITOR: Nithya Jameshenry technique
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We are all apprentices in a craft
where no one ever becomes a
master. Friday,
—Ernest Hemingway November 3, 2023

OUR VIEWS | Consensus Opinion

The American Dream

Night owls' blues
manages sleep and waking times
as well as different energy levels
Is the American Dream still alive? throughout the day.
This affects other aspects of
The United States has always touted their essential workers. The American Dream no well-being including mental
alertness, stress and mood levels.
supposed success in supporting the Ameri- longer defines a simple path to success. Many Therefore, syncing a body’s circa-
can Dream. However, in an era with rampant people who immigrate to America already have dian rhythm to its daily routine
inflation, a divisive political climate and so- to be skilled to come here; thus, they often and schedule can be essential
for motivation and productiv-
cial stratification, the United States, one of stay in the same social class, starting at middle ity. With this understanding,
the richest countries in the world, is far from class in their home country and continuing in managing a personal circadian
rich in social mobility, especially compared that class in America, having completed higher CLARE CHUNG rhythm is much more impor-
STAFF WRITER tant than the general concept
to its affluent counterparts. Thus, we at the education prior to immigration. In the context of “waking up early.”
Technique, wish to discuss the true defini- of Asian communities, some of the richest and From every motivational While this may be helpful for
speaker to every successful CEO people who naturally suit that
tion of the American Dream as well as what poorest immigrants are Asian. These same com- to childrens’ picture books and lifestyle, it is not the ideal for most
factors have led to its success — or lack thereof. munities experience the biggest gaps in income adult self-help novels, the phrase, people. There has always been
The American Dream is often defined inequality. This plays into the model minority “The early bird gets the worm” has much discussion about whether
been touted throughout all our being an early bird or a night owl
through the nuclear family. They have two cars, myth, where the community itself turns against lives as the decisive key to produc- provides more genuine health ben-
a picket fence and a nice house in the suburbs. itself and other minorities at times. The idea of tivity and ultimately, success. efits. Some studies show that wak-
Under this ideal, background, race, ethnicity the American Dream is built off of immigrants. Inherently and rather severely, ing up early is better for metabo-
the analogy suggests that the lism and mental health. Others
and socioeconomic status have little effect. However, not all minorities fit under that um- birds who wake up late won’t suggest that people who sleep later
This does not necessarily mean opulent brella. While the American Dream may be real be getting any “worms” of suc- are smarter and more creative. No
cess — an implication that has matter the supposed pros and cons
wealth. Anyone can “pull themselves up and possible for some, this is often not the case long unnerved me and many of each, the more pressing issue of
by their bootstraps” and achieve any level for minorities such as Indigenous and Black other night owls alike. this everlasting
of social status through hard work alone. This communities. The foundation of the dream is The proverb itself debate is the
dates back centuries perception of
dream indubitably exists in certain spheres, equal access for all, but even foundational ideas but the notion that
such as in contrast to more developing coun- such as making your own land and territory is early risers are sim-
"Others suggest that night owls in
society as lazy
tries. Historically, America’s booming economy based on taking from others, such as with the ply put, “better,” has people who sleep later or just ill-suit-
always triumphed in ed for the early
allowed social mobility, as European immi- Indian Removal Act of 1830. No amount of hard popular culture and are smarter and more morning struc-
grants found work during a widespread indus- work can counteract these social structures. societal values. creative.” ture of capital-
Even Benjamin istic society.
trial revolution. However, this mobility is not It is important to believe in personal agency; Franklin’s famous From school
so common in today's age. In addition, the many opportunities offered to those in America words, “Early to start times to
United States is relatively new in terms of po- are not present elsewhere. However, the Ameri- bed and early to rise, makes a 9-5 jobs, early morning routines
man healthy, wealthy and wise” dominate the world in terms of
litical establishment. Poorer people immigrated can Dream alone is not enough to pursue a bet- reflect this sentiment of at- school, the workplace and social
from Europe and encountered a country with ter life. The dream is now truly just a dream, tributing waking up early to events, all unavoidable.
ample space to expand and establish a life — based on the romanticization of America and morality and prosperity. Night owls who are forced to
But I, and many other owls, re- fit within that structure rightfully
at the expense of Indigenous communities. sometimes influenced by American imperial- main unabashed about our 3 a.m. struggle with this issue.
Presently, America is a geographically sprawl- ist ideologies. People come to the United States bedtimes. What is the point of The associated laziness and
waking up at 6 a.m., knowing my passiveness of late risers are a
ing and federalist nation. Numerous regions from places such as South America to make work will be unproductive at that product of exactly that and not a
are highly rural and contain minimal access to money and create an improved standard of liv- time of day anyway? reflection of their personalities or
hospitals, city centers and government offices. ing for themselves and families at home but Is it really so terrible to intrinsic ambitions.
do homework past midnight, Whether a night owl or an ear-
Further, the nation is among the first democrati- are often barely scraping by. This is the reality when my energy levels are at ly bird, people can agree that the
cally established country and therefore continu- of the American Dream. their highest? When my inter- most important thing is getting
ally pushes the narrative of individual power. The American Dream must stop treating nal clock seems as natural as the right amount of sleep. Quality
breathing, how necessary can sleep is an essential part of one’s
Compared to other rich countries, the United "success" as a monolith thereby ostracizing it really be to change it? lifestyle, and also the one that is
States’ low social mobility is directly influenced those unable to achieve the American Dream There are still a lot of unknowns most often forsaken.
by the individualist culture and diluted sense — the majority of Americans. The government when it comes to sleep, but scien- Doctors recommend at least
tists can generalize people's sleep- 7-9 hours a night. Being con-
of community. This plays into the pushback must enact policies to uplift their constituents ing patterns as a reflection of their sistent with a nightly routine
against universal policies such as healthcare, and truly allow for upward mobility through inner circadian rhythm. is also important, as this can
More recent research shows disrupt that natural mental
housing and wages. The COVID-19 pandemic access to healthcare, education and jobs. Most that this is largely genetically and energy levels in the body.
publicly exemplified the United States’ weak- importantly, people must realize that when they based. The factors determining As a night owl, I know that
nesses, especially in healthcare. Those most achieve the American Dream, it is in spite of the someone waking up early, sleeping sleeping well, albeit late, is the
late and everything in between is way for me to be the most produc-
impacted by the pandemic were minorities and American establishment, not because of it. heavily limited to the way we were tive and healthy. After all, do owls
born. One's circadian rhythm even like to eat worms?
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Neutrality: demanding better from our leaders

ularly gruesome car wreck, some- They led meaningful, devastat- Tech students to take note of mili- are smart and therefore neutral,
IMAN EMDAD thing hurting inside me unfolds. ingly human lives, even under oc- tary activity in particular. Israel it is important to investigate this
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Watching a massacre can feel par- cupation. Students our age won’t itself is a state that is armed to the reality. Tech boasts a commit-
alyzing, voyeuristic and perverse matriculate out of their universi- teeth, specifically with American ment to diversity represented most
Is time warping? Those older at times. I want to pay attention ties in Gaza, as they have been weapons and tax dollars. Biden clearly through the student body.
than us can attest to the no- to a devastating moment in histo- reduced to rubble. This realiza- is currently drafting an aid bill Somehow, every incoming class is
tion that we are living in strange ry while not sacrificing someone’s tion reminded me of how lucky I worth 100 billion dollars, 14.3 the largest and the most diverse.
times. One can scarcely ask dignity in their final moments. am to wear my cap and gown at billion of which is going to Israel, The Institute benefits from this
someone older than them their However, I am deliberately ta- the end of this year. A variety of among other conflicts the U.S. branding of inclusivity, despite
thoughts and feelings on current bling my own anguish for a mo- student communities relate to the has taken an interest in. In 2022, not structurally deviating from
events without hearing the adage ment, not to diminish it or pretend plight in Palestine, many of them Biden sent $3.18 billion, and in its origin as a school that taught
“things weren’t always this com- it does not exist, but to center the not linked to the struggle through 2021, $3.31 billion. 2021 was only white men at its inception.
plicated.” One begins to feel as needs of the movement. I feel that nationality or ancestry, but rather the year that the neighborhood Tech itself is a defense university-
though we are bracing for impact. revolutionary spirit lives inside all through empathy. I find the ma- of Sheikh Jarrah underwent evic- affiliated research center, where
For what, one might ask? What of us, and it is important to take jority of the administration does tions, removing Palestinians from millions of defense dollars are in-
are we gearing up for? care of ourselves to fuel long-term not share this humanity. generational homes in Jerusalem. vested in hypersonic technology.
This sense of foreboding is resistance. I also know a chilling I understood why Muslim It is important to note that these Tech offers military fellow-
not just among the existential; it truth as an American: my tax dol- students felt dismissed given that developments internationally are ships, and outside of formal col-
haunts the unconcerned. Maybe lars will go on to fund this geno- the administration refused to at- not isolated from what goes on at laborations, it is a well-known
the state of the world has always cide, that I will likely never expe- tend our events. Additionally, I home. Georgia International Law joke among mechanical and aero-
been to “act normal” in the face rience such violence in my lifetime cannot reasonably say that I ex- Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) space engineers that they will be
of great challenges. Just ask your and that there is not much I can pected critical analysis from the is a program in which law en- working for defense contractors
parents about the Cold War — do. I could study for midterms, I broader Tech community. While forcement participates in peer-to- once they graduate. It is impor-
they are somehow abstractly sur- guess? It is this combination of the there are some who are rightfully peer training with international tant to connect the local and the
prised that they lived through it banal and the catastrophic that concerned, many have proven the police forces, notably Israel. You international, as it allows for a
without incident and nonchalant leads me to ruminate on the con- necessity of the humanities course might think that this is vague, and greater understanding of censor-
that it happened at all. Lately, text of the Israel-Palestine conflict requirement by adopting milque- that is intentional. An open re- ship and local nonchalance.
even our generation notices how as a college student. As a Muslim toast, facetiously neutral stances. cords request revealed that Geor- Though the bulk of this ar-
time itself feels like it's moving student at Tech, I found many of As it turns out, school difficul- gia police learned community and ticle has been critical, I implore
faster, that existing seems deliber- my peers utterly despondent at the ty being elevated to a pedagogical urban policing from Israeli police the local Tech community, at
ately complicated in this day and response, or lack thereof, provided virtue has not produced critical forces. The program has come un- least those reached through
age. More frequently, I have been by the administration. Other than thinkers who ask four basic ques- der scrutiny in recent years, both Technique readership, to learn
thinking about how to be human a brief comment on the number of tions regarding authorship: “Who for its affiliation with oppressive more about the crisis afflicting
in the midst of a crisis: entrenched lives lost, administrative responses wrote what? Why? For what au- international governments and for Palestine. I understand that my
in the mundane day-to-day, while from the president and the Daily dience?” and most importantly promoting an increase in police delivery has been direct — it is
Palestine is under siege. Digest focused on state actions, “What’s missing?” I implore stu- militarization. Therefore, those not to be read as fundamentally
Palestinian or not, my vicari- framing events as a response to dents at the Institute to ask the interested in stopping Cop City chastising writing. Ultimately, my
ous experience of the occupation terrorism, neglecting to mention last question, as school culture are also becoming involved and goal is to engage a readership in
in Palestine has felt heavy and an- the reality of occupation. No one takes on an increasingly apolitical outspoken about the apartheid good faith by being critical of sys-
gry at times, cold and grief-laden is humanizing the Gazans, even stance in the face of increasingly regime in Israel. Despite the insis- tems — I hope you can see me
at others. Like watching a partic- though they are people like us. authoritarian movements. I want tence of many students that they for the human I am underneath.

Reconciling growing up with an ethnic name

to?” I asked. I already had an an- processes. It is the easiest cul- where I still do not belong. As rants, getting too tired of cor-
swer in mind, though. tural relic to hand over. You can- a member of a diaspora, it is al- recting the mispronunciations
What I did not expect not change the way you look, so ready hard to feel ownership of or nicknaming yourself to the
was the confusion, as though changing the way you are called any facet of your identity — with point where there is nothing left.
they had never considered — the foundation of the way no real or tangible ties to land, My little brother has given up
the question before. Hannah others perceive you — goes first. culture or tradition. in this way. Even between sib-
Montana sang to a silent crowd. Having an ethnic Nothing is really mine. lings, something has been lost.
“Probably nothing, I already name also does not equate Sometimes my name is the In just a few years,
like my name,” Jenna, the birth- to the severity of prejudice faced. only thing left to remind me my roots have dug just a
day girl, finally said. Everyone else Many people with Anglicized where I come from, and a child- little deeper than his.
echoed agreement. I went back to names have deeper and much hood spent running from it is There is still comfort in that
making snow angels. longer roots of oppression in this so painful to remember. we are not alone; learning to love
AANYA SAWHNEY I did not feel at home in my country; their names, identities Growing up with butchered yourself is a rite of passage we al-
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR name — nor in my own skin — and culture are snatched away roll calls and having to make the ready all take in many forms, no
until I was much older. much earlier than any of their choice at a young age whether or matter where we come from.
I am on the floor, making snow It is a unique struggle; most family can remember. not to police people on the sim- We learn to love our fea-
angels on the fluffy carpet. The people of color have the universal I struggle with the balance of plest and most critical part of your tures, language and culture in
girls around me chatter in a semi- experience of wearing their eth- recognizing my pain and trivial- identity, you shed what little own- baby steps. The environment
circle around the fishbowl screen nicity on their sleeve. It is not of- izing it at the same time. ership you have left. and culture around me shifted
of the pink television. ten something you can hide. I still find it so hard to ac- You have to decide wheth- as I grew, to the point where
We are watching “Hannah However, not all people of col- cept, though. My parents are er your name, in all its vast- I cannot even imagine being
Montana” at a birthday sleepover, or have ethnic names. Many have first generation immigrants from ness and brevity, is worth called anything else.
and I am nine years old. Anglicized names from birth, or India, and I visited their home the inconvenience. It is a privilege to have
“If you could change your choose “American names” dur- many times. My grandparents There are many ways we fold growing pains — to be able
name, what would you change it ing immigration or assimilation are still there, a living hearth — giving fake names at restau- to look back and see change.

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Surrogacy is a necessary resource

tion to be received. Although this an autonomous decision when
may seem to be a cold-hearted they voluntarily sign up to partici-
mindset at first glance, it is impor- pate in the procedure. Beneficence
tant to recognize the magnitude and utility are also accounted
of economic benefits for because the
to low-income fami- ultimate goal
lies, who depend on "...the surrogate is to provide
this procedure to happiness to
support themselves makes an autonomous the family and
financially. Viewed decision when they minimize com-
through this lens, plications from
it is apparent that voluntarily sign up to the pregnancy.
KAVITHA KUPPUSWAMY there is a net benefit In 2021, India
CONTRIBUTING WRITER on both sides. participate...” banned commer- New News Central Big Time Rush!
The family is able cial surrogacy An Atlanta classic has shut Tech, get your spirit on! At
Surrogacy is a practice that has to gain maximum utility because by passing the Surrogacy Regu- down! Atlanta has housed the end of a very exciting Fall
the potential to bring an abun- of the happiness that a child in- lation Act. The act was passed CNN in the CNN Center 2023 Homecoming football
dance of happiness and joy to a evitably brings, and the surrogate to promote altruistic surrogacy located downtown for over 35 game, Tech students, fans
family. Those who want biologi- gets financial compensation that and cited ethical issues with As- years. However, it was simply and alumni rushed the field
cally related children but are un- they otherwise would not be en- sisted Reproductive Technology biding its time before moving following a win over Univer-
able to conceive naturally employ titled to. Proponents of surrogacy (ARTs) techniques as justifica- and waited until after its merger sity of North Carolina Cha-
this method regularly in the Unit- rightfully argue that autonomy tion for the passing of the legisla- with Discovery and Warner pel Hill. This event is occur-
ed States. Because of advances is key in this process. Just as a tion. However, this had disastrous Bros. Now, the time to move ring for the first time since
in medical procedures, technol- worker at a company, for example, ramifications on a grassroots level has finally come and CNN is 2015, when Tech rushed the
ogy and the limited probability has the ability and right to quit at for mothers who depended on no longer broadcasting out of field following a win over
of birth defects in the developing any time, it is wrong to say that surrogacy to support themselves. the Atlanta location, with the Florida State University. We
fetus, in vitro fertilization (IVF) the surrogate should not be able to The pandemic further amplified whole production moving. are a football school!
has become an in- do just the same. the effects of this ban because
creasingly popular If surrogacy is ex- mothers who were put out of
option. Between "Surrogacy can ploitative, then it jobs such as domestic work were
2006 and 2010 must be extrapo- beginning to turn to surrogacy
alone, there was be regarded as a lated that any job as a way out of their destitute state.
a 1000% increase profession with in which an em- Mothers such as Pinky Mec-
in the interna- ployee receives wan, who was earning $94 a
tional surrogacy work to be done and financial compen- month as a supervisor in a gar-
market. In the
U.S., commer- compensation..." sation is also ex- ment factory but got laid off due
ploitative, which to the pandemic, was slated to Ramblin' Record! Not So Real
cial surrogacy can can never be jus- earn $6,230 in total for a surro- For the first time, two women Keith Lee, a famous food con-
cost upwards of $200,000, while tified. This sensitive definition of gacy. Because hospitals take care won the Ramblin’ Royalty tent creator, has entered a feud
in low-income countries, it can exploitation would diminish so- of living costs, she was able to competition, as announced with Atlanta restaurant, The
cost half that amount. cietal productivity. The surrogate save the money and put it towards during the Homecoming foot- Real Milk and Honey. After
Opponents of surrogacy con- is not forced into any procedure, her son’s education and future ball game. Aimée Ogando, his family was denied seat-
tend that it amounts to baby-sell- and many say that they are treat- expenses. Nationwide bans on 4th-year CE, and Amanda ing due to a few-hours long
ing and violates ethical principles, ed with even more comfort and commercial surrogacy have broad Johnston, 4th-year ChBE, wait time, Lee was astonished
citing that the surrogate is used care than they would experience implications for the nation’s most won the competitive scholar- when, upon seeing his face, the
as a means to an end, especially at home. They also relieve their vulnerable. Although politicians ship. Formerly titled Mr. and wait time suddenly switched to
given the “exploitative” nature of families of the burden of caring and lawmakers can discuss the Ms. Georgia Tech, the change five minutes. Refusing to eat at
surrogacy in developing countries. for them toward the latter end ethical nuances of the practice and was an attempt at inclusivity, a restaurant exhibiting such
However, they fail to recognize of their pregnancy because their whether it is “ethically sound,” beginning in 2022. The com- bias, the creator took to social
the unparalleled economic ben- meals and hospital bills are cov- they fail to understand the conse- petition began in the 1950s as media to share his experience,
efits to surrogates. Surrogacy can ered. Evaluating the process pure- quences of their decision-making a pageant for women, some of inciting a response from the
be regarded as a profession with ly through bioethical principles, it and the livelihoods at risk when whom were not Tech students. restaurant owners.
work to be done and compensa- is clear that the surrogate makes such policies are implemented.

We villainized femininity in the early 2000s

interests, especially for little girls. dia consumption throughout my fits that the Plastics wore in society continues to prioritize to
One of the hallmarks of children childhood and adolescence. “Mean Girls,” I unironically be worthy of value.
and young adult media from the As someone who has always felt loved the aesthetic of Dolores When so many protagonists
late 2000s and early 2010s is the very connected to traditionally Umbridge’s office in Hogwarts within the media targeted at a
pre va lence feminine interests, these and I always felt much more like particular demographic represent
of the hero- stories that villainized Anne’s classmates than Anne a single personality type, anyone
ine that is the girls who wore pink herself in “Anne With an E.” who exists outside of that person-
just “not "...she draws her and cared about how I have always felt a level ality is left feeling like their stories
like other identity from these their hair looked by con- of guilt in my mind for find- will continue to go untold and
girls.” She stantly writing them as ing this connection to the that they are at fault for their ex-
does not types of contrasts the foil of the protagonist villains, or at least not the clusion from the spotlight.
have dis-
CAROLINE BETZ tinctly fem-
between herself and made me internalize the
feeling that something
protagonist, in so many stories. They, especially if they are
The tide has begun to a child, are left feeling like the
STAFF WRITER inine inter- those around her.” was inherently wrong turn to present women who reason they are not feeling a con-
ests like the with me as a person enjoy traditional feminin- nection with the stories they are
Throughout my entire life, I “mean girl” because of something as ity in a positive light, rather than presented is due to some kind of
have always felt drawn to typi- who serves as her foil. simple as my favorite color. as shallow and frivolous. deficit within themselves.
cally “feminine” media, interests She is tall and skinny, so This level of internalized The “Barbie” movie undoubt- Whether the stories being
and aesthetic elements. the boys are never interested self hatred being supported edly presents a new version of shared are consistently about
No matter how many pairs in her, and she draws much of by the books I was reading, femininity to protagonists that
of bootcut jeans or sneakers my her identity from these types the movies and TV shows I mainstream me- look alike, act alike
parents stocked my closet with, I of contrasts between herself was watching and the songs dia, where the or are in any other
wanted nothing to do with any- and those around her. I was listening to is shocking. protagonist is al- "The tide has begun to way a sort of mono-
thing besides dresses and skirts. Whether it was Tris from “Di- It contributed extreme- lowed to be girly turn to present women lith, everyone who
No matter how many times vergent,” Francine from “Arthur,” ly significantly to feelings and love pink, is not already within
my mom tried to get me to Taylor Swift telling the world of self hatred that I am still and it does not who enjoy traditional that well represent-
just wear pants or to play soc- that “she wears high heels/ I wear fighting against to this day. take away from
cer in the backyard with her, I sneakers” in “You Belong With The media we create for our her substance or
femininity in a positive ed group is bound
to feel alienated
genuinely found more happi- Me,” Alaska in “Looking For young people matters, and the importance. light...” by the media that
ness playing dress up, sewing, Alaska,” Janis and early Cady in characters we uplift or villainize She harkened they consume.
doing arts and crafts or reading. “Mean Girls” or even Hermione by this media tells children and back to iconic Everyone, espe-
Among the hundreds of these in the earlier entries of the “Harry teens who their society values or female protagonists, like Elle cially children, deserves to see
books that I read throughout my Potter” series, female protagonists believes to be a villain. Woods from “Legally Blonde” characters that are like them
childhood, nearly all of them had who rejected femininity and used Much of the media from my herself, and reminded audiences within the media as the protago-
an undertone that condemned the it as an excuse to put other char- childhood was telling me that I that someone does not have to nist, lest they start to villainize
validity of traditionally feminine acters down surrounded my me- was the villain. I loved the out- conform to the masculine ideals themselves unnecessarily.
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TXT introspects in new album

ALBUM
"The Name Chapter:
FREEFALL"
GENRE: K-pop
ARTIST: TOMORROW X
TOGETHER
LABEL: Big Hit Music
RELEASE DATE: Oct. 13
OUR TAKE: «««««
A WREK and Technique collaboration
LILLIAN KINGSTON
CONTRIBUTING WRITER FIRST FROST
Since their 2019 debut,
TOMORROW X TO- White Winter Hymnal
GETHER (TXT) has used Fleet Foxes
their music to act as a voice for Velvet Ring
Generation Z, singing about Big Thief
the struggles they experience Sue
as they grow into adulthood. Jive Talk
Earlier this year, they released Photo courtesy of Big Hit Music Death with Dignity
their EP “The Name Chap- The members of TXT pose for a promotional photo for their new album, "The Name Sufjan Stevens
ter: TEMPTATION,'' which Chapter: TEMPTATION." The full-length album showcases their growth into adulthood. i was all over her
was about the temptation to salvia plath
remain young with your head ing up to physical growing bines the genres of Jersey collaboration between TXT Counting All The Starfish
in the clouds — in defiance pains. When they sing, “You club and electronic dance and the Jonas Brothers. Kitty
of the unsympathetic real just gotta face it,” they accept music (EDM), the mem- Both groups harmoni- Big Jet Plane
life that looms below. Now, that growing up is inevitable, bers deliver further insight ously combine their distinct Angus & Julia Stone
almost nine months later, so why fear it? into what it means to define musical styles into a peppy, Restless Song
TXT, composed of members “Chasing That Feeling” is yourself throughout youth enthusiastic song. With lyr- Shadow Community
Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, another track on the album and adulthood. ics such as “Got plans we ain’t My Heart Goes Bum Bum Bum
Taehyun and Huening Kai and is a new wave song. The “Skipping Stones,” an in- made yet, yeah / It’s what- Flatsound
have returned with a full- song successfully strikes the die rock track, is the only ever” and “Yeah, oh my God Milk
length album titled “The balance between melancholy song on the album completely / Don’t know how you do it Sweet Trip
Name Chapter: FREEF- and determination. The lyr- in Korean. Through its mes- like that,” the final song man- Par 5
ALL.” This time, rather than ics, “My fate, come and kiss sage and imagery, the song ages to encompass the main Kitty Craft
keeping their heads in the me / I just keep on chasing compares the trials and tribu- themes of “The Name Chap- Will Anybody Ever Love Me?
clouds, they freefall headfirst that feeling,” act as one of the lations one faces to skipping ter: FREEFALL,” ending on Sufjan Stevens
back down to Earth, con- main messages of the album. stones on a calm river. De- a positive and uplifting note. I Am the Antichrist to You
fronting the harsh reality of Though it will be hard, TXT spite hard times and regrets, TXT has delivered an al- Kishi Bashi
adulthood and all of the tri- challenges their fates to chase TXT conveys that the bur- bum that successfully depicts Sunday
als and tribulations that come the thrill of life as though it dens will pass, just like how the harsh realities that emerge The Cranberries
with growing into it. As they is the only thing they have the ripples of a river gently with growing up. Perhaps We Will Never Be Like Anybody Else
experiment with genres, rang- ever known to do. disperse soon after stones skip the greatest strength of “The Del Water Gap
ing from R&B to indie rock, Several songs on the al- on the water. The vocals on Name Chapter: FREEFALL” Aging out of the 20th Century
TXT tells a compelling story bum laugh at the unpre- this track are gripping as the is the group’s courage to not Trash Panda
of accepting reality, chal- dictability of life and put a members of the band work to limit themselves to a singular Daniel In The Den
lenging fate, defining iden- positive spin on it. The songs express the emotions and sin- genre; they demonstrate their Bastille
tity and finding hope in an “Back for More (TXT Ver.)” cerity behind the message. maturity as artists by experi- Introduction to the Snow
uncertain world. and “Happily Ever After” Written by all of the mem- menting with a wide range Miracle Musical
“The Name Chapter: offer this refreshing take on bers but produced by Beom- of musical styles. Because of Big Black Car
FREEFALL” begins with finding excitement in mono- gyu, “Blue Spring” is an alter- the album’s versatility, there Gregory Alan Isakov
“Growing Pain,” an opening tonous everyday life. native rock song dedicated to is something in it for every- Porcelain
track that is daring in mes- Another prominent theme their fanbase. The members one. From the opening track, Ichiko Aoba
sage and sound. In the rock on the album is discover- express their gratitude to- which compares growing up Video Games
song, TXT sings about freef- ing identity. The R&B song wards their fans, many who to physical growing pains, Lana Del Rey
alling and crashing into the “Dreamer” is a callback to have been with them since to their final track that ends Get Up
ground, likening the experi- the hopes and dreams the they debuted, by calling the album on an upbeat note, NewJeans
ence to the feeling of entering band has mentioned in their them the spring that came to TXT successfully weaves an
adulthood. They compare the previous albums. In “Deep warm them after a long, cold album that is both a worth-
emotional struggle of grow- Down,” a song that com- winter.“Do It Like That” is a while and enjoyable listen. nique.net + wrek.org
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More than melodies: politics shine in music

supporting their country that did
EMILY WHITE not support them in return.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Many draftees of the Vietnam
War were blue-collar workers.
Humans have always used mu- Blue-collar workers and other in-
sic as a form of self-expression. dustrial workers have faced dis-
We sing when we are happy; we crimination throughout U.S. his-
sing when we are mourning. We tory. Springsteen writes lyrics like
make playlists for our partners “Got in a little hometown jam /
as a form of love. We remember So they put a rifle in my hand”
our loved one’s favorite songs. We to describe how joining the mili-
make music to feel free from so- tary was seen as a solution to the
cietal norms. The oldest preserved supposed irresponsible tendencies
melody is the Hurrian Hymn; it of young workers.
was written in ancient Mesopota- Despite its seemingly patri-
mia to worship the goddess of the otic title, “Born in the U.S.A.”
orchard, Nikkal. Ancient Meso- was a direct criticism of Ameri-
potamians wrote this song to de- can nationalism and the role of
clare their love for their goddess the worker in American society.
and her generous nature. Springsteen’s song was incred-
As humans turned away from ibly controversial as lots of right-
the ancient gods and to other leaning politicians chose to ignore
forms of authority, we soon the true meaning of the song and
learned that not every leader was attempt to use it as a symbol for
as kind and generous as Nikkal. support of American policy.
When we began to rebel against In fact, when President Ron-
various authorities in our lives, ald Reagan asked Springsteen if
once again, we turned to music. he could use the song in his re-
The Harlem Renaissance was election campaign, Springsteen
one of the earliest examples of replied with a resounding no.
music being used as political com- “Born in the U.S.A.” went on to
mentary in the 20th century. The top musical charts, becoming the
Renaissance began with famous perfect example of popular songs
Black artists, like Duke Ellington used for political critique.
and Langston Hughes, exploring We are undeniably living
jazz as a form of rebellion. Jazz through a tumultuous period of
is an innately rebellious genre of U.S. history, and popular art-
music, with its improvisational ists are continuing to use their
phrases and experimental time platform to discuss their politi-
signatures and chord progressions. cal ideals. Hozier, a blues/folk/
Many artists used this rebel- rock artist from Ireland, wrote
lious nature as a form of politi- his song “Take Me to Church”
cal commentary. For example, to tackle the issue of the separa-
Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” tion of church and state, especially
was a written as a direct, intense with the Catholic Church.
commentary on the prevalence This song’s lyrics are incred-
of lynching in the South. Holi- ibly controversial, yet it reached
day’s original record label refused first place on the charts in 12 dif- Photo courtesy of Lennox McLendon via Associated Press
to record the song due to its po- ferent countries and was nomi- Bruce Springsteen plays "Born in the U.S.A." during his L.A. tour in 1985. The song was wide-
litical subject matter, but the nated and performed at the 57th ly misconstrued as a patriotic anthem, despite its subject matter protesting the government.
song still went on to sell over one Grammy awards Hozier writes
million copies. “Strange Fruit” lines like “She demands a sacri- BTQ+ community. By combining neighbor goes missing / I'll plant each other. Most of the imagery in
is an uncomfortable song, but it fice / Drain the whole sea / Get these caustic indictments of the a garden in the yard then.” Ac- Bridger’s songs are dark and ter-
resonated with oppressed people something shiny” to personify Church with beautiful metaphors cording to Bridgers’ X (formerly rifying, but they speak to a wide
in America in a time of contin- the Catholic Church’s greed for for love, Hozier wrote a song that known as Twitter), this line is a variety of people because of the
ued conflict between Black and power throughout history. “Drain serves as both a scathing political direct reference to a racist skin- intense political climate that we
white communities. the whole sea” refers to the term critique and a symbol for dark, head (neo-Nazi) neighbor. Bridg- currently live in. Bridgers’ songs
Moving forward in Ameri- “The Holy See,” which was of- beautiful romance. ers wonders whether beauty in the tackle the truth about the world
can history, there are plenty of ten used as an alternate term for Phoebe Bridgers is another garden can be cultivated from the we live in with refreshing honesty.
examples of political rebellion the Catholic Church, and Hozi- artist who uses her platform violence of killing the neighbor — Political undertones add
through modern music. The U.S. er has openly discussed how he to discuss controversial topics. and whether or not we care about a rich depth to music, mak-
entered the Vietnam War right thinks that the Church should be Bridger’s music is often described what it takes to grow. ing it more than just a melody.
as rock and roll reached its peak drained of its power. as “anxious” or “obsessed with She also discusses the issue of Music is a form of escape, but
popularity, and many rock artists Hozier also writes, “I'll wor- death,” as it perfectly describes technology addiction, writing, it is also a form of confronta-
used their platform for political ship like a dog at the shrine of the emotions of oppressed people “And when I grow up, I'm gonna tion. Politics are inescapable in a
activism. “Born in the U.S.A.” your lies / I'll tell you my sins so across the world. look up / From my phone and see modern world, and many artists
by Bruce Springsteen wrestles you can sharpen your knife,” to One of her songs, “Garden my life,” alluding to the fact that chose to face political struggles
with the idea of patriotism and discuss how the Church profits Song,” describes some of the hor- technology can cloud the realities through their work. Their music
how veterans of the Vietnam War off others’ pain and suffering, es- rors of modern America. Bridgers of the world and separate humans is a form of self-expression and is,
struggled to come to terms with pecially the suffering of the LG- writes, “And when your skinhead from their communities and from therefore, innately political.
10 • November 3, 2023 • technique // ENTERTAINMENT

The growth in popularity of podcast culture

With how widespread podcasts
RISH DESAI have become, their accessibility
TECHNOLOGY EDITOR appeals to anyone who wants to
make their own podcast. Shar-
Pop culture is constantly ing ideas through a podcast can
evolving and taking on new be easier than publishing them
forms. Over the last few years, through print media. An advan-
podcasts have been one of the tage of podcasts is that they can
most recent mediums that have give a voice to the “little guy” and
changed the way people take in also give a platform to important
and spread content. social movements, giving a voice
Whether on a morning com- to the under-represented.
mute, a walk to class or just as A famous instance of this was
background while studying, pod- with the podcast “Ear Hustle.”
casts have become common to This podcast is famous for be-
listen to. With a wide range of ing the first podcast created in
topics, there is a podcast for ev- prison. The co-host, Rahsaan
eryone. A significant reason that Thomas, would share experiences
podcasts have emerged so strongly in prison. Hearing about some
into the mainstream scene over of the hosts’ experiences led to
the past few years is that they have pivotal movements in their cas-
the unique ability to present all es, including the commuting of
topics lightly and conversation- Thomas’ sentence. San Quentin
ally. Each podcast differs in the State Prison and California Gov.
number of hosts and this, in turn, Gavin Newsom released him on
changes their approach. parole in February 2023.
With single host podcasts, it Podcasts allow different groups,
feels like the listener is having a each with a variety of unique lived
conversation with the host, and experiences, to share their truth.
the two of them are going through Despite the possible toxicity of
the episode together. When it online scrutiny, there are beacons
is a one-on-one conversation or of times the community has come
a panel discussion, this is a time together to uplift coexistence.
when two co-hosts are having a For instance, the “Women In
lighthearted conversation with Tech” podcast by Espree Devora
each other, and the listener has brings in a wide range of powerful
a front row seat to it. Photo courtesy of Antwan Williams women sharing their experiences
When major news headlines Rahsaan "New York" Thomas, Nigel Poor and John "Yahya" Johnson, from left to right, celebrate to inspire several more.
hit, many people are now turning the "Ear Hustle" podcast that was born in the media lab of California's San Quentin State Prison. Podcast culture continues to
to podcasts rather than reading grow and evolve. It is highly acces-
about it due to a few key reasons. deep dive on the various sides of In the sports world, several For example, during the NBA sible for both listeners and creators
The first reason is that through a given topic in an easily under- players are taking to creating their season, several players, such as and proves to be an empowering
society’s increased social media standable and engaging way. own podcasts, with many of the Draymond Green, have podcasts way to share meaningful mes-
platforms, content has become In current news and social me- most shared athlete quotes be- that generate some of the next big sages with others. Whether you
more geared to short form. With dia, one of the more far-reaching ing from snippets from their own headlines from the next day. In are a veteran or first time listener,
a podcast format, listeners can en- terms has been “clickbait.” Click- podcasts. This idea can go beyond the NFL offseason, Aaron Rodg- seasoned creator or venturing into
gage with the flow of conversation bait is the idea of making head- the sports world, with areas such ers would frequent the Pat McAfee the content creation world, step
while multitasking. lines or statements in a way that as the political landscape. Of- show and provide updates regard- outside your comfort zone and
Secondly, a key advantage of will entice people to explore more ten the most viral headlines can ing his team status which would test the waters on a new topic and
podcasts is the ability to take a or “click” on the topic. come from podcasts. also become headline material. medium of content.

SouthEast Punk Flea Market stops in ATL

outside the expo center as well as In addition to browsing the
SLOAN SALINAS other attendees going in and out various wares available, you can
STAFF WRITER of the building, many in costume see some excellent style at the flea
and others in regular punk and market. Given that the market
The weekend before Hallow- goth attire. The open floor of the takes place the weekend before
een, often called “Halloweek- center is packed with rows of ven- Halloween, plenty of people show
end” by many college students, is dors selling anything and every- up in costumes; “Scott Pilgrim vs.
typically full of an assortment of thing: animal bones, crystals, vin- the World” characters can walk
parties, events, “haunted” attrac- tage clothing for every aesthetic, past a vampire as they buy cassette
tions and other spooky-themed vinyl records, handmade jewelry tapes from a pair of clowns, and
activities for people to get their and even artwork. no one says anything that is not
Halloween fun in before the ac- Some vendors have niche some variation of “you look SO
tual holiday takes place in the goods that they specialize in, such good, I love your outfit!”
middle of the week. as Skull and Keel Candles, who Those who do not come in
One such event is the South- make small-batch candles in re- costume still tend to lean into the
East Punk Flea Market, which cycled glass soda bottles, liquor alternative fashion scene. Spikes,
took place on Oct. 28-29 at bottles, milk bottles and regular studs, chains, patches, pins, plat-
the Atlanta Exposition Center. tins. Their scents can range from forms and elaborate makeup looks
Traveling to different cities in more common ones like laven- are the “normal” for once, creat-
the Southeastern states, primar- der, sandalwood and eucalyptus ing an automatic feeling of com-
ily South Carolina, Virginia and to more unique ones like “cut munity just by being present.
Georgia, the market greeted At- grass,” “black currant & absinthe” That being said, there is no
lanta with its first appearance in and a “ginger ale” scent in which set “dress code” for the event so
October 2022. So far, it has been people can actually smell the long as attendees are being their
back twice since. bubbles of carbonation. authentic selves. Whether dressed
According to the flea market’s Other vendors have a wide ar- up in a costume, full punk attire
Instagram, the two-day experi- ray for shoppers to look at; just one or jeans and a T-shirt, the South-
ence showcases “weirdo art, vi- booth can have chokers, enamel East Punk Flea Market is a space
nyl records, vintage clothes [and] pins, patches, stickers, posters for everyone to enjoy.
... strange and unusual things.” and rings. The collection of items Sunday evening marked the
With different vendors, some lo- available means there is something conclusion of this fall’s SouthEast
cal and others traveling with for everyone. All of the booths are Punk Flea Market for Atlanta.
the market, it is perfect for fans run by small companies or indi- Though the date is unclear, the
of things others might consider vidual artists, maintaining the market is sure to return, bringing
out of the ordinary. flea market’s dedication to “un- with it a lineup of new and return-
Attendees will get a feel of the derground art, alternative fash- ing artists and vendors. The mar-
atmosphere almost immediately ion and anything that surrounds ket is a home for the strange and Photo by Sloan Salinas Student Publications
as they pull into the parking lot the [punk] culture,” according unusual and a must-visit for any Two attendees of the flea market dressed as Scott Pilgrim and
and see a giant skeleton tube man to the market's website. fans of the underground. Ramona Flowers — one of the many costumed pairs present.
// ENTERTAINMENT technique • November 3, 2023 • 11

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Nimesh Patel on seeing comedy in everything

ated from NYU with a finance de- Patel’s comedy is direct and
VENUSHA BUWANEKA gree in 2008 and planned to be a unapologetic, evidenced by the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER hedge fund analyst, except, in his most memorable interaction he
words, “2008 was not a good year had with a fan. During one of his
Last week, The Technique in- to be a finance major.” He said his shows in Atlanta, one of his audi-
terviewed comedian Nimesh Pa- family supports his pivot to com- ence members was a Green Beret
tel ahead of his show at the Tab- edy and that his sister and cousins Marine. Patel asked him point
ernacle on Nov. 4. Students will are his number one fans. He drew blank, “Have you ever shot some-
recognize Patel as the headline inspiration from comedic staples one who looked like me?”
performance of the Student Cen- such as Chris Rock, Hannibal When asked where he saw
ters Programs Council (SCPC) Buress and Russell Peters, de- himself in five to ten years, Pa-
Spring Comedy Show this past scribing his first comedy set as tel’s response was just as direct:
April. Excerpts from Patel’s shows a "Chris Rock impression." “I’ll be dead, or maybe I’ll be
have gone viral on TikTok and When asked about his creative a hedge fund analyst.”
Instagram, and he also served process, Patel attributed his mate- Patel clarified that his real goal
as the first Indian-American rial to the ability to see comedy for the future is to excel at his
writer for “Saturday Night Live” in any situation, especially the standup. He said he thinks many
(“SNL”), mainly writing jokes ones that would typically make people have the opportunity to be
for “Weekend Update.” someone sad or angry. Patel says the best at what they are doing but
Patel made it clear how grate- that most comedians have a sil- few people do, and he wanted to
ful he was for the success he found ver lining to tragedy — getting be one of those few spearheading
in standup comedy. He attributed new standup material. In 2017, the industry. He also discussed the
his involvement with “SNL” and Patel was diagnosed with testicu- example he wished to set in terms
“A Little Late with Lilly Singh” lar cancer, and he discussed how of South Asian representation in
to his standup and talked about simply talking and making jokes comedy — in making the enter-
how he puts his best effort into about it in standup shows helped tainment industry seem more ac-
his work with a “mamba mental- him get through his recovery cessible to the community.
ity.” Many of Patel's performances process by giving him exposure Patel described performing for
are on YouTube, such as “Lucky therapy. The instant he got his Tech as a “fantastic time” and “one
Lefty,” “Thank You China” and diagnosis, he was taking notes to of his best college comedy experi-
“Jokes for Quarantine.” add to his standup; Patel said it ences,” and he invited students to
Patel discussed the path he took away the sadness and anger come see his show on Nov. 4 at the
had taken to end up where he is, typically felt by cancer patients. Tabernacle. Tickets and informa- Photo courtesy of Preet Mandavia
including his time at New York In his words, ”What’s funnier tion can be found on his website at Nimesh Patel performs a standup routine. Patel has writ-
University (NYU). Patel gradu- than losing a ball?” findingnimesh.com. ten for "Saturday Night Live" and "A Little Late with Lily Singh."

Bad Bunny revisits Latin trap in his new album

where he is expressing more au-
MADELINE DUNN thenticity. In a later lyric, he says,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER “Este disco no es pa' ser tocado,
ni un billón de vista' / Es pa' que
Cheeky, playful, yet deeply mis fans reales estén contento'/
reflective, Puerto Rican musician Aunque yo por dentro no me sienta
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, al 100% / Es pa' que me cancelen
professionally known as Bad Bun- y me odien” (This album does not
ny, broke away from his streak of exist to be played, not even a bil-
reggaetón albums with the release lion views / It is so my real fans are
of his latest trap album, “nadie happy / Even though inside I do
sabe lo que va a pasar mañana” on not feel 100% / It is so they cancel
Oct. 13, 2023. Benito began his me and hate me). Overall, many
rise to fame as a trap artist with lyrics from the album harken to
hit singles like “Soy Peor” (2016), a feeling of nostalgia expressed
“Tu No Vive Asi” with Arcángel by Benito, which ties in well
(2016) and trap/reggaetón album with his return to trap.
“X 100PRE” (2018). He began to “He made it clear that he hated
accumulate even more worldwide the overpopularization and the
hits and notoriety for his unique criticism, but he does love his
artistic perspective, and from fans,” Cardona said.
2020 to 2022, Benito has been Another reference Bad Bunny
Spotify’s number one streamed makes in “NADIE SABE” is a re-
artist worldwide. sponse to a viral video from De-
In this new release, Benito cember 2022 of him throwing a
expresses a love-hate relationship fan’s phone into the water when
with his fame. The first track, she tries to take a selfie with him.
“NADIE SABE,” lays it on thick. In the song, he says, “Tú no ere'
In an interview, Christian Car- mi fan real, por eso te tiré el celu- Photo courtesy of Rimas
dona, second-year EE, said this lar” (“You’re not my real fan, that’s Bad Bunny released "nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana," translating to "nobody knows what
song is one of his favorites. “[I why I threw your phone”). will happen tomorrow," on Oct. 13. The album illustrates his gratitude and disillusion for fame.
was] very surprised right off the After he lays down his truths in
bat, with the six minute intro “NADIE SABE,” Bad Bunny goes said. In the song “FINA,” Beni- Tinky Winky / Una nalgá' y la The last song, “UN PRE-
song… It was essentially just him into more lighthearted songs that to also features rising trap artist dejo / como Po ey / le doy por VIEW,” however, follows a dif-
venting, but some of the best Bad celebrate classic topics of trap mu- Young Miko, who just recently donde / hace pipí y por / donde ferent style from the rest of the
Bunny songs are just him talking sic. Sampling the orchestral “Hier started making music in 2021 hace popó” (/ “The purple buns / album. Its separate release as a
about life,” Cardona said. Encore” by Charles Aznavour, and won Billboard’s 2023 Latin like Tinky Winky / A buttcheek single, different style and place-
“NADIE SABE” is full of ref- “MONACO” conveys a theme of Rookie of the Year award. and I / leave it like Po, hey / I ment at the end of the album
erences to Benito’s previous works pure opulence. The music video As an overall body of work, the give it to her where she / pees has caused fans to speculate
and pop culture events. For exam- was filmed in Monte Carlo, Mo- album flows together well. “His and where / she poops”). After there will be another album
ple, the lyric “Ya no estoy en mi naco, during the May 2023 For- feature with Mora [‘HIBIKI’] ... all, Bad Bunny’s cavalier attitude adjoining this one.
peak / ahora estoy en mi prime” mula 1 Grand Prix, and it is full and ‘GRACIAS POR NADA’ is one of the many aspects that In “nadie sabe lo que va a pasar
(“I am no longer in my peak / of fast cars, beautiful women, were more melodic songs that makes his work so unique. mañana,” Bad Bunny is fed up
now I am in my prime”), is a play five-star food, casinos and de- break up the trap sound, with The second to last song, with criticism and opens up to
on a past lyric from his hit song signer clothes, truly embodying that kind of smoother beat to “ACHO PR,” featuring Árcan- his fans about his personal experi-
“BOOKER T,” which has the the subject of the song. it but still fitting with the trap gel, Ñengo Flow and De La ences and opinions. The album is
refrain: “Estoy en mi peak” (“I Another outstanding part album,” Cardona added. Ghetto could be described as striking as a whole, and it is clear
am in my peak”). of the album is the selection of Bad Bunny also seemed to be an anthem. “The end song I felt that it is a passion project above
This lyric is representative that features. Arcángel (featured in having a lot of fun throughout brought it home for me because all else. It received mixed reviews,
Bad Bunny has reached record “ACHO PR”) and Eladio Car- this project. There are several you got a taste of what was in but that was exactly the inten-
levels of worldwide popularity and rión (featured in “THUNDER goofier lines he adds that break up the intro… That is what I love tion of the release. This album
is already in his highest point of Y LIGHTNING”) are typical the seriousness and the “flexing.” the album for — the beginning will join Benito’s other hallmarks
fame (his “peak”), but now he is features for a trap album, because For example, in “BATICANO,” and the end,” said Cardona, in of creative genius as fans await
in his best moment (his “prime”), they are trap artists,” Cardona he says, “Las moña' violeta / como reference to “ACHO PR.” his next work.
// COMICS technique • November 3, 2023 • 13

XKCD by Randall Munroe Sarah's Scribbles by Sarah C. Andersen

SUDOKU PUZZLE
Life
LIFE EDITOR: technique
Jessamyn M. Lockett 2023 Homecoming parade
ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR:
Ashika Srivastava
This year’s parade saw a combination of creativity and 14
Friday,
engineering ability come together in harmony to provide a
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The 112th Freshman Cake Race at the Institute

system to track the race’s winners. successful, with the largest open category ensures that every- environment, embracing Tech’s
SOPHIA ABEDI A large portion of the setup in- turnout for first-year transfer, one, regardless of gender identity, diverse population,” Kistner said.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER volved engaging with the first-year graduate, PhD and master’s stu- can join in on this fun tradition. The most challenging aspect
students and encouraging them to dents ever in the history of the The registration data under- of organizing the Cake Race, ac-
The Institute, best known for embrace this time-honored tradi- Cake Race,” Kistner said. scores the success of Ramblin’ cording to Kistner, was managing
its innovative engineering pro- tion. To accomplish this goal, the Traditionally, the race was Reck Club’s inclusive approach, the distribution of cupcakes to all
grams, is also home to one of the Ramblin’ Reck Club made sure to only open to men until the 1960s with 549 male sign-ups, 506 fe- participants. The tradition follows
oldest and most cherished tradi- hit the ground running by adver- when women were allowed to par- male sign-ups and 223 sign-ups in that after the freshmen run up the
tions in college sport history: the tising the Cake Race on campus ticipate, marking an early shift the open category, showing a bal- notorious Freshman Hill on cam-
Freshman Cake Race. Celebrat- to first-years so they could partake towards inclusivity. This year, the ance among all categories. pus, each finisher is awarded with
ing its 112th anniversary, this race in the tradition. Ramblin’ Reck Club has taken “I was proud that we were able the “sweetest” prize in modern
has undergone significant trans- “We aimed to make the event another significant step by intro- to follow through on our main racing, a cupcake.
formations over the years, reflect- accessible to all who wished to ducing three categories for partici- priorities for this year’s Cake Race McMorris, Kistner and Ga-
ing evolving attitudes towards in- participate. Our efforts were pants: male, female and open. The to provide an open and inclusive valetz made it a priority to accom-
clusivity and diversity on campus. modate a range of dietary needs
The Ramblin’ Reck Club on and were grateful for the support
campus oversees the Homecom- of local bakery sponsor, 2B Whole
ing events relating to time-old Gluten Free Bakery. They were
Tech tradition that occur during able to successfully administer
the Friday and Saturday before cupcakes to all 1,278 participants
the annual Homecoming football of the race. This year’s record high
game. Their main three events number of student participation
that they spearhead are the Ram- included a student from every
blin’ Wreck Parade, the Mini 500 residence hall on campus.
and the Freshman Cake Race. “The most rewarding part of
The Homecoming Chair, helping pull off this year’s Cake
selected internally within the Race was witnessing the enthu-
Ramblin’ Reck Club, plays a siasm and energy of the partici-
pivotal role in organizing the pants, many of whom lined up at
event, handling back-end logis- 6:15 a.m. to be part of this tradi-
tics, communication with the tion. Being able to contribute to
police and other essential aspects. the Cake Race is an experience I
This year’s Ramblin’ Reck Club will cherish,” Kistner said.
Homecoming Chair was Bethany As the tradition stands, the
McMorris, fifth-year CS, and winners of the Cake Race are
the Freshman Cake Race Sub- allowed on the field during the
Chairs for this year were Matthew Homecoming Game. This year,
Kistner, third-year CS, and Tyler the winners presented the “T” to
Gavaletz, third-year CS. President Cabrera, kicking off the
Bill Monahan and Elite Race Homecoming half-time show, a
Timing were responsible for the tradition that dates back several
precise timing of the race, ensur- years. The Freshman Cake Race
ing a fair and accurate outcome. stands as a testament to the power
Monahan has been helping emcee of tradition, inclusivity and unity
and manage race times for the at Tech. With its 112 year history,
Cake Race for the past decade. Photo by Alexey Tatarinov Student Publications it remains a distinctive tradition
The race bibs have sensors that Racers cross the finish line in exhaustion and victory as they go on to claim their treats. While the that highlights Tech’s diverse
allow for an accurate chip timing original event provided whole cakes baked by faculty’s wives, current runners recieve cupcakes. and vibrant spirit.

The Mini 500’s annual celebration of Tech spirit

of challenge but, as Ajay Mathur, ability to analyze, solve and cre-
KAMAL KORRAPATI fourth-year ME and one of the ate. The Mini 500 is more than
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Mini 500 subchairs says, “makes just a race; it’s a platform that
it competitive and makes it fun.” channels this engineering spirit,
On Oct. 27, the Friday after- Before the race even starts, drawing out the innovator in each
noon before the 2023 Homecom- a dash of creativity is involved. participant,” Mathur said.
ing football game, the rumble of Each tricycle must be painted Mathur’s own relationship
wheels and the thrill of competi- before entering the race — a red with the Mini 500 is personal.
tion echoed through Peter’s Park- tricycle simply will not do. Be- His story with the event traces
ing Deck at Tech. The occasion yond this artistic mandate, teams back to the spring of 2020 when
was the annual Mini 500, an are encouraged, almost in a nod he became a part of the Ramblin’
eight-lap tricycle race that stands to Tech’s engineering spirit, to Reck Club. This student organi-
out as one of the Institute’s most modify their tricycles further. zation, rooted in upholding and
distinct traditions. Common alterations range from celebrating Tech traditions, was
Initiated by the Ramblin’ Reck reinforcing the front tire to add- his gateway into the world of the
Club in 1969, the event requires ing padding to the seat for a more Mini 500. Behind the scenes, or-
teams to navigate the challenges comfortable race. ganizing the Mini 500 is a mam-
of speed, engineering and innova- “It’s part of the event to find moth task, a testament to the
tion on a three-wheeled ride. Each loopholes in the rules,” Mathur hard work and dedication of the
of the 60 participating teams, said. In his view, the Mini 500 homecoming committee and the
which race around Peter’s Park- epitomizes Tech’s spirit of innova- Ramblin’ Reck Club. Since April, Photo by Alexey Tatarinov Student Publications
ing Deck, is made up of seven tion and celebrates the creativity the event coordinators have been Racers line up at the start line in preparation for the event. Par-
members. Four of these are racers, utilized by the Tech community. engaged in tasks ranging from ticipants must complete eight laps around Peter’s Parking Deck.
tasked with the pedal-powered Whether from fraternities, so- reaching out to vendors and spon-
pursuit of victory, while the other rorities, clubs, student organiza- sors to securing logistics. Student three teams from each category ties, and it’s just awesome to see
three form the pit crew, ensuring tions or housing, all participants, organizers juggle multiple tasks — fraternities, sororities, student 60 teams with seven people on
maintenance and tire rotations regardless of their major or affilia- such as coordinating with the organizations random groups and each team come together for this
are performed without a hitch. tion, can tap into their inner engi- Georgia Tech Police Department housing — are honored with tro- event,” Mathur said.
There’s a twist to this seem- neer as they prepare for the event. (GTPD) and facilities managers phies. An additional accolade goes So, whether attendees are sea-
ingly straightforward race — a “Because regardless of the to ensure road clearance, power, to the overall fastest team. soned Tech students familiar with
mandatory front tire rotation ev- specific major or organization safety and crowd control. Addi- “To me, the Mini 500 is the the roaring wheels or a newcomer
ery two laps, monitored closely by that students belong to, there’s tionally, there is the challenge of most tech-centric Tech tradition intrigued by this unique tradi-
the pit boss. This wheel reversal a universal truth here: every one ordering 60 tricycles, which the that we have. It involves both tion, the Mini 500 promises a cel-
after the second, fourth and sixth of them possesses an engineering committee undertakes themselves. engineering and problem solv- ebration of speed, innovation and
lap not only adds an extra layer mindset. They all have the innate When the race concludes, the top ing and physical racing capabili- the indomitable Tech spirit.
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STEP FROM FRONT a Greek organization. In line

with Stewartson’s statement, the
with each others’ movements. front third of the auditorium was
This emphasis on collective action packed with alumni flashing their
is present from the very beginning organizational garb and calling
of the process to the end. out unified chants in support of
“Our theme for the year was their brothers and sisters as they
Scooby Doo, and we had a mys- performed throughout the night.
tery where we were trying to show One such attendee Milan
the missing steppers. We come Johnson, BMED ‘19, explained
together during the summer time that for her, the Step Show and
or spring semester, and everybody membership with Delta Sigma
throws out ideas. We vote on what Theta Sorority Inc. is deeper than
we think is going to be the best just a one evening event.
idea once we finally flesh them out “[My sorority] played a ma-
and develop them,” Murry said. jor role in my student life. My
Janna Stewartson, third-year mother actually pledged through
ME and a member of Delta Sigma Xi Alpha, so I grew up around the
Theta Sorority, Inc. echoed this chapter and it showed me what
sentiment, explaining the evolu- sisterhood and giving back to
tion of the team’s theme. the community looked like from
“It was a whole lot of collabora- a young age. So, when I came to
tion. Initially, we started out with Georgia Tech and got the oppor-
a time machine, but then after we tunity to pledge and be a part of
went through it and saw what fit, this chapter and sorority, it meant
the theme of a genie with three a big deal to me following that
wishes really set in. So that was legacy one, but two to show and
our theme … we were looking prove what a community of Black
through old Xi Alpha [chapter] sisterhood looks like that makes
history, looking back from [19]70s an impact [and] that’s devoted
all the way to now and they un- to social justice and maintaining
earthed the genie which gave that peace in the Black commu-
them three wishes and took them nity,” Johnson said. Photo by Alex Dubè Student Publications
on a journey,” Stewartson said. Ultimately, Johnson had a Sisters of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated line up in their Scooby Doo themed cos-
Stewartson continued, elabo- simple and straightforward rea- tumes. In addition to stepping, each team chooses a theme, adding a theatric element to the event.
rating on her opinion on what role son for returning to the event,
the Step Show holds at the Insti- nearly half a decade after her Others like Eric Lee ISyE ‘02 tailgate around OMED [Office of Theta Sorority, Inc. emerged vic-
tute, placing an emphasis on con- graduation,“I came back because and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Minority Educational Develop- torious, claiming the jumbo-sized
tinuing community. people poured into me when I was Fraternity, Inc., traveled out of ment]. This feels different though, check and the bragging rights that
“This has to be not just one in this chapter, so I would like to state from Charlotte, North Caro- because this feels like it’s made accompany first place.
of the biggest NPHC events, but do the same now that I’ve gradu- lina to be in attendance. specifically for us,” Lee said. Even amidst the stiff competi-
one of the biggest Black events on ated. Continue to see the younger As the Step Show is only in With the night coming to an tion, Stewartson acknowledged
campus every single year. It’s defi- members … to show up and show its 15th year at the Institute, end, the DJ played early 2000s the show’s ultimate role, “to con-
nitely not just a place for current out for our chapter.” Lee reflected on how the tradi- classics, and the different sorority tinue to show that the family is
Georgia Tech students to show Attendee Sharon Daniels of tion was carried out before it was and fraternity lines were allowed here, the family is always going to
what we have going on … but at the Chi Tau Omega chapter of officially hosted by NPHC. on stage to step and stroll to the be here. We have a long history, al-
least for the Xi Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc., “There was a step show, it music, many of whom simply did though we may be a PWI, we are
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. I who had no direct connection to was usually in the spring. But so by dancing throughout the here and we are present.”
can see at least 15 different lines the Institute came out simply to it wasn’t a whole lot of stuff for crowd in single-file lines as the Those looking for more in-
coming back to support the cur- “support one of our sorority sisters Black alumni, so when homecom- crowd waited for the judges to formation on the annual Home-
rent students,” Stewartson said. … one of our church members, ing happened it never really felt tally the winner’s scores. coming Step Show and NPHC’s
Each “line” is comprised of who is very near and dear to our like it was for us. Sometimes we Ultimately Alpha Phi Alpha upcoming events can visit their
that year’s new members into heart,” Daniels said. would have a little something or Fraternity, Inc. and Delta Sigma Instagram @gt_nphc.

Tips & Tricks: How to dress for the chilly fall weather
gans, sweaters or even blazers on wardrobe to capture the essence of fedoras or beanies can add some sic denim jacket for a more casual
top. Not only does this keep you the season. A cozy orange sweater elegance or casual charm. These look as desired for the occasion.
comfortable in the varying tem- or a deep green scarf can instantly can be used to accent your outfit’s
peratures, it also adds depth to elevate your fall look. color scheme or can be bold, func- MIX AND MATCH
your outfits and aesthetic. tioning as a statement piece. Fall fashion encourages cre-
ACCESSORIZE ativity. You can mix and match
EMBRACE EARTHY TONES Scarves and hats are not just TRY LEATHER AND DENIM different textures, colors and styles
Fall fashion is incomplete with- practical for keeping warm; they Leather and denim jeans are to create unique and personalized
out a rich and earthy color palette. are also great fashion accessories. timeless pieces that can be your outfits. Pair a floral dress with a
This can include warm hues like Opt for knit scarves in comple- fall wardrobe staples. A leather leather jacket or a plaid shirt with
deep oranges, reds, olive greens mentary colors to your outfit, or jacket can add a sophisticated a denim skirt. The possibilities are
and various shades of brown. In- choose a patterned scarf to make a touch to any outfit. You can pair endless, so do not be afraid to ex-
corporate these colors into your statement. Additionally, hats like it with dark denim jeans or a clas- periment with whatever items you
have in your closet!

ANOUSHKA MEHROTRA INVEST IN A FALL COAT

ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR A nice warm coat is a must-
have for the fall season. Whether
As the summer days gradually it is a classic trench coat, a cozy
give way to the crisp and colorful faux fur coat or an oversized puff-
season of fall, Tech students will er, your outerwear does not only
need to adapt their wardrobes to have to keep you warm but can
the changing season. Just as stu- also make a statement about your
dents seek to maintain a healthy style. Experiment with different
lifestyle, they can also continue to styles to find what works besr for
be stylish and cozy this fall. your individual style.
The transition from summer to
autumn may bring its unique set BE TRUE TO YOU
of challenges, but the Technique’s Ultimately, the most important
tips and tricks will help you rock tip for fall fashion is to stay true to
your fall fashion with flair. your personal style and what you
feel comfortable in. Do not forget
LAYER UP to let your unique personality in-
One of the key elements of fall spire your outfits as fall fashion is
fashion is layering. As tempera- all about expressing yourself and
tures fluctuate throughout the feeling confident in your choices.
day, layering allows you to adapt Regardless of the change in
to the chilly conditions. Start with Photo courtesy of Rothys.com temperature, maintain a style
a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt or As the leaves change color for the fall, so can your outfit colors. Students can experiment with warm, that you will feel comfortable in
blouse as your base and add cardi- earthy colors and tones such as deep orange, red, yellow, olive and brown to match the season. throughout the season.
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2023 parade flaunts creative and engineering skill

to encompass all aspects of what
CLARE CHUNG Tech has become and vendors sell-
STAFF WRITER ing foods or drinks and just fun
things. We’re trying to find ways
The Ramblin’ Wreck Parade to get more students involved in
was on full display at the annual wanting to come to the parade
Homecoming day event. As the along with alumni,” Meyers said.
final traditional event before the Zachary Mohr, third-year AE,
Institute’s Homecoming game, is serving as co-sub-chair for the
it took place on the morning of first time this year. The common
Saturday, Oct. 28. sentiment of getting involved on
As one of the oldest traditions campus are reflected in his mo-
on Tech’s campus, The Ramblin’ tivations for being involved with
Wreck Parade can be traced back the Wreck Parade.
to 1929, when it was known as “I’m really interested in the
the Old Ford Race. While the traditions here at Tech, I think
race used to stretch from Atlanta it’s really cool how deep a lot of
to Athens, it was changed into these go, being a part of such a
a parade style format for safety large community and being able
purposes, and it remains that to carry on something that is older
way to this day. Madison Meyers, than me, older than my parents,
fifth-year BMED and the Wreck older than my grandparents. I
Parade co-sub-chair, told the his- wanted to be a part of something
tory of the event and its continued that the entire campus can enjoy
presence at Tech. and have such a deep heritage Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications
“It initially started as a race behind it,” Mohr said. In addition to the student submissions, many alumni went all out, entering vintage vehicles in the
drive to Athens … now we try and It can be easy to get caught up parade. Running from morning to noon, the festive event helped close the Homecoming weekend.
celebrate all aspects of Tech and in the whirlwind of classes and ac-
its uniqueness … trying to bring ademics at Tech and forget about
in all aspects of the Tech commu- how rich the school is in terms of
nity and put it all into one parade history and tradition. It is times
that when people come back for like Homecoming weekend that
Homecoming they feel like there’s serve as an important reminder
a bit of them and a bit of their ex- of the values and community that
perience that they can see reflect- comprise the Institute.
ed in the parade,” Meyers said. “The traditions are what allow
The Wreck Parade has three you to connect with the school
categories: classic car, which is a itself and feel like you’re rooted
restored vintage car, fixed body, in the school. If you talked to an
which focuses on the decoration alumni that was at the parade in
aspect of the Homecoming theme the 70s and you’re like ‘oh well
and contraption, which empha- I was in the parade in 2023’,
sizes engineering skills to create a now you have that immediate
human propelled car. All entries connection to the past which I
fit into one of those components think is a really cool and unique
which all have unique histories thing that not a ton of schools
and timelines within the parade. have,” Meyers said.
“We start very initial brain- Mohr added that the Ramblin’
storming in March, April-ish and Wreck Parade is a nice reminder
throughout the summer we try of where the Institute came from
and reach out to vendors and get in terms of technical heritage.
sponsorships and start to form an Even though it is a fun extra-
idea of what the event itself will curricular event, it is important Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications
look like … it’s a very long process to continue that connection to all Students parade their finished “spacecraft“ about for the Tech community, complete with a paper
and I’d say each step along the the people that came before the mache “Buzz” Lightyear. The event strives to include a balance of performers and parade floats.
way shapes what it’s going to look current generation at Tech.
like so back in May we had these “I just love seeing the alum- good time and trying to support all the work and now you’re see- traits that can be observed in the
visions and we set a really high nis’ faces and the little kids faces them,” Meyers said. ing the people actually enjoy it student body so many years later.
goal,” Meyers said. as they see these cars going down These kinds of multigenera- and it makes all the hard work The continued running of these
While staying true to its orgig- the road and they’re all excited, tional events are also great for worth it at the end of the day events is largely due to the tire-
inal history, the Wreck Parade has they’re seeing these really cool community building and cre- when you see some little kid who less efforts of passionate students
recently evolved as well. vehicles and and then you get ating moments of camaraderie is so excited to see buzz or see the behind the scenes.
“I would say over the years some contraption that totally fails with all the surrounding people wreck,” Meyers said. Those looking for additional
they didn’t have as many perfor- and the people are struggling but involved with Tech. The Ramblin’ Wreck Parade information on Ramblin’ Reck
mance groups as we’ve tried to they’re smiling and laughing as “It is very rewarding to see and other traditions like it define Club, their future events and hap-
have to celebrate a little bit more they’re trying to get it going, and all the smiles on people’s faces much of Tech’s legacy in engineer- penings can visit their Instagram
of the artistic side as well as trying and everyone’s just like having a when you know you’ve put in ing, creativity and whimsy, all at @ramblinreckclub.
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Trailgate: A sustainable tailgate for Homecoming

“Trailgate started when my with the cause and make a positive that comes with breathing fresh to shine a light on issues of sus-
ASHIKA SRIVASTAVA friend Gavin and I were tasked impact on the community. air and helping improve the envi- tainability during big events like
ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR with finding a creative new way “During your average Trail- ronment. Trailgate is an extension football games. We love a good
to encourage recycling during gate, we stand around with signs of this — I want to keep Tech’s tailgate as much as everyone else,
In the midst of traditional football games. Steve Place, who’s encouraging people to recycle, and campus clean and beautiful, and but the environmental impact of
Homecoming activities over the the Zero Waste coordinator here we take with us a recycling bag or so I owe it to myself and others to un-recycled cans and pound after
past week, such as the Freshman at GT, had a very elaborate idea bin to allow people to recycle their do something,” Harris said. pound of litter can only be nega-
Cake Race, Mini 500 and the for a skit we could all put on, but cans or other recyclables,” Harris Trailblazers’ Trailgate event tive. We hope to encourage envi-
Wreck Parade, Trailblazers, a stu- no one but Gavin and me signed said on their operations. served as a reminder to all of the ronmental stewardship even in
dent-run environmental service up to participate. Gavin and I For Harris, organizing and importance of acknowledging times of fun,” Harris said.
organization at Tech, introduced got together, made a few simple participating in such events of- environmental issues that are of- As traditions continue to
its inaugural “Trailgate.” signs, and the rest is history. Trail- fered a way to combine social ten overlooked during large-scale evolve at the Institute, Trailbal-
This event occurred prior to gate started out as nothing more interactions with Tech’s natural events. This event was more than zers is just one of many new in-
the Homecoming game on Sat- than a clever pun; now it’s an environment, providing other in- just a gathering; it was a powerful novative organzations shaping the
urday, Oct. 28, from 4:30 p.m. to event!” Harris said. terested students with the same statement about the importance future. To learn more about Trail-
7:30 p.m., aiming to put a unique In tandem with the event’s opportunity to serve and network. of environmental care even during blazers and participate in future
twist on the conventional pregame goals, Trailgate T was not limited “It’s important to me to find moments of celebration. events, students can follow them
tailgate. Gavin Baker, fourth-year to promoting recycling as partici- time to get out and be social, while “Trailgate represents an at- on Instagram @Gttrailblazers or
ME and one of the event’s orga- pants also included information appreciating the peace and calm tempt by Georgia Tech students on Engage as Trailblazers.
nizers, spoke on the event’s goal. about preventing the mishandling
“Trailgate is tailgating while of recyclables, which can under-
encouraging people to recycle and mine the entire recycling process.
be sustainable. To accomplish “Football games produce an
this, we have been showing a mix overwhelming amount of litter
of funny and serious posters that and recycling contamination. We
say stuff like ‘Only UGA fans lit- want to mitigate general litter and
ter’ and ‘one can recycled = half raise awareness of the issue since if
gallon of gas saved.’ We also bring too much trash is put into a recy-
recycling bags and bins in high- cling bin, the entire bin is thrown
traffic areas for easily accessible away,” Baker said.
recycling,” Baker said. The name “trailgate,” created
The Trailgate event aligned by combining the organization’s
with the overarching objectives of name “Trailblazers” with the word
Trailblazers and how its members “tailgate,” was chosen to promote
strive to protect local environ- environmental justice in an enjoy-
ments, highlighting their focus on able and inclusive manner, encap-
environmental conservation. sulating the essence of the event.
“Trailblazers is an organiza- “The idea for the event came
tion dedicated to hiking and ser- from wanting to improve recy-
vice. We primarily help local ar- cling before the game while doing
eas around Atlanta through litter something fun so members would
pickups, trail maintenance and come. So, we combined Trailblaz-
invasive species removal. We have ers and tailgates to get trailgate.
events every Saturday morning We want to expand the event to
off-campus,” Baker said. make it more similar to tailgating
The concept of Trailgate with drinks and food,” Baker said
emerged from a simple brain- The Trailgate event involved
storming session Baker organized participants encouraging recy-
alongside the President of Trail- cling and sustainability while fos-
blazers, Gehrig Harris, fourth- tering a sense of community.
year BA, with the objective of This event not only raised Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications
promoting waste reduction during awareness but also offered an op- Students, family and alumni all pour into the courtyard to celebrate Homecoming in a sustainable
Tech’s football games. portunity for students to engage fashion. As an organization, Trailblazers seeks to make sustainability functional and accessible.
18 • November 3, 2023 • technique // SPORTS

Women’s basketball looks to make noise in ACC

more, her sophomore backcourt The Jackets have several nice D’Asia Thomas-Harris has the of the team is undeniable. Bring-
ROHAN RAMAN partner, guard Kara Dunn, and rotation pieces with comple- potential to seamlessly step into ing in veteran guards like Johnson
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR sophomore forward Kayla Black- mentary skill sets. Senior guard the team’s swingman role. Fans and Wilson to address the shoot-
shear also showed potential in Avyonce Carter’s 31.0% shooting should look for freshman guard ing woes that affected last year is
Entering the ACC tourna- their freshman seasons. Although from three-point range was second Rusne Augustinaite to make an a welcome move and could pay
ment as a no. 14 seed, getting Dunn missed the end of last sea- on the team, but she likely will be impact despite her age. The 6’0 major dividends for the Jackets’
out-rebounded by 20 boards and son with injury, her 42.9 shooting able to get even more quality looks shooter from Lithuania has re- offensive ranks. The team is still
suffering a narrow first-round exit percentage from the field was the with the additions of Johnson and ceived praise for her intensity, short on true playmakers, but it
against a beatable Boston College second-highest on the team, and Wilson in conjunction with im- shooting prowess and attitude as would not be surprising if one of
team certainly was not the season she earned a starting role in the proved playmaking from Morgan. an energetic scorer for the team. the team’s many young guards
ending that the 2022-23 Jackets last fourteen games. She is also At any given time, the size of the At the moment, the Jackets emerged as an excellent second-
envisioned. At a 13-17 record, a good defender, recording 22 Tech frontcourt — bigs like fresh- are the ACC’s resident youth ary playmaker behind Morgan.
they barely resembled the 2021- steals. Blackshear’s presence in the man Jada Bediako and fifth-year movement. While there will un- They open the season at home in
22 squad that ranked sixth in the frontcourt will also be critical on Aixa Wone Aranaz — should be doubtedly be growing pains, the McCamish Pavilion against the
ACC and made a run to the ACC both sides of the ball. She led the an imposing defensive matchup potential of Morgan, Dunn and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on
quarterfinals and the NCAA Jackets in rebounds per game, and for any opposing team. Freshman Blackshear as the future nucleus Monday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m.
March Madness tournament. Fortner has noted the versatility
The team also lost key talent that she brings to the lineup.
in former guards Cameron Swartz Outside of their young trio, the
and Bianca Jackson, as well as Jackets also added talent through
center Nerea Hermosa. All three the transfer portal, landing se-
played in thirty games for the nior guard Sydney Johnson from
Jackets — Swartz and Jackson as Boston University and fifth-year
starters — and made huge con- guard Caitlyn Wilson from Cin-
tributions during their minutes. cinnati. Even without factoring in
Jackson’s 37.7 percentage from the departure of Jackson’s shoot-
three-point range comfortably ing, the Jackets already struggled
led the team while Swartz was the from the field and the arc. They
only Jacket to average double-dig- averaged the second-fewest points
it points at 12.7 points per game. per game in the ACC and a pal-
Hermosa’s defensive rebounding try 27.0% from three-point range.
was critical to keeping opposing This speaks to a lack of floor
offenses from easy layups and spacing and shot-making talent.
shots within the key. Her size also Fortunately, Johnson has the po-
will be missed on a Jackets offense tential to adequately replace some
that now only has one center — of the shooting vacated by Jack-
freshman Ariadna Termis. son’s departure. Fresh off a season
Despite their losses, the Jackets shooting a career-best 40.2% from
are poised to rebound this season three-point range, it seems that
with a lineup featuring an intrigu- her best basketball could be ahead
ing youth movement, two critical of her. She starred in the Patriot
transfers and clear vision for the League, averaging 12.0 points
type of team they want to be. At on 40% shooting from the field
the ACC Tip-Off media event across her four years as an Eagle.
in late October, head coach Nell Wilson also offers floor-stretching
Fortner alluded to “pushing the upside, ranking sixth in Cincin-
pace better” and the intriguing nati history in made three-point-
versatility in the Jackets’ lineup. ers. The combination of Johnson
Fortner’s desire for an uptempo and Wilson offers good spacing
pace starts with sophomore guard for Morgan, Dunn and Blacks-
Tonie Morgan. As a freshman in hear to operate — both are credi-
2022-23, she made the ACC All- ble threats behind the arc and will
Freshman team, led the Jackets in force defenses to close out their Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications
total assists and averaged the sec- shot attempts. The newcomers Sophomore guard Tonie Morgan makes her entrance at the Hoops and Hip Hop event earlier
ond most points with 9.8. Further- will provide many opportunities. this year. Morgan was a force for opposing teams last season and looks to continue her success.

Men’s and women’s XC place top 10 in the ACC

ing time of 24:12 in 46th place. in 49th, holding a 5:38 mile pace the placement between the two tinue their successes and solid
MATTHEW KISTNER Sophomore Joey Sandel worked throughout the race. The Jackets’ teams was unsure; however, the placements as they move to the
SPORTS EDITOR his way past Wade with an excel- third and fourth runners came Jackets would grab the edge in NCAA South Region Champion-
lent second half race and came in in together as seniors Kate Jort- a three-point triumph over the ships in Gainesville, Florida. For-
Tech cross country has been just three seconds after Higinbo- berg and Katy Earwood sprinted Hokies, securing a ninth-place tunately, the Jackets have already
riding a series of impressive finish- tham with a 24:15 mark at 51st in with a pack of other runners at team finish with 264 points. competed in Gainesville this sea-
es all year in preparation for the place. Wade was just six seconds 21:11 and 21:12 respectively, grab- Both Jacket teams secured son at the Mountain Dew Invita-
ACC Championship race. Circled behind Sandel with a 24:21 time bing the 56th and 58th marks. To a top ten finish in the ACC for tional where both teams placed in
on the calendar all season, the day at 58th. The last two to score for close off the scoring, senior Kenzie the first time since the 2019 sea- the top three of the competition:
of the ACC Championships came, Tech were graduate Zach Jaeger Walls flew in at 21:39 with a 5:48 son when the men and women the men in second and women in
and the Jackets traveled to Talla- and senior Myles Collins with fin- pace at 86th place in the race. finished ninth and 10th respec- third. Tech will look to muster
hassee, Florida on Friday, Oct. 27 ishes at 24:29 and 24:43 respec- With many Jackets battling it tively. Tech impressed at the ACC strong team placements as they
in hopes of improving from last tively. With the top five placing out with Virginia Tech runners, Championships and looks to con- prepare for the race on Nov. 10.
year’s men’s and women’s 10th 46th, 51st, 58th, 65th and 82nd,
and 11th place respective finishes. the men’s team scored 280 with an
The day started with the men’s average finish time of 24:24 and a
8k race at 8:40 a.m. where junior spread of 30 seconds between run-
John Higinbotham led the charge ners. The 280 points were enough
for the Jackets. Higinbotham to earn a 10th place team finish
crossed the halfway mark tied for the Jackets, just three points
with Pittsburgh junior Peyton behind Pittsburgh in ninth.
Geehrer at 50th with a time of Following the men’s top ten
11:50, holding a pace of 4:45 per placement, the women began their
mile. Just five seconds behind was 6k race at 9:30 a.m. with junior
senior Devin Wade in 72nd place, Mary Brady leading the charge.
holding a pace of 4:47. However, Brady finished with the best place-
to have a shot at a top 10 team ment of the day for either team,
placement, the Jackets would need coming in at 35th with a time of
runners to move up before the fin- 20:48. Brady impressively passed
ish and they did just that. eight runners in the last two ki-
The Jackets top five runners lometers of the race and held a
were able to post a solid scoring as 5:34 mile pace. 14 seconds later, Photo courtesy of GTAA
Higinbotham kept his first place graduate Grace Driskill came Senior McKenna Croft races in the Mountain Dew Invitational earlier this year. The race was in
mark on the team with a finish- through the finish chute at 21:02 Gainesville, Florida which is the same course the Jackets will compete at for NCAA Regionals.
// SPORTS technique • November 3, 2023 • 19

the great field position from the Heels’ 28-yard line. King would national attention as he was
FOOTBALL FROM FRONT block, but the momentum of the finish the drive off, guiding a ball named the Manning Award Star
Carolina 38-yard line. Redshirt game was starting to swing in fa- to Seither in the end zone to give of the Week and ACC Quarter-
senior running back Dontae vor of the Jackets. The Tar Heels him his second touchdown of the back of the Week. Smith torched
Smith would then push the jackets then marched down the field to night and giving Tech their first the North Carolina defense all
into the red zone on three straight extend their lead to 35-24. Tech lead of the game by a score of 46- night, tallying 178-yards and a
runs. King would then connect was unable to respond, and junior 42. The defense would then force touchdown; his performance was STUDENT MEDIA POLL
with Rutherford once again as punter David Shanahan would a massive turnover thanks to red- highlighted by his electrifying 70- WEEK NINE
he dove into the endzone for his boom a 61-yard punt to force shirt sophomore defensive back yard touchdown run in the fourth
second score of the game, mak- the Tar Heels to start from their Ahmari Harvey dislodging the quarter. The 635-yards of offense The Student Media Poll is a col-
ing the score 21-21. The Tar Heels own four-yard line. The Tech de- ball from North Carolina receiver were a season high and the most- laborative poll with student jour-
would respond with a touchdown fense would hold and force North Devontez “Tez” Walker, resulting ever yards put up against an ACC nalists. New polls release weekly
of their own to make the score 28- Carolina to punt the ball away in a recovery from the Jackets’ de- opponent for the Jackets. The win at studentmediapoll.com.
21 with just 45 seconds remain- right as the fourth quarter started. fense. With just under three min- marks Tech’s third straight over a
ing in the half. With just under On the Jackets’ first drive of utes remaining in the game, Tech nationally ranked North Carolina Rank Team (First) Points
a minute to muster up a drive, the final quarter, Smith and red- would run the ball with both King team, bringing all the fans to rush 1 Georgia (46) 1565
Tech would start from their own shirt sophomore running back and Smith to burntime, and after the field at the end of the game. 2 Michigan (13) 1502
25-yard line, where they moved Jamal Haynes almost single hand- a pair of first downs from Smith, The game also serves as Tech’s 3 Ohio State (4) 1470
swiftly into Tar Heel territory edly brought the Jackets from the Tech would learn from Miami’s second ranked win this season, 4 Florida State (1) 1387
thanks to a trio of chunk passes Tech 12-yard line to the endzone, fatal mistake and assume victory having beat then 17th ranked Mi- 5 Washington 1376
from King to Singleton. The Jack- combining for 74 of the 88 yards formation to secure a 46-42 win ami just two weeks prior. Tech 6 Oregon 1248
ets would then send out redshirt- on the drive as Haynes scam- over 17th ranked North Carolina. has oddly not lost to a team from 7 Texas 1210
freshman kicker Aidan Birr who pered in for the four yard score. The result was a real team effort, North Carolina since 2020, going 8 Alabama 1203
would knock through the 40- Key then elected to go for the but the Jackets were led by both 7-0 since Dec. 5, 2020. The team 9 Penn State 1045
yard field goal as time expired to two point conversion which was King and Smith. King threw for now looks to carry the momen- 10 Oklahoma 972
make the score 28-24 at the half. successful with Rutherford coast- 287-yards with four touchdowns, tum into their next game as they 11 Ole Miss 971
After a slow first quarter, Tech ing in from a King pass, making adding 90-yards on the ground as travel to Charlottesville, Virginia 12 Notre Dame 925
responded well with King going the score 35-32 in favor of North well. King’s performance gained to take on the Virginia Cavaliers. 13 LSU 764
14 for 14 with 223 passing yards Carolina. The Tar Heels would 14 Missouri 718
in the second quarter. Singleton then immediately respond with a 15 Louisville 679
Jr. was King’s favorite target, col- touchdown of their own, return- 16 Air Force 561
lecting 117 yards from eight re- ing their lead to two possessions 17 Utah 538
ceptions. Rutherford accounted at 42-32. Tech would then start 18 Oregon State 506
for 83 yards and two touchdowns their next drive from their own 19 Tennessee 442
from his six receptions. Tech 25-yard line. Smith started out 20 UCLA 320
outgained North Carolina with the drive with a five yard gain, but 21 Tulane 317
360-yards to 287, proving that on the very next play, he would 22 James Madison 287
the offense could keep up with the explode through the middle of the 23 Kansas 240
high powered Tar Heel offense. North Carolina defense and run 24 USC 174
The Jackets started the second the ball 70-yards to the house to 25 North Carolina 113
half better than the first, forcing make the score 42-39. The Jackets
a North Carolina three-and-out defense would then hold strong Others receiving votes (min 1):
and then blocking the ensuing against the Tar Heels and force Kansas State (80), Liberty (76),
punt with redshirt junior wide a missed field goal. Tech would Oklahoma State (36), Duke (35),
receiver Abdul Janneh running start the next drive from their Arizona (32), Florida (30), Toledo
unblocked to the punter and own 21-yard line, and King would Photo by Tuna Ergan Student Publications (20), Fresno State (14), Miami
swatting the ball. Tech, how- soon flip the field as he broke free Haynes King and Jamal Haynes execute a read option play against (FL) (13), Rutgers (12), Kentucky
ever, was unable to capitalize on for 51-yards all the way to the Tar No. 17 UNC on Saturday, Oct. 28. The Jackets would win 46-42. (9), SMU (4), Georgia Tech (1)

Cricket World Cup heating up, India atop standings

50-50 World Cup matches ance. The 50-50 style is a longer The defending champions, Eng- the fastest World Cup century,
RISH DESAI test a variety of factors for teams. format, which brings in a greater land, sit at the bottom, having needing only 40 balls to do so.
TECHNOLOGY EDITOR With every game outdoors, the need for the batters to play with only one win to their name. On the other side, India has
weather plays a large role in the greater control and understand- South Africa has led a high given up the fewest runs as they
Every four years, there is a spe- team’s performance. For example, ing of when to take risks for extra powered batting attack, leading have only allowed 1,320 runs.
cial excitement around the world the pitches in India tend to favor runs. In this style, a match can all teams with 1,998 runs thus far. This is an exceptional feat, as they
of cricket with the International the batters as the pitch soil enables last up to seven or eight hours. Their top totals to this point have have faced several power scor-
Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket less of a bounce and a spin. Ad- This year’s World Cup has been been 428 runs against Sri Lanka, ing teams and have significantly
World Cup. This year’s tourna- ditionally, cricket has two main exciting and has consisted of mul- 399 runs against England and 382 limited their outpouring of runs.
ment brings together 10 teams types of bowlers: spinners and tiple high-scoring affairs. Each against Bangladesh. South Afri- India held Australia to 199 runs,
competing for the sport’s top title fast bowlers. Overcast and windy team plays in a round-robin style ca’s strong batting has been led by Pakistan to 191 and England to
from Oct. 5 to Nov. 19 through- conditions help the fast bowlers. with the top four teams advanc- Quinton de Kock, who leads the 129. India’s bowling attack has
out India. The teams competing These conditions are common ing to the semi-finals. Currently, tournament with 431 runs. been led by Jasprit Bumrah who
in the 2023 edition of the World around pitches globally, such as as it stands on Oct. 30, India sits Australia has also been one of is second in the tournament in
Cup are India, South Africa, New in Australia and England, but in atop the table with a perfect 6-0 the strongest batting teams, hav- wickets taken with 14 and third in
Zealand, Australia, Afghanistan, India, the weather does not pro- record, followed by South Africa ing recorded 1,745 runs. Most run economy — runs given up per
Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, vide the bowlers this advantage. with one loss then New Zealand notably, in their outing against over bowled — with 3.92. India’s
Bangladesh and, the defending Another tricky aspect, which is and Australia with two losses. Af- the Netherlands, the team scored Ravindra Jadeja boasts one of the
champions, England. particular to the 50-50 style, is the ghanistan is right on the outside 399 runs. The highlight of the best economies of the tournament
This World Cup is also known tests of depth, stamina and endur- of the top four with three losses. match was Glenn Maxwell hitting with 3.76. A signature moment
as the 50-50 World Cup. 50-50 from a bowling standpoint came
matches consist of each team bat- when Kuldeep Yadav bowled an
ting one inning, comprising 50 impressive ball and got English
overs. Each over consists of six captain Jos Buttler out.
balls, where the batter can score India has also been able to put
between zero to six runs. At a time forth several strong performances
on the pitch, there are two batters on the batting sides. Most nota-
with one being on strike and the bly, Virat Kohli put together 103
other being a second runner with runs against Bangladesh, record-
the roles switching up depend- ing his 48th hundred in a one day
ing on the previous ball; from a match. The hundred put him in
fielding perspective, there are 11 second place all time and just one
fielders on the pitch, including the shy of tying Sachin Tendulkar’s
bowler. Bowlers deliver the ball record of 49 one day centuries.
towards the batter, who stands in He had a chance to tie the record
front of the wicket. The team that against New Zealand but fell five
bats first sets the “chase” or the runs short, getting out at 95 runs.
runs needed, and the second team The 2023 Cricket World Cup
attempts to score more runs in has been filled with excitement,
their inning. An inning concludes and it promises to be full of more
when a team loses 10 wickets — as the tournament gets closer to its
10 players get out; they reach the finish. As the stakes of the games
end of the 50 overs or, in the case Photo courtesy of International Cricket Council become even greater, the star play-
of the second team, they reach The respective captains for each of the competing teams playing in the International Cricket ers have the chance to forever etch
their run chase score. Council’s World Cup stand with the trophy that only one team will get to take home at the end. their name in cricket history.
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SPORTS EDITOR: technique
Matthew Kistner WBB preps for season
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR:
Rohan Raman
The Jackets look to return to ACC prom- 20
Friday,
inence this season with key transfers
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Volleyball goes north, wins pair of ACC matches

under head coach Michelle Col-
CAROLINE BETZ lier’s impressive tenure.
STAFF WRITER On Sunday, Oct. 29, afternoon
Tech took on the Syracuse Or-
Tech Volleyball topped both ange, snagging their 10th confer-
the Boston College Eagles and ence victory in a three set sweep.
Syracuse Orange this week, earn- The first set began with a scor-
ing them their ninth and 10th ing run that set Tech up 5-0. Syra-
ACC victories of the season and cuse fought to shrink Tech’s lead
tying them at fourth for the most with very limited success. The set
season wins in program history. included nine digs from fifth year
On Friday, Oct. 27, the Jack- defensive specialist/libero Paola
ets took on the Eagles in a five set Pimentel, two kills from Boezi
game. Tech took the lead in the and six kills from Bertolino. By
end, ultimately taking three sets the end of the set, Tech won by
in the match to Boston’s two. nine points at 25-16, giving the
The Eagles took an early charge Jackets the early 1-0 edge.
of the first set, leaving Tech lag- During the second set, Tech
ging behind 4-0. They continued didn’t let their momentum slow
to hold their own throughout the down. Soares fought hard on a
set, making several runs that left seven serve run. Pimentel contin-
them on top of the Jackets. Boston ued to add to the team’s success
finished the first set 25-20, taking with five digs. Throughout the set,
a quick 1-0 lead in the match. Photo courtesy of GTAA the Jackets dominated, ending in
Tech evened the playing field Senior Liz Patterson readies for volleyball’s game against Syracuse. Patterson and the Jackets an eight point triumph at 25-17.
in the second set, with senior would go on to sweep the Orange in a showing that rallied Tech into the nation’s top 10 rankings. The Jackets continued to leave
outside hitter Tamara Otene and it all on the court in the third set,
sophomore right side-hitter/mid- setter Heloise Soares was subbed man outside hitter Larissa Mendes eventually took charge to win the opening with a 12-4 scoring run.
dle blocker Anna Boezi bringing in and led a strong offense, put- played critical roles in the 25-18 set 15-9, taking the set and match Finishing up a strong three set
them to a three point lead. Boston ting Tech up by five points. Ulti- win to claim the decisive third set. The Jackets set many records run, the Jackets finished 11 points
soon fought back, bringing the mately, the Jackets took the set in The Eagles took a strong during this faceoff with the Ea- up at 25-14, securing the match
score up to 4-4, but the tie barely a 25-19 victory and evened it up. 9-3 lead in the beginning of the gles. Otene earned her 1,000th win against a familar ACC foe.
held before a timely Jackets run. The third set started with fourth set. Even with Otene’s six career kill in the third set, earned The team captured their 10th
With the help of senior setter/ strong momentum from Boston kills, the Jackets were unable to a new season record with 24 kills ACC victory of the season and put
defensive specialist Liz Patterson’s as they shot up to a 7-4 lead. Their make up the difference, leaving in one game and achieved 10 digs, them at 10-1 in away games on
strong serves, the Jackets earned momentum was soon halted as Tech and Boston tied with two bringing her to a season total of the season, the most single-season
the next consecutive four points, the Jackets went on an 11-3 scor- sets each and forcing a fifth set. 257 — more than any other hitter away wins under Collier.
bringing them back into the lead. ing run, putting them into a slim The fifth set was a back-and- in any of the Power 5. Tech is now With two consecutive wins on
The Eagles then fought themselves lead. Tech’s offense held strong, forth affair with each team trad- 4-1 in five set wins on the season: the table, volleyball returns home
into a two point lead, which was with Soares, Otene, junior outside ing points and bringing them- the most in the last five years of for a weekend of matches against
soon extinguished after freshman hitter Bianca Bertolino and fresh- selves into the lead; however, Tech a program with plenty of success No. 3 Louisville and Notre Dame.

Transfers to make big impact for men’s basketball

teams, they will add experience
DANIEL WOOD and a great rebounding ability to
CONTRIBUTING WRITER a Jacket team that needs it. Stou-
damire will likely end up playing
After a season where Tech bas- small ball throughout a good por-
ketball struggled to be competitive tion of the year and depend on his
in the ACC, newly hired athletic incoming and returning guards to
director J Batt insisted a monu- support the offensive production.
mental change was necessary. His While there was very little
first order of business was firing turnover from the team last year,
then head coach Josh Pastner and Stoudamire was able to retain the
hiring NBA veteran Damon Stou- key pieces from last year’s team,
damire in hopes of revitalizing the including Kelly and Coleman,
historic success of the program. along with fifth-year senior guards
Stoudamire has college and NBA Lance Terry and Kyle Sturdivant.
experience coaching, as he was the These returners make up four of
2020 WCC Coach of the Year at the top five scorers from last year
Pacific University and a multi- and represent the core that Stou-
year assistant in the NBA with the damire will build around. In order
Boston Celtics organization. Batt, for the Jackets to have a chance of
along with the Jacket commu- making a run in the ACC, Kelly,
nity, believe that Stoudamire can the team’s leading scorer last year,
regain what was special for the Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications will have to make a jump. Last
Jackets in the 1990’s when Lethal Junior guard Miles Kelly makes his grand entrance at the Hoops and Hip Hop event this year. year, he was a great three point
Weapon 3, consisting of Kenny Kelly led the Jackets in scoring last year and is expected to perform even better this season. shooter, shooting around 38%
Anderson, Brian Oliver and Den- from the arc and an overall great
nis Scott, dominated the ACC. 8.5 points-per-game last season out of high school and gave the cruits into program cornerstones. scorer, but he occasionally strug-
With the addition of Stoudamire and shooting 37% from the field, Rebels an offensive boost, averag- With the losses of Ja’von gled to make a defensive impact.
came a reworking of the lineup, Reeves will give the Jackets a reli- ing the fourth most points on the Franklin and Rodney Howard, Overall, while the Jackets were
mainly through 24/7 Sport’s 19th able option on the wing to com- team as a true freshman. Abram the Jackets needed to replenish ranked 13th of 15 in the ACC pre-
ranked transfer portal class. plement returning junior guards also led the team in three point their big men crew. To accomplish season poll, there are many bright
This new transfer class was Miles Kelly and Deebo Coleman. percentage at 36.4% and was sec- this, Stoudamire searched the spots to look forward to through-
built on potential for the future. Going forward, Reeves will need ond on the team in three pointers portal and found UMass sopho- out the year. If the newcomers
One of the first players Stou- to continue to improve on his made. Stoudamire will likely uti- more forward Tafara Gapare and can mesh well with the returners,
damire targeted was junior guard three-point shooting, converting lize Abram in many pick-and-roll NC State senior forward Ebene- Stoudamire’s team could possibly
Kowacie Reeves, Jr. from the Uni- on 27% of his looks from the arc. schemes, given his ability to shoot zer Dowuona as well as added shock the ACC and finish in the
versity of Florida. Reeves came Another future impact target as well as his stellar ball vision. three-star recruits freshman for- top five. The Jackets will head up
out of high school as a four-star for Stoudamire’s new team was With both Abram and Reeves ward Baye Ndongo and freshman the road to tip off their season
prospect and made an impact on Ole Miss sophomore guard Ama- having multiple years of eligibility forward Ibrahim Souare. While on Monday night, Nov. 6 at 7:30
the Gators, using his long athletic ree Abram. Abram, like Reeves, left, it will be integral to continue Gapare and Dowuona didn’t have p.m. against the Georgia South-
build as an advantage. Averaging was a four-star prospect coming to develop these highly ranked re- high impacts on their previous ern Eagles in Hanner Fieldhouse.