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News 2 Opinions 5 Life 8 Entertainment 10 Sports 14

HOLI FESTIVAL GIVES TECH A SPECIAL COLOR p11

LIFE ROHAN RAMAN
SPORTS EDITOR

Although thousands of miles

separate India and Tech, one of
its oldest traditions finds new
life on campus every spring.
On March 10, Jackets ran
across Tech Green and doused
each other in a stunning array of
brightly colored powder to com-
memorate the Hindu festival of
Holi. The festival is traditionally
celebrated on March 25 across In-
dia, but celebrations across the
world often occur on a variety
of days within March in accor-
dance with the Hindu lunisolar
calendar month of Phalguna. In
total, nearly 32 million people
across the world “play Holi.”
The festival’s traditions origi-
nate from Hindu mythology.
The throwing of colored powder
is thought to represent the love
between the god Krishna and his
consort, Radha. The blue-skinned
Krishna asks his adoptive mother,
Yashoda, why he does not have
Radha’s fair skin. Yashoda gives
him a solution — while playing
a game with Radha, he colors her
face with powder so that the two
are indistinguishable. Today, indi-
vidual identities fade away under a
rainbow haze as friends and strang-
ers alike pelt each other with pow-
der in honor of Krishna’s example.
Tech’s celebration was or-
ganized by the India Club
at Georgia Tech (ICGT).
“India Club’s mission is to
spread Indian culture on cam-
pus,” said Vasav Jain, third-year
CS and co-president of ICGT.
“It’s one of our favorite festivals,
See HOLI, page 9
Top L: Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications; Top R: Photo by Jenna Guiher Student Publications; Above: Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications

OPINIONS

The CRC accident: Why I’m suing the Institute

while trying to score a goal and was four years old, and I know that in so many ways. I should have ing the facility must be aware of
CLAUDIA GOMEZ hit my head on the cinderblock if you throw up after hitting your never been allowed to leave the this fact, assume the risks and be
CONTRIBUTING WRITER wall of the goal. Most of the room head you need to seek medical as- facility. They should have called responsible for taking the proper
was padded, but this area was not. sistance immediately. However, the ambulance immediately. precaution while using the facil-
I’m writing this feeling very One of my friends informed the I was not thinking right. How They have a sign in the ity, its programmed activities, as
blessed; I know I could be dead. CRC employee what happened, could I? I had a concussion, a brain room that in the second bul- well as its equipment.” The con-
I want to share my story with the and that I threw up after I hit bleed and a skull fracture. Lucki- let point states “In case of an crete wall is not an unforeseen
hope that Tech takes necessary my head, but he was told they ly, my roommate was in the apart- emergency, contact any Campus risk; the CRC chose to have a
actions to avoid an accident like could not call an ambulance be- ment and convinced me to call the Recreation Staff immediately.” high-risk element in a room where
mine in the future and that all cause I needed to call it. I didn’t Georgia Tech Police Department, That is exactly what my many sports are played. I chose
students know the risk on cam- know what I know now, which who then called the ambulance. friend did, and he was told I to play in that room, and the re-
pus. In Sept. 2022, when I was is that the accident impacted my I ended up having emer- needed to call the ambulance sponsibility is not only mine but
a third-year pre-health student at brain and that probably impacted gency surgery at Grady Memo- and was abandoned to my luck. the CRC’s as well. What is the
the Institute, I was playing indoor my decision-making abilities. rial Hospital, where they placed The sign also states on the first proper precaution to play soccer
soccer with two friends on the My friends took me to my 50 staples on my head and two bullet “Participation in any physi- in that room? If I would’ve died,
fourth floor of the Campus Rec- apartment where I only wanted to screws in my skull due to the cal activity has possible inherent would they have made changes?
reation Center (CRC). I tripped rest. I have played soccer since I fracture. The Institute failed me and unforeseen risks. Anyone us- See CRC, page 6
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Vol. CIX Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga., Monday, April 1, 2024 No. 25

NOTICE CS students develop AI conversation aid

Graduation classmates were incapable of small talk, a
skill that is essential to professional suc-

being held cess. We hope that Tech students can use

this program to further their careers.”
CHAT-E takes the form of a web ap-

in dirt pit plication currently available to download

on computers with Windows softwares

this year
in which users can record a conversation,
and CHAT-E will generate one to three
appropriate responses.
Users have the option to let the AI
BY DREW PEACOCK take full control of the conversation and
automatically output the best response
Due to student outcry about gradua- with a customizable humanlike voice.
tion being moved from Bobby Dodd Sta- “The software is still in beta testing,
dium this spring, the Institute has finally and it still is not able to respond to live
responded with a solution that makes use conversations as fast as we would like.
of its brand new facilities: graduation will For that reason, we recommend using
be in a giant hole in the middle of campus CHAT-E for phone or zoom conversa-
that’s also an active construction site. tions that you may struggle with. In the
Starting tomorrow, with no warning, future, we hope to integrate the software
construction will begin on Tech Green with the Apple Vision Pro, so headset
that involves excavating all the soil. Dixie wearers, an already introverted demo-
Wrecked, junior construction manager at graphic, would not have to interact with
Tech, spoke on what this new project will others in real life,” Gillam says.
add to the campus community. According to Barnes, the duo is al-
“I don’t know. I forgot what this one ready in talks with Microsoft’s Bing
is supposed to be,” she said. “I asked AI to bring their powerful algorithm
around but no one remembers what to the software, which would increase
we’re actually building so we’re just go- its accuracy and efficiency.
ing to start digging and hoping our boss At the end of their discussion with
will remind us as we go.” the Techlique, Gillam revealed that he too
The giant, 50-foot hole in the middle struggles socially and that most of his in-
of campus may slow students on their terview responses were AI generated.
way to class. Many are used to cutting Overall, CHAT-E represents the
across Tech Green as they navigate their BY NERD innovations in the field. As a part of their edented demand from the Tech commu- epitome of academics at the Institute
day, but now they will have to get used MCNERDPANTS senior design project, Grady Gillam and nity, they plan to roll out the program to — collaboration and innovation that
to jumping over construction equipment Will Barnes, fourth-year CS, developed all students by the end of the semester. solves a glaringly obvious shortcom-
on the surrounding sidewalks and avoid- As the Institute grows to accom- CHAT-E, an AI conversational aid for “We are not surprised at the large ing in our community, which may be
ing the inevitable pools of water that will modate artificial intelligence (AI) in its those who may not be masters of the art demand for CHAT-E,” says Gillam. “As potentially why we have scarcity of
form when it rains. Wrecked even said coursework, students continue to make of social interaction. Due to an unprec- CS majors, we noticed that many of our happiness on campus.
that they were considering using the site

Scheller students to wear sunglasses inside

as a filming location for “American Ninja
Warrior” in the summer as only the most
agile will be able to traverse the sidewalks
on their journey to Mount Midoriyama.
While the Tech Green construction BY GUY WITH 22% more likely to accept fi- ence much more streamlined rooms, complimentary Chegg the next generation of business
hole will be annoying during normal SUNGLASSES nancial advice from someone and consistent for both students subscriptions and free candy to leaders,” a professor said.
school days, it’s the perfect location for wearing sunglasses. Addition- and instructors.” all business majors willing to “These minds are go-
graduation this spring. Once the bottom As of this morning, Schell- ally, sunglasses help bridge the Another professor had a dif- answer questions in class. ing to run the world one day.
is flattened out and covered in a tarp, er College of Business stu- gap between normal business ferent take. “I love that students “Scheller is revolutionizing And I personally can wait to
the dirt pit should be able to house more dents are now required to wear employees and “frat” employees. are wearing sunglasses. This the business world, and this is see what they do.”
graduates and guests than McCamish Pa- sunglasses inside. “Bro, I legit feel repre- way, I no longer have to pretend
vilion, and the sides of the hole will pro- “This is a game changer,” sented,” one “frat” student to care about teaching, and my
vide more shade from the hot, May sun a Scheller administrator told told me. “Sunglasses remind students no longer have to pre-
than Bobby Dodd would. the Technique. Scheller stu- me of beach weekend.” tend to listen. It’s a win-win, and
One student raised concern though dents are now looking cooler The sunglasses have another it really makes our often-mar-
when they inquired about the rain plans than ever, a vital part of the purpose, as well. “We wanted ginalized business students feel
for graduation in the pit. A spokesper- complicated business practice the sunglasses to also hide the that their voices are heard. We
son for the Institute responded that Tech of “networking.” fact that many of our students are confident that this will help
is “not liable” for anything stemming “Our students were look- battle a chronic medical condi- each Scheller student’s career in
from sudden rain over a 50-foot hole ing for a way to stand out in the tion commonly called a “hang- the long run. Corporations are
in the ground and the marketing team business landscape,” another over.” “Wearing sunglasses in- looking for confidence in busi-
has already looked into names for the administrator said. “Now, they side helps them bring their best ness majors, and nothing says
resulting swimming pool. have one. Sunglasses demand selves to the classroom,” a pro- confidence like sunglasses.”
While these graduation plans may respect, especially regarding fessor said. “Sometimes we have This is the first step in a
look different from what prospective business decisions.” trouble getting certain students long line of Scheller initiatives,
graduates envisioned for their special day, The data backs up Scheller’s to appear engaged. Now, every- including a revolutionary net-
they perfectly encapsulate the Tech spirit: decision. Studies have shown one looks vaguely disconnected, work of arrows that will help
random, unending construction projects that business professionals are making the classroom experi- student athletes find their class-
and innovation that excites!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

In honor of April Fool’s, the
Bus drives directly into building .............................7 Breaking News: Tech student withdraws after having to read 1
Technique presents its annual
Techlique issue with a wrap- page article for required humanities credit................10
Georgia Tech Reddit voted best dating app of the year as students
around layout inspired by issues Tech lists LMC students as a protected minority...................14
continue to complain while not improving .............................8
from years past. #fakenews
Class-action lawsuit against Tech dining...................17
Freshman cries over first B, floods campus .............................23
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“Tournament Fever” spreads through Tech campus

BY STEVE SHUTTLES Behavioral signs include angrily Services recently published a re-
glaring at the screen while watch- port showing that an estimated
Amidst the madness of ing games that the person has no 30% of the campus is suffering
March, one of the nation’s big- connection with, promising that from tournament fever, based on
gest public health crises has found “next year’s our year” more than their appointment data for the
its way to Tech. five times in a two-minute span, month of March.
While many schools are go- agonizing over a roster decision or Unfortunately, the only treat-
ing through the highs and lows play that “definitely would have ment for this condition is a bas-
of the tournament, the dark side put us in the dance” and constant- ketball team that passes the “eye
of March Madness is one that so- ly saying “this was a rebuilding test” both on the court and in the
ciety has ignored for far too long. year” for three or more straight win column. Watching “high-lev-
Just as those lucky few campuses years. It can also be characterized el hoops” has been shown to dra-
rally around their teams in victory by extreme mood swings any- matically reduce the symptoms
or heartbreak, there is little dis- time the phrases “March Mad- of tournament fever. However, a
cussion of the campuses that are ness” or “we are going dancing!” team can only meet the threshold
unrepresented in the tournament. are uttered. for providing high-level hoops if
These desolate places are infection As it has been three years since they are a serious threat to make
zones for the deadly pathogen Tech’s men’s team has made the the tournament and finally go
known as “tournament fever”. tournament and two since the dancing. Although tournament
Tournament fever was first women’s team made the tour- fever is beginning to lessen in
identified by Dr. SadHoopsFan nament, early signs of tourna- severity, by this time next year,
in 1943, three years after the first ment fever are starting to infect Jackets across campus are hoping
March Madness tournament. the campus. Stamps Health to finally be free of this disease.

Georgia Tech: A very fast-pased environment

BY BAD BETTY sanitary concerns of his self-devel- Bringing this story home, even the leadership positions I’ve taken paced environment, you have to
oped practice. within our ranks, an unnamed on, I’m just a girl! You don’t un- understand!”
Nestled in the heart of mid- “Gross? Pfft. You don’t under- editor at the Technique recently derstand what it’s like to be such The editor fainted shortly after
town and amidst the hustle and stand the value of efficiency. Yeah, suffered from what staff mem- a high achieving student! The their impassioned speech.
bustle of rapid development, Tech I’m sure you’ve never heard of that bers described as a “menty b”, the Georgia Tech ecosystem will As the sun sets on the rest of
emerges as a leading institution in either. Look I’ve gotten to where I full transcript of their moment simply collapse if the Technique Atlanta, high achieving Jackets
the city of Atlanta. am because I pulled myself up by can be found below: doesn’t publish every week! Do buzz on throughout the night,
Known for its fast-paced en- my granddaddy’s bootstraps and “Woe is me! I am overwhelmed you even know how much time maintaining and perpetuat-
vironment and incredibly high worked hard with the small loan by the amount of clubs I volun- I spend copying and pasting em ing the fast-paced environment
achieving students, the Tech- of $10,000 he gave me for tuition. tarily elected to be part of, oh all dashes every week??? It’s a fast at the Institute.
nique took to campus to speak Anyway, I’ve gotta bounce. Start-
with students about their up meeting in 10,” he said.
experience on campus. Jacobs took off on his electric
Graduating second-year CS scooter, head on into Atlanta traf-
major, Kyle Jacobs said this on his fic yelling that “the inefficiency of
weekly schedule, which consists of traffic laws” would not stop him
50 credit hours, four research labs from “competing in a fast paced
and three different startup groups. environment” as multiple vehicles
“You don’t get it, Georgia swerved to avoid collision.
Tech is a fast paced environment. The next student, Jane Allen,
I’m a high achieving student. Of fourth-year NEURO, agreed to
course you would consider my interview from her hospital bed
schedule ‘overloaded’, you’re not as she was still recovering from
nerd material. To me though, it’s a ruptured appendix. When the
just a regular workload. I guess crew arrived, she was momentari-
I’m just built different,” Jacobs ly unavailable, however, the Tech-
remarked casually. nique watched from the doorway
He continued, explaining his with bated breath as Allen pas-
unique approach that allows him sionately debated with her doctor.
to manage his time efficiently; “Please! You’ve to release me
optimizing nearly every second early, doctor. I’m a Yellow Jacket!
of the day while maintaining a I was my high school valedicto-
healthy work-life balance. rian (10.0 GPA)! I’ve never got-
“I operate on a strict schedule, ten a B on anything, not even a
every interaction timed to the practice exam! My extra credit as-
wire; there are exactly 54 seconds signment is due tonight and with-
left in this interview if you read it out it, I’ll only finish with a 94.
at a rate of 130 words-per-minute. An A- would be a blot on my 4.0
Each visit to the restroom is exactly record!,” Allen pleaded.
30 seconds — optimized that one When the doctor pointed out
by eliminating the need for wash- that Tech does not operate on a
ing my hands. How’d I do that? I plus/minus grading scale despite
just skip the sink after I’m done. common misconceptions, Al-
It’s like my dad, a fellow Jacket len threw her hands into the air,
himself always says, ‘if I don’t do shrieking, “you don’t understand,
it, it’s not necessary,’”Jacobs said. it’s a fast-paced environment! I am
The Technique further asked simply one of many high achiev-
him to clarify, asking about the ing students! This could ruin me!”
 MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024 • THE TECHLIQUE • AF3

Tesla CyberWreck goes rogue

BY JOE WHO? However, new reports claim and the baby nature making it ob-
that the futuristic nature of the sessed with babies.
Editor’s Note: This article is vehicle has gone too far. People’s The creature also seems to
being updated as the situation worst fears were realized when the be targeting shorter people and
develops. truck’s trunk took out a chunk people sitting down or squatting.
Some of you may have seen a of an actual baby, no carrot. The Scientists fear it may go for white-
recent video that has been circu- truck apparently has gained ma- collar workers next and are calling
lating, depicting the Tesla Cyber chine consciousness and has gone on Tesla leaders to step in.
Wreck’s trunk automatically de- on a murderous rampage, taking Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke
scending — and of course, taking out chunks of vegetables, people on the issue and seemed to shut
a large chunk out of a baby carrot. and fruits alike. down any suggestion that he is in-
This carrot was intended to repre- Breaking news: the Cyber volved in the crisis:
sent a finger, and clearly demon- Truck is now alleged to have “I didn’t build that. It was some
strated a lack of safety features in transformed into a Scourge-ad- worker in some factory. But no…
the newly-released vehicle. jacent creature, terrorizing towns who cares? It must be the CEO!
Other forums have shown is- across Georgia. One truck picked They blame me for everything.
sues with manufacturing, with up a baby, slapped it across the This is why I said no to the high-
large, uneven gaps in the mis- face, laughed maniacally and lighter yellow forklifts. I knew it
aligned panel and a right turn handed the baby back to its moth- looked stupid and ugly. All they
signal that only works 30% er, all while neighbors looked care about is blaming me for so-
of the time. on in horror. called ‘safety hazards’ and ‘anger
The indubitably modern car, Scientists are saying that the issues’ Whatever,” he said.
which totes a single line of light in creature is targeting babies after Thus far, 27 have been killed
lieu of headlights and a sleek look having been fed that first baby and 138 injured. We are on the
akin to an air fryer, forces itself carrot, the keratin from which scene to keep you all updated as
into a category of hyper-futurism. gave it the ability to transform the creature crisis progresses.

Study finds 50% of New social interaction algorithm

Tech students know BY GRAHH values are below the standard de-
viation, print “IT’S SO COLD”,
and amount of schoolwork and
time with secret formula

how to read
Do you feel more comfortable else print “NICE WEATHER 3. Output: If the value of
solving calculus problems than TODAY” differential is positive, leave the
talking to new people? Do you Sarcasm: house, otherwise, don’t.
get nervous when people initiate 1. Input: Ambiguous state- With the assistance of the al-
BY SPONSORED in students’ comfort Pinto was very open an impromptu conversation with ment gorithm guides and flowcharts
zone, however, with about his ambition. you? Fear no more! Over spring 2. Calculate the probability of above, students at Tech are well on
A new study has 25% of students stat- “I would love to see break, a new algorithm based on sarcasm on a scale from “HIGH- their way to flawless social fluency.
been released show- ing the book they had my kids read a book a social interactions was created and LY PROBABLE HUMOR” to “?” The days of hesitation and regret
ing that nearly half read was a textbook. year. I know, I know. released online by a fellow Tech 3. Output: Print “HA.HA.” are no more; just implement this
of Georgia Tech stu- Professors were not That’s tough and a lot student. While choosing to main- If output is closer to “?”, loop code into your brain and get ready
dents, despite the concerned. “I love to ask of them. But tain anonymity, they spoke with back to Step 1. to shock this campus with your
college being a world- that my students only imagine if each stu- the Technique about their motiva- Social Events: charm. The student creator tells
renowned engineer- read the textbook dent did that - they tions and creative process. 1. Input: Current workload the Technique that some fine-tun-
ing school, have read I wrote,” Professor would be absolutely “I decided to start on this proj- and time, probability of potential ing is still needed so keep in touch
a book from start John Watchahoetz brimming with cre- ect because I want to break the networking opportunity with updates and be aware of po-
to finish. said. “Fiction is con- ativity that would stereotype that all we do at Tech 2. Calculate the differential be- tential flaws. When in doubt, you
Trust us, we are fusing. It’s full of measurably show up is study and code. This algorithm tween probability of networking can just scurry back to the dorm.
just as shocked as you symbols and meta- in the classroom.” is designed to help people navi-
are, but we’ll take it. phors. Those all dis- Students seem to gate social interaction better and
“We’re so very tract students from think this goal would guarantees non-awkwardness. You
thrilled at these num- the truth and facts be feasible. “I prob- know this was a complete passion
bers,” a Georgia Tech we find in textbooks. ably only have time project of mine. Instead of going
administrator told the When has a book to read before each out, I stayed in my room for the
Technique. “We’ve al- changed the world?” of my classes. But entire spring break to work on
ways been thought of Students were very if I read two pages this. I’m hoping to put it into use
as a STEM school, happy about the re- before each class, I sometime in the next few years,”
but given these re- sults, as well. “I was could definitely fin- they said.
sults, we can see our surprised so many ish a book in a year. If The Technique acquired some
students are deeply students were able to anyone can do it, it’s of the general flowcharts that were
engaging with the get a hold of books a Georgia Tech stu- used to program various social
arts.” at all,” 2nd-year stu- dent. Go jackets!” interactions including small talk,
“‘Well-rounded ’ dent Kate Meredith Only time will be social events and sarcasm.
is the word I’ve been said. “Because they able to tell whether Small Talk:
hearing around cam- don’t have books at students will con- 1. Input: Initialize any men-
pus,” a linear algebra the library anymore, I tinue their breakneck tion of the weather
professor told Geor- assumed they were il- reading pace. But for 2. Determine the current sea-
gia Tech. “It’s great to legal on campus.” now, it’s a positive son, temperature and standard
see students engaging Some professors trend that an educa- deviation of temperatures for that
with things outside have even more lofty tional powerhouse season
their comfort zone.” goals for their stu- like the state of Geor- 3. Output: If values of temper-
Much of the litera- dents. Computer sci- gia would be so in- ature are above the standard de-
ture was very much ence professor James credibly proud of. viation, print “IT’S SO HOT”, if
AF4 • THE TECHLIQUE • MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024

Weedout classes can fix the strain on the infrastructure

BY JUST MARY, JANE WAS MY menting more weed-out courses feel the strain of infrastructure
FATHER within the curriculum. that has met its capacity.
When you really think about Bringing back this classic
As many Tech students have it, weed out courses are really the Tech tradition would not only
recently observed, the Institute most logical solution with the con- bring the school back to its be-
has been admitting more and straints that the Institute is facing. loved roots, but it would also im-
more students every single year, If Tech is unable to decrease the prove the experience for students
leading to an intense strain on the number of students admitted or who are able to withstand the
infrastructure around campus. increase the space for students, weeding-out process.
From housing to class registra- the only solution is to decrease the Not only would students that
tion to trying to get a seat on the amount of students who are stay- made it through have an easier
Stinger bus, more and more stu- ing at Tech. time getting into the classes they
dents are competing for the same One of the longest-standing want or getting into on-campus
number of spots. While some may traditions at Tech used to be the housing, they would have a sense
argue that the way to fix this strain weed-out courses that first and of pride that they earned their
would be to increase the capac- second years had to take that place and deserve to be there.
ity of Tech’s infrastructure or to would anecdotally lead to only If we are unable to reduce the
decrease the number of students two-thirds of undergraduate stu- number of students being admit-
being admitted, neither of these dents graduating by the end. ted or increase the capacity of our
solutions is actually very feasible. If this same level of weeding infrastructure, we must take ac-
However, there is a solution out were able to be achieved again, tion by implementing weed-out
that has been overlooked: imple- Tech students would no longer classes!

Buzz on “Say Yes to the Dress” stuns fans around world

BY I LUV CHEESE one she was supposed to be help-
ing that day. When asked, all nine
Viewers were shocked this people present pointed at Buzz,
week when the newest episode including Buzz, who pointed to
of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” himself. After Buzz introduced
featured a familiar face as Tech’s his party to Angie with a series
very own Buzz entered the Tech of gestures – which she later ad-
Square B&N with a scant bud- mits she did not understand – she
get and a dream wedding dress moved on to asking about his
in mind. With him were presi- fiancée. At the question, Buzz
dent Ángel Cabrera, head coach mimicked zipping his nonexistent
Brent Key, four other Buzz lips, shrugging coyly. Key jumped
look-alikes, his mom and his in for him, telling Angie that Buzz
future mother-in-law. and his fiancée have been seeing
The store consultant, Angie, each other for a long time, de-
met with the Technlique before cades even, and that, while the
the appointment to share some wedding was long overdue, Buzz’s
of her preliminary thoughts. “I’ve fiancée had requested not to
never worked with a mascot be- be named on television.
fore,” she said, “I imagine it’ll be Barely concealing her confu- for Buzz, not her, she huffed and had to intervene before the two criteria, Angie claimed to have
different from our regular clients, sion, Angie moved on to asking rolled her eyes, claiming that women could start really fighting. some perfect possibilities for him
but I’m looking forward to adding Buzz what he hoped to find in she was paying for the dress and It did not matter that the group to try on. The newest episode of
‘diverse clientele’ to my CV.” Af- terms of his dream dress. How- “should, therefore, get a say.” had only just arrived at the store, “Say Yes to the Dress” has every-
ter that, she promptly left to finish ever, things immediately got tense Buzz’s mom interrupted, re- drama was beginning already. thing: inter-family drama, awk-
prepping for Buzz’s arrival. when his future mother-in-law minding her that “the agreement” While another store consultant ward spectating by friends and
At 11:11, Buzz and his entou- spoke first, describing a simple was that they would all split the escorted Buzz’s friends and family boutique staff, gorgeous wedding
rage entered the tour. Angie was dress with an empire waist and cap cost of the dress. “That’s a ridicu- to the seating area, he and Angie dresses, tears (or both anger and
there to greet the group, though sleeves. Behind her, Buzz shook lous agreement, and he’s going to went to the dressing rooms, where happiness) and some truly unfor-
there was some momentary con- his head emphatically. When An- look ridiculous if he doesn’t get he was able to fully describe what gettable moments.
fusion when she could not tell gie reminded the future mother- the one I want.” the future moth- he wanted using absolutely no Tune in to see if Buzz ends up
which of the five Buzzes was the in-law that the appointment was er-in-law replied; show producers words whatsoever. Based on his saying yes to the dress.

SGA Election Update

BY WANNABE SGA PREZ rest. However, for the engineering
clubs, this system may be an issue
Due to elections violations by given then yearly needs of over
both teams, all tickets lost 100% $10,000,000,000,000,000,000.
of the vote. Unsure what to do, With SGA disbanding, there
SGA has decided to disband will be a shortage of nepo babies
completely. Students are not upset on campus, which will generally
by this change, given that SGA make campus atmosphere more
has had a 0% approval rating for bearable and friendly.
the last 200 years. Students and faculty are un-
Now, students can request bill sure where to go to find stu-
and budget money for their stu- dents with superiority complexes
dent organizations through mon- on the basis of accomplishing
ey that will be hung on trees (lit- nothing anymore.
erally). Students can walk around This change is definitely an ad-
campus collecting this money. justment for the student body, but
Once they have enough to certainly a necessary one to create
fund their organization, they can world peace for all.
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Lilypad places first in InVenture Prize Competition

money that millions have spent on participate in the competition but “We wanted to have essentially The benefit of the at-home kit al-
SANIKA TANK name tags”. The team consisted of is a fellow co-founder and the op- this kit so that we can get these lows users to comfortably test for
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Andrew Grant, second-year ME, erations manager of Lilypad. people access to some prescreen- cervical cancer, STDs, fertility
Lauren Henry, second-year CS, Lilypad is a menstrual pad ing basically from the comfort of and much more in a comfortable
What began as an inspiration Ikenna Okoro, second-year CS, add-on that collects blood until their own home so that they can and familiar environment.
from a cancer biology and bio- Arrington Goss, second-year CS, adequately saturated. A removable still be able to take control of their “We’re looking into using the
technology class lecture was soon Chelsea Manning, second-year strip is then used as a test sample own health and test for really im- money that we’ve gotten from
transformed by Tech students CS and Milca Takou, third-year to be sent off to labs to be screened portant biomarkers that could be InVenture to finish our patent
into an award-winning diagnostic CMPE. The group took home for diseases and cancer. The Lily- very life changing.” and through work with Emory,
tool. Lilypad Health has garnered $10,000, up to an additional pad serves as an alternative to the Experimentation using men- we’re working on starting clini-
national attention for its “simple, $20,000 to support one US patent Papanicolaou test, or Pap smear, strual blood is fairly new to the cal trials and doing more testing
non-invasive screening tool to filing and an automatic interview which is often regarded as inva- medical community due to its to make sure we have the optimal
identify gynecological diseases” for the next cohort of CREATE- sive, uncomfortable and is stig- stigmatization and a disparity in design to collect the samples. The
and is now the winner of the 2024 X’s Startup Launch program. matized in some cultures. women’s health studies. working on manufacturing, get-
InVenture Prize Competition. Lastly, team Candor, com- “We really want to not only “We were able to show that it ting a small batch of Lilypads
The InVenture Prize is a yearly posed of Atishay Jain, third-year help fight the stigma against men- [menstrual blood] has a similar made and then hopefully getting
competition hosted by Tech fac- CS, Srikar Parsi, third-year CS, strual blood, because it is at the detection rate as a normal blood real users to test it so we can get
ulty for undergraduate students Rishi Bengani, third-year CS and end of the day, just blood. We test, which is exciting because it good feedback,” Prem said.
and recent B.S. graduates of the Tanuj Dunthuluri, third-year CS, want to be able to also kind of proves that menstrual blood isn’t Fresh off a win from the In-
Institute. Students are given fund- took home the people’s choice give that accessibility to people a novel source, but you can main- Venture Prize, and using fund-
ing to create a prototype and the award. The student team built a that don’t have access to gynecol- tain accuracy with the device and ing they received from winning
opportunity to present their inno- “Constituent Relationship Man- ogists, approximately 10 million be able to have this early detection the Collegiate Inventors Com-
vations to a panel of judges. After agement (CRM) platform built women in the United States don’t to prevent cancer or its develop- petition in Fall 2023, Lilypad
a preliminary round and quick- for local governments; stream- have access to a gynecologist, ment,” Damiani said. is gearing up to take their prod-
pitch semifinal round, six final- lining constituent complaint and that’s either due to living in The Lilypad kit consists of the uct to market, potentially mak-
ists are invited to the final round reporting, management, and rural remote areas or not having Lilypad itself, gloves, an alcohol ing significant innovations in
produced live by Georgia Public resolution to enhance efficien- someone nearby,” Gandhi said. wipe and a biohazard container. the women’s healthcare sphere.
Broadcasting, where the final cy, communication, and trust.”
winners are announced. Candor was awarded $5,000
During the final round of the and an automatic interview for
2024 InVenture Prize Competition the next cohort of CREATE-X’s
on March 13, 2024, the winners Startup Launch program.
were announced in a packed Ferst The funding and resources
Theater. When Lilypad Health provided for the winners al-
was announced as first place, their lows them to transform their
fan section rose to their feet, hold- ideas into real-world solutions,
ing up “We <3 Lilypad” signs, whether that be through a start-
cheering loudly for the win. up, further testing, product
As the first place prize win- manufacturing or taking their
ners, Lilypad Health took home idea straight to the market.
$20,000, up to an additional When asked what team
$20,000 to support one U.S. Lilypad would do with the
patent filing and automatic ac- prize, Rhea Prem, CMPE
ceptance into the next cohort of ‘23 and the president and co-
CREATE-X’s Startup Launch founder of Lilypad, responded
program, which includes an ad- they were “getting LilyPad to
ditional $4,000 in seed funding, market as fast as possible.”
as well as legal assistance, access She was joined onstage by co-
to the CREATE-X collaborative founders Netra Gandhi, BMED
workspace, 1:1 faculty-led coach- ‘23, and Ethan Damiani, BCHM
ing and access to a network of ‘23. Gandhi serves as the prod-
field-specific mentors and experts. uct manager and Damiani serves
The second-place winner, as the research and development Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications
Makr Papr, constructed an “inno- manager for Lilypad. Girish Hari, Lilypad, founded by Rhea Prem (center), Ethan Damiani (left), Netra Gandhi (right) and Girish
vative paper that capitalizes on the CS ‘22, MS CS ‘23, was unable to Hari (not pictured), won the InVenture prize competition for their innovations in women’s health.

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Architecture majors face uphill battle at the Institute

the College of Design houses five area. Given that architecture is for ARCH majors, Lofton broke 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. And
TEHREEM HUSSAIN individual schools: the School of already a small field, for minor- down the mounting expenses that because it’s literally the middle
MANAGING EDITOR Architecture, the School of Build- ity representation, architecture is students must pay out of pocket. of the day, it’s hard for us to eat
ing Construction, the School of even smaller. It’s really important “My largest complaint would sometimes and we’re not allowed
At the Institute, certain ma- City & Regional Planning, the to give students these opportuni- be like the lack of funding given to to eat in the studio. I also feel
jors are more popular than others School of Industrial Design and ties to, you know, network with students. I’ve had semesters where like we miss a lot of things that
when it comes to student accep- the School of Music. different architecture firms, and I’ve spent up to $500. And that’s are going on on campus because
tances and enrollment. Accord- One organization at Tech that get to know these necessary skills just for one semester on build- there’s so many times where my
ing to the 2023 incoming class has focused on shedding more that they would need to succeed ing materials alone. Not to men- friends ask me to come to an
profile published by Tech, the light on issues facing the College in the industry. We also do port- tion to use the Rhino software, event on Tech Green for students,
top intended majors for students of Design, specifically for students folio reviews and resume reviews, we have to buy it ourselves. I pay and we’re stuck in the studio. We
consisted of AE, BMED, BA, in the ARCH major belonging to and these are things that students $30 a month for Adobe Creative want to be a part of campus. It’s
CS and ME, indicating a strong minority backgrounds, is Tech’s need to know in order to succeed Suite. Still. And then there’s also just very hard. A lot of our proj-
preference shown by students to- chapter of the National Organi- when they’re applying for jobs our rendering software, which is ects are really time consuming
wards majors listed in the Col- zation of Minority Architecture and when they’re finishing out like another $150, I think, and and it’s just difficult for us to feel
lege of Computing and College of Students (NOMAS). their studios,” Lofton said. having to buy model materi- part of the campus community
Engineering. However, there are Shaina Lofton, fourth-year Lofton also mentioned how als, which could be hundreds of sometimes,” Lofton said.
plenty of other majors at the In- ARCH and president of Tech’s NOMAS hosts different collabo- dollars a semester. And then on However, the Institute, along
stitute who receive less visibility, chapter of NOMAS, spoke about rations with other architecture top of that, for our final review with student leaders, have been
especially when it comes to Insti- the club’s role on campus and the student organizations at Tech boards, we have to plot them and working together towards creating
tute’s College of Design. importance of providing guidance such as Equity in Architecture so that’s another expense, where more resources for ARCH majors
The College of Design (former- and mentorship for minority stu- and the American Institute of I’ve spent up to $90 on that in and the larger College of Design
ly known as the School of Archi- dents who have been historically Architecture Students. These col- a semester,” Lofton said. community. Working alongside
tecture) at the Institute was origi- underrepresented in the field. laborations are seen as a means Lofton also mentioned access the Student Government Asso-
nally formed after World War II, “We focus on creating a safe to build community and other to technology as a common diffi- ciation’s (SGA) Vice President of
and other program offerings such space for minority architecture events like mixers give students a culty for ARCH students. Specifi- Academic Affairs, Hunter Rich-
as Industrial Design and Building students on campus, and allowing break from the studio. cally, she spoke about how ARCH ardson, third-year CS, Lofton is
Construction were added in 1940 them to network with different In terms of general student sen- majors at Tech have a virtual lab working to develop a form of a
and 1958, respectively. Currently, professionals around the Atlanta timent about resources provided that they can log into free for “technology fee” for the College
charge, but the downside is that of Design that will help cover
the program is very slow, which costs for subscriptions to the Ado-
makes it not feasible for the types be Creative Suite. Additionally,
of projects that they have to work Lofton spoke of connecting cur-
on. Lofton spoke about how only rent ARCH students to SGA in
two 3D printers belong to the order to get an SGA representative
School of Architecture, and while for the School of Architecture as a
the School of Industrial Design means for creating a seat at the ta-
has their own set of 3D printers, ble for ARCH students to directly
ARCH majors cannot use them advocate for their needs.
despite both schools being housed In terms of what the Institute
under the College of Design. could do better to support stu-
“Laser cutters are another big dents in the College of Design,
issue. Around the same time ev- Lofton said, “I think through my
ery semester, all architecture stu- conversations with SGA, more
dents, both undergraduate and initiatives like the development
graduate, have final review. So of a technology fee can help a lot
we all need the 3D printers and with funding issues. But I think
laser cutting, so you literally have the reason that that situation was
to sign up for a slot sometimes. even brought up was because an
And that time slot could be in initial conversation was had. So
the middle of the night. It just just giving ARCH students a
depends,” Lofton said. chance to speak up for, you know,
Aside from organizational is- the program, it helps the Insti-
sues that ARCH majors face, tute to see us better. I don’t think
Lofton talked about the impor- it’s that the Institute doesn’t care
tance of including students from about us. I think it’s just that they
the College of Design in the don’t know that these problems
campus community and how are occurring, because ARCH ma-
long studio hours can sometimes jors are very internalized and very
impede on that experience. tight-knit. I really think it is just
“My current studio as a fourth- a problem of communication be-
Photo by Alex Dubé Student Publications year student is from 12:30 p.m. tween the School of Architecture,
According to the Georgia Tech Institute of Research and Planning’s 2023 Fact Book, College of to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and students and the Institute and I’m
Design students make up 686 of the 19,505 enrolled undergraduate students at the Institute. Fridays, and from 12:30 p.m. to seeing that getting better.”
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14 hours, Russia’s Federal Se- there. Since then, concern relat- experts agree that this time frame time to clear traffic from the
curity Service announced that ed to TikTok’s data storage has would likely be extended. bridge. However, the road repair
they had arrested the four “di- surged, with Montana attempting crew remained on the bridge. Two
rectly involved” individuals. to ban the app in 2023. MARYLAND BRIDGE of the workers were rescued, but
The suspects are all Tajakistani In addition to a political chal- On the morning of March 26 six have yet to be recovered as of
citizens and have been identified lenge, the bill would also face a sig- a cargo vessel collided with Fran- late Tuesday evening.
as Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, Saida- nificant legal challenge if passed. cis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, So far, investigators have
krami Murodali Rachabalizoda, Similar to Montana’s attempt at Md. The bridge spans the Pataps- brought up scrutinies related to
Shamsidin Fariduni and Mu- the ban, which was struck down co River, and an estimated 30,000 the prior state of the vessel and
hammadsobir Faizov. They were by federal courts, the American commuters drive on it per day, ac- the bridge that could have averted
presented to a Russian court in Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) cording to New York Times. the incident. An inspection of the
dilapidated conditions and were and other advocacy groups argue The Coast Guard ended its Dali last year at a port in Chile
charged with acts of terrorism. that the bill violates Americans’ search for six construction work- expressed multiple issues with
U.S. authorities have claimed first amendment rights. ers who were on the bridge at the ship’s machinery. It also col-
ALEC GROSSWALD & KESHAV that they warned their Russian “The ACLU has repeatedly the time of the collapse, as they lided with a critical component
PRANSUKHKA counterparts of a potential at- explained that banning TikTok did not believe that they would of the bridge known as a pier,
NEWS EDITOR & STAFF WRITER tack on “large gatherings” in would have profound implica- find any individuals due to the which is a nonredundant part of
Russia. In response, Putin said, tions for our constitutional right cold water temperatures and the its structure that carries a critical
RUSSIA ATTACK “Recent provocative statements to free speech and free expres- length of the search time. load. Engineers report that the
An evening that was sup- by a number of official Western sion because millions of Ameri- Dali, a 985-foot Singapore- pier may have been able to with-
posed to be full of rock music structures about the possibil- cans rely on the app every day flagged cargo vessel collided with stand the collision if the pier had
ended in horror for the fans of ity of terrorist attacks in Russia for information, communica- the bridge about 30 minutes after better protections in place.
the Russian band Piknik, as ter- … resembles outright blackmail tion, advocacy, and entertain- leaving the Port of Baltimore at Rescuers plan to contin-
rorists carried out a mass shoot- and an intention to intimidate ment. And the courts have 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26. A ue the search early Wednes-
ing, bursting into the Crocus City and destabilize our society.” agreed,” states their website. few minutes before the collision, day morning to recover the
Hall on the outskirts of Moscow The passing of such a bill would the vessel experienced a “complete workers who were lost.
on March 22, 2024. TIKTOK BAN DISCUSSIONS undoubtedly affect the way Gen- blackout” that knocked out power Currently, a repair timeline
Barely a week after Vladimir Earlier this month, the U.S. Z communicates in particular, as to the ship’s engine and naviga- has not been announced. The
Putin was elected to his fifth House of Representatives passed a 36.7% of its users are ages 18-34, tion equipment, according to Key Bridge is a vital artery of
presidential term, armed assail- bill with broad bipartisan support according to Statista. If passed, industry officials. Directly after, Baltimore’s economy, and its loss
ants stormed into the crowded that would force ByteDance, Tik- the bill would give ByteDance six the ship expressed a mayday call, causes immeasurable damage to
Crocus City Hall and indiscrimi- Tok’s Chinese parent company, to months to sell the app, but policy giving Baltimore officials enough the surrounding communities.
nately opened fire shortly before divest the app. Now, the bill faces
Piknik was to take the stage. In an uncertain future in the Senate.
the estimated 20 minutes that The bill passed in the House on
the massacre lasted, the terror- a vote of 352 to 65, with both Joe
ists claimed the lives of at least Biden and Donald Trump sup-
143 people and set the hall on porting it at the time. However,
fire using incendiary devices. Trump has recently gone back on
The Islamic State Khorasan his support for the bill, and Senate
Province (ISKP), an offshoot of Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
the Islamic State has claimed re- has not prioritized the bill’s mo-
sponsibility for the attack. Putin tion in through the next steps
has accused Ukraine of prepar- of the legislative process.
ing a “window” to help suspects If passed into law, the bill would
escape, however no emerging force ByteDance to sell TikTok to
evidence has backed his claims. stakeholders who are not connect-
ISKP released a video that showed ed with Beijing or the Chinese
four gunmen shooting sporadi- government. If they do not com-
cally in the complex before en- ply, TikTok would be banned in
tering the hall and firing on the the U.S., where it boasts over 170
crowd. ISKP is primarily active million users. By forcing distance
in Afghanistan and its neighbor- between China and the com-
ing countries. Counterterrorism pany, lawmakers hope to further
analyst Colin Clarke said that protect sensitive U.S. user data.
ISKP was “fixated” on Russia as Speculative concerns about
the Kremlin has “Muslim blood TikTok’s user data protections
in its hands, referencing Moscow’s became more concrete in 2023
interventions in Afghanistan, when, after claiming that all U.S.
Chechnya and Syria.” data was not stored in China, the
The suspects fled the scene company admitted that sensi- Photo courtesy of Adam Schultz White House
in a white Renault car, ensuing tive financial data related to con- The attack last Friday night at the Crocus City Hall music venue in Moscow left 143 people dead
a nation-wide manhunt. After tent creators was in fact stored and more than 360 wounded, going down as one of the deadliest attacks in Russia in years.
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OUR VIEWS | Consensus Opinion Co-op connects

Looking at the Apple monopoly be a lonely endeavor, especially
when the time comes for 3000 or
Assessing the hold that Apple has on the phone industry 4000 level classes that are group
project-based. While it might take
In the past week, the United States Justice De- their quality. Due to this exclusivity, it is not nec- a bit more work and intention-
ality than when you are a full-
partment filed a lawsuit suing Apple Inc., citing essarily Apple’s problem that the iPhone to iPhone time student, it is still possible
violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act through interface is much better than iPhone to Android. to maintain and even create new
connections on campus.
actions such as “Blocking Innovative Super Apps,” Apple is selling the platform and experience, not The most important thing you
“Excluding Cross-Platform Messaging Apps,” necessarily the device itself. However, while hin- can do is to intentionally choose
“Limiting Third Party Digital Wallets” and more. dering communication to other devices may help to participate in clubs and activi-
ties you’ve been involved with,
Apple products, as well as the reliance of many col- Apple keep their hold on their monopoly, it would CAROLINE BETZ even though this can sometimes
lege students on the Apple ecosystem, are highly better the user experience if iPhone users could STAFF WRITER be inconvenient with a working
relevant in all of our daily lives. Thus, we at the freely communicate with everyone. schedule. While the last thing you
Many students at Tech choose want to do at the end of a long
Technique wished to discuss the lawsuit as a whole, The government does not have to break Apple to participate in an internship or day of work is attend that 6 p.m.
and its strengths and weaknesses. up, but regulations are important to keep their a co-op that includes a rotation club meeting or 7 p.m. club sports
during the Spring or Fall semes- practice, the first time you choose
The way in which Apple achieved its monopoli- hold on the market in check. Forcing users to use ter, a time when the majority of to sit at home instead of partici-
zation of the phone industry does not mirror that Apple services to the detriment of other companies the other students on campus will pating can quickly snowball into
of other companies that have been dismantled is indirectly forcing people away from other com- be taking classes full-time. The isolating yourself. While in the
typical 9-5 work schedule tends to moment the rest can feel worth
through the Sherman Antitrust Act. In the case of panies. For example, while people do pay for the highly contrast with the schedule it, the price of disconnecting
Google’s antitrust lawsuit, the company was push- security of Apple Pay, Apple should offer other op- that undergraduate students typi- from the community you are sur-
ing software companies into multi-billion dollar tions for in-app purchases. They are making it dif- cally lead, which can cause fric- rounded by could be one you pay
tion for students who are working in loneliness next semester.
deals to ensure Google is the suggested search soft- ficult for people to own phones from other brands. full-time for a semester and are On the other hand, if clubs
ware. Irrespective of quality, other companies did While government sanctions may artificially trying to maintain connections that you were previously involved
to other stu- with only meet
not have the means to pay so much money. Rather even the playing field, thereby hurting compe-
dents. Wheth- during your work-
than actively strong-arming competition and tition and curtailing innovation; in the United er it is events ing or commuting
small businesses out of the way, Apple cultivated States, Apple’s monopoly is not paralleled by any late on Thurs- “...working to actively hours, looking into
their so-called “ecosystem” to render certain oth- other company. They have minimal competition
day nights or maintain a connection different clubs that
club meetings you are able to par-
er devices nearly unusable when interfacing with and are free to price their products at exorbitant that take place to a campus community ticipate in can help
Apple products. This is most notable with features levels and offer fewer and fewer new features each at exactly 5 is critical to preventing solve the problem.
p.m., staying Since you are not
such as iMessage and FaceTime, which are built year — for example, purchase of new iPhones do connected to loneliness and isolation.” able to meet other
into Apple products and cannot be downloaded not even include a wall adapter for the charger campus while students in classes
co-oping can like you normal-
as third-party apps. Messaging in group chats and as they once did. The United States government
put a strain on students. However, ly would, meeting new people
sending photos between Androids and iPhones re- is concerningly technologically illiterate, as is working to actively maintain a through joining a new club or two
sults in a notable decrease in photograph quality, repeatedly demonstrated by any hearings with connection to the campus com- can be a really good way to make
munity is critical to preventing new connections if you aren’t tak-
forcing many people onto third-party apps for con- prominent figures such as Mark Zuckerberg and loneliness and isolation. ing classes. The easiest way to stay
sistent communication and video. In the United Shou Zi Chew. While it is difficult to put monop- One of the challenges of trying connected to campus is to contin-
States, this often puts pressure on consumers who oly-busting responsibilities in their hands when to make two very different sched- ue to hang out with your friends
ules work is that something has to as much as you already would if
can afford it to switch to iPhones to make their some members waste their question time asking be lost, and often that something you were taking classes. Whether
communication easier. Even though Apple de- how apps connect to Wi-Fi, it is still important to can become your sleep. If your your study sessions together might
vices tend to be priced very high, iPhones are con- exercise the antitrust laws when needed. body has gotten used to wak- need to change into working out
ing up early every day, and then together or you need to hang out
sidered to be relatively accessible to middle-class If a company gets so large that other companies your friends want to hang out on Friday night instead of Thurs-
America. Apple often subsidizes phones through are unable to compete or enter the ring, especially super late at night, you will feel day night, make sure you don’t
the resulting exhaustion for the lose your friends because of work.
phone plans, encouraging consumers to buy or fi- due to intentional actions by the monopoly, then rest of the week as your body tries Make the time each week to spend
nance new phones. Even in younger communities, the unethicality of the monopoly is undeniable. to catch up. It can also become time with your friends who you
iPhones are considered trendy and fun; they have The point of the government is to impose artificial literally impossible to be in two don’t get to see every day during
places at once, with club meet- class anymore, and when you re-
been ingrained into our culture. Apple has created regulations. It is possible to maintain the exclusiv- ings that start while you are still turn to classes it will feel much
a bubble of exclusivity, and even though there may ity and quality of a brand without exploiting the in- on the way home from work. more normal. Whether it’s finding
be minimal difference between the iPhone 12 and dustry as a whole. If the government does not step One of the most important ways to participate in clubs you’ve
parts of college is the connec- already been a part of, finding new
the iPhone 15, there is no doubt that Apple prod- in, then we will likely cease to see the impressive tions that you make, and this is clubs that fit your schedule better
ucts possess cultural prominence irrespective of innovation with which Apple made its name. still true during semesters when or asking your friends to hang out
you are doing something other on the actual weekend instead of
than classes. If you neglect your a Thursday, co-oping doesn’t have
The Consensus Opinion reflects the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of the social life entirely while you are to mean that you’re no longer a
working, returning to classes can part of the campus community.
Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors.

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CRC FROM FRONT experienced before in my life. I standing except one. I suppos- died doesn’t have a price tag. another accident like mine in all
still suffer from headaches which I edly had a test the same week I sued because I think the rooms where different sports are
Maybe they would have hired never had before. My parents were I returned to campus, and I school needs to be held ac- played. I want improvement of
trainers to explain the right way my rock during this time when I asked the professor if I could do countable for what happened. protocol for students’ accidents
to use the room depending on was abandoned by the Institute. it later since I needed to review I love Tech; I’m a proud Jacket. on campus and better support
the sport that is played or may- The accident was on a Monday, several chapters that I missed I also think this accident was for students who come back to
be they would have padded the and I received an email from the due to my accident. The teacher preventable. The college’s leader- classes after suffering an accident.
goal area, which is the only area CRC that Wednesday following up gave me two days; therefore, I ship did nothing for me. I was We students are not just num-
that is not padded in the room. on my accident asking for details had to withdraw from the class. the one who suffered the pain, bers, grades and points to get
But nothing has been done about it to include in their report. I’m suing the Institute. The the trauma and who must live Tech higher rankings. We are the
because I did not die. I want to I was in the hospital in the main reason is not the money; even now with frequent headaches. soul of this university. The base-
tell my story so no other student ICU at the time. I was so happy though I still owe a significant One of my main goals is to line in return is for parents and
experiences what I suffered or to go back to school after only sum of money to Grady Hospital. make the Institute liable for my students to have the certainty
worse. I was in the hospital for a three weeks of my accident, and The trauma I experienced accident and ensure that the nec- that the Institute does every-
week, with pain that I have never all my teachers were very under- and the fact that I could have essary steps are taken to prevent thing in its power to protect us.

Live for yourself: Facing the imperfections of life

Instead of powering through through condescending tones away the fear of judgment and the or how terribly they treated you
with a STEM degree that would and outright disrespect. fear of missing out. It is impos- behind closed doors. A presenta-
undoubtedly land me a high- Having been accepted to Tech sible for everyone to be your fan. tion fumble may highlight a skill
paying position with society’s re- as a CS major and then switching Only you know yourself, so why for you to practice. A project blun-
spect, I chose passion over status into LMC, I can easily say I would not build experiences rather than der may direct you towards your
and enrolled in Tech’s LMC pro- rather do what I love almost ev- miss out because of fear? dream career. Some of the most
gram. Very few things are certain, ery second of the day than suffer Nothing will ever be perfect, beautiful revelations about your-
but the importance of dedication through a program I have no pas- and even if something is, it rare- self come from how you pivot in
within this field is one. LMC is sion or enjoyment in. I am a story- ly stays that way. You are con- the face of struggle, whether men-
one of the only self-led programs teller. Having the chance to build stantly changing and that is what tal or otherwise. These moments
within Tech. They offer a wide stories in scriptwriting, creative is beautiful. But beauty comes create opportunities for you to
range of courses, but in my fresh- writing, film and 3D animation in the good and the bad. Every achieve something even greater.
man and sophomore years, little are why I stay with this major. The achievement will seem thrown I rediscovered my enjoy-
EMILY PIPER direction on where the degree jobs LMC allows and the flex- off with every misstep, but it ment in media and journalism
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR could lead. While there has been ibility of positions and fields the is in those mistakes and those this semester. While the se-
a strong push towards securing degree applies to is greater than failures that you learn who you mester began in the most pain-
Living for yourself is one of LMC speakers and events, the most know. It just takes believing are. Even in the moments filled ful of ways, that moment al-
the hardest choices a person can program is a largely indepen- in yourself and being bold to find with pain and betrayal caused lowed me the freedom to dream
make. With all the expectations dent one. In this struggle and the amazing possibilities. by someone other than yourself, without a burden of settling.
from family and oneself part- exploration, however, comes a All of my greatest memories there is a way through. That struggle gave me the
nered with the stress of being breadth of possibilities that few result from taking a chance and Let go. Some of the greatest opportunity to become more
the best in every class, there are other majors can compare to. just enjoying life. Whether run- missteps you will face, in school deeply dedicated to journal-
few moments of excitement. A common misconception of ning around campus in Godzilla or work or in relationships, stem ism, and allowed me to inter-
Everything at Tech appears as a our program, which carries over and Kong suits with my friend from believing your worth comes view and meet celebrities I never
competition, so naturally students into almost every introduction to interning with the most ran- from perfection. Perfection is an could have dreamed of. My in-
see each other as adversaries. The on campus, is the belief that stu- dom companies, happiness truly unattainable expectation that en- volvement with the Technique
toxicity that flows in this environ- dents in the LMC program are does come from saying “yes” to sures disappointment. People will came spur-of-the-moment, but it
ment is what drives mental health less smart or capable than the the little moments. Late-night hurt you and break your trust. remains my happiest decision.
to the floor. Students face con- rest of the students at Tech. See- Cookout runs, last-minute Sweet Your relationship may reveal that Find what makes you happy.
stant stress to compare themselves ing as each student got accepted Hut trips and even a relaxing you deserve better than someone Nourish it. Take that outlet and
in every way. I was never going just the same, it is always baf- night in watching your favorite who cannot give the bare mini- turn it into something bigger. It
to be the smartest person in the fling when the competitive nature show are all small choices that mum. A breakup may show you will never be too late to change
room, but that was not my goal. reveals itself in a conversation provide the biggest smiles. Take how toxic your partner really was your path or your passion.

The importance of a little treat in everyday life

ever, it is the very irresponsi- The beauty of a little treat is ture. However, in the same way, ing over your shoulder. There is
YASHVINI DEVA & bility it represents that makes that there is none of this fore- if we live our life forever building no frustrating coworker. There is
NITHYA JAMESHENRY it such a rich experience. thought. You walk into a coffee the future, we may find ourselves no doctor’s appointment you’ve
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & OPINIONS EDITOR In a progressively punishing shop and a store, and you point never truly been avoiding
and fast-paced world, it is hard at what you want just because getting to making. There
“A little treat” is an oft-heard to pinpoint the last time you you want it right then and there. enjoy it. is no exam
term. Completing a difficult task? did something that you would In that moment, you are able The sweet coming up. It
Get yourself a little treat. Having enjoy in the moment, just for to convert free-will to actions treat allows “It is representative of the is just you and
a bad day? Acquisition of little the sake of your own happiness. — to act on desires. us to live ‘escape.’ It gives us the unique the sweet treat.
treats must be immediate. No The very nature of a capitalist It is not like the pressure in the mo- A little source
reason whatsoever? You guessed society creates a world where we of taking on a hobby, where ment. It is feeling of freedom, something of light in the
it — little treat. A good day? You are told to work constantly. We you have to choose one, find representa- we are robbed of by the very dark world sur-
guessed it — another little treat. are cogs in a system that could run items for it, spend money on tive of the rounding us all
While it started off as an in- without us, but without which supplies and invest time. “escape.” It nature of society and our constantly.
ternet fad, a joke even, for many, we could not run. Without little The little treat is the simple re- gives us the What con-
pursuits within it.” stitutes
the little treat has become a fact treats and other little sources of prieve. After a long day of work, unique feel- a little
of life. In a progressively more pleasure, we would have no break you buy a little tub of ice cream ing of free- treat? An over-
distressing world, the chance to from the drone from the local dom, some- priced coffee
take a break, as little as it may be, of working life. ice cream par- thing we from a local
is invaluable. It can be the differ- This is true lor. Maybe it are robbed of by the very na- coffee shop, a croissant or any
ence between success and failure, especially since “In a progressively punishing means sitting ture of society and our pursuits other pastry, a snack at the lo-
or happiness and sadness in life. with such a in a cafe and within it. Those of us who be- cal grocery store or gas station,
To most people, a little treat vast market- and fast-paced world, it is reading an little the sweet treat think of it a bag of chips, a chocolate bar, a
is a small monetary splurge for place, every hard to pinpoint the last time exciting book as a childish practice. soda or fountain drink, ice cream
an item or food that you don’t purchase be- or scrolling “Why waste time going (sorbet counts too!), boba, a book
really need, but you would en- comes a com- you did something that you through so- and buying something that you’ve been eyeing, a fifty-coin
joy. It could look like buying a plex series of would enjoy in the moment, cialHowever, media. you don’t need and that won’t pack (for mobile game-players),
slightly overpriced coffee while decisions and a change the amount of stress you the admission fee for a cat cafe
out on errands or buying your- task on its own. just for the sake of your like the name have?” they might ask. and much, much more! What
self something you have wanted Even some- own happiness.” may suggest, In truth, the little treat does not does not constitute a sweet treat?
for awhile, but don’t need. thing as simple it must be change anything. It does not alle- A new car, a new laptop, doing
The defining factor of the as purchasing little. Buy- viate stress or lessen the amount of office work at said cafe, doing
little treat is that it is some- a plain white ing expensive work you have at work — in fact, homework after buying a coffee, a
thing that you don’t need; it just t-shirt suddenly brings with it a things outside of your budget or it may even be a means of procras- whole restaurant meal (go for it,
makes you feel better. multitude of choices: which brand racking up a lot of small buys de- tination or avoiding important but it is not a little treat), work-
From a more negative lens, is the best, how long will it last, stroys the point of it. If we lived work. However, it allows a brief ing from home instead of going
a little treat just seems like an does this match my closet, etc. our life solely to satiate our de- fantasy for sweet treat-pursuers. in person, going on a road trip
excuse to not exercise self-con- Everything becomes complicated sires in the moment, it would be There is no work. There is no and other activities or purchases
trol and waste money. How- and can be highly stress-inducing. immensely difficult to build a fu- stress. There is no boss breath- that simply do not count.
// OPINIONS technique • March 29, 2024 • 7

Showing people the real you

have a similar story. On the sur- I do not shy away from these
face, you see the smooth waves moments because those are the
and clear water. As you look moments that have made my
deeper in, you see the deeper journey complete. Oftentimes,
story that makes up the ocean. we can find new ways of con-
One of the hats that has add- necting with one another or find
ed the most to my Tech experi- new ways to inspire each other.
ence was being a podcast host. The ocean is one that gen-
This allowed me to connect to erally looks calm and at peace
the Tech community in a new with the gradual transition into
way, but it also taught me an the crystal-clear cyan skies. But,
extremely important lesson. to get to the calm, it has to find
We often spend large chunks of triumph over the stormy days to MARTA Moves Construction Closure
RISH DESAI our energy trying to put forth an return back to its glory. Atlanta’s dismal public trans- Time for a detour! The con-
TECHNOLOGY EDITOR idealistic persona and hide life’s This is an aspect that contin- portation system is getting a struction, yet again, contin-
trials. The elegance of our true self ues to resonate with me. We all much-needed facelift! After ues on campus, and student
Recently, I took a trip down comes forward when we choose like the smiles and the laughs we decades with repeated down- life continues to be more and
memory lane and stumbled upon to show our true selves and what share. We find the obstacles that voting of MARTA expansion more disturbed. Construction
a picture of a six-year-old Rish. makes us who we truly are. Shar- give us a slight detour that give referendums, MARTA will provides a constant roar out-
In this picture, there he was sit- ing the challenges that we have us a moment to acknowledge the be getting four new stations. side of apartments and buses
ting in front of a toy computer at either faced or are currently fac- other side and allow us to come Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens have been forced to take nota-
his toy desk and his dad’s (real) ing demonstrates a new way that back to the smiles in a new way. announced the news this past ble detours, throwing students
Bluetooth headset on. Little did we can connect with one another. When I look back at my four Monday, stating one station off-schedule. This is due to the
I know that this little moment Every time we choose to open up, years, I can look back fondly at will connect the railway to the closing of half of Ferst Drive,
back in Columbus, Ohio would it makes the world a better place. all the relationships I have made, Beltline, while the other three and on Techwood Drive,
be the start of something spe- In sharing different episodes all the incredible moments I have stations will be “infill” sta- much of the sidewalk is also
cial for me. From that moment of my story throughout my time gotten to have been part of and all tions, between existing stops. closed off for construction.
onward, I had the dream of one hosting the podcast, I learned that the lessons that I have added to
day pursuing a future in the our story is our story not just be- my toolbox along the way.
tech industry. Shortly after, this cause of the ups, but also because I can look back to my six-year-
dream transformed and became of the downs that we have faced old self and proudly smile at him
pursuing a CS degree at Tech. along the journey. The way we while we listen to “Look How Far
Fast forward to now: I am a were able to overcome these mo- We’ve Come” by Quinn XCII.
matter of weeks away from gradu- ments and make it closer to ful- I am fortunate for all the
ating with the degree that “Little filling the dreams of our younger opportunities that I have got-
Rish” had dreamed of. Being selves are all part of our story. ten to have been part of. Words Kendrick Quintendre Gambling Guise
just an arm’s reach from this oc- As we are going through the cannot describe what the In- Bum! After multiple “sneak Phew! Looks like the widely
casion, I have taken some time challenges, the people around stitute and the Tech commu- disses” from Toronto’s Drake, loved singer-songwriter Bruno
to reflect on the road to get here. us are also going through nity have done for me, which is rapper Kendrick Lamar re- Mars does not need to put the
This past spring break, when I the same or similar challeng- ironic considering that is what I leased a verse blasting him, as cards down just yet! While it
would look out into nature’s mir- es. By opening up, we find am attempting to do here. well as J. Cole, on his uncred- was recently reported that he
ror, the ocean, I would see the new ways of supporting each I hope that as I get ready ited verse in Metro Boomin was $50 million in gambling
journey to get to this point. other through life’s curveballs. to enter into a new chapter, I and Future’s “Like That.” The debt with MGM Resorts, this
I would see the different hats While I am no longer the host have left even a fraction of an verse boasts an impressive use is apparently not true. MGM
that I have worn during my time of the podcast, this is a lesson impact on this school and the of wordplay and at one point, came to Mars’ defense, stating
at Tech. These have ranged from that has shaped me into who I community as they have left me. Lamar utilizes a quintendre. that the allegations are com-
being a podcast host at the Tech- am and is something I will carry As we all continue the sto- Drake and Metro Boomin ap- pletely false and that he has no
nique, to being Strategy Lead with me for the rest of my life. ries of our lives, let us continue parently also had conflict re- debt with MGM. Who knows
at GT Solar Racing to being a Before, when I used to talk to to celebrate the high points, cently, so it follows that Lamar where this rather untrue ru-
friendly “Rishtopher” to those my peers, I would disguise the but also embrace the low points would use the latter’s song. mor may have come from?
around me. The ocean and I low points of my journey. Now, for making us who we are.
Life
LIFE EDITOR:
Jessamyn M. Lockett
technique
ECE Pi Day celebration
ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR:
Clare Chung
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Advisory 8
Friday
Board celebrated March 14, “Pi Day” at the Institute by giv-
[email protected] ing out free pies to students. 49 March 29, 2024

HOLI FROM FRONT the field after making the decision came ready to play amidst popu- While growing up in Gainesville, meaning. Sometimes, though, it
so being able to share that feeling to use organic color powders. lar Hindi songs like “Rang Barse Fla., Singh recounted how her lo- is as simple as just liking the way
here is at the essence of what we “Within two days, it was im- Silsila” and “Balam Pichkari.” cal community all got together to that a particular powder looks.
do. I find Holi so special because I possible to tell that the event had They emptied $3 color packets on celebrate every year. “Red is a really pretty color
love dancing and the festival’s en- even happened,” Mehta said. To their fellow Jackets for three hours “Everyone would come out to and it just makes everything look
tire premise is playing with color add to the authenticity of the between 3-6 p.m. in a vibrant dis- a huge field at the University of nice,” Kumar said.
and dancing — it really brings event, ICGT also provided than- play of Tech’s community coming Florida and play together … it was Mehta is also a fan of the
out your inner child.” dai, a traditional north Indian together in celebration. That feel- a really wonderful atmosphere,” brighter colors of Holi.
Jain’s counterpart, Pratham cold drink of milk, nuts, saffron ing of community is why students Singh said. Upon arriving at Tech, “I think the vibrancy of pink
Mehta, co-president and third- seeds and rose petals served dur- like Aakristhaa Kumar, second- she was excited to find that the stands out — I really like pink
year CS, felt his connection to the ing the festival. The group was year CS, find Holi so special. tradition continued. powder,” he said.
Holi celebration is a lifelong one. able to organize the entire festival “I didn’t really have much ex- While playing with the colors, Regardless of how one chooses
“My birthday falls on Holi, on a budget of $3,000. perience with Holi play, but my each Holi celebrant is drawn to a to play Holi, the feeling of com-
so it’s one of the most special However, that does not mean first time was during my fresh- particular favorite color. munity connects each celebrant.
and auspicious days of the year everything in the planning pro- man year with my roommates “Personally, I am a big fan of For Mehta and Jain, the feeling of
for me. It’s even more special to cess went smoothly. On the and friend group. I really enjoyed the yellow powder — it’s a lot of playing with the color and seeing
celebrate it here,” Mehta said. event’s original date of March 9, it and now it’s become a tradition fun to make my friends look like everyone happy completely justi-
Planning for the event started rainy conditions forced a post- for my friends and I,” Kumar said. Minions from ‘Despicable Me,’” fied the time and effort put into
last fall, when Jain and Mehta or- ponement. In mere hours, ICGT As an international student Singh said. the planning process.
dered colors for the event. In the had to figure out how to re-market from the United Arab Emirates, Jain has a slightly different take “Every year, we get this one
past, the potential for damage to the event and plan around other Kumar felt that the event cel- about choosing his favorite color. shot of everyone throwing the
Tech Green has kept the event events on Sunday, March 10. For- ebrated the sense of belonging and “I really like throwing the blue color in the air. It’s a really nice
from being hosted there. tunately, the group was able to re- close-knit community that she has color because it makes people feeling to be the ones in the front
Fortunately, Jain and Mehta, schedule for that Sunday. found in her time at Tech. look like Smurfs,” he said. Blue seeing that and knowing your
along with the rest of ICGT’s ex- The change in time did not For Aastha Singh, second-year is also traditionally associated team came together to accomplish
ecutive board, were able to secure damper the turnout. Students ME, playing Holi is nothing new. with Krishna and holds a spiritual this,” Mehta said on the event.

Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications
Students pose for photo during Hindu festival of Holi. Holi is widely celebrated in India on March During Holi festival-goers throw powdered color at each other,
25 but is also celebrated globally on various dates in accordance with the Hindu lunisolar calendar. a tradition believed to have originated from Hindu mythology.

Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications Photo by Tyler Parker Student Publications
Friends and strangers pelt each other with colored powder The India Club at Georgia Tech hosted the Holi festival to encourage community at the Institute
during Holi to unite over an unique shared cultural experiences. on Tech Green. After a last minute reschedule due to weather conditions, the festivities went on.
// LIFE technique • March 29, 2024 • 9

ECE Student Advisory Board gives free pies

haunted house and this semester ulty and staff. We’re kind of like
SABRINA FARLEY-ALLEN we are doing the Pi Day at the the middle man in between the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Hive,” Kulkarni said. student body and the people who
The festivities for this math- actually get paid,” Carver said.
On March 14, or written nu- ematical holiday began in the Carver explained that he has
merically “3/14”, the Electri- morning with a scavenger hunt enjoyed the opportunities that be-
cal and Computer Engineering throughout Van Leer. ing on the board has brought him
(ECE) Student Advisory Board “We had like 10 locations as well as the relationships he has
hosted a Pi Day event complete around the building and people been able to form in an ECE-cen-
with free pies, board games and had to find all 10 of them to get tered environment.
a chance to relax with other ECE a big prize,” Kulkarni said. Ad- “I’ve been on the advisory
students before Spring Break. The ditionally, while students enjoyed board for coming up on a school
Pi Day celebration is the second the delicious pies, a competitive year now. I joined back in August
event the board has put on this Mario and Super Smash Bros and I’ve really enjoyed getting to
school year as part of their initia- tournament took place, the win- know all the people, I have some
tive to cultivate the student life ners of each would also receive a good friends on the advisory Photo by Alex Dubé Student Publications
and experience of ECE students. prize. Rhett Carver, second-year board now, and I’ve really enjoyed Students choose from an assortment of pies on March, 14 as
Yash Kulkarni, third-year CMPE and a member of the being able to get involved with the part of the ECE Student Advisory board’s celebration of Pi Day.
CMPE and ECE Student Advi- board, elaborated on the board’s events because I’ve wanted to try
sory Board president, briefly ex- role within the School of Electri- and find a place where I can dem- “When I got here, first of all The board was created to im-
plained the purpose of the board. cal and Computer Engineering. onstrate leadership, and I get to do we didn’t have an advisory board, prove student life within ECE.
“We’re a group of all the lead- He mentioned how the board acts that here where we’re organizing there weren’t very many events, In closing, Carver said, “Being
ership from every ECE club and as messengers for ECE students. events like this,” Carver said. people didn’t really hang out here an ECE student is tough, it’s dif-
then a couple of ECE student “We try to focus on helping the This is the fifth year the ECE in Van Leer or ECE in general. ficult. I mean it’s engineering
body members, and our job is student body of the Electrical and Student Advisory Board has ex- A lot of the other buildings and and not only engineering but it is
basically to relay information for Computer Engineering school re- isted, and Jordan McClinton, majors there [are] common spaces computer engineering and electri-
issues that are going on in the de- ally get through their program fifth-year CMPE and member of and events and stuff going on, but cal engineering, so I would say to
partment to the faculty and also comfortably knowing that they the board remembers its found- we didn’t really have that for ECE, any ECE student take some time
to work on initiatives to make have resources and guidance, and ing. He explained that a lack of and I just wanted to be involved to enjoy yourself, take some time
the student life better. We put so what we do is we throw events community amongst students in campus and also do something to refresh your brain … A lot of
on some events in collaboration like this, we listen to their com- at the School of Electrical and with ECE,” McClinton said. Mc- people don’t realize that what they
with some of the other clubs, so plaints and we pass it on to the Computer Engineering prompted Clinton has been on the board need is a break, and so I would tell
last semester we did the Van Leer directors of the school and the fac- the board’s creation. since it was founded. them to take a break.”

Irish minister shares international insights

parts from other member states is seeking asylum in Europe due to Some attendees were also curi- to provide studets a wider perspec-
PARKER AVERY also essential to the job. An audi- conditions in their home nations. ous about Burke’s agenda for visit- tive of the world.
STAFF WRITER ence member asked Burke what he One of the initiatives that ing the United States and why the “So I think for me person-
made of the EU’s recent decision Burke pointed to was the EU’s minister chose to visit Georgia. ally, these events are so important
Peter Burke, the Republic of to provide more aid to Ukraine in New Pact on Migration and Asy- Burke explained that the U.S., because they give students who
Ireland’s current Minister of State its effort to defend against Rus- lum approved by the European especially the southeast, is an already have the technological
for European Affairs and Defense, sian aggression. Burke used the Parliament (EP) and The Council important trading partner with know-how and additional real-
visited the Institute on Wednes- opportunity to applaud Irish ef- of the EU. Burke highlighted the Ireland, and that the relation- world understanding of what’s
day, March 13, to share his views forts in the Ukraine situation. pact’s aim to ensure asylum seek- ship benefits both markets. Burke happening around them. It’s im-
on European politics and Ire- “We [the Irish government] ers are processed within 24 weeks also said that he carried a foreign portant to bridge the gap. So that
land’s stance on international is- are strong supporters of Ukraine. with 12 weeks to appeal. policy message with him during way, students from both sides,
sues. Burke, who traveled with We believe that this country has a “We are very clear on our inter- his visit to the U.S. students with a liberal arts back-
staff, was met with a gathering of right to the integrity of its borders national obligations and human “We are carrying that mes- ground and engineering students,
students and faculty in the Bill and to ensure that it has its right rights that people have a right to sage to not forget about Ukraine can better understand the world
Moore Student Success Center. to self-determination. We have seek asylum, and we have an obli- or the Middle East in a foreign in other ways,” Koob said.
The event operated mainly as a taken about 2% of our population gation to shelter when those rights policy context. Those are two is- Holman also spoke about how
question-and-answer session, dur- in from Ukraine, over 100,000 are being assessed,” Burke said. sues that I think need to be con- studying international affairs at an
ing which audience members could people in every parish right across The audience discussed the im- sidered. It’s important that when engineering school has positively
ask the minister any question re- our country,” Burke said. age that Ireland projects as one you have a strong friendship, affected his education experience.
lating to his job. This opportunity Burke also said that the Irish of the EU’s success stories. Given your friends sometimes can tell “Studying international affairs
gave students, especially INTA government was involved in creat- that impression, the audience you things you might not like to at an engineering school provides
students, a rare personal glimpse ing and passing the recent Ukrai- asked Burke about Ireland’s posi- hear, but it is important that you a different perspective to what we
into the governmental system of nian aid package approved by tion in the EU and how Ireland is do hear,” Burke said. cover. We try to look at things in
the European Union (EU) and the EU in February. using its position to convince Eu- The event concluded with a a more structural data sense than
its member nations — a system “Ireland was very much the roskeptics — those who believe in photo opportunity with the min- many other international affairs
that differs significantly from the forefront to get the 50 billion detaching from the EU. ister before the crowd dispersed, programs would,” Holman said.
American political system. euro aid package agreed through Burke explained the growth of and the minister continued As a double Jacket, Koob also
Under Ireland’s system of gov- Europe, which is about 36 bil- far-right political parties in Eu- his tour of the U.S. explained that these types of
ernment, Burke also serves as a lion euro in grants 17 billion euro rope is challenging as it can cre- Daniel Holman, second-year events, where he could directly
Teachta Dala, a member of the loans, to try and essentially ensure ate division between EU member INTA, attended the event and interact with people from the gov-
Dail Eireann, the lowest house Ukraine has enough support to nations. Still, Burke said it was told the Technique that seeing dip- ernment, had a very impactful ef-
of the Irish legislature. He serves run as public services and that’s essential to work with nations lomats from other countries is a fect on his experience as a student.
the Longford-Westmeath con- very important that they have where those parties are growing to great experience. “You get the opportunity to
stituency and is a member of the that multi-annual certainty that resolve differences fairly. “I found the event through engage with the policymakers,
Fine Gael party, a liberal-con- they’re not facing funding deficits Burke also pointed out that posters at the School of Interna- the big players, on a level that you
servative party and third-largest because there’s a dangerous part many other nations are seek- tional Affairs and attended be- wouldn’t get to in just the class-
in the Dail Eireann. in the war of aggression that Rus- ing admittance into the EU and cause events like this give such an room. Personally, that was a huge
Burke began the discussion sia is perpetrating,” Burke said. stressed the importance of ensur- important and different viewpoint factor in why I was an undergrad
by describing his role in the Irish During his visit, the audience ing that a prospective new mem- of the world,” Holman said. minoring in INTA and then com-
government to provide context, as also asked Burke about European ber’s values align with the EU’s The Technique also spoke to ing back to complete my master’s
there is no equivalent role in the immigration, as increased im- own before admittance. Eric Koob, the Program and Op- in INTA at the Institute. You get
American government. Burke said migration in many European na- “We’ve tried to ensure that erations Manager for the Center a different window into the world.
that one of his many objectives tions has sparked debate on han- those countries [seeking ad- for International Strategy, Tech- You get to ask the questions to
was preparing an agenda for Leo dling the influx of people. Burke mittance] reflect the European nology and Policy (CISTP) at help yourself understand, but
Varadkar, the current Irish head explained his stance on the issue Union’s values before admittance. the Sam Nunn School of Inter- sometimes, you get to have these
of government, to present dur- from an Irish perspective. So there’s a big process underway national Affairs, about the event officials think about things in a
ing European Council meetings, “We take a view in Ireland. at various stages for some coun- and its importance. way they hadn’t before. Students
where leaders from member states The critical thing to do is to tackle tries are in candidate stages, and Koob explained that his mis- get to have even just the tiniest
gather several times throughout the root causes of migration. How some are in session negotiations. I sion at CISTP is to provide stu- bit of involvement in that whole
the year to set the EU’s direction. can we invest in other countries don’t see as many countries first- dents with valuable and informa- process,” Koob said.
The most recent European to try and help them level up? We hand saying we don’t want in the tive topics and events to engage Those interested in other events
Council was March 21-22, and want to improve opportunities in European Union. The door has with to foster their international hosted by CISTP and the Sam
the next official meeting will be other nations to try and stem the been knocked upon by various affairs education. Koob said that Nunn School of International Af-
held on June 27-28. flow of migrants coming into Eu- countries looking to get admis- providing students with an Inter- fairs can find more information
According to Burke, building rope,” Burke said, referring to the sion, and we are prepared to work national Affairs education is im- on the campus calendar or their
relationships with his counter- increasing number of migrants with them,” Burke said. portant even at engineering school website at inta.gatech.edu/.
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Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Cole Murphy
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Emily Piper Friday,
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[email protected] March 29, 2024

Shrek comes to the Fox Theatre

This love is not the only “This is a very diverse cast workers. While audiences do
EMILY PIPER motivation, however. Kocher in every sense of the way. It not see the preparation that
ASSISTANT EDITOR was part of the musical play- is definitely the most diverse goes into a performance, a
ing Fiona as a kid and loved group of people I’ve ever cast this small takes on more
The story of “Shrek” being in it. worked with in background, than just one role.
is well-known. Since its “It’s also a show very about race, body size and neurodi- The production begins
creation, the characters acceptance and celebrating vergency. It shows because with all its members wear-
and storyline, plus Smash differences, and that’s some- anyone can see themselves ing their “puppeteer blacks,”
Mouth’s songs, made for a thing I really see myself be- not just represented but which is an outfit entirely of
timeless success. An ostra- ing an important part of. It’s celebrated,” she said. “As a black that allows the cast to
cized ogre undergoes a har- not just a fun show, it has a plus-sized woman, I am of- transition into other roles
rowing adventure to save a great message behind it,” she ten put in roles that are all throughout the acts.
princess while finding love said about the musical. about that. I’ve played some The story begins with A WREK and Technique collaboration
and friendship on the way. Even with big shoes to great roles that I love, but the baby Shrek and continues on
This fan-favorite story was fill, 2024’s “Shrek the Musi- whole story arc is that I’m the traditional storyline fans
adapted into a musical in cal” reinvigorates your love plus sized. But with this, I’m are accustomed to. Aside RAINY DAY PLAYLIST
2008, leading to a multitude for Shrek through a deeper playing a badass dragon.” from Fiona, Shrek and Don-
of Tony Award nominations meaning and, as Kocher The inclusivity does key, every other cast member
and Drama Desk Awards. says, “This time around, not end there. Kocher ex- takes on other roles. Wish
This year, the beloved musi- it’s stripped down and you plained how her experi- Kocher plays the captain Blood Orange
cal returns with a fresh face see a lot of yourself in the ence as an autistic woman of the guard in charge of the Life Is Simple in the Moonlight
and new cast but the same characters. Everyone is is supported among the rest fairytale processing in the The Strokes
enjoyable experience. very human in a way.” of the production. swamp in the beginning. Dreams Tonite
It is difficult to breathe With only 15 or 16 cast “I feel so supported by Her costume consists Alvvays
new life into a beloved story members, the production the people backstage. I am of a vest and helmet on top Hearing Damage
while maintaining its charm. emphasizes the beautiful lyr- an actor with autism as well, of her puppeteer blacks. Thom Yorke
Jeanine Tesori and David icism within the story. which is something that Later, she plays a Dulocian Black Licorice
Lindsay-Abaire reframed the She said, “Throughout the during tech week and try- until her final transforma- Peach Pit
focus of “Shrek The Musi- rehearsal process I would cry ing things for the first time tion into Dragon, consist- Freakin’ Out On the Interstate
cal” to emphasize self-love because I would feel like I was very hard for me with ing of a 20-foot-long tail Briston Maroney
and promote authenticity was seeing this scene for the all the different textures of puppeteered by someone Happiness Is a Warm Gun
within yourself. This “famil- first time. I feel like I’m hear- the outfit and very quick else, a wig, a dress, makeup The Beatles
iar yet refreshingly new” take ing these lyrics for the first transitions. I did have a melt- and, of course, glitter. Crush
includes a smaller cast and time even though I’ve heard down the first time it hap- To any aspiring theater Dave Matthews Band
crew that bring with them a it a million times.” pened, but everyone was so students, Kocher advises not This Must Be the Place
more intimate performance. Every scene is purpose- supportive and found a way to focus on fitting in. Talking Heads
Of course, what would ful. Tesori and Lindsay- for it to work for me.” “To compare is to de- Let It Bleed
Shrek be without its drag- Abaire worked hand-in- The beauty of Dragon spair,” she said. In a world of The Rolling Stones
on? The talented Tori Ko- hand with the cast in giving comes from her personal- auditions, there is no point Omaha
cher brings the fire to this direction to ensure there ity. Kocher spoke about in trying to fit in just to act Counting Crows
character as one of the cast was no guesswork. how her personality com- like everyone else. Election Day
members bringing the musi- Kocher said, “To hear di- pletely contradicts Dragon’s “I spent a lot of time Blaze Foley
cal to life. In between per- rectly from them what each and how that opposition early in my career trying to Sober Side of Sorry
formances, Kocher sat down thing meant and the impor- builds a fun creative space be what I thought people Zach Bryan
for an interview to discuss tance of each thing is an ex- for her to work in. wanted me to be,” she said. Guess I’m Doing Fine
the revitalization of “Shrek perience most actors would “She’s my alter ego. I am Instead, she believes in lean- Beck
the Musical” and her journey dream of having. It was such nothing like her,” she said. ing into what makes you Lady Stardust
leading up to this role. a gift because the integrity “I’m always wearing pink different and staying strong David Bowie
Beginning her career in of the story came through and pastels … I’m very soft, through any rejection or dis- Carefree Highway
theater at a young age, Ko- as well as possible.” but as soon as I put that wig couraging auditions. Gordon Lightfoot
cher attended Belmont Uni- The beauty of this pro- on I start acting different.” Simply put, “Shrek the Get Free
versity for a BFA in musical duction lies in the cast Here lies the fun of the- Musical” is a “colorful, Lana Del Rey
theater and began perform- reflecting the story. ater. The ability to complete- unique, funny, celebratory, I Won’t Share You
ing full-time soon after. Her The phrase “What ly change personas. Kocher wholesome” adventure. The Smiths
draw to audition for Shrek makes us special makes us said, “I really get to be the “Shrek the Musical” Superstar
is similar to why fans watch strong” is a favorite of the true diva … it really is a run makes its way to Atlanta’s Sonic Youth
it: a love for the story. Ko- director. “Shrek” celebrates role with the dramatics.” Fox Theatre for three perfor- Linger
cher explained that “I have a each person’s differences The production could mances between April 6 and The Cranberries
connection with the original as a strength, and Ko- never run without the work 7 as part of its 2024 North Lovesong
movie. I watched it a lot, and cher spoke on how the cast of the tech, costume, make- American tour. Find tickets Adele
it was one of my favorites.” lives out this value. up and all behind-the-scenes at foxtheatre.org/shrek. Sad Song
Oasis
Sweet Jane
The Velvet Underground
High Time
Grateful Dead
The Rain Song
Led Zeppelin
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
Jack Johnson
High and Dry
Radiohead
1969
The Stooges
Closer to Fine
Indigo Girls
making the bed
Olivia Rodrigo
Emily I’m Sorry
boygenius
my tears ricochet
Taylor Swift
Chinese Satellite
Phoebe Bridgers
Kamera
Wilco
Photo courtesy of Full Out Creative
The cast of “Shrek the Musical” takes the stage in the show’s preview performances. The production nique.net + wrek.org
will come to Atlanta for three performances between April 6 and 7 at the Fox Theatre in Midtown Atlanta.
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Basement Recess leaves the fraternity house

well-known songs like Declan
JENNA GUIHER McKenna’s “Brazil” and The
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Backseat Lovers’ “Kilby Girl.”
Basement Recess has a
Nothing screams indie wildly dynamic stage presence.
rock more than a band born From the moment the band
in the basement of a fraternity stepped onto the stage, they
house. Basement Recess, the drew the crowd in and left them
brainchild of five members of hanging onto every lyric.
Tech’s Sigma Nu fraternity, has Throughout the night, the
been dominating the local music band’s energy only escalated,
scene in recent months. making the audience more and
Lead singer Ollie Davidson, more rowdy. “Mr. Brightside”
guitarists Adam Boss and Lee by The Killers marked the peak
Johnson, bassist Jack McMurtrie of the crowd’s enthusiasm,
and drummer Eric Sander as they jumped up and
inherited the band from their down and sang boisterously
fraternity predecessors, and along with Davidson.
they have transformed it into A standout from the set
something entirely their own. was an electric performance of
They bestowed the name “Hotel California,” punctuated
“Basement Recess” on the band by Boss’ flawless execution of the
after their beloved practice space Photo by Jenna Guiher Student Publications notoriously difficult guitar solo.
in Sigma Nu’s basement. Basement Recess, made up of lead singer Ollie Davidson, guitarists Adam Boss and Lee Johnson, The band ended the night
“It’s not just like two words bassist Jack McMurtrie and drummer Eric Sander, play Park Tavern on St. Patrick’s Day. with Prince’s “Purple Rain,”
that we slapped together,” capping off the passionate set
Davidson said. “It’s something then we have a solid foundation. band has played dozens of shows. I didn’t know who he was. He and permanently imprinting
that represents what we do.” And then one other person might McMurtrie says, “They’re always came up to the front of the stage “Basement Recess” into every
The group has collaborated come up with the next spark that out there and say, ‘Hey, you’ve got and was like, ‘Play firefighters!’” concert-goer’s mind.
to release two original songs: moves into that next connection.” to see Basement Recess.’” “That was definitely a While the future of the band
“firefighters” and “chained to a McMurtrie says that after the “It’s all about who you know, standout moment for me when is relatively unknown, there are
stranger,” both released under song is complete, “We all have a and literally who hears you,” I felt support from Georgia some things that the band knows
the name ØLLIE on Spotify, and piece of it in there.” Davidson said. “We played Park Tech, and I was like, ‘Oh, for certain.
they are set to drop a new song, Even with only a handful of Tavern, and the manager heard people talk about us!,’” he said. “I like being on stage. I just
“messengers,” in April. songs out, the band has clearly us. They’re like, ‘Wait, you guys The band’s most recent gig was want to play music,” Davidson
The songwriting process found their sonic identity, should come back and play.’” at Park Tavern’s Shamrock Fest said simply.
begins as all things do for drawing from artists like Cage the This support from their fans on March 16. The three-hour- If you are in the market for a
the band: in the basement. Elephant and Declan McKenna and the connections they have long set spanned a wide variety of new indie band to gatekeep, you
McMurtrie explains that the and injecting it with their own made over the years have really genres and decades, appealing to do not need to look far. Basement
creative undertaking of writing signature charismatic lyricism paid off for the band. Davidson every individual in the audience. Recess has got it all: thrilling
songs is a “collective process.” He and original instrumentation. recalls the first time one of They played iconic oldies such as concerts, tastefully original songs
says that one person will come Basement Recess has attracted their songs was recognized by a Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home and that down-to-earth feel that
up with an idea and “that spark a devoted fan base on campus. stranger: “There was this guy that Alabama” and Kings of Leon’s can only be captured by a band that
is harnessed into something and Through word of mouth, the was standing at the front, and “Sex on Fire” as well as newer, began in a frat basement.

Waterparks plays an electric show in Atlanta

The first band took the stage onto the windows. Over the
SLOAN SALINAS around an hour afterward. speakers, a snippet of the song
STAFF WRITER One of two openers, “bubble “Watch What Happens Next”
grunge” group Pollyanna played, and one by one, the doors
When people think about immediately brought the room’s opened, and the band members
going to concerts, most seem energy up, putting on a show walked out, first Wood, then
less willing to consider going that was the perfect match for Wigington and finally, Knight.
to a show on a Monday night. Waterparks fans with their Knight is known for having a
However, that was not the dynamic stage presence and lead creative and eccentric personality
case for fans of pop rock band singer’s glowing green hair and both on and off stage, highlighted
Waterparks. More than three equally vibrant outfit. by his habit of dying his hair a
hours before the doors of the Following Pollyanna was different color for every album
Tabernacle opened that evening, the pop-punk duo Loveless, “era,” his interaction with fans
there was already a line wrapped featuring vocalist and producer on social media (almost always
all the way around the building. Julian Comeau and “multi- in all caps) and his ever-present
Hundreds of people braved the instrumentalist” Dylan Tirapelli- sense of humor. During tours, he
windy Atlanta afternoon to get a Jamail. The group went viral often paints different shapes over
good spot for the show. several years ago by posting his eyes, such as stars and neon
Waterparks was originally “What if ______ was pop punk” upside-down crosses that many
formed in 2011 in Houston, videos — reimagined covers of fans will also sport at the concerts
Texas. Since its start, the band popular songs — on TikTok. (something that the frontman
has released five studio albums, Later, they moved on to posting says he loves to see). Photo by Sloan Salinas Student Publications
with their most recent album, original music, which was met Throughout their 22-song Awsten Knight, lead singer of Waterparks, performs with band
“Intellectual Property,” having with the same love. During their setlist, Waterparks jumped members Geoff Wigington and Otto Wood at The Tabernacle.
come out nearly a year ago. set, they performed an unreleased between different albums,
Currently, the group consists of song, “I Love It When It Rains,” interacting with each other, the of cowboy hats with fuzzy rims. out, they’re exactly like Kenny
Geoff Wigington (backing vocals as well as a short mashup of set and the audience. At one Upon seeing the fan, Knight Chesney.’” The audience laughed.
and lead guitar), Otto Wood their most well-known covers point in the middle of the show, began talking with her, asking For the entire night, the crowd
(backing vocals and drums) and (which, before this tour, had the band left the stage, much to if she wanted them to wear the never seemed to get tired. They
Awsten Knight (lead vocals and not been performed live). the crowd’s confusion. A sheet hats, which she confirmed. At constantly sang along loudly,
rhythm guitar). Though Knight In between Loveless and dropped in front of the stage, this, Knight asked if they’d jumped around and crowd-surfed
is the only founding member of Waterparks, the stage crew creating a makeshift projector been checked for lice — a (sometimes even when the lights
Waterparks remaining, the other worked to quickly flip the stage, screen, onto which was projected joke referring to one of their were off between songs, which
two joined only a year later. setting up new instruments and a shadow scene of Knight sitting earlier shows on the tour where Knight also commented on,
The Tabernacle venue revealing a large “house” set, on a stool while introspective there was an unfortunate lice saying, “Atlanta trusts Atlanta”).
is located directly behind complete with three doors and music played, and a woman’s outbreak afterward. Upon her Waterparks fans have a
SkyView Atlanta in a converted multiple windows, as well as stair- voice slowly read a piece about assurance, however, Knight fierce love and dedication for
church building, which is like platforms. Minutes after all overcoming religious trauma. The took the hats, distributing them the band, a love that the group
ironic considering the name of the preparations were finished, sheet dropped and was collected amongst the band members. clearly reciprocates, making
Waterparks’s current tour: “the the house lights darkened, by a crew member. That segment “Do any of you have parents sure to give their all when
Sneaking out of Heaven Tour.” eliciting deafening cheers from was immediately followed by who exclusively listen to country performing onstage. In an
At 6 p.m., the doors opened, the audience as the time they the song “Sneaking Out of music?,” he asked the crowd. Instagram story following the
and fans began to fill both had all been waiting for finally Heaven,” the tour’s namesake. “You should send them a picture show, Knight posted, “favorite
the ground floor and upper arrived. The onstage “house” Another notable moment of us with these hats on like, Atlanta show ever!!!!!! i appreciate
balcony levels excitedly. lit up as flames were projected involved a fan holding up a stack ‘Yeah, you should check them that energy so much.”
12 • March 29, 2024 • technique // ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande releases mellow new album

love, the positioning of “yes,
YASH CHATURVEDI and?” as a second interlude
CONTRIBUTING WRITER appears deliberate, as if to signify
a silencing of outside noise during
Two-time Grammy-winning a period of self-discovery.
pop singer Ariana Grande Returning to the theme,
launched her seventh studio Grande shares her decisiveness
album, titled “eternal sunshine”, about the separation through
on March 8, 2024. The album the next two songs, “we can’t be
achieved instant success with a friends (wait for your love)” and “i
second consecutive week at No. wish i hated you.” In the former,
1 on the Billboard 200 album lines such as “Just wanna let this
charts, matching the critical story die / And I’ll be alright”
appreciation of her previous express how she feels better off
two studio albums. without the awkwardness of
The latest album, which a relationship where she did
loosely takes inspiration from the not feel appreciated. In the
2004 film “Eternal Sunshine of latter, she takes peace in the
the Spotless Mind,” is an attempt separation, through lines such
by the 30-year-old singer- as “Your shoes still in boxes, I
songwriter to contextualize her send them your way / Hoping life
own romantic life of the past brings you no new pain.”
three years. Grande lays bare her The penultimate song on the
struggles with understanding album, “imperfect for you,” has
love, her residual feelings become popular for its punchy
about her divorce from real lyrics and elements of creativity.
estate agent Dalton Gomez The song’s lyrics bring out a
and her tempered enthusiasm willingness to grapple with her
towards a new relationship with insecurities for the right partner
Ethan Slater, her co-star in Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone in lines like, “Messy, completely
the upcoming film adaptation Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album called ‘eternal sunshine.’ The pop album distressed / But I’m not like that
of the hit musical “Wicked.” released to positive reviews and has been No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for two weeks. since I met you / Imperfect for
Grande’s relationship with you.” Potential wordplay in the
Slater in particular has been a “Then I had this interaction I’ve Interlude.” The track uses audio possessing me, but I don’t mind at title and the deliberately off-
topic of public discussion, with been thinkin’ ’bout for like five from astrologer Diana Garland all,” sings the 30-year-old in this key line “Imperfect for you” are
the latter going through divorce weeks / Wonder if he’s thinkin’ as a call to “Wake up” and to simple and upbeat song. subtle and intelligent additions.
proceedings of his own. While ’bout it too and smiling.” “get real about life and sort out There is a dramatic change Grande wraps out the sequence
the album’s lead single “yes, and?” “Bye,” the next track, is a who you really are.” The singer in tone in “true story,” which with “ordinary things,” using
is a direct and emphatic attack song about ending a troubled follows this up with the title Grande referenced in an interview wisdom from her Nonna along
on paparazzi and online trolls relationship. Lines such as “I track, in which she suggests that prior to the album’s release as “an the lines of “never go to bed
questioning her romantic choices, can’t believe I’m finally movin’ her former partner was cheating untrue story based on all untrue without kissin’ goodnight …
the bulk of the 35-minute-long through my fears / At least, I on her. Lines such as “So now we events.” The song departs from And if you can’t … You’re in the
album is a somewhat mellow know how hard we tried, both play our separate scenes / Now, commentary of her own life wrong place, get out.”
rumination on her love life. you and me” portray relief about now she’s in my bed, mm-mm, and instead talks about women Overall, “eternal sunshine”
The first track, “intro (end the end of the relationship, with layin’ on your chest,” change assuming power in relationships, is a restrained, candid and
of the world),” poses a question some references to picking up the the reason for the divorce from through lines like, “For fun, you personal account that stands
Grande grapples with throughout pieces of her self-confidence. The incompatibility to infidelity. like to pray for my demise, mm out for its straightforwardness
the album and provides context third track, “don’t wanna break The singer also references her / But I’ll play whatever part you in communication. The lyrics
for the songs to come. Lines such up again,” echoes the sentiment, new relationship here with need me to.” This sets up the throughout the album are
as “How can I tell if I’m in the right with the singer justifying the the line “I found a good boy next song, “the boy is mine,” in simple, often sacrificing meter
relationship?” refer to the general divorce through lines like “It’s and he’s on my side.” which the singer releases a strong and exact rhyme to appear
pressure on people to intuitively breaking my heart / To keep “Supernatural” breaks from hold on her feelings through more conversational. “eternal
know which relationship to invest breaking yours again.” the duality and comparison lines like “And God knows I’m sunshine” prioritizes the singer’s
time and effort in. The second Grande references the return that is a theme of the songs trying, but there’s just no use in personal life over any exhibition
part of the track brings forth the of Saturn — which completes a thus far, focusing solely on denying / The boy is mine.” of her well-renowned range. More
singer’s excitement about the new trip around the sun once in about the relationship that Grande Given this context of information about the album can
relationship, with lines such as 29 years — in “Saturn Returns is excited about. “This love’s exploration and reasoning about be found at arianagrande.com.
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In The Bleachers by Steve Moore XKCD by Randall Munroe

Sarah’s Scribbles by Sarah Andersen

SUDOKU PUZZLE
14 • March 29, 2024 • technique // SPORTS

A potential rebound for women’s basketball

score in bunches, eclipsing 1,000
career points during her high
school career. Thompson is an
excellent finisher at the rim and
shows signs of being an effective
spacing threat at the next level.
This type of backcourt tal-
ent coming to the Jackets’ roster
mitigates some of the sting from
an ugly defeat at the hands of
the Mississippi State University
Bulldogs in the first round of
the 2024 Women’s Basketball
ANISH KANCHANAPALLY Invitation Tournament, 47-84.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER The blowout loss was outlined
by an 18.2% three point shoot-
Finishing the season right at ing percentage by the Jackets
a 0.500 winning percentage, the to the Bulldogs’ 38.9%.
Tech women’s basketball team The Jackets were outscored
has a strong foundation to build 41-6 in bench points and did
from. It starts with sophomore not manage to hit a single three-
guard Tonie Morgan. Morgan ball until the third quarter.
led the team in points, rebounds, Photo courtesy of GTAA Morgan served as the team’s of-
assists and steals per game Head coach Nell Fortner calls for a play against Mississippi State in the 2024 Women’s Basketball fensive engine, extending her
throughout the season. Much like Invitation Tournament. Under Fortner, the Jackets improved from 13-17 in 2023 to 17-16 this year. streak of double-digit scoring
the rest of the team, though, she to seven games. Still, it was not
struggled from the three-point next year. Through 31 games ence is expected to significantly Being a pure scorer, she has enough. Falling quickly 20-7 in
range, sinking only 25.4% of played in the 2022-2023 season, uplift the team’s performance the potential to be the X factor the first quarter, the Jackets had
her shots from deep. However, Grooms shot a blistering 48% from beyond the arc. Along with for the team. Finding players who little chance of a comeback.
Morgan still remained amongst from three, sinking 85 out of her Grooms, who ranks fourth in the can close games down the stretch Despite an unsatisfying ending
the top-five in three-point per- 176 attempted three pointers. Her state of Georgia for the 2024 re- is critical for the Jackets to play to the year, the infusion of talent
centage for the Jackets. This glar- dedication and hard work are evi- cruiting class, the Jackets have high-level basketball. Carnegie from the incoming 2024 recruit-
ing red flag in the Jackets game dent through her remarkable av- commitments from the first, sec- has the potential to become that ing class, the Jackets are poised
must be addressed to lift them erage of 9.8 rebounds per game, ond and fifth best high school type of player, based on her excep- for a significant turnaround.
to the next level. Out of qualify- showcasing her relentless effort prospects in the state of Georgia. tional scoring prowess and clutch The lessons learned from the
ing Jackets with more than ten and impact on the court despite This stellar recruiting class is performance under pressure. tough loss, coupled with strate-
three-point attempts, freshman standing at 5’9”. She can also help highlighted by its top prospect Further highlighting the stel- gic improvements, particularly in
guard Rusne Augustinaite led the the Jackets on the boards since — point guard Danielle Carnegie lar 2024 recruiting class are three-point shooting and bench
team shooting 35.4% from three. the team ranked 12th in the ACC from Grayson High School. Aver- guards Chazadi Wright and Ti- depth, hint at a promising future.
Fortunately, incoming guard for total rebounds and rebounds aging 20 points per game across anna Thompson who rank second The stage is set for an exciting next
from the 2024 recruiting class per game this year. Her impact on the 2023-2024 season and lead- and fifth in the state respectively. season full of new talent that have
Gabbie Grooms from Trinity the team will be immediate, en- ing her team to an undefeated Wright is a point guard whose the promise to bring the Jackets
Christian High School could be hancing the three-point shooting 32-0 record, Carnegie elevated playmaking ability and basketball back to an NCAA championship
part of the solution and slide into capabilities and rebounding of the Grayson Rams to the fourth IQ has drawn rave reviews from tournament they have missed
Augustinaite’s role as a freshman the entire squad. Grooms’ pres- ranked team in the nation. coach Nell Fortner. She can also from for the last two seasons.

Men’s basketball falls in ACC Tournament

free throw attempts by Fighting 2:24 remaining in the second half.
MARKOS ATIKEM Irish sophomore forward Tae Da- Unfortunately, those would be the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER vis. The remaining few minutes in final points scored by the Jackets
the half consisted mainly of free in the game, as Burton regained
Entering the ACC tour- throw attempts from both teams, the lead with a fast break layup
nament as the 13th seed, the with Ndongo going 4-4 from the with 1:16 to go in the matchup.
Jackets looked to end head line and Kelly making two of his After an incredible game
coach Damon Stoudamire’s own. The Jackets took a 35-48 where he had 24 points and
first season at the helm on a deficit into the locker room as seven assists, George commit-
high note with a deep run. they prepared for the second half. ting two turnovers that gave
Their first game came against Coming out of the half, the ball back to the Irish. Notre
the 12th-seeded Notre Dame George and Notre Dame’s fresh- Dame promptly iced the game on
Fighting Irish, a team that the man guard Braeden Shrewsberry free throws to seal the 84-80 loss.
Jackets have already played twice exchanged three-pointers. The In addition to George, fresh-
this season. Both matchups were Fighting Irish extended their lead man sensation Ndongo also
incredibly close games, with to 15 points before a jumper by posted an impressive 22 points
the Jackets losing in overtime junior guard Kowacie Reeves and and seven rebounds. The only
at home in the first matchup Ndongo free throw cut the lead to other Jacket with double-dig-
and by three points in South 12. With 12:59 remaining in the it points was Sturdivant, who
Bend in the second matchup. half, Notre Dame was up 65-48 came off the bench. In contrast,
Notre Dame is a lackluster with a sizable 17-point lead. the Fighting Irish had four play-
team, entering the tournament The Jackets then began to heat ers in double figures, headlined
with a 13-19 record, which is up with a three from senior guard by Shrewsberry, who had 23
one fewer win than the Jack- Kyle Sturdivant which kicked off points and Burton, who had 21
ets. Additionally, they score the an impressive 21-6 Jackets run. points and eight assists.
second-fewest points per game in Photo courtesy of GTAA This run included an impressive After the game, Stoudamire
the ACC, only scoring 64 points Freshman guard Naithan George looks for the assist against four-point play from George, as remarked that he has “learned a
per game on the season com- the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the ACC Tournament. well as six Jackets free throws. lot this year.” He said, “now I can
pared to the Jackets’ 70.7 points Ndongo also poured in seven construct my roster accordingly.
per game. However, the Fighting Naithan George that tied the was followed by a pair of layups points and an assist during the It’s time to try to go reconstruct
Irish boast the third-best regular score at four apiece. However, the from the Fighting Irish senior run. Suddenly, the game was the team and look at players.”
season defense in the ACC, al- Fighting Irish answered with a forward Matt Zona. Burton 69-71 with 7:54 remaining in Currently, the Jackets have
lowing the third-fewest points 13 -1 run that exposed the Jack- and George then exchanged the game as the Irish clung to a the 13th-ranked 2024 recruit-
per game at 67.6 points. It is a ets’ perimeter defense as all of two three-point shots each to one-score lead. George scored 14 ing class in the country, high-
sizable difference from the Jack- their points came from jumpers, bring the score to 21–29 with straight points in crunch time, lighted by four-star prospects
ets’ 12th-ranked 75.2 points al- three of which came from Notre eight minutes to go in the half. capping his hot streak with a small forward Darrion Sutton
lowed per game. Still, this was Dame’s freshman guard and lead- The next three minutes saw two jumper with 4:24 remaining in and combo guard Jaeden Mustaf.
the final chance for the Jackets ing scorer Markus Burton. layups from freshman Baye Ndon- the game to take a 78-77 lead. Tech fans should be excited to
to avoid going 0-3 on the year Jackets’ junior guard Miles go, both of which were assisted The game then turned into a see what Stoudamire can do next
against an offensively challenged Kelly stopped Notre Dame’s by George, who leads the Jackets back-and-forth defensive battle, season with a lineup and rotation
Fighting Irish squad. run with a strong finish at the with 4.7 assists per game. Two with the only scoring being two precisely shaped to build
The first half opened with rim that resulted in an and-one Notre Dame jumpers were fol- Notre Dame free throws in the upon this year and fit his sys-
two layups from the Jackets on play, bringing the score to 8-17. lowed by a Burton steal that re- next two minutes. Ndongo re- tem. Fans should expect a
assists from Canadian freshman A three-point shot from George sulted in a possession ending in gained the lead with a layup with more consistent team in year two.
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Softball win streak ends, positives still abound

inning runs. The Jackets used this
BEN GORNEAU momentum to power the offense
ASISSTANT DESIGN EDITOR forward — a two-run first in-
ning was followed by a Hunter
Through the past several weeks, solo-homer in the third. Dob-
the Jackets softball program re- bins stepped to the plate with
corded their second-longest win- the bases loaded and knocked
streak of 15 games. Along with her third grand slam of the sea-
the longest undefeated homes- son. The 7-2 win was sealed
tand in program history, they also after sophomore pinch hitter
swept two Atlantic Coast Confer- Jayden Gailey knocked a two-run
ence (ACC) opponents in their homer in the seventh.
dominant stretch. Looking to Looking to further improve
continue this streak, the Jackets their ACC record, the Jackets
traveled to play the No. 5 ranked took the field in a three-game se-
University of Georgia Bulldogs ries against the UNC Tar Heels.
before hosting the Notre Dame Dennis pitched the full six in-
Fighting Irish for an ACC series. nings of play, but Tech’s defense
They then went down to South was unable to stop four and five
Carolina to play the Charleston run innings from UNCs’ bats
Southern University (CSU) Buc- in the first and sixth innings,
caneers and the Coastal Carolina respectively. The Jackets strug-
University (CCU) Chanticleers. gled to respond, scoring one in
Finally, they capped the road- the second and two on an Al-
trip off with another ACC series len homer in the third inning
against the University of North before falling 9-3.
Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels. The Jackets retaliated in the
Clean, old-fashioned hate second game with a unique two-
burned between the Jackets and run second inning. Two walks
the Bulldogs throughout the and two hit-by-pitches put Tech
game as Georgia sought to end in position to score off a field-
Tech’s winning streak. The Bull- ers’ choice and a sacrifice fly.
dogs put up a strong defensive Domingue blasted a solo homer
outing and their bats came out Photo courtesy of GTAA to clinch the win, but the Jack-
firing. A three-run first inning Junior utility player Mallorie Black hits a home run in the game against Notre Dame, Black hit ets added another three insur-
put Georgia up 3-0 after a pair two home runs in the third game series, but the Jackets, unfortunately, lost with a score of 6-5 ance runs in the fourth and
of homers hit off fifth-year right- fifth to increase the lead. Al-
handed pitcher (RHP) Blake Ne- Notre Dame homer tied the game in the sixth inning to give the in the first, second and fourth though UNC scored a pair of
leman. Unfortunately the Jack- in the third. The Irish sent an- Jackets a 3-1 lead. The Irish re- inning, their defense kept Tech’s runs in the third and fifth, Tech
ets’ bats struggled, posting three other two runs home in the sixth. taliated with a five-run seventh bats at bay for the first four in- took the game 6-2.
scoreless innings and ending the Tech loaded the bases in response, inning and shut down the Jack- nings. Down three runs in the Taking a two-run lead in the
third inning with a double play. but was unable to collect a run. ets’ bats in the clutch, holding fifth, the Jackets loaded the bases third inning could not seal the
The Bulldogs offense added The seventh saw a different Tech scoreless for the 3-6 loss. with their leadoff batters before final game of the series for Tech.
another two runs in the fifth and story. Junior first-baseman Emma The third game of the se- graduate student second-baseman After a three-run homer by UNC
another run in the sixth to put Minghini had an incredible game ries on March 17 saw a similar Tiffany Domingue was hit by in the fourth, UNC’s offense
Tech in a 6-0 hole. The Jackets at the plate — she knocked two script. Tech took an early 2-0 a pitch. This automatically sent caught fire to score two runs in
bats finally showed some life — homers deep, accrued three runs lead in the first off a two-run Edgmon to score before Ming- the fifth and sixth while holding
junior center-fielder Ella Edgmon batted in (RBIs) and collected homer by Black. The Irish then hini hit an RBI groundout. the Jackets scoreless for the re-
and senior designated player Sara two walks. Her second homer came roaring back to score four Sophomore right-fielder Paige mainder of the game in a 7-2 loss.
Beth Allen were scored by a dou- came in the seventh after a two- runs in the fourth inning off Vukadinovich completed the The Jackets look to bounce
ble to left field by senior third- run shot by junior left-fielder a double and pair of singles. torrid inning by scoring Allen back on their roadtrip against
baseman Mallorie Black. Black Madison Dobbins and a 2-2 The Jackets responded in the and Domingue. Fifth-year RHP another ACC opponent, the
scored off senior first-baseman count. Minghini felt no pressure fifth with another 3-RBI home- Chandler Dennis won the game Syracuse University Orange,
Abby Hughes’ short-fly to right as she knocked a walkoff two-run run by Black to retake the lead at in the circle by holding the Buc- this weekend. The Orange have
field, but Georgia got the final out homer to give Tech the win 7-5. 5-4. However, a two-RBI single caneers scoreless for the final three struggled against the ACC this
and the Jackets fell, 3-6. Tech struggled throughout by Notre Dame sealed the 6-5 loss innings as the Jackets won 4-3. season, going 2-7 in the confer-
The Jackets’ series against the the rest of the Notre Dame se- — and the series loss. The Jack- Tech then faced the CCU Chan- ence. Therefore, this is an excel-
Fighting Irish began with an im- ries. Locked in a 1-0 battle for ets met the CSU Buccaneers on ticleers on March 20 where Ne- lent get-right opportunity for the
pressive comeback on March 15. much of the second game, soph- March 19 and won the game off a leman silenced the Chanticleers Jackets’ bats to regain their form
Despite jumping to a 3-0 lead by omore catcher Reese Hunter dominant fifth inning. While the and their bats with a complete and rebound after struggles in the
the second inning, a three-run blasted a three-run home-run Buccaneers collected single runs game, allowing only two seventh- last game of the UNC series.

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Tech sweeps NC State in massive ACC upset

on March 22 proved challeng-
JACOB HAYES ing for the Jackets. The opening
STAFF WRITER game on March 22 was a narrow
5-4 loss, with the team falling
The Jackets baseball team did just short of a miraculous ninth-
not get the memo that it is spring inning comeback. Despite this
break at Tech. Over their last setback, the team’s fighting spirit
few games, the Jackets have gone was evident, particularly high-
through a dizzying series of highs lighted in multi-hit performances
and lows. From dominating per- of Kerce and Yunger.
formances against Mercer, Geor- On March 23, the Jackets
gia State and North Carolina looked to bounce back but en-
State (NC State) to a challenging countered a roller-coaster of a
series against the University of game that ultimately ended in an
North Carolina (UNC), “varied” 11-5 loss. Tech initially seized a
would be an understatement of 5-4 lead through timely hits and
their performance. a pivotal two-out line drive by
On March 12, Tech traveled Yunger that momentarily tipped
to Macon to face off against the the scales in their favor.
Mercer Bears. Redshirt sopho- However, the latter part of the
more right-hander Carson Bal- game saw UNC unleash a bar-
lard delivered an exceptional rage of runs, tallying seven un-
performance that helped carry answered runs that overwhelmed
the Jackets to victory in this mid- Tech’s defense. The Jackets’
week match-up. Ballard’s seven Photo courtesy of Henry Knox Student Publications pitching, which had shown
scoreless innings, allowing only Freshman infielder Carson Kerce faces off against the NC State Wolfpack in the game’s opening promise in earlier innings, found
four hits, marked his career-best series. His bat was crucial in Tech taking the first game against the Wolfpack by a score of 8-5 it challenging to stem the tide,
performance. Offensively, senior with UNC’s junior centerfielder
outfielder Bobby Zmarzlak and Mason Patel and freshman right- as effectively closed out the two-thirds innings of work. On Vance Honeycutt delivering a
senior first baseman Cam Jones hander Tate McKee, alongside game for the Jackets. March 19, Tech extended their particularly stinging blow with a
led the charge, with Zmarzlak go- timely hitting from freshman The sweep against No. 13 winning streak to nine games three-RBI night to boot.
ing three-for-three with a home- third-baseman Carson Kerce, NC State was completed on with a 6-4 victory over Georgia The series concluded on
run and Jones collecting three hits freshman center fielder Drew March 17 with a decisive 15-5 State. Late-game heroics from March 24 with Tech looking to
and a double. Jones then sealed Burress and junior shortstop Pay- victory, showcasing Tech’s of- Yunger and Ellis turned a one- salvage a win but ultimately fall-
the Bears’ fate with a clutch per- ton Green. The team’s situational fensive firepower. Leadoff hitter run deficit into a two-run lead ing 9-2. The Jackets clearly lost
formance on the mound which hitting and power at the plate senior infielder Trey Yunger’s two in the ninth to pick up the vic- this game at the plate, struggling
secured the 9-5 Tech win. were evident, with three home homers and senior catcher Mat- tory for the Jackets. Aside from all game to convert opportuni-
As Atlantic Coastal Confer- runs contributing to the win. thew Ellis’s mammoth two-run a four-run hiccup in the fourth ties into runs. Despite managing
ence (ACC) play commenced The series continued with a homer highlighted a team fir- inning, the Jackets’ pitching staff five hits, the Jackets mustered a
on March 15, Tech carried its nail-biting 8-7 win on March ing on all cylinders, comfortably was able to deliver eight innings single at-bat with a runner in
momentum from a five-game 16, courtesy of a dramatic three- enforcing the ACC’s run-rule of scoreless baseball, showcas- scoring position, highlighting an
win streak into the series against run homer by Zmarzlak. The against the Wolfpack. ing the depth and resilience of area for future focus. They will be
NC State. The opening game on team’s resilience shone through Sophomore left-handed pitch- the bullpen in a mid-week game looking to improve at the plate
March 15 saw the Jackets secure as they overturned a two-run er Dominic Fritton took the loss where the team’s best pitchers are in their game against Boston
an 8-5 victory, attributed to solid deficit in the eighth inning, as for the Wolfpack as he allowed not available for long stints. The College on Thursday, March 26
pitching by junior right-hander senior right-hander Brett Thom- five runs on six hits in two and series against UNC that started at home in MacNease Park.

Men’s tennis bounces back, wins three straight

the grind . McDaniel and Chopra ton College with an even more
JOE HENDERSON responded with a resounding 6-4 dominant performance against
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR victory of their own. To secure The Citadel. The Jackets swept
the doubles point, Martin and the doubles point with a bounce-
After two hard-fought losses Arora dispatched their opponent back performance from McDan-
to ranked teams, No. 20 North 6-3, giving Tech a 1-0 advantage iel and Chopra. The duo avenged
Carolina State (NC State) and prior to moving to singles play. their loss against BC with a 6-3
No. 4 Wake Forest, Tech looked In singles, the Jackets posted win. Bauer and Shokry paired up
to bounce back against the Clem- a strong line up of No. 18 Mar- to win 6-4 to secure the doubles
son Tigers on March 13, taming tin, No. 42 Chopra, McDaniel, point for Tech. Biagiotti paired
them with a score of 4-2. Just Biagiotti, junior Rohan Sachdev up with fellow freshman Owen
two days later, Tech grounded and Arora. Tech continued their DeMuth made it three wins out
a familiar ACC foe in the Bos- momentum from doubles play of three with a 7-5 victory. The
ton College (BC) Eagles, 6-1, after Martin took down his op- winning ways continued for
before handling The Citadel ponent in straight sets 6-2 and Tech during the singles matches
Bulldogs by a score of 7-0. 6-3 to make the match score with all of the matches being
Nail-biting losses to NC State 2-0 in favor of Tech. Clem- decisive straight set wins. Cho-
and Wake Forest motivated Tech son responded immediately by pra dominated 6-0, 6-1. Martin
to come out strong against Clem- knocking off Sachdev in two Photo courtesy of Knox Lingenfelter Student Publications won 6-2, 6-2. Shokry glided by
son. The match commenced with sets by scores of 4-6 and 2-6. Senior Marcus McDaniel slices the ball in his singles bout against 6-2, 6-4. Bauer followed 6-1,
doubles play, No. 38 ranked dou- Biagiotti fell 4-6, 3-6, allowing Clemson, taking three tightly contested sets in a close matchup. 6-2. DeMuth punctuated 6-4,
bles senior Marcus McDaniel and Clemson to tie the match at 2-2. 6-3. Biagiotti would finish off
senior Keshav Chopra taking on Tech clawed back with Mc- pairing remained similar to the secure in the match thanks to the match 6-4, 6-4, securing the
Clemson’s junior Maxwell Smith Daniel winning a three-set match against Clemson, with the a clean sweep in singles play. clean sweep in favor of Tech 7-0.
and freshman Noa Vukadin. On thriller 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to give only difference being sophomore Chopra tied the match up with Despite three dominant dis-
Court 2, senior Andres Martin Tech a narrow edge. Arora se- Robert Bauer playing alongside a clean 6-1, 6-3 win. Arora fol- plays, the Jackets moved down
and freshman Krish Arora faced cured the match for Tech win- Biagiotti instead of Shokry. lowed up with a 6-2, 6-1 win to to No. 35 in the country. Af-
freshmen Stewart Aronson and ning his match 7(7)-6(5), 6-3 to The top pair of McDaniel give Tech a 2-1 advantage. ter almost a two-week lay-
Marko Mesarovic. On court 3, push Tech across the line with a and Chopra fell 6-3 before Arora Martin secured a 6-2, 6-3 vic- off, the Jackets return to play
freshman Richard Biagiotti and match score of 4-2. A dominant and Martin would respond with tory before Sachdev added a 6-2, a tough ACC stretch against
sophomore Elias Shokry chal- victory over Clemson gave Tech a a resounding 6-0 win of their 3-6, 6-1 victory to further the No. 15 Florida State on March
lenged graduate Max Damm and boost prior to their double head- own. Tech fell just short with Jackets lead. McDaniel and Bi- 28 and University of Miami
freshman Wissam Abderrahman. er against Boston College and Biagiotti and Bauer falling 6-3, agiotti followed suit with victories on March 30 at home in the
The Jackets started off tense The Citadel. The Jackets started giving BC a 1-0 advantage in the of their own to make the match Ken Byers Tennis Complex. This
with Biagiotti and Shokry falling off with their doubles matches match. The doubles point was the score 6-1. Tech followed up their is an excellent opportunity for
6-1, but Tech did not run from against the Eagles. Tech’s double only one that the Eagles would dominant display against Bos- the Jackets to show their mettle.