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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
Samira Bandaru
MANAGING EDITOR:
Casey Miles
NEWS EDITOR: meet and the experiences you that we are so lucky to be in the College prepares you for the
Will Finch SAMIRA BANDARU have are what really shape your heart of. Walk through the 185- real world and I cannot empha-
OPINIONS EDITOR: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Tech experience. acre Piedmont Park. Stroll the size enough the importance of
Jon Long It is easier to begin college BeltLine.Take MARTA to Bu- learning versus memorizing.
Let me start off by saying without expectations. ford Highway or experience art While there are some courses
LIFE EDITOR:
that whatever mental image you You are starting off fresh, so and culture through the Wood- with material that you will never
Rosemary Pitrone have of the next four — or five reinvent yourself to be the per- ruff Arts Center. have to look at after your last fi-
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: — years is not even close to the son you want to be, whether it As part of the newspaper, I nal, when it comes to classes that
Joshua Trebuchon reality of what it will be. The means being unabashedly your- also have an obligation to em- pertain to your major, focus on
SPORTS EDITOR: only thing certain about the end self or stepping out of your com- phasize the importance of com- learning the material and the
Emily Dykstra of your time at Tech is that it is fort zone. Be confident — you munication. You might be an good grades will follow.
almost impossible to picture ex- got into Tech, which means that engineering major or you might You will soon notice that
DESIGN EDITOR: actly who you will be. you’ve got something going for be LMC — regardless of your people are smarter than you. You
Lauren Douglas You might envision your you. major, communication is key. will meet people that have more
PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: future four years as taking If you are independent to your What good is an idea if you of a passion for your field than
Kirsten Reynolds classes, getting your degree and own detriment, ask someone for cannot convey it to the public? you do. View these people not as
ONLINE EDITOR: then graduating as the same per- help, whether through the tutor- What good is an instruction discouraging competition but as
son you are now. ing center or your roommate. manual if it is so difficult to fol- a resources from which to learn
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Tristen Allen not changed in any way, then yourself far enough, push your- a part? On graduation day, you will
HEAD COPY EDITOR: you have not pushed yourself self even further. Run for a lead- In the STEM fields espe- reflect on your college experience
Elizabeth Sit hard enough. Your college ership position. Learn to cook. cially, we pride ourselves on our not by the grades you received
experience is what you make of Move off campus. technical and analytical abilities, but by the friends you made, ex-
it. Right now is the time to jump Take advantage of your but those are worth little without periences you had and the devel-
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stitute of Technology, and is an official experiences. situation by spending the least does not only pertain to writing waste time envying your class-
publication of the Georgia Tech Board While the academic experi- amount of time in it. Grab your but to verbal communication mates — push yourself to be bet-
of Student Publications. The Technique ence is rigorous, the people you roommate and explore the city and design language as well. ter because you want to be better.
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//RESOURCES
ROSEMARY PITRONE
LIFE EDITOR
Congratulations, you made it
to Tech. Now that you are here,
you may need help navigating a
new campus, new courses and a
new community. You are already
reading one useful campus re-
source — the Technique — but
here are some other important
on-campus resources available to
Tech students.
ACADEMICS
The Center for Academic Suc-
cess in the Clough Undergraduate
Learning Commons is one of the
first places to go for extra assis-
tance in your classes. The center
offers several help options, includ-
ing 1-to-1 tutoring and PLUS
sessions. If you need feedback on
papers, presentations or even on
your resume, the Communication
Center is another great resource.
It is also located in Clough and
provides professional or peer tu-
tors to assist students with multi-
modal communication skills.
LIBRARY
Although undergoing reno-
vations, the library offers many
resources students can take ad-
vantage of. Through the library,
students may use computers and
printers, borrow multimedia
equipment and access online re-
search databases. Plus, if the Tech
library does not have a book you
Located in Clough Suite 273 is Tech’s tutoring center, which is part of the Center for Aca-
demic Success (CAS). Visit CAS if you are struggling in a class or simply want to get ahead.
need, Interlibrary Loan allows
students to get the book from an-
other library. The library also of-
fers free workshops that cover top-
ics such as Adobe Creative Suite,
data visualization and patents and
trademarks.
COURSE REGISTRATION
Many Tech students use
Courseoff to plan their schedules
each semester. While it is a great
tool, it is not infallible. Always
make sure to double check the in-
NEW STUDENT GUIDE
formation on Buzzport. Rate My
Professor is also helpful if you are
unfamiliar with a professor and
are curious about their teaching
style. Students should consult
with their academic advisors when
necessary. Email your advisor if
you have questions and make an
appointment to speak in person
through Gradesfirst.
INCLUSIVITY
Every campus community
should strive to make students
Photo by Will Folsom Student Publications
of all backgrounds feel safe and
welcomed. Tech offers resources
through entities such as the Office
of Institute Diversity, the Wom-
en’s Resource Center, the Office
of Disability Services and the Vet-
erans Resource Center. The Office
of International Education also
provides support for international
students.
In addition, the LGBTQIA
Resource Center was the 2018
Gift to Tech winner and received
funding for expansion this year.
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FINANCIAL NEED
The Office of Scholarships and
Financial Aid provides a list of
scholarship opportunities avail-
able to students on their website.
The Office of International Edu-
cation also offers scholarships to
help students cover the costs of
studying abroad. Additionally,
Klemis Kitchen — Tech’s cam-
pus food pantry — provides free
meals to students in need and
Campus Closet allows students to
borrow business attire at no cost.
STUDENT LIFE
Tech students have access to
the Campus Recreation Center
(CRC) on West Campus through
their student fees. The CRC boasts
an aquatic center, rock climbing
wall, gym equipment, classes and
camps. The Student Center also
houses popular resources, such as
Tech Rec, Under the Couch and
Paper and Clay.
PEERS
If you need help and don’t
know where to turn, look to your
peers at Tech. The Peer Coaching
Program through the Counseling
Center, located in the Flag
building, is designed to help
students cope with everyday
college concerns. Furthermore,
Resident Advisors (RA) and Peer
Leaders (PL) are trained to help
students within their communi-
ties. Online platforms, like r/
gatech on Reddit, are also useful
sources for advice.
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DAVID RAJI
MANAGING EDITOR EMERITUS
Through and through, Tech
boasts more than a few options for
easy consumption of sustenance
right on campus.
For many students, the main
choices will range from dining
halls to concepts and major res-
taurant chain locations in the
Student Center. The dining halls
include Brittain and North Av-
enue, both located on Techwood
Drive on East Campus. They are
all-you-can-eat style and are pri-
marily filled with freshmen. This
makes them a great place to meet
new friends and socialize during
one’s first year. Freshman meal
plans, which are often highly en-
couraged by Tech administration,
permit access to the dining halls
on either an unlimited or weekly
basis (12 visits per week), depend-
ing on the plan. Each dining hall
usually has regular offerings, but a
good amount of the options tend
to change from day to day.
New to Tech this past academ-
ic year is the dining commons,
West Village. Quite a few of its
establishments accept the meal
swipes obtained with a Tech meal
plan as well, but with the caveat
that the swipes only cover a cer-
tain dollar amount of food. It is
worth noting, however, that all
students can eat at the commons,
regardless of whether they have a
meal plan or not.
Tech’s Student Center has
long been the center of the solar
system for many a hungry RAT.
The first floor plays host to Chik-
fil-A, Panda Express, Subway,
Auntie Anne’s and Blue Donkey
Coffee. Finals week promotions
NEW STUDENT GUIDE // DINING
aside, none of these eateries ac- ing a class change, as lines tend to ous Waffle House as well as the tablishments live here as well; plan
cept meal swipes. However, they get very long near or on the hour. beloved Moe’s. Walk a few more a fancy date at The Optimist or Le
do all take BuzzFunds and Dining However, there are indeed other blocks east and you can find cheap Fat.
Dollars, as is the case with all food coffee options — TopTime Coffee but hearty offerings at Bezoria For those with a car or other
establishments on Tech’s campus. will be located in the MRDC and and Noodle. Pho King on West means of transportation, Atlanta
The main restaurants on the first there are also small coffee shops in Peachtree is relatively close to is blessed with two fantastic farm-
floor hold general hours of 10:30 the College of Architecture West campus and makes a damn good er’s markets. Our World Market
a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday–Thursday and on the College of Computing bowl of pho. in Dekalb is enormous and has
(closing from 4-5 p.m. Fridays) for ground floor. For those looking to prepare just about any kind of produce
their regular menus. The fact that the campus of food on their own, Publix lies or meat you could want. Buford
The second floor holds Smoked Tech is situated within the heart of at the intersection of Ninth and Highway Farmer’s Market on
and Grilled, a BBQ concept, Far the city of Atlanta is a great boon Spring Street. The Ansley Park Buford Highway is stocked with
East Fusion, an Asian concept, to the diversity of food available to Kroger as well as the Trader Joe’s shelf upon shelf of ethnic foods
Essential Eats, a daily concept, the students. Dissatisfied with op- near Piedmont provide other op- you’ve never heard of. Be sure to
Simply Sustainable, a salad bar tions in the Student Center? Tired tions relatively nearby. There is check them both out.
concept, Yahala Mediterranean of the dining halls? One need only also a Whole Foods located in For students with financial
Cuisine, a Mediterranean con- expand his or her radius of interest the plaza across from Ponce City difficulties in obtaining food for
cept, Simply-To-Go, a grab-and- and more choices will appear. Market. themselves consistently, Klemis
go chilled concept, Ray’s Express, Tech Square, located just West of Tech, one can brunch Kitchen was launched a Tech in
an express location of Ray’s Pizza across the Fifth Street Bridge at West Egg, lunch at La Fonda 2015. It serves to assist such stu-
in Tech Square, Dunkin’ Donuts, from Tech, holds several restau- and grab dinner and drinks at Six dents in receiving meals and tries
a chain location, and Twisted rants itself, including the notori- Feet Under. Several higher end es- to make sure that none go hungry.
Taco, another chain location. The
majority of the second floor eater-
ies are open from 10:30 a.m. to
7 p.m. Monday–Thursday, only
staying open until 3 p.m. on
Fridays. The main exception is
Dunkin’ Donuts, which opens at
7 a.m. all weekdays.
For those disappointed or dis-
illusioned with the offerings of
the Student Center and the din-
ing halls, various food trucks can
be found around Tech Green on
weekdays during lunch hours. A
schedule of food trucks that will
be making their appearance can
be found on the Tech Dining Ser-
vices website.
For those looking to re-en-
ergize during the course of a
tiresome day, the Starbucks in
Clough is always an option. It of-
fers standard Starbucks fare, but
more importantly stays open late
— until 2 a.m. Sunday through Photo by Samuel Stewart Student Publications
Thursday nights. Be conscious of Pictured above is Panda Express, one of the many dining options that Tech has to offer. Tech
when you plan on visiting dur- has a variety of dining options on and near campus, from food trucks to sit-down diners.
//PLACES
ZOIE KONNEKER
ONLINE EDITOR
As an incoming freshman,
you may be overwhelmed by the
amount of information that has
been thrown at you, especially if
you do not know your way around
campus. Here is a guide to the im-
portant places for you to remem-
ber as you enter into your first year
at Tech.
The most important place for
you to remember and cherish this
year is your dorm. It may sound
odd, especially considering the
communal showers, weird smells
and lack of space, but your dorm
room — or at least your half of it
— is your space, so make it yours.
Decorate to make it feel like home.
Use fuzzy blankets and postcards
from your relatives to make your
home-away-from-home as com-
fortable as possible and a safe
space to retreat to after a long day
of classes and socializing.
As you are settling into your
new digs, download the GT Por-
tal app. GT Portal includes a map
with a search function, so take the
time before your first day of class
and scope out your class buildings
to get familiar with your daily
walks. The map will help you
learn the locations of the follow-
ing important places around cam-
pus so you will never get lost.
As for East Campus, you need
to keep in mind Brittain Dining
Hall and North Ave Dining Hall.
If you are in Freshman Experi-
ence, these places are essential for
good food and good opportuni-
ties to make friends. Both of these
dining spaces are well loved, so it
is up to you to choose your prefer-
ence. Brittain cookies are the best,
as well as their to-go items that
you can pick up on your way to
class, but North Ave has a variety
of dinner and lunch options that
Brittain does not. And the om-
elettes at North Ave are famously
delicious.
After you hvave investigated
your dining options on East,
make your way down Techwood
Drive and find the exercise and
study rooms underneath Towers
Residence Hall. Only freshman
have access to this corner of cam-
pus but you need your Buzzcard
to get in. There are select work-
out machines for those who do
not want to venture all the way
to the Campus Recreation Cen-
ter (CRC) and plenty of space for
studying and group meetings. It is
quiet so you will not have to wor-
ry about the bustle of the Clough
Undergraduate Learning Com-
mons — the CULC or Clough for
NEW STUDENT GUIDE technique • June 1, 2018 5
short — when you are trying to be bought with your meal swipes. And lastly, know your bus
work out. There are also study and hangout stops. If you live on West, some-
If you jump back onto Tech- spaces there and a secret Star- times it is a struggle to get to your
wood, head down to Fifth Street bucks on the top floor that rarely 8 a.m. in Skiles, but don’t worry,
and walk to Tech Square. The has a line. GT Portal App includes bus
Barnes and Noble bookstore is es- By the CRC are the SAC schedules too, and the stops are
sential for all classroom needs and Fields, formerly known as the clearly marked throughout cam-
the Starbucks on the bottom floor Burger Bowl, where many intra- pus for your convenience.
is a fun place to hang out. If you mural sports or group activities Though there is a lot to re-
need some school spirit, there is take place. A place your parents member, know that there is a huge
plenty of Tech gear in the lobby would appreciate you knowing is community out there willing to
that you and your entire family the Campus Police station, where give you directions and point you
can enjoy. Besides the Barnes and GT Police are located in case of where you need to go. Use your
Noble, there are several restau- any emergency or question you resources, make mistakes, get
rants in case you want to splurge may have about campus rules and lost and you will know your way
and have a meal out on the town, regulations. around in no time.
including Waffle House, Moe’s,
Tin Drum, Ray’s Pizza and more.
Now, pull out your GT Portal
app again and head over to West
Campus. On your way, make
sure to stop by the Student Cen-
ter where there are plenty of other
food and fun options including
upstairs restaurants and Tech
Rec where you can catch a game
of bowling or just hang out with
your friends. Also, stop in at the
Flag Building where many of the
offices of student resources are lo-
cated, as well as some chill study
spaces —and the Technique office.
When you get to West take
note of the CRC, where you can
get fit, and West Village, where Photo by Brenda Lin Student Publications
you can munch on some more Located in the heart of campus is Skiles walkway, which
awesome food options that can is especially busy in between classes and during lunch.
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//ADVICE
WILL FINCH
NEWS EDITOR
College is a unique environ-
ment for many reasons, but one
of the most uncomfortable can be
the roommate process everyone
goes through their freshman year.
No one wants a bad roommate,
plain and simple. Sure, some bad
roommates are just inconsiderate
people, but in my experience, a
lot of people are ignorant of what
makes them a ‘bad’ roommate in
the first place.
There are plenty of horror sto-
ries of students being uncomfort-
able around the weird habits of
new roommates, but individuals
that have never shared their per-
sonal space with another don’t
know how to deal with a new defi-
nition of privacy. Besides, moving
in with a significant other is one
of the biggest steps in a relation-
ship and colleges expect strangers
to do it on their first meeting as
the ultimate blind date.
The truth is that true solitude
is a luxury that new college stu-
dents cannot afford, like good su-
shi or comfortable shoes. As such,
one of the biggest learning curves
on campus is how to deal without
the quiet time that one might be
accustomed to. In the same vein,
it can be difficult to be a part of
a new community that you’re not
entirely comfortable in yet.
But this essential part of the
college experience is designed to
expand a self-awareness and how
you directly affect those around
you. For example, as much as you
may want to take your Crocs off
and prop your feet up on the near-
est piece of furniture, consider the
possible consequences of either
the stench of said feet or existence
of said Crocs. The same goes for
sleeping naked in the dorm, or
letting dirty laundry pile up until
it spills onto the other side of the
room — it’s not that these actions
are inherently bad or are even jus-
tified, but a shared setting like a
college dorm room requires de-
veloping empathy that neither of
these actions communicates.
So before you complain to
your friends or tweet at Jimmy
Fallon with stories of your weird
roommate, as awkward as it may
be to tell your roommate to stop
peeing in the shower, do it for the
sake of that person’s future
roommates, as well as to
contribute to developing
empathy in the commu-
nity. Communication is nec-
essary for any relationship, even
one as odd as that between two
roommates. But as uncomfortable
as talking to other human beings
may be, only you can prevent un-
announced nudity, messy rooms
and smelly Crocs.
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wanting a new bike. Georgia Tech tent, people who are running late
CASEY GOMEZ Police Department has bicycle should probably avoid waiting for
PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR registration in case your bike ever one as it could take a couple min-
gets stolen or lost and periodically utes or twenty minutes for a bus
Despite being nestled in mid- hosts bike safety classes. These to arrive. The tracking maps help
town Atlanta, Tech is still rela- classes help teach laws regarding determine where the buses are but
tively large. It can take a while to cycling on and around campus as they are frequently incorrect and
walk all the way across campus well as basic bike maintenance. some buses do not show up at all.
which usually leads to people us- New cyclists should definitely If time is not a problem or there is
ing other modes of transportation take the class to make sure they already a bus nearby, taking a bus
to travel any significant distance. are operating their bike safely and is a great way to get across campus
While most students walk to legally. easily.
class, it’s important to pay atten- Another mode of transporta- Other modes of transportation
tion to where classes are and how tion at Tech is the Institute run include scooters, Heelys, skate-
to get there. Don’t schedule a class bus system. There are several apps boards and unicycles with elec-
in the Instructional Center (IC) that help track the buses. Once on tric options like electric scooters,
with one immediately after in the them and if on the correct route, skateboards, bikes and self bal-
College of Business unless run- the buses are significantly faster ancing unicycle. Any incoming
ning or biking is an option. Walk- than walking. Learning the bus freshman should look at their op-
ing is generally the most popular system is not hard and can be tions and decide what is best for
way to get to class but it is impor- significantly helped by the maps them. Tech’s campus has a lot to
tant to become familiar with the on the GT Portal app. Because offer. Taking advantage of Tech
campus quickly because there are the bus system is so inconsis- requires exploring all of it.
many shortcuts that can cut down
on travel time.
A bike is great way to get
around campus if people who do
not want to walk or need to get
somewhere quickly. Tech has
plenty of bike lanes and is certi-
fied by the League of American
Bicyclists as a gold bicycle friendly
university. Relay bikes are avail-
able at several different locations
on campus and nearby off cam-
pus, which allows students to rent
a bike. GT Starter Bikes, located
in the CRC parking garage, is a
great place to buy a bike or get
a bike repaired on campus. The
Facebook group, GT thrift shop,
frequently has students trying
to sell bikes, which also makes
it a good place for a reasonably
priced bike. There are several bike Photo by Jamie Howell Student Publications
stores relatively close to Tech, in Pictured above is the Tech Trolley, which runs from the
the Piedmont Park area, for those midtown MARTA station to the Transit Hub on campus.
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CASEY MILES
MANAGING EDITOR
Now that you have made it to
Tech, it is time to learn about it’s
many traditions, from the Tech
Whistle to the Ramblin’ Wreck to
the Rat Cap that has recently been
bestowed upon you. Read on for
just a few of Tech’s traditions and
their origins.
STEALING THE T
One of Tech’s greatest tradi-
tions began in 1969 when a group
of students stole one of the trade-
mark T’s off of Tech Tower. Since
that time the tradition has grown
and evolved. Many students have
stolen the T or many of them off
Tech Tower. The most recent theft
occurred on March 18, 2014, but
growing dissension from the ad-
ministration and the Tech Stu-
dent Government Association
(SGA) has led to efforts to curb
the practice.These efforts, how-
ever, are mostly in vain. The only
hinderance keeping the T’s from
leaving their posts on Tech Tower
are an increasing number of secu-
rity measures including pressure
plates and alarms. The tower is
one of the most secure locations
on campus so students have taken
to removing T’s elsewhere. Signs
on campus can be seen vandal-
ized, their T’s scratched off, much
JOSHUA TREBUCHON
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Asking what there is to do in
Atlanta is like asking what there is
to buy at Walmart. A comprehen-
sive answer is impossible to give,
but one can say with confidence
that there is something for every-
body.
For those interested in the fine
arts, Atlanta offers the High Mu-
seum, the Alliance Theatre and
the Shakespeare Tavern. Visit
arts.gatech.edu or the Ferst Cen-
ter box office for information on
discounts, such as the $20 year-
long pass to the Atlanta Sympho-
ny Orchestra.
While these major theatres and
museums are a great place to start
exploring the city’s art scene, it is
often Atlanta’s lesser known op-
tions which offer the best shows
and exhibitions at a lower price,
so one should not be afraid to try
places off the beaten path.
For those less inclined to pay
for their dose of culture, there are
tons of public art installations to
see around the city. The Atlanta
Beltline offers what is probably
the highest concentration of these
works. An afternoon stroll along
the trail is one of the best free ex-
periences to have in the city. Those
seeking the perfect Instagram pic-
ture should also visit the Krog
Pictured above is Tech Tower, a classic landmark at Georgia Tech. It is one of Tech’s old-
est buildings and is home to the Registrar’s office among other administrative departments.
to the chagrin of SGA and the In-
stitute administration. All forms
of T removal are grounds for a
student code of conduct violation,
with the most recent coming this
past spring when a group of seven
students cut T’s out of canvas on
the site of the Kendeda building
construction site.
Street Tunnel in Cabbagetown, a
passageway awash in colorful and
creative graffiti.
Atlanta also offers something
for every type of music lover.
There are plenty of historic venues
around the city which host bands
from every genre, including the
Tabernacle, the Masquerade and
the Fox Theatre. For those who
like Jazz and Blues music, West
Midtown’s Northside Tavern is a
unique spot offering live perfor-
mances every night of the week.
There are also tons of tourist at-
tractions around Atlanta, such as
the Georgia Aquarium (which is
the largest in the Western Hemi-
sphere), the World of Coke, Zoo
Atlanta and the Center for Civil
and Human Rights. While these
attractions are wonderful, some
can be rather expensive, so they
may be best saved for when your
parents are in town.
If you are interested in getting
outside for a bit, a stroll through
Piedmont Park can be a relaxing
way to spend some free time.
Additionally, if you have ac-
cess to a car, there are tons of
great State Parks to visit outside
the city. If you are looking to
do something a bit closer, Stone
Mountain is a very rewarding and
doable hike, as well as Sweetwater
Creek.
You should also try to attend
some of Atlanta’s festivals. From
NEW STUDENT GUIDE
RAMBLIN’ WRECK
Tech’s official second mascot,
the Ramblin’ Wreck, is a 1930
Ford Model A maintained by the
student organization Ramblin’
Reck Club. The Wreck has led the
football team onto the field for
every home football game since
Sept. 30, 1961.
the well known and rather pricey
Music Midtown in September to
the city’s numerous less famous
and often free events, there are
festivals out there for everybody.
Also, don’t forget that there are
festivals which focus on things
other than music; Atlanta hosts a
variety of annual events focusing
on art, food and various other top-
A man plays a trumpet at an event in Atlanta. Of the festivals, museums and events that sur-
round Tech, students are bound to find an off-campus activity that suits their interests.
Photo by Noah Bryant Student Publications
Beyond football games, the
Wreck makes various other ap-
pearances. You can have your
headshot taken in front of the
Wreck, and you even have the op-
tion of paying to have the Wreck
appear at your wedding. Unfor-
tunately for freshmen, tradition
holds that they are not allowed
ics. There is even an annual cheese
tasting festival.
It is also a good idea to check
out some of Atlanta’s sporting
events. In the summer, there are
Braves games and Atlanta Unit-
ed matches, and in the fall and
winter, there are the Falcons and
Hawks to enjoy.
You will never find a complete
//TRADITIONS
to touch the Wreck, lest they give
themselves bad luck at Tech and
guarantee that the football team
will lose to u[sic]GA that year.
TO HELL WITH GEORGIA
One of college football’s oldest
rivalries, Clean, Old Fashioned
Hate, pits Tech against our rivals
to the east, u[sic]GA. The first
meeting on Nov. 4, 1893 saw the
Jackets beat the Bulldogs 28-6.
The rivalry is just as contentious
today as it has been in the past as
the rallying cry of, “What’s the
good word? To Hell with Geor-
gia!” continues to this day.
When the game rolls around
on Thanksgiving weekend, don’t
forget to grab a copy of the Tech-
nique’s traditional “To Hell with
Georgia” issue.
THE FRESHMAN CAKE RACE
Homecoming week has its
fair share of activities, but the
most important to freshmen is
the Freshmen Cake Race. The
race is a half-mile foot race from
right around McCamish Pavilion
to Bobby Dodd Field. The race
takes place early Saturday morn-
ing the day of the homecoming
football game. The winners of
the men’s and women’s races each
receive a cake and are recognized
at halftime of the football game
where they receive a kiss from the
Homecoming King and Queen.
list of things to do in Atlanta, so
the best way to start exploring the
city is simply to get off campus
and try it out. Find a friend and
walk to a café a few blocks away.
You’ll surely find something you
want to do in the future along the
way, whether it be a cool restau-
rant to try or a hole-in-the-wall
comedy club to check out.
Photo by Monica Jamison Student Publications