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Vol. CVII Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga., Friday, April 1, 2022 No. 25

Georgia Tech night at Cheetah redeems SCPC

BY MIND GOBLIN ditch effort to save their budget for the up- of my favorite spots to hit up after football
coming academic year, turned out to be a games when they have their regular stu-
Year after year SCPC has found roaring success. dent discount, but it has been really cool
themselves on the SGA chopping block The event, hosted on the night of to see so many students show up to a place
due to their recent history of event Friday, April 1, aimed to allow students they normally would not have considered
planning mishaps. the opportunity to experience the iconic going. It felt like one big party for the
From managing to secure the most venue with their closest friends at a heavily campus,” said Ramus.
washed up, irrelevant artists for the discounted rate. Tickets for the event included access
Homecoming concert including Jesse Mc- The first 300 students to sign up for to the venue and allowed students to re-
Cartney, to their strange ability to plan all the event were able to buy tickets for deem one appetizer and one drink for free
of their events during the busiest week- the early bird price of four dollars and from the Cheetah’s michelin star restau-
nights of the semester, many have been twenty cents. Students who showed their rant counterpart Alluvia.
left wondering what in the world does Buzzcard at the door were able to purchase Jenna Reese, second year BME and
SCPC do with all of their budget. walk up tickets for six dollars and ninety amateur food critic, explained that the
SGA gave SCPC one last chance to cents. Tickets for the highly anticipated event allowed her to experience the gour-
create an event or initiative with their re- event sold out within seconds. met options at the Cheetah, an experience
maining budget for the year. Students who attended the event were she has always wanted to have but did not
The terms were fairly loose, with SGA entered into a raffle giveaway that includ- have the opportunity to indulge in before
encouraging SCPC to plan an event that ed free lap dances, an exclusive backstage SCPC organized the event.
would cater to the diverse interests of the tour of the venue and the opportunity to “I have always heard that the Cheetah
student body and serve as a way to build attend a meet and greet with the Chee- has the best wings in town, and I have
community in a positive way. Keeping to tah’s most famous dancers. been dying to try it but their food is out
the tradition of forcing others to do their The music was pumping as students of my student budget. I am so glad SCPC
bidding, SGA tasked the Technique with flocked around the stage to enjoy all that planned this event so I could check this off
covering the proposed event in order to the Cheetah had to offer. Bin Ramus, of my foodie bucket list.”
gauge student satisfaction. a fourth year ME major, expressed that Due to the massive success of the
In response, SCPC announced a the event was a breath of fresh air after event, SGA decided to increase SCPC’s
brand new partnership with a world re- a stressful semester for the campus com- budget to two million dollars a year with
nowned entertainment venue located just munity. the caveat that they attempt to organize
down the street: the Cheetah. Georgia “SCPC has really hit it out of the park an event at Magic City in the upcoming
Tech Night at the Cheetah, SCPC’s last on this one. The Cheetah is personally one year with the increase.

Swimmers go pee pee in pool Society of satisfied students

BY BUZZ GOBLIN sions was a plan to use the science of the find with vitamin C,” continued Pensh.
water composition to their advantage. Any excess of vitamin c in the blood is
At the recent NCAA Swim and Dive CRC staff uses chlorine to treat the water quickly removed in urine, so the plan was
Championships in the McCauley Aquatic and kill off bacteria, but can be neutral- quite simple.
Center, a new strategy took hold amongst ized with ascorbic acid, otherwise known “Once we stockpiled on vitamin C,
the swimmers just outside the top ranks. as vitamin C. we consumed as much as possible within
In a competition that usually focuses on “We actually figured that out from 30 minutes of swimming, and let it all out
efficient movement and maximizing avail- someone’s homework they dropped out- during races.” next step is to find the strongest, most
able energy, more cruel means were taken side the CRC. So we just started chug- Everyone in the stands noticed when BY FEZCO heavy-duty super glue you can get your
to gain an advantage; urination mid-race. ging and eating everything we could an execution of this strategy was in place. hands on. Then, try to get your friend
“Honestly, these The usual clear-blue color Have you never had a moment at Tech into their bedroom alone and step outside
without them. This is the tricky part, as
guys are six inches taller of the pool water would where you were unhappy? Do you struggle
they might want to come show you all the
than me, which means our get slightly tinted be- to relate to anyone who is critical of the
“shortcomings” with their apartment or
hands and feet on average hind swimmers, and was university? If that is the case, then the try to train you into being jaded, pathetic,
are smaller than the guys potent enough to smell Society of Satisfied Students is for you! and angry at Tech like themselves.
swimming top times. So, a for those directly beside Here in the society, we have many Once they are isolated in their room,
few of us got in YikYak once the pool. traditions and practices for when your you only have one last step. Super glue
we got to Tech and started “I will say, our suits peers express their issues with our beloved their door shut so they cannot escape.
brainstorming,” said 500 STAAAAANK!” said ev- Institute. For example, when your friend They will scream, they will shout, but this
complains about how the housing depart- is all in an attempt to brainwash you.
Freestyler Erie Pensh from eryone who bothered uri-
ment gave very minimal notice about the You must stay strong and tell them the
DeVry University. nating in the pool like a 5
changes in the housing application and following: “If you are so mad about be-
“We spend so much year old during the fastest how for the first time, it was important ing on the housing waitlist, then stay in
time and energy trying to swim meet in America. to fill it out earlier than later or risk hav- this room forever”. They will close their
build muscle mass to just Is this what our sports ing no housing, you will do the following. mouths and realize their sins.
have more energy to push have come down to? Us- To start, you will stop rolling your eyes. I If this practice speaks to you and your
water during our long races, ing totally acceptable know how it feels; people love to exagger- experiences at this school, then the Soci-
but it’s not enough when a means of distraction in ate their issues. ety of Satisfied Students is accepting new
guy is 6’7’’ and eats whole order to win? Genius. It isn’t Tech’s job to communicate with members this week.
turduckens the night before As republicans say to us anyways and if they wanted the infor- Apply now and be sure to list all
meets.” each other, “if you ain’t mation that they didn’t know they needed of your favorite things about Tech. As
(an obvious oversight on their part), they you must know, there are numerous to
What resulted from cheating, you ain’t tryin.”
should have dug for it themselves. The choose from.
those brainstorming ses-

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

In honor of April Fool’s, the
Rue a runner she a track star...................................................7 Classes cancelled after Olivia Rodrigo releases and students
Technique presents its annual
Techlique issue with a layout flood Tech Green with tears.................10
Yellow Jacket roller derby team’s backs hurt from carrying In-
inspired by issues from 50 years Yik Yak hack: CS majors take over the platform...................14
stitute’s DEI initiatives.........................................................9
ago. #fakenews
Cabrera leaves Institute to be a Tik Tok dancer...................17
Can I put you on my shoulders at an EDM festival.............24
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Mysterious melodies: the soundtrack of a main character

6’2 IF IT MATTERS sibility as we are on a college campus, so and can work well in a variety of environ- to.” This is just a great sound, not because esting and cool energy, and will definitely
it is best to be prepared than stuck with ments and moods. of Miranda’s singing, but because of how have people looking at you like “huh, I
Picture this: you are walking out of trying to explain why you’re listening to Most people have probably heard this it is impossible to get out of your head. wonder what they are listening to?” And if
class after a long lecture and you step out- something you might be embarrassed by. recommendation since it is a classic and Overall, these songs are guaranteed to you are ever asked, you will be prepared to
side only to be bombarded by a rush of First up is “Jelly Fish Jam” by Santiago it is the default iPhone alarm sound “Ra- make you seem like you have very inter- show off your top-tier music taste.
other students. Many of them are talking Ziesmer and SpongeBob SquarePants. dar.” This recommendation is actually a
with friends or speed walking to their next Now this song is super underground, and little different from the others since it’s
schedule, but you, you’re different. You the artist hasn’t made much music but not meant to be listened to in public.
make your way to a secluded spot on Tech what he has released have been absolute While it is very necessary to be cool
Green and make yourself comfortable. masterpieces. This song will definitely get in public, you cannot slip and lose your
You have your earphones on. Not you up and active and is a great booster coolness when you are alone. Cool people
AirPods. No, you wear the ones with the during a long day. Be warned though, if listen to this song by themselves first thing
wires because you tend to stick to classics, you want to maintain your cool status you in the morning and it sounds especially
or you probably lost one of your Airpods must listen to all these recommendations good when you let it play for a bit while
but you do not want to admit it. You have with a straight face and or brooding ex- contemplating life and staring at the ceil-
both earphones in, because you are not pression. ing for 20 minutes.
concerned with the world around you. Another absolute banger that deserves The last song suggestion is very
You are focused on what you are listening more love and recognition is definitely timely due to the recent Oscars with the
to. But what are you listening to? “Lobby Music (Original Soundtrack)” by film “Encanto” winning Best Animated
If you want to be perceived as that in- Kahoot. This song gives really nice bed- Feature.
triguing student who is just way too cool room pop and easy listening vibes that While the recommendation is not one
and listens to really niche and interesting would be perfect for when you are some- of the original songs from the film like
music, here are some songs to play on a where in Culc pretending to do an as- “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, it is just as
loop that can help you out in case a ran- signment. Or it would work really well as iconic. The actual sound can be found by
dom TikToker approaches and asks what background music for a stress crying ses- looking up “Lin Manuel Miranda Singing
you are listening to. This is a very real pos- sion. Either way, this song is very versatile “Colombiaaaaaaa Mi Encanto Mi Encan-

Dr. N. Jim Neer’s performance falls flat

this stuff years ago,” Neer said on “But that has nothing to do Neer addressed this point in When asked by a student how
LECTURE Thursday. “My CV is still ballin’ with why I support Dr. Neer’s his lecture, leaning into the emo- he felt in a senior professor posi-
though.” work,” Uncool said. tional side of the matter. tion, he responded, “Rich.”
I care about my students However, with a deadpan ex- “I just think he is a really good He pulled at students’ heart- The future of Tech and its
pression and monotone voice, guy but super duper extremely strings when he expressed a pas- Aeromedical Engineering depart-
Neer’s acting did not come across deep down where nobody sees it.” sion for educating students. ment is ultimately dependent on
PROFESSOR: Dr. N. Jim Neer strongly. Students left the room Neer echoed that sentiment, “I teach, because my research the students and faculty within
abuzz with murmurs of disap- explaining that he often feels mis- at the Institute pays me mega- the community.
DEPARTMENT: Aeromedical pointment. understood in the classroom. tons,” he said. “I’m sorry for not “Dr. Neer is gonna get all the
Engineering “That movie- I mean- lecture “My students think I’m mean,” sharing my passion for this job Aeromeds canceled,” Cool said.
DATE: March 24 sucked,” Joe Cool, 7th-year Aero- he said. “Maybe I am mean, I and the money it pays me in every “I just want to get my degree
medE, told the Technique. “I just don’t know. But they should still lecture.” Not every student was and never talk to anyone here
OUR TAKE: ««
«««««
«« want to graduate. We all know respect the heck out of me.” convinced, however. ever again.”
Dr. Neer doesn’t care about us, so
FITZ ENZERTS he doesn’t have to waste our time
pretending.”
Students swarmed to CULC 2nd-year LMC Josephine Un-
144 last Thursday to catch a fea- cool had differing thoughts on the
ture performance from Senior manner.
Aeromedical Engineering Profes- “Feelings are so important in
sor Dr. N. Jim Neer in his week- Aeromedicine, so I’m glad Dr.
ly production of Aeromedicine Neer took the time to address his
4204. feelings and our feelings. It was
In this performance, Neer’s like one big feelings party,” she
acting intention was to convey said. “I’m not an Aeromed stu-
care for his students. dent.
The performance, however, I just took Dr. Neer’s class, be-
fell flat with subpar acting that cause I want to have a basic un-
was out of context with the rest of derstanding of every major offered
Neer’s storyline. here at Tech. Next semester, I’m
In previous lectures, Neer has taking Quantum Physics.”
stated, “You pass, you fail, I still Uncool has previously voiced
get a paycheck. I’m here for the concern with the erasure of emo-
LinkedIn clout, and if you don’t tion from the classroom. She runs
teach yourself my material, that a blog called “Why Tech isn’t that
doesn’t affect my ballin’ CV.” difficult: a summary of my LMC
However, following major classes,” where she featured a post
criticism of Neer’s apathy to- titled “Why isn’t my math pro-
wards students, he was given the fessor asking the derivatives how
performance challenge of a life- they feel?”
time: the opportunity to show In fact, Uncool even gave Neer
character growth. the idea to address student con-
“I’m sorry I said to teach your- cerns in the lecture. Neer is Un-
self the material. I should prob- cool’s second uncle and they have
ably be teaching it, but I forgot been close since her birth.
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NEWS
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SGA presidential election votes tallied

ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Over two weeks between March 16–26,

Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center hosted
group as diverse as possible in terms of SGA had faced in the past year, and how the NCAA Swim and Dive Champion-
ANANAY GUPTA experiences, identities, perspectives, and they plan on addressing them, Swift point- ships where nine Tech swimmers partici-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER goals. We want to build our vision for ed out that the SGA’s Legislative branch pated in the college short course season
campus based on their unique perspec- ,the UHR, has faced issues for the past 2 finale. Junior McKenzie Campbell was
The student body elected Rohan Sohani tives, and hear from them what direction years stemming from its inability to allo- Tech’s lone representative at the wom-
and Grace Swift as the next undergradu- they’d like to see the organization move en’s meet during the first week, swim-
ate student body president and executive in.” When asked about the what problems See ELECTIONS, page 3 ming the 200 Butterfly and placing
vice president respectively on March 18th, 42nd overall.
concluding the 2022 SGA elections right The following week brought five new
before campus closed for Spring break. program records and All-American swims
In the weeks leading to the elections, stu- for the Jackets. The men recorded their sec-
dents saw a tireless campaign effort by ond consecutive 21st place finish. Senior
not only them but also their opposition, Caio Pumputis, freshman Berke Saka, se-
Srija Somaka and Granger West. In the nior Christian Ferraro and freshman Mert
end Rohan’s and Grace’s ticket received Kilavuz all qualified individually. Senior
973 votes out of the 1235 votes total. Austin Daniel, junior Daniel Kertesz, se-
Both campaigns highlighted major is- nior Clark Wakeland and sophomore Ba-
sues on campus that they hoped to address. tur Ünlu joined them on relays throughout
Rohan’s and Grace’s combined six years of the meet.
experience in SGA helped them formulate a “We were ready for the week and we
three pillar strategy: focusing on balancing proved it in the water,” said Pumputis after
both academic excellence and wellbeing, the championship meet where he won the
bettering accessibility to resources and regu- most points individually for Tech, finish-
larly seeking input from all areas of campus. ing 16th in the 200 IM, 14th in the 100
When questioned about their biggest Photo courtesy of @rohanandgrace Breaststroke, and fifth in the 200 Breast-
goals moving into the next school year, Presidential and executive vice presidential candidates Rohan stroke. In all three events, Pumputis earned
Swift stated “Our goal is to make that Sohani and Grace Swift successfully won the 2022 SGA presidential. See NCAAS, page 15
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Nowruz new-year celebration kicks off spring break

ruz — meaning “new day” — is After the presentation, graduate representing a positive hope for around the room. Dinner includ-
AANYA SAWHNEY a festival celebrating the spring students stepped up to the front the new year. Some items com- ed Persian rice with saffron, yo-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER equinox, which is also the begin- of the room to play a set of tradi- monly laid out on haftseen tables gurt, and marinated meat dishes,
ning of the Persian calendar. tional Persian music. include serkeh (vinegar), repre- which guests enjoyed with gusto.
On March 18, as students were The festival represents a time The graduate students sang in senting age and patience; seeb Friends gathered and chatted to-
leaving for a long awaited spring of joy, togetherness and hope for harmony and were accompanied (apple), representing beauty; and gether about the event as they ate
break, the Alumni Hall was brim- the coming year for those who cel- by students playing traditional sabzeh (sprouts), representing re- at the banquet tables.
ming with conversation and fes- ebrate. For many Persian attend- Persian instruments such as the birth and growth. “This is my first time hearing
tive smiles as guests began to seat ees in the room, this was their first rud and tar. “The lovebird chant- “As a kid, it was really nice to about Nowruz, and the food is
themselves at banquet tables for public Nowruz celebration since ing its tunes, adorning the ban- gather around my family when really good! Today I learned that
the Iranian Student’s Association’s the pandemic began, signifying a quet of meadows and dunes,” sang we were all together. It meant a Nowrooz is a collection of really
Taste of Nowruz festival. Iranian year of new beginnings and a re- the room in Farsi, celebrating the lot going to shops for Nowrooz interesting New Years’ Activities;
pop music streamed through the defined sense of unity. fortune of spring. Guests swayed because all of the stores and all of I was really surprised that people
speakers, inspiring some attendees “My favorite part of this event along to the traditional music, the streets are filled with Nowruz in the hometown in India that I’m
to move to the beat as they milled is seeing the amount of diversity carried by the melody. items. I remember really enjoy- from celebrate Nowruz as well,”
about. that we have here. Seeing so many As the traditional music came ing walking around and shopping said Kruti Maheshwari, second-
Iranian Student Association people from different cultures to a close and the musicians sang with my mom, and preparing the year ID.
officers excitedly welcomed guests and different backgrounds come their last lines, the banquet hall haftseen table with her,” described As the rain cleared outside and
new and old, ushering them into together and being able to share rang out in applause, with grin- Keshavarz-Joud. sunlight filtered into the win-
the banquet room; overjoyed Iranian culture with them was ning guests milling about once During Nowruz, the haftseen dows of the hall, guests beamed
greetings rang out in Farsi, adding very fulfilling,” said Keshavarz- more. Some guests made their table brings the family together in with laughter and smiles, ready
a musical chatter that warmed the Joud. As the president of Iranian way to observe the delicately laid preparation of spring, while also to welcome the new year together,
room even as it drizzled outside. Student Association, Keshavarz- haftseen table adorning the front celebrating a gratitude for each regardless of their backgrounds
As the Taste of Nowruz com- Joud’s favorite part of running of the room. other. The Nowruz event featured or beliefs. The Nowruz celebra-
menced, president Parisa Kesha- events was being able to reconnect The haftseen table represents a plethora of traditional Persian tion was a reminder that even in
varz-Joud stepped up to the podi- Iranian students to each other, the “seven S’s,” which are seven dishes for dinner. hard times, we can all take soace
um in order to present the history helping build a sense of commu- items starting with the letter S in Guests quickly piled up in a in the fact that there is hope and
and traditions of Nowruz. Now- nity even during the pandemic. their Farsi names, with each item line which stretched all the way strength in unity.

ing’s sign had been removed, an leads, the department decided the The officer asked to see her in the dead of the night. A fra-
MORGAN WHITTEMORE expected occurrence at Tech. In- case will be inactive and notified driver’s license but she reported ternity brother contacted GTPD
stead of leaving the sign saying the Institute to fix the sign. to not have it on her person, so later that day to report the stolen
“he Kendeda Building,” a vandal While the sign may be changed he instead collected her name and item, and informed the reporting
rebranded the sustainable build- soon, members of the transgender GTID instead. A quick search officer that he had surveillance
ing with new pronouns. community should know that showed that the girl was under 21, footage of the theft.
One side of the sign had an S they always have an ally in the which made her magically find Watching the footage together,
written in place of the missing T, She/They Kendeda Building. her license showing she was actu- the officer noted the appearance of
and the other side had a T and Y ally underage. the thief and that he just walked
added to it. Together, the building MINORS, DINERS, AND DIVES The officer requested transpor- up, picked up the chair, and
should now be referred to as the In the early hours of March tation help from Grady Hospital walked off without being caught.
“She/They Kendeda Building.” 18, an officer observed a female for underage intoxication, but the The officer gave the brother the
On the “They Kendeda Build- student vomiting in the bushes at Grady unit was rerouted to a high- case number and forwarded his
ing” side the vandal also wrote the corner of Fourth Street and er priority call right before reach- case to another sector of the de-
“Protect Trans Right!!!” in the top Fowler Street. The officer decided ing the pair. partment.
right corner, likely in response to to check up on the girl, and she The response time was sub- A couple of days later the broth-
the controversy around the visit of told him that she was suffering stantially increased, so the officer er reported that the rocking chair
STAFF WRITER conservative speaker Matt Walsh from food poisoning. decided to release the girl to her had been returned unscathed,
to campus before spring break. Due to her slurred speech and friend after she had sobered up while the individual that returned
NEW KENDEDA PRONOUNS Despite the positive message breath, the officer surmised that some and issued her a code of con- the chair was also unknown. The
On March 19, GTPD respond- of the graffiti, a GTPD officer re- the poisonous food was actually duct violation. fraternity was pleased with receiv-
ed to a call stating that the front viewed surveillance footage of the just alcohol. ing the chair back and chose not
sign of the Kendeda Building had sign but was unable to catch who The girl said she had come back THEFT ROCKS FRATERNITY to press for further charges. Now
been damaged by an unknown altered the sign, but determined to campus from Dive Bar Buck- On March 16 an unknown they can only wonder who the sly
assailant. The reporting officer it was put up not long before head, and told the officer she was individual stole a white rocking thief could have been, and where
found that the T’s on the build- Walsh’s talk. Without any more over 21. chair off of a fraternity front lawn they are now.
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ELECTIONS FROM PAGE 1

cate the Student Activity Fee,
transform the campus for the bet-
ter.
They recognized and respected
ently, hopefully the campus will see
most, if not all, of them addressed
over the following year.
Crosland Tower artwork
which is beyond their control. Ad-
ditionally, “A challenge for us to
tackle with the new Speaker of the
the accomplishments and contri-
butions of everyone in the previous
SGA administrations, but pointed
As they wrap up their term, cur-
rent SGA Executive President Sam-
unveiled to student body
House will be restructuring the out that the organization as a whole uel Ellis and Vice President Ajanta
House to empower representatives is limited by its structure. They Choudhary shared that “Rohan ongoing construction. The con-
to advocate for their constituencies hoped to reform this structure, to and Grace are going to serve the JULIA BALOT struction of Crosland Chroma
in new ways.”. more accurately represent the stu- student body excellently. They are ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR was designed by Professor Tristan
The president elect and vice dent body, encourage 2-way com- compassionate, focused, and ex- Al-Haddad, who gained his Mas-
president elect are trying to increase munication and empower different perienced student leaders, and we On March 30, the Tech Li- ter’s degree from Tech’s School of
efficiency by reviewing the existing communities by bringing repre- have full faith in their ability to lis- brary opened the long-awaited Agriculture where he is now a fac-
Executive Committees. In order to sentatives for various communities ten to and serve our student body.” Media Bridge and Crosland Tow- ulty member.
improve communication with the into the SGA. Sam and Ajanta’s administra- er art exhibit to the public. The The installation, which con-
student body, “We plan to be more While both campaigns had dif- tion served in the aftermath of the Media Bridge has been visual to sists of reflective fins covered in a
consistent with updates to the stu- ferent viewpoints on which issues COVID-19 pandemic, and faced students for a while. The bridge colorful film, is both for aesthetic
dent body, including the monthly on campus were more urgent, both challenges that probably no admin- connects Crosland Tower to the and safety purposes. The instal-
newsletter, social media posts, and ideologies can be summed up by a istration in the history of the SGA Price Gilbert Memorial Library, lation forms a barrier around the
updates in person to various groups quote by Granger, who had at one had faced. being covered overhead with a terraces on the seventh floor of
about specific initiatives they are point during the Technique debate It looks like when Rohan and digital screen. Crosland.
passionate about,” Swift said. replied, “We have great ideas, why Grace will take the reins from Sam As the Nique reported on Feb. The fins twist vertically to cre-
While the duo works on kick- can’t we work together and share and Ajanta, their claim to continue 4, the construction of the bridge ate a fence around the terrace,
starting a new term, Srija’s and them?” At the end of the day, re- long term projects from the previ- and screen has long been experi- with gaps between each fin that
Granger’s team must also be ac- gardless of the outcome of the ous administration will hopefully encing delays in opening. The last are safe enough for students. In a
knowledged for their driven cam- election, both campaigns picked not let a year’s worth of hard work few months, the technology of the video posted by the GT Library,
paign, especially given the fact that extremely relevant problems and go to waste and will instead work to bridge has been in developmental Professor Al-Hadaad says, “The
they campaigned on such short no- pitched creative and noteworthy continue transforming both SGA and testing stages.The installation way I would describe the project is
tice. They stated that SGA is filled solutions. While each campaign and Georgia Tech for the better, in on the roof of Crosland Tower, kind of the love child of public art
with passionate people trying to prioritized these problems differ- whatever form that may take. dubbed the Crosland Chroma and public safety.”
Project, began construction in In addition to the bridge and
Nov. 2021. tower exhibit, there were rain-
The Crosland rooftop as well bow panels installed on the win-
as the roof of Clough have expe- dows by the lower entrance to
rienced on-and-off closures and Crosland Tower.

Photo by Dani Sisson Student Publications Photo by Andy Borst Student Publications
A student voting in the 2022 SGA presidential election. Presidential and executive vice presidential A picture of Crosland Tower, a studying haven for students.
candidates Rohan Sohani and Grace Swift competed against Srija Somaka and Granger West. New art exhibits were oficially unveiled to students recently.

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Technique analysis finds only five out of 82

buildings and facilities on campus named after women
RAHUL DESHPANDE wide to collect books for Tech,
TEHNOLOGY EDITOR and was the first civilian librarian
to visit Europe after the war.
In light of women’s history
month, the Technique conducted TECH TOWER
an analysis of the 82 on-campus Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans
buildings and facilities at Tech was the wife of Joseph Brown
named after people and found that Whitehead, who approached the
only five are named after women. Coca-Cola company about bot-
These are Crosland Tower, the tling their drinks. Coca-Cola
Evans Administration Building– agreed, and gave them an exclu-
colloquially, Tech Tower; Fitten sive contract and the family be-
Hall, Mewborn Field, and the came community leaders once
Swann Building. they moved to Atlanta in 1903.
This leaves 87.3% of campus Upon the death of Joseph Brown
buildings included in the analy- Whitehead in 1906, Lettie took
sis as endowed in the name of over the bottling company and its
or named after men. Only 6.3% assets. She sold the bottling opera-
of the buildings are named after tion to the Coca-Cola Company
women, and the same percent are in exchange for stock, and became
named after couples. the first woman on the Coca-Cola
The Technique’s analysis found Company’s board of directors.
that 29.9% of buildings were She donated millions of dollars to
named for former administrators, Tech and other schools, and the
while 26% of the buildings were fund she established during her
named for donors to the Univer- lifetime continues to give millions
sity. In addition 23.4% of build- of dollars to those in need. Photo by Caitlin Aycock Student Publications
ings were named for alumni and A Technique analysis found the majority of buildings and facilities on campus were named after
16.9% after former or current MEWBORN FIELD male administrators and donors. Above is Crosland Tower, named after Dorothy M. Crosland.
professors. Shirley Clements Mewborn
was one of the first two female
CROSLAND TOWER graduates from Georgia Tech,
Crosland Tower is named after earning her degree in Electri-
Dorothy M. Crosland, a longtime cal Engineering in 1956. She
head librarian who played a key became the first woman to serve
role in the formation of the mod- as president of the alumni as-
ern College of Computing. She sociation, and was known for
was the president of the Georgia her speeches about perseverance
Library Association from 1949 to and leadership, and even guest-
1951, and oversaw the construc- coached for the Tech women’s
tion of the Graduate Addition, basketball team. She was a charter
the part of the library that was member of the first sorority at Tech,
posthumously named after her and went on to work for South-
in 1985. Crosland also was a key ern Engineering Company after
player in the discussion to allow graduating.
women to attend day classes at
Tech, surveying colleges around SWANN BUILDING
the country to determine which James Swann donated nearly
offered degrees in STEM fields 20,000 dollars to Tech towards a
to women and advocating the in- new dormitory, and dedicated it to
terests of women in the state of his late wife, Janie Austell Swann.
Georgia to Rutherford Ellis, the This building is now home to the
chair of the Education Commit- School of Modern Languages.
tee at the Board of Regents.
Crosland also was a significant FITTEN HALL
contributor to the formation of Louise M. Fitten was a promi-
the School of Information, later nent Atlantan, and left Tech an
known as the College of Comput- endowment valued at 1 million
ing; she convened conferences in dollars in her will.
1961 and 1962 to this end. Under The amount at the time was
her leadership as head librarian, the largest one endowment from
she grew the Tech library collec- an individual in Tech’s history. A
tion from around 21,000 books scholarship was established in her
to over 480,000 by her retirement name for “outstanding and de-
in 1971. Crosland traveled far and serving students.”

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LIFE EDITOR: technique
Hope Williams Dance Company at Georgia Tech
ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR:
Natalie Boutwell
DCGT is a student-led dance organization that gives 8
Friday,
dancers of all experience levels opportunities
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Floral Fridays help hope blossom on campus

2019 to organize semesterly wor- joking about how once we get big
NATALIE BOUTWELL ship nights to bring together in 20 years or whenever, we’ll be
ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR Tech’s many Christian campus [hosting in] the Stadium. And
ministries. when COVID was around, we
On Fridays at noon, the stu- “I think it’s great … that there had no choice but to do it in Bob-
dent organization Georgia Tech are so many different, unique by Dodd Stadium.”
Night of Worship (GTNOW) ways that people can find their The idea to hand out flowers
seeks to spread kindness and posi- faith,” Thaler said. “But I also rec- was additionally born out of the
tivity on campus by surprising ognize the importance of all the need for pandemic precautions.
Tech students with free flowers Christian organizations coming Thaler explained how the
in front of the Einstein statue at together once a semester [because] members of GTNOW asked
Tech Green. it provides a lot of comfort.” themselves, “What is something
“Georgia Tech is a hard school, However, the COVID-19 pan- safe that we can do?” and ulti-
but it doesn’t have to be a sad demic forced GTNOW to be flex- mately decided that “We can be
school,” said Brendon Thaler, ible in its mission and plans. outdoors, wearing masks, giving
third-year IE and founder and cur- “Our first night of worship out flowers to people.”
rent president of GTNOW, when … was planned for March 24 So far, GTNOW’s Floral Fri-
describing his motivation to first [2020],” Thaler said, explain- days have had great success as stu-
organize the weekly Floral Friday ing how this date unfortunately dents of all backgrounds can enjoy
events last fall. Sallie Kate Worley, coincided with the very start of the random act of kindness.
first-year LMC, joined GTNOW the pandemic. “We’re out [of flowers] in like
after learning about the organiza- Because the initial night of 30 minutes,” Thaler said. “Espe-
tion while receiving a flower on worship event had to be canceled, cially this semester now that more
a Friday. the majority of GTNOW’s origi- people are going into classes.”
“It was the end of a painfully nal members left, and Thaler had Worley and Thaler strongly en-
difficult week last semester, and to expand the initially narrow courage students looking for faith
having someone look me in the goals of GTNOW. connections on campus to become
eye, smile and offer me such a “We had to pivot if we wanted a member of GTNOW.
beautiful gift lifted my spirits to stay relevant on campus,” Thal- “I have found outstanding
and let me know that someone on er said. “We did email newsletters friends through GTNOW. It
campus really cared about me,” [because it is] the easiest COVID- was the final piece to solidifying
Worley said. “Something as sim- safe thing.” Georgia Tech as my home away
ple as a single flower is refreshing GTNOW also re-scheduled from home,” Worley said. “It has
in the stress that often accompa- their first night of worship event provided me with a church fam-
nies the Tech student life.” to be in 2021 at Bobby Dodd ily, fabulous mentors and a place
Now Worley enjoys hand- Stadium as it was the only place to worship on campus, and I
ing out flowers to other students that would allow for six feet of could not have found a more lov-
every Friday. social distancing. ing, fulfilling organization to be a
“We want to share visual re- “We had over 200 people in part of.”
minders of love on campus and attendance and over 600 online,” Students who are inter-
distribute the little gifts of beau- Thaler said. ested in joining GTNOW Photo by Taylor Gray Student Publications
ty,” Worley said. GTNOW was “It was kind of crazy because, can reach out through their Brendon Thaler holds a box of flowers alongside Katelyn
originally created in the fall of before COVID, we were always Instagram page @gt.now. Helms before a Floral Friday event on Tech Green.

Kathryn Smith is in the businesses of change

troduction to the realities of being Smith described her experience While at Scheller, Smith entrepreneur, and it largely influ-
ABIGAIL SARA MATHEWS an entrepreneur. in the corporate world as being learned technical business skills enced my decision to create an or-
STAFF WRITER “My mom, first and foremost, both difficult and rewarding, and such as operations, marketing ganization like Black Lady Busi-
definitely was the first entrepre- the obstacles she faced, in part, and organizational development. ness School because I recognized
Kathryn Smith, MBA ‘16, neur I ever experienced in my life. pushed her to leave the corporate She also developed soft skills such that, not just that education, but
is creating a business empire. And the one that showed me … world to start her own business. as networking, which she de- the networking and the resources
Equipped with her education from you just have to keep going despite “The way things happen in scribed as being vital to growing associated with that, are tremen-
the Scheller College of Business feeling like you don’t have support corporate America is a bit strange a business. dously helpful and important for
and lived experiences from her from your family, not being able … It’ll chew you up and spit you “It definitely influenced my people that want to go into busi-
personal life, the corporate world to hire employees and bootstrap- out,” Smith said. decision to go into business as an See SMITH PAGE 9
and entrepreneurship, Smith has ping your business,” Smith said. Smith told of her experience
founded two businesses: Walton Her mother’s determina- moving up the ladder in AT&T.
Birch LLC in 2019 and Black tion was a source of inspiration Smith revealed she was under-
Lady Business School in 2021. for Smith. paid for her work, and several
As a child, Smith first learned “Remembering … the lack of her positions or projects were
about business and entrepreneur- of support and the almost kind eliminated shortly after she would
ship from her mother. of mocking that she had to go join them.
After severe carpal tunnel syn- through as an entrepreneur and She compared the experience
drome sidelined her from office still grow her business … it’s just to being shuffled around like an
work, Smith’s mother saw a need inspiring to me,” Smith said. office chair.
in her community and worked Smith herself first stepped foot “That was the first time
to fill it. Smith’s mother noticed into the business world in 2009. where I learned about the vari-
that some children in their church When internships during her un- ous ways that corporate America
community did not receive gifts dergraduate degree did not pay a just continuously disappoints,”
on holidays because their fami- livable wage, she began her first Smith said.
lies could not afford it. To address business out of necessity. “... They basically said ‘we’re
this, she began creating afford- “I started just building re- selling like an asset, and you are
able gift baskets for the children ally simple websites on WordPress now their property. They don’t
in need in her community, and for local businesses in exchange have to give you benefits. We don’t
the venture quickly became its for dry cleaning and bar tabs,” have to give you benefits.’”
own business. Smith said. Her time in the corporate
“The response to that was over- While the website develop- world inspired her to pursue an
whelming,” Smith said. “When ment side hustle helped Smith MBA at Tech to become more
you do something from not just throughout college, she ultimately business literate.
strictly capitalist intentions, it is entered the corporate world. Her “An MBA program, in gen-
overwhelmingly received. So, she internship at AT&T allowed her eral, and specifically the MBA
just grew it from there.” to move up in the company, and program at Scheller was a great Photo courtesy of scheller.gatech.edu
Witnessing the hardships her the prospects of success in the cor- overview into the critical business Kathryn Smith (right), a Scheller MBA graduate,
mother went through was an in- porate world excited her. knowledge areas,” Smith said. poses at a Women’s Day forum event.
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of methods to give their members Moreover, the organization cruitment early on in the school Most recently, DCGT hosted
plenty of opportunities to keep identifies as a “broader and wel- year. We set up a table during a spring dance workshop. In the
dancing and learning. coming dance club.” the organization fair to seek out workshop, attendees were provid-
“They ran classes virtually. DCGT offers traditional new members,” Horst said. “We ed with an introduction of their
Each dance was choreographed classes like ballet, contemporary also make sure to re-engage with jazz, ballet and hip-hop classes.
so that it could be done in a small and hip-hop to more specialized those that have participated in our They also collaborated with Gold
dorm room. When the weather ones like that of musical theater events in the past.” Rush — another dance team here
was nice, classes were cautiously and Latin dance. On occasion, After recruiting members, at Tech — for a performance.
hosted outdoors,” Horst said. “On they will even offer a yoga course. DCGT begins their classes and Furthermore, DCGT offers
occasion, we had the opportunity DCGT is always open to new sets a schedule to rehearse. three classes per week. Each class
to partake in small and socially genre suggestions. “We grant a two to three differs in genre, but ballet, con-
distanced classes in the Exhibi- DCGT extends the opportuni- week grace period to allow who- temporary and jazz are taught
tion Hall.” ty to partake in classes to anyone, ever to participate in our classes mostly frequently. Horst reiter-
Everyone that teaches a class at regardless of experience, level or and see if they want to be in the ates that these classes are avail-
DCGT is a student. In addition to age. In a lesson, one may encoun- show,” Horst said. “When this able to anyone, regardless of age
DCGT’s attending and studying for class- ter a seasoned dancer like Horst period ends, we lock down. Re- or experience.
es, those that choose to teach also or a newer one wishing to try out hearsals take place over a span of Outside of dance workshops,
student-led choreograph their own routines. the sport. six weeks.” classes and shows, DCGT also
Alumni will occasionally volun- She encourages anyone who Additionally, DCGT partici- hosts events to raise money. To
dance team teer to instruct classes. may be even remotely interested pates in a spring show wherein allow for the club to continue
Horst relayed that a recent to check out one of their classes. they collaborate with other dance providing low cost dance classes
Tech alum, Habiba Elsha- “We teach new dancers and ex- groups in the Tech community. and performance opportunities,
EMILY RUSSELL zly, IE ‘20 and MS Analyt- perienced dancers. All levels and The spring show is hosted by DCGT hosted a Chipotle fund-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER ics ‘21, often stops by to teach ages are welcomed,” Horst said. DanceTech Performing Company raiser in February.
ballet lessons. “Though I don’t believe any facul- and will take place on April 15 at To get involved with Dance
Despite Tech’s technological The creative process for cho- ty members or graduate students the Ferst Center. It will feature Company at Tech, students,
and scientific emphasis, members reographing a lesson looks differ- currently attend our lessons, they a wide range of styles and dance alumni or staff may contact gt-
of the school community have ent depending on the individual. are also welcome. We don’t limit teams. [email protected]. All
taken the initiative to establish a For Horst, she “enjoys being in ourselves as to who can dance.” Though the recruitment period classes begin at 7:30 p.m. in the
flourishing performing arts scene. an open space and frequents the Throughout the year, DCGT for these shows this semester has Exhibition Hall. Class themes,
Before coming to Tech, Lauren CRC to try different movements.” hosts a variety of events. Most ended, DCGT continues to offer schedule and updates for each
Horst, second-year ENVE and the She will stay there until she feels notably, they host a fall show. opportunities for those who are week are updated on Instagram at
current president of Dance Com- that the movements are perfect. “For our fall show, we begin re- interested in other events. @danceco.gt.
pany at Georgia Tech (DCGT),
had been a competitive dancer for
nine years.
She found that in college she
was “ready to give up the com-
mitment of competitive dancing,
but not her love of the sport and
the meaningful connections it
brought her.”
Thus, she soon found her place
in DCGT. During her first lesson,
Horst found a community united
by “their love for dance and desire
to try something new.”
Differentiating them from a
typical team, DCGT is run en-
tirely by students. For Horst, the
shift from a traditional dance stu-
dio to a student-led organization
was challenging yet rewarding.
The members of the club curate a
collaborative atmosphere, provid-
ing “support between officers and
[bounce] ideas off of one another.”
She joined the club during
the peak of the COVID-19 pan-
demic. From Horst’s experiences,
dancing is a sport that requires a
lot of in-person attention, but “the
then-leadership was very impres-
sive in their efforts to keep the Photo by Dani Sisson Student Publications
club functioning.” Members of DCGT rehearse choreography for an upcoming show. DCGT offers numerous workshops,
The leadership used a variety classes and shows throughout the year for members of the Tech community to participate in.

SMITH FROM PAGE 8 Smith asserted that coded lan-

guage is just one of the many ways
ness,” Smith said. In 2019, Smith the business community margin-
founded Walton Birch LLC, a alizes Black entrepreneurs and
consulting company that helps prevents them from having equi-
businesses build their online table access to opportunities and
presence. spaces.
Then, in 2021, Smith and Smith expressed excitement
business partner Tamay Shan- about how her businesses allow
non started Black Lady Business her to offer support to communi-
School to provide Black women ties in need and to open the doors
entrepreneurs with the informa- of the business community to in-
tion and resources to start and clude groups of people who have
grow their own businesses. been historically left out.
Many of Smith’s own experi- “Going into entrepreneurship
ences in business inspired her to full time kind of brings it full
start Black Lady Business School. circle, except it’s been much more
She had first hand experience of intentional this time,” Smith said.
being overlooked for business re- Looking forward, Smith hopes
sources and opportunities because to build a better and more inclu-
of her race. sive future.
She also described how being a She described how Black wom-
queer woman of color meant she en entering positions of power
would be excluded from certain and influence, from the Supreme
business spaces that are less wel- Court to the executive office, can
coming to marginalized commu- cause a tipping point in history.
nities. “If you see a Black woman
“The word professional or pro- that’s a CEO or a judge or an at-
fessionalism is wielded against torney, she’s not just there because Photo courtesy of scheller.gatech.edu
Black people like a sword,” she was okay … she is exception- Smith (middle) poses at a Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative event in 2021.
Smith said. ally driven,” Smith said. Smith has founded two businesses: Black Lady Business School and Walton Birch LLC.
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OPINIONS EDITOR: Yashvini Deva technique

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”
As far as I’m concerned, I came out
of the womb spouting cynicism
and wishing for rain.— Alice
Oseman
5
Friday,
April 1, 2022

OUR VIEWS | Consensus Opinion The spring breakdowns

Separating art and artist NITHYA JAMESHENRY
but lonely. While some indi-
viduals may enjoy this soli-
STAFF WRITER tude, others have no choice
How can we consume content as an audience when seemingly every but to brave the break on
Spring break is a cruel their own.
artist is problematic? flirt. The ultimate playboy. The student populace
The break that gives students places immense value on
The 2022 Oscars were, for lack of a bet- cance of works of criminally problematic the smallest, most delectable spring break.
ter word, surprising. The reverberations of authors makes it even more difficult to taste of freedom, then imme- It must provide a means
the shock could be felt in the resurgence of conscientiously consume media. For ex- diately rips it away. for catching up on sleep,
Most people think of traveling, vacationing,
a question that has plagued artists, critics ample, the contribution of major literary spring break with fondness studying, relaxing, a break
and audiences alike for as long as art has figures like Ernest Hemingway is unques- and eagerness. from school, family time,
been culturally relevant: can we separate tionable, but it is irresponsible to simply Being the only real and sometimes more. This
and substantial holiday of is a lot of pressure for a
art from the artists? recognize him for his literary merit with- spring semester, students five-day vacation.
The question of the boundaries between out also acknowledging the harm he has could not live without it. Worse, some professors
For instance, in the 2020- also place assessments, ex-
an artist and their work is a hotly contest- caused. Many of his works, subtextually 2021 school year, Tech did ams, and other miscella-
ed topic as fans rush to the defense of some or directly, contain hateful rhetoric, which not give students a week of neous assignments due on
of their favorite artists and works. The in- may have been the norm for the time, but spring break. Instead, stu- the weeks before and after
dents were given one Tues- the break.
terpretation of art is by definition deeply are very controversial now. day and one Wednesday on Not only do they give ex-
personal, which definitely contributes to As major figures in the art world, both two different weeks, with tra work, they cram content
the hotly contested nature of the boundar- past and present, are called into question events and free food to en- into the weeks prior and fol-
courage the tired student lowing the break. All of the
ies between an artist and their work. Be- more frequently, many point to concerns body. This resulted in people calmness, relaxation, and de-
cause of the meaningful connections we that “cancel culture” is getting out of hand. continuing to do work dur- stressing is counteracted in
ing the two holidays, as well the week after, when classes
form with art, oftentimes the cancellation While the instantaneous nature of the as excessive burnout and hit the ground running,
of artists leaves us feeling cognitive disso- internet has allowed for the cancellation diminished mental health sometimes at even quicker
nance as we struggle to reconcile the love of artists to be sometimes too hasty, can- among students. speeds than before.
The necessity of spring After all, with only a few
of a work with a distaste for its creator. celing remains the strongest tool in the break is indisputable, as it weeks left before finals, pro-
This commonly leaves audiences in an hands of audiences in deciding who has a contributes to mental rest fessors obviously have no
uncomfortable position where they are public platform. and allows students to relax, choice but to drown us in
spend time with family, and work. What other choice do
unable to separate works, such as Harry In a world, where casting agents, travel. However, what cost they have?
Potter, from treasured memories or their academy institutions, and production do students have to pay in Of course, the moments
identity, but also can feel guilt when con- companies hold nearly all the power order to enjoy this school- we do have to relax our
free week of calm? minds during break are all
fronted with past actions or ideologies of in deeming what is relevant and fund- Some students do not the more valuable. So much
the artist. People deal with this in very ed, audiences are often left without a even truly get to enjoy their so, that students deserve
breaks. Often, people use more. Students deserve more
different ways. Some people choose not to choice in what media is being created. this break to catch up on than one short-lived, high
financially support these franchises while Canceling someone remains one of the work or get ahead. Those stakes break to get them
others choose to completely dissociate only ways we, as an audience, can hold struggling with the content through the remainder of
in their classes sometimes the semester. We deserve
the artist from their work. Many in the someone accountable. As alleged pedo- have no choice but to dedi- one or two three-day week-
groups affected by the behavior of artists philes and abusers continue to receive cate their breaks to tutoring ends and perhaps even a five
even choose to reclaim the media by creat- awards and populate the big screen, or thorough review of lec- day weekend.
tures. Of course, this does Tech students should
ing their own works. For example, drama cancel culture — while sometimes not make for a restful, re- not have to cry and pray
tropes such as StarKids have created com- problematic in itself — remains one laxing spring break. These for March to come faster,
students are not allowed crawling towards the salva-
prehensive creations such as A Very Pot- of the few barriers separating the art the same break as some of tion that is spring break. We
ter Musical that actually address the many and artist. their peers. are forced to savor those five
issues people have pointed out with J.K. The identity of an artist versus the merit Other students are un- days as if they are the last
able to go home for the cookie in the jar or the last
Rowling’s work. of their work is as complicated as it is rel- break. Whether that be chip in the bag.
The distinction between the art and art- evant. At the end of the day, it is the choice due to monetary, familial, Those moments of break-
ist is a line that is made even more blurry of an individual on how they want to view or other reasons, these stu- induced serenity and san-
dents are confined to their ity are short-lived regard-
by the difficulty of defining what even these lines. We urge you to make your own apartments, suites, and dor- less. Soon after our return
constitutes behavior that is problematic choice but remember that every one of mitories for the expanse of to school, we are dropped
spring break. headfirst into the ice-cold re-
enough to mar someone’s work. your actions or inactions carries ramifica- With most students go- ality; we are only mid-semes-
The line between problematic and un- tions. No one can force you to support an ing home for the holidays, ter. School is not nearly at
forgivable is incredibly subjective as peo- artist, but as times change and art remains the buildings and dining an end.
halls closed, and with the We have five whole weeks
ple are scorned by the public for a range at the center of culture, simply choosing bus system down, being on left. It is only going to get
of behaviors from racist remarks to literal to ignore the actions of an artist outside of campus is not only a hassle, worse before it gets better.
crimes. Furthermore, the cultural signifi- their work is a regression.
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Don’t internalize it: a lesson from Eminem

“...I am a person too, and I have to show myself kind- He mainly raps from don’t I blast a little some-
ness as well. I needed to start the perspective of 3 peo- thing […] to put me in the
that means I have to show expressing my anger. ple: Eminem—the famous mood to want to fight and
myself kindness as well. I I came to this realiza- rapper persona, Marshall write songs that say what I
tion in the strangest place, Mathers—the person behind want to say to the kid that
needed to start expressing not talking to my therapist the raps, and Slim Shady— said that I eye-balled him.”
(though she agreed with the vicious angry persona. Instead of crying and hid-
my anger.” me), but while listening As he states himself, ing from his anger, he faces
to Eminem. “there’s a Slim Shady in ev- it head on.
ALLISON WILLIAMS His expression of his an- eryone.” Slim Shady is the I think that is very admi-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER ger in such a positive and embodiment of anger, he is rable, to realize where the
healthy manner lit a lighbulb who screams and yells when negative feelings are com-
in my mind. he is cut off on the interstate. ing from and rise above it
You are driving down suggested was from “inter- Even though he had a He is an angry savage who to create something positive,
the interstate, trying to get nalized anger.” terrible life: he was bullied, does what he wants no mat- to healthily release his anger
off. A huge pickup truck And she was right, I abused, raped, drugged, ter what anyone says about before it can destroy him.
cuts you off. A huge pickup would never let myself get went through a terrible di- him. He is an expression I think that we could all
truck cuts you off. You miss angry at others because I had vorce, and was raised by a of rage. learn something from that,
the exit. What is your re- convinced myself that it was single mother, he still man- One of my personal fa- to find a way to healthily re-
sponse? Do you get mad? on me to make aged to rise vorite songs by Eminem, lease our anger, maybe not
Do you flip them off? Or sure they were above it; he truly expresses how he uses all of us through rapping,
do you maybe consider that happy, that their “Your emotions turned his his anger to create master- but maybe through exercise,
there is a reason that they are happiness was my always find a way out, terrible expe- pieces, how he is empowered art, or writing.
driving recklessly? responsibility. I riences into by his unfortunate circum- There is an infinite num-
Are they on the way to the was wrong. usually in ways that s o m e t h i n g stances instead of destroyed ber of ways to vent your
hospital? Are they trying to Of course, you you do not want them positive. In- by them: “Legacy” from The emotions, but a lot of us try
make it to the birth of their should treat others stead of being Marshall Mathers LP2. to ignore them, try to bottle
child? There is no way to tell; with kindness, but to.” beat down He talks about as a child them up.
it is up to you to decide how not at the expense and saddened how he was brought down by That is not healthy. Your
to react. of yourself. at how bad his his unfortunate life, “[I’m] emotions always find a way
This is something that If you do notrelease your life was, he used it as fuel. He talking to myself, either that out, usually in ways that you
I have struggled with for anger, it will release itself in did not get sad, he got mad. or inside hiding off in the do not want them to.
years. I would think in the other ways; in my case it was He got mad and inspired to corner somewhere quiet, try- My point is, do not be like
second manner, I would not with anger at myself in the write raps to express his an- ing not to be noticed because me, do not bottle your nega-
let myself get angry when form of depression. ger in a healthy way. I’m crying and sobbing,” un- tive emotions like anger, and
anyone wronged me; I would Your anger does not just He rose from distress to til he finally realized there just pretend that they are
suppress my anger. disappear when you do not confidence. and he did it in was something he could do, not there.
I did this for years until express it, it is bottled up and such a genius manner; he something positive, “What Find a way to take out
eventually it got out of hand. it will find a way out. It took created characters to express about them rhymes I’ve been your emotions, to free your
I developed an intense de- me years to realize that I am his anger through, charac- jotting? They are kind of giv- anger, so you can finally
pression that my therapist a person too, and that means ters such as Slim Shady. ing me confidence. […] Why let it go.
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Animation deserves better

name a few. But these ani- the critics of animation in
mated films generally only award circuits, while I am
win within their given cat- happy “Encanto” won, it was
egory and continue to be very much an expected win.
associated with being films Big names like Disney
for children. have often swept the Best
During the Oscars Animated Feature category,
ceremony, presenters have leaving other great films
often talked about the im- from smaller or independent
ISA CARDONA portance of animated films companies with a much less-
ASSOCIATE ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR to convey messages to chil- er chance of gaining recogni-
dren and how they serve as tion. Moreover, the category Golden New Music Loss of The Wanted
This year’s Oscars was an a pillar of many childhoods. of Best Animated Feature or
interesting one to say the While I believe that this sen- Best Animated Short Film is Harry Styles teases his new Tom Parker, a member of
least, while the talk of the timent is true, the influence very limiting to the potential album, “Harry’s House”, by the popular boy band The
town was the “the slap” in- of animated films and the of animated films. dropping a forty second clip Wanted, passed away at age
cident between 2022 Best community they create is There is so much work that filled with various images that 33 from brain cancer. He was
Actor winner Will Smith grossly underestimated. goes into making these films have left fans guessing about diagnosed with an “inoper-
and comedian Chris Rock, Of course, animation is and it does not feel right that the contents of his newest able” glioblastoma in October
there were plenty more marketed very differently in there are not more categories work. The album will be out 2020 and was told he would
captivating moments. the U.S. compared to other that specifically showcase on May 20th, but you can only have 12-18 months to
One of these moments countries. Unlike Japan the skills that go into anima- preserve it now. If you can’t live. Parker actually reunited
was “Encanto” having its where there are animations tion, such as original story- wait that long his single, “As It with the band and toured with
time in the spotlight with its for every age demographic boarding, best voice acting, Was” will be coming out on them despite his illness to raise
Best Animated Feature win. and in an array of genres, character design and digital April 1. money for his family.
As a Colombian-American the U.S. generally markets set design.
and fan of animation, it was shows and films for children Animation is so impor-
satisfying to see the film re- and is often boxed in the tant. It is so versatile in that
ceive recognition, but my fantasy realm. it can depict things that
joy felt short-lived with all Despite the supposed work beyond the limits of
the continued resistance that marketing, fans of these our reality and imagination.
award show circles have to- shows are very diverse, It is a labor of passion to be
wards the genre. which should be expected able to put the proper time
Animation has only since oftentimes the messag- and effort into creating an
just gained entry into the es and themes are timeless. animated film, and these
world of award shows, as it Friendship, love, trauma and films should get the recogni-
was only 30 years ago that growth are all topics that tion they deserve from the Victorian Victory Torna-NO
an animated film became have been explored in ani- award circuits.
nominated in the Oscars mation, and these can defi- At this point in time, the Bridgerton season 2 is a ma- Tornados have been pop-
Best Picture category. The nitely also be found in more U.S. will probably not reach jor success as fans praise both ping up all across the South in
Academy has seemed reluc- “mature” cinematography. a point where animated con- the drama of the story line and the past week, leaving death
tant to recognize animation Nowadays, there are tent is as respected as other the acting of Simone Ashley and destruction in their wake.
films and only just created more adult animated shows forms of filmmaking, but I and Jonathan Bailey who por- From the South to the mid-
the Best Animated Fea- and there are some interest- do hope that more film and trayed Kathani Sharma and South, tornados have become
ture category in 2002, with ing original animations on production companies start Anthony Bridgerton. Bridger- concerningly frequent–forcing
“Shrek” winning. streaming platforms like taking more risks and start ton season 3 has already been many to evacuate or seek shel-
Since then, various ani- Netflix with the show “Ar- funding more unique ani- written and after the regency ter. Make sure to check weath-
mated films have won or cane.” However, animation mated projects. I also hope romance of season 2, fans are er forecasts if you’re travelling
received nominations in is still mostly used for chil- that this recent win for “En- eagerly anticipating its release. and stay safe!
their respective category dren’s content by major stu- canto” will work to expose
but also in other categories dios, and therefore is only general audiences to the ar-
such as original score, sound viewed in that context by tistic and storytelling poten-
and original screenplay to many critics. Going back to tial of animation.

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Musician’s Network to host Spring music festival

from Tech with a couple from
MAYA TORRES around the Atlanta area.”
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR The intention of the event is to
allow students a chance to enjoy
Tech is most notably home on-campus performances dur-
to engineers, programmers and ing the stressful weeks leading
other scientists, but within the up to final exams.
halls known for mathematics and “We pride ourselves on being
technology lies a historically signif- a student-run club that is able to
icant and culturally rich system of provide live music to students on
independent music-makers. campus as well as Atlanta as a
The Musician’s Network has whole,” Kermani said.
operated at the Institute for over “Having an all-day music
three decades and continues to festival at the end of the semes-
grow, despite challenges with ter provides a unique opportu-
COVID-19, declining notori- nity for students to destress and
ety through the years and an enjoy free live music just a few
uncertain future for the home minutes from their dorms.”
of the organization, known Kermani, who is currently
as Under the Couch. serving as president of the organi-
However, leading members of zation, has a strong admiration for
Musician’s Network have risen the unique, do-it-yourself spirit of
to the occasion, planning a Musician’s Network.
constant stream of success- This appreciation began in high
ful music events to bring to school when Kermani would trav-
the student body and other el an hour to Atlanta to see shows
community members. at Under the Couch, the former
“We are no strangers to holding home of Musician’s Network that
music festivals,” Kian Kermani, was most recently located in the Photo courtesy of Musician’s Network
second-year NEUR, said. “Since now-demolished student center. Students watch a music festival hosted by Musician’s Network. Although there have been
2014, we have hosted Couchella “During the day, people setbacks finding a space for the club, the group still works to plan events for their community.
each Fall semester, which is a sim- were at Under the Couch study-
ilar scale all-day music festival. ing, chatting with friends and “The biggest issue we have the most out of the resources avail- sound meetings and our indoor
1000 Couches originated because practicing music,” he said. faced is aside from lack of practice able, including successful weekly shows almost every week,” Mir
we canceled Couchella in the Fall “There really wasn’t anoth- space, people don’t just ‘happen concerts and open mic nights. Jeffres, third-year MUST major,
of 2020 due to COVID-19 and er place on campus with the upon’ us anymore,” Goldfarb said. “Our open mics this past year said.
wanted to hold a festival later in same feeling. During the night, “Without Under the Couch have gotten more traction than “One of my favorite shows
the spring.” Under the Couch became the being right in the student center, ever, and for many weeks, the we put on every semester is our
The second annual 1000 music venue known throughout people don’t realize that we have whole room will be packed full of New Artists Showcase. It’s a
Couches will take place on Sat- Atlanta as being a hub for DIY this amazing space and musical students,” Kermani said. combination competition, con-
urday, April 2 from 2:00-11:00 and up-and-coming music. Under community on campus. So, we “I think it really speaks to cert and party. We have bands
p.m. at Peters Parking Deck. the Couch wasn’t just an im- host festivals like 1000 Couches the DIY spirit that is ingrained and solo artists who have not
The music festival will feature portant part of campus cul- to try to spread our music and into the club, for even in an yet played a big show sign up
11 bands, including seven from ture, it was also an Atlanta show people that there is a creative office building with no elevated to perform, and winners get to
within the Tech community. musical landmark.” musical space on campus.” platform, we have created our headline a Musician’s Network
“There’s going to be a lot of dif- Under the Couch will not be Despite these circumstances, own stage, lights and sound, show. Many historic Tech-based
ferent types of music ranging from housed in the new student cen- Musician’s Network has con- and people still care.” bands have started as a result of
punk and metal to indie and pop ter, leaving an uncertain future tinued to host events through With a homegrown essence these shows, and many are actually
and even some electronic acts,” for the organization. WREK 91.1 FM, Tech’s and unwavering persistence, the playing at 1000 Couches.”
Josh Rubin, fourth-year EE, said. Hanna Goldfarb, fourth- student-run radio station. group is determined to continue For more information on
“Our goal was to get a wide year ME, has served as president WREK has been sharing their to bring live and local music how to get involved with
variety of bands and musicians of the club from 2020 to 2022 space with Musician’s Network to the Tech community. Musician’s Network or de-
around Tech to showcase, and and has witnessed first-hand since the removal of Under the “We have our widely-acclaimed tails regarding upcoming
I think we managed to get a the direct effects of the removal Couch, and even with limited open mics every week, general events, visit their Instagram
pretty diverse lineup of bands of the Musician’s Network space. space, the community has made meetings, advertising meetings, at @gtmusiciansnetwork.

Space and intimacy in the time of Sam Weber

Between songs, Fowler would the instrument with such rever- wanting to leave. “Get Free” breaking confines to make
BRENDAN OSHIDA tell stories about his life, what be- ence for it, and spectators could provides the perfect scene your space means in a chaotic
DESIGN EDITOR ing on tour was like, along with feel it in the music, pulsing to sit and contemplate what whirlwind of a world.
a joke or two. His energy was throughout the room.
Space is a beautiful thing charming and his music to be There were about thirty peo-
— not the cosmic wonder that watched in the coming years. ple in the venue, reminding the
looms over us at any given Shortly after, Sam Weber audience about the importance
time, but the kind that humans took the stage with his band and of community. The small crowd
occupy and embrace. began with their set. The band gave concertgoers the chance
People have a unique abil- played songs from their most re- to observe and gain small vi-
ity to be in a room with strang- cent album, “Get Free”, which gnettes into each other’s lives,
ers and form a community from was written and recorded during even if just for the two hours
nothing. This reminder was at the height of the pandemic and is their paths coincided.
the forefront of Smith’s Olde rooted in the feelings of quaran- During the performance, there
Bar when Sam Weber played on tine while longing to break from were specific moments of tender-
March 10, in support of his most the static dread that had envel- ness between people: a look fol-
recent album “Get Free”. oped everyone’s mind. lowed by a smile, a quick embrace
To open for the night, Mat- The album is an intimate ex- or a reach for a hand. It fit with
thew Fowler gave a folk-forward perience, with the tight-knit, fo- Weber’s work, contributing to the
set. During his performance, sev- cused production immersing the pondering of little things in the
eral of his friends watched and listener in the studio space. This context of life’s fleeting nature.
cheered from the audience. feeling very much translated to The beauty of Sam We-
It came across as watching a the live set, with Weber’s folk and ber is that one does not have
family support one another, as instrumental focused sound. to be in person to experience
they all gazed at Fowler pluck- Prior to the set, audience this wall of emotions.
ing soft-spoken chords, imbued members got the chance to talk Weber’s music feels like wan- Photo by Brendan Oshida Student Publications
with the occasional harmonica to Weber and hear about his pas- dering into a secret garden, a Sam Weber performs for a small crowd Smith’s Olde
or whistle serenade. sion for guitar. He spoke about surprise at first, but then not Bar as a promotion for his latest album, “Get Free.”
// ENTERTAINMENT technique • April 1, 2022• 11

Machine Gun Kelly turns punk in new album

However, this album is not a The most popular song from “Mainstream Sellout,” and A truly authentic and pain-
MUSIC copy of its predecessor. Rather, it “Tickets To My Downfall” “Die in California.” ful journey into his psyche, this
dives deeper into Machine Gun was “My Ex’s Best Friend (fea- While the former directly song is what the “Mainstream
Mainstream Sellout Kelly’s past, struggles and psyche turing Blackbear),” and we addresses the controversy of Sellout” album is all about.
Machine Gun Kelly to create a cathartic experience find many songs that resemble Machine Gun Kelly’s mainstream Punk is a genre con-
LABEL: Bad Boy, Interscope that is both powerfully nuanced the feel and melodic structure success and the criticism he ducive to cathartic songs
and painful to experience. of this popular song. has received being perceived and painful explorations.
GENRE: Pop-Punk Many of the themes Machine The feature also comes across as a mainstream sellout, “Die Machine Gun Kel-
TRACK PICKS: “Mainstream Gun Kelly explores are simi- as if Machine Gun Kelly is in California” provides a ly has made this new
Sellout,” “Die in California” lar to those he has explored in trying to reproduce the success- quiet, lonely and fearful counter genre his home, and fans
his last album and before. Drug ful Tickets. This being said, there to the mainstream label. can only hope that he will
OUR TAKE: «««« addiction, depression, suicidal is genuine pain and emotion In the sure to be overlooked continue to explore punk for
thoughts, toxic relationships in the album and the punk song, Kelly reflects on the many years to come. If these
LOY BOYTER and loss all feature heavily, but genre suits him greatly. loneliness of fame, the loss first two albums are any
CONTRIBUTING WRITER with two major changes. The two songs that com- of his authentic self indication, listeners are in
Many of the love songs on bine to form the emotional core and the pain that for a powerful, cathartic
“Punk Rock is good for the album, like “sid & nancy” of the album are the title track the limelight brings. and enjoyable ride.
the soul.” The old adage rings and “Twin Flame,” feature the
true for “Mainstream Sellout,” idea of love that is so deep that
the latest studio album from it is painful and the feeling of
Colson Baker, also known as being unworthy of love.
Machine Gun Kelly. Additionally, reflective of the
Coming off the massive album title, Kelly also explores the
success of “Tickets to My Down- effect of fame and his recent high-
fall,” Machine Gun Kelly con- profile life and relationship with
tinues both his foray into the Megan Fox. This exploration is a
punk genre and his foray into deeper dive than in “Tickets to
the world of mainstream fame My Downfall” and is more
and celebrity status. central and fleshed out.
Painfully self-aware and Reflective of Kelly’s enhanced
combining deep themes with celebrity status, the album boasts
strong rhythm and melody, this a strong lineup of featured artists.
album is sure to be a classic. While it is not necessarily a
This album is, in many ways, new thing for MGK to include
a continuation of the themes many featured artists in his al-
and sounds Kelly explored in bums, there is a notable increase
“Tickets to My Downfall,” and in this album. Included in the
fans of that album will be in- mix of longtime collaborators
credibly pleased with Kelly’s are some new faces, including
continued run into the punk Lil Wayne on two songs (“Ay!”
and pop punk genres. and “Drug Dealer”).
The album is another col- While some features are re-
laboration with Blink-182 ally great, like Bring Me the
drummer and producer Travis Horizon’s feature on the ac-
Barker, and the roots of punk claimed “Maybe,” and Iann Dior
and pop-punk run deep. in “Fake Love Don’t Last,” I
The influence of Barker’s band, can’t shake the feeling that the al-
as well as others, is evident. In bum would be better with fewer,
many ways, the sister album, or no, featured artists. this is a very
“Mainstream Sellout” has a track- personal story being told and
list that mirrors the song progres- many of the featured artists don’t
sion of the earlier album. match the same emotion and en-
After the first track, both al- ergy that Machine Gun Kelly
bums descend into heavily rhyth- has carefully crafted.
mic and high-energy songs, fol- So, the question remains: is
lowed by a slower, angrier, middle the album title true? Did Ma-
song, then a return to the high chine Gun Kelly sell out
energy and very catchy back half and bow to the pressures of Photo courtesy of Bad Boy
before ending with a soft, reflec- his celebrity? I don’t think Machine Gun Kelly’s most recent release, “Mainstream Sellout” highlights
tive and sad final song. so, at least not entirely. his own life and career as he explores an entirely new genre in pop-punk.

exhibits a change in sound from pushing past the heavy rock and dal is the duo behind the album
previous tracks, leaning towards forming their own sound, pick- “Honeymoon Haze.”
brash instrumentals and a more ing and choosing inspiration With their most recent 3
expressive vocal performance. from the wide variety of tracks released this year, they
2am - love again adjacent rock genres. seem to be backtracking to their
Paloma Fantasizing You original sound from 2017.
SAINt JHN Jiwhan Kim, Minjeong Focusing on synthesiz-
«« «« Gunna ers and electronic instrumen-
« ««« tals, the band successfully
A pop-rock band based in produced a slow headbanger.
Washington state, Paloma has Self-introduced as a “Goofy Mercy
released five songs since their producer that decided to make Echoes, Kellin Quinn
conception in 2019. music,” Jiwhan has amassed
This song is begging to be over 34 thousand monthly listen- ««««
danced to, from its hype chorus ers on Spotify which is rare for a
to the basic unrequited love trope producer who only recently started Simply hoping to recreate
riddled lyrics. The song is well- publishing music in 2020. Point North’s success with Kel-
ANUSH SINGHAL done in a controlled manner. The produced, and there are not any There is a clear discrepancy lin Quinn, Echoes follows the
STAFF WRITER first four minutes of calming pop issues normally seen from young- between the care given to the same roadmap from “Into The
transform into an in-your-face er independent bands like them, vocals and that given to the Dark” in search of a hit.
June spoken word backed by rock. making for a clean listen. instrumentals. Even Already becoming the
Destroyer Lift me Up TAKE WHAT YOU NEED though both artists have band’s most listened to
Shangrila Osatia amazing voices they come song, the plan was clearly
«««
««««« off looking bad in com- effective, however, their execution
«« «« «««
««« « parison to the rest of the cannot be dismissed.
Since 1995, Destroyer, fronted elements in the song. It is clear the band planned
by Dan Bejar, is most well known Joining the alt-rock scene in Known for their post-hard- OUROBOROS every ebb, flow, pause and drop
for Bejar’s strange songwriting. 2018, Shangrila quickly gained core sound, the Washington Former Vandal present, the track is clean for its
Developing past their indie an audience with their EP “Love state natives have been busy Eli Derby whole 4:24 run time.
roots, the band now exists in and Leaving”. The band recently releasing several singles since «««««
««««« The instruments sound
the intersection between rock, released their follow-up EP “Ana- the success of their most recent like a replica of that of Point
lounge pop and synth-pop. This log Youth.” “Lift Me Up” is a pro- album “All in Time.” They have A fairly well-known group in North’s with the well-received
track exhibits experimentation motional track off the album. It found a nice balance between the alt-pop scene, Former Van- addition of classical strings.
12 • April 1, 2022• technique // ENTERTAINMENT

Looking back on March’s pop-punk releases

The band steers away from The fifth song on Set It Off’s “Deja Vu” feels different from recently opening on the tours
SLOAN SALINAS the typically sad style of breakup newest album, “Welcome to Else- many typical musical collabora- of well-known artists Yungblud
CONTRIBUTING WRITER songs, instead they fill the track where”, is a perfect representation tions, which usually feature one and The Maine.
with confident, edgy vocals, of something almost everyone artist on another’s song, in the way Sands’ newest song “Lost”
While we may be saying good- and an instrumental track that who’s ever experienced a breakup that the song truly feels like a joint is a positive and encourag-
bye to March, there is no way we backs them seamlessly. has gone through. effort between the two bands. ing look at the notion of feel-
are saying goodbye to all the new Everyone’s a Secret The relatability of counting Each has their own verse, ing like an outsider, of feeling
music released within the past Lø Spirit days since the split, typing out and they share the cho- like you do not know what you
month. As we move into April, texts to an ex despite knowing rus, while the musical styl- are doing in life. The singer in-
here is a recap of some notable Up-and-coming punk artist Lø they’ll never see them, scrolling ings of both are blended for cludes snippets of her personal
tracks within the alternative rock Spirit got his start on TikTok by through picture after picture, the backing track, ending in a experiences alongside fast-paced
genre that have made their first covering songs of the punk rock and cursing yourself for not being completely cohesive song. percussion, giving the song a
appearances during the third and metal genre and using his able to get them out of your head, Lost feeling of carefree excite-
month of 2022. platform to spread awareness for is at the forefront of the song. Charlotte Sands ment that embodies the
various mental health struggles. Singer Cody Carson’s vo- themes of the lyrics she sings:
Emo Girl (EMO VERSION) His second original release, cals are accompanied by a One of the newest female It is normal to feel a bit lost
Paige Six “Everyone’s a Secret” tells an emo- bright-sounding horn section artists entering the pop-punk in life and it is going to
tionally vulnerable story about in this song that can only be genre, Charlotte Sands is quickly be okay because others
In February, musician Paige Six victims of abuse. He pairs gritty described as pure fun. making a name for herself, most experience the same feelings.
posted a TikTok in which he re- vocals and rock instrumentals Cyberhex
wrote the lyrics of the first verse to with honest, hard-hitting lyrics to Motionless in White
“Emo Girl” by Machine Gun Kel- create a truly powerful song.
ly and WILLOW after the original Furthermore, the ending of Metal band Motionless In
song went viral on the app for how the song is just as impactful as White enters the era of their up-
much people disliked it. the rest of it, as the music fades coming album with this post-
Six’s version, available on and is replaced with a series of apocalyptic track. But this song
all streaming platforms as of voice memos from fans all over does more than just combine their
early March, is tailored to- the globe, all speaking differ- customarily heavy vocals with dis-
wards the very people that MGK ent languages while saying the torted synth elements.
claims to be singing about and same thing: “I am a language The lyrics themselves are ex-
was an immediate hit among that you don’t speak.” tremely well-written, one might
fans of the emo genre. The Funeral even say poetic, depicting a
Within his version, Six in- Yungblud profession of love at the end of
cludes 15 references to classic the world.
emo bands such as Taking Back In mid-March, the energetic Despite the newer electronic
Sunday, AFI, Paramore, My English artist known as Yungblud elements, however, the band re-
Chemical Romance, Sum 41, released the first single off his up- tains elements that have become
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and coming third album. Titled “The foundational to their sound, in-
Hawthorne Heights. Funeral”, the singer explained the cluding the beloved “Blegh” often
I Love This Part song to be one of the most ac- found in metal songs as well as an
The Wrecks curate representations of himself absolutely killer breakdown.
that he’s ever put into his music. Deju Vu
This March, the pop- Although the title is about Magnolia Park,
rock genre was graced by this death, the lyrics celebrate life by Action/Adventure
scathing new song from the owning insecurities in order to
California-based band. truly accept oneself as a person. This collaboration between
In this passionate breakup Stylistically, muted guitar chords, punk bands Magnolia Park and
song, rumored to be about the slightly grainy vocals, and an up- Action/Adventure, both bands
lead singer’s ex-girlfriend, the beat tempo sound less like an ac- comprised of people of color, has
Wrecks deliver lyrics that not only tual funeral and more like an 80s the feeling of nostalgia to it.
reflect on a relationship that seem- hit, perfect for dancing to. A blend between both bands’
ingly crashed and burned but also Why Do I sounds and lyrical styles, the song
let go of said relationship in a bit- Set It Off is reminiscent of a classic pop- Photo by Jessica Barber Student Publications
ing, “I got the last words” way. punk/punk-rock song. Irish singer-songwriter Hozier performs during a March 23 show
at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Cobb County’s Battery Atlanta complex.

UPSAHL’s live album sure to have SALES-UP

continues, bringing to mind all of the song, where she says “Amen, she keeps it relatable with songs UPSAHL has a way of talking
ALLISON WILLIAMS those networking conversations sorry s***, A-woman.” She gives like “Arizona,” and “Fake B*****”. about the negatives of early adult
CONTRIBUTING WRITER that Tech students have been a a nice taste of the character that Relating to the everyday student, life: parties, fake friends, money
part of. Especially at a school like her album brings, aggressive with being pushed beyond their and drinking that any college
“I think I’m done with 21” is Tech, expanding your network femininity and empowerment. limit to the point of breakdown. student can relate to. She brings
a thought many Tech students and the people you know, is a Another sentiment that Chants of “one more song” up the negative aspects of life
have probably thought at some never ending activity, bringing women here at Tech can overpower the recording as in such a way that keeps her in
point in their college careers, never ending social stresses. appreciate is some strong female UPSAHL’s song, “Lunatic,” control of her life. By putting
and singer-songwriter UPSAHL With her professionalist crowd voices raising other women up comes to a conclusion. Finally, names to these negative emotions,
echoes this sentiment in work, she knows her fans want instead of the daily hardships after the whole set is played, many might find listening to her
such a tasteful way. to be stepped on, but at the same that a woman in STEM UPSAHL comes back out to sing music therapeutic.
The indie-pop artist has time, she knows not to be too has to deal with. UPSAHL her most popular song, “Drugs,” With an empowering voice
proven that she is just as talented aggressive and lose them. then takes it back down a level met with an uproar of cheers like hers, anyone who is a fan
live as she is in a studio on her Although her lyrics are aggressive, with an easy-going song named from her crowd. Getting the of similar artists like K. Flay
aptly-titled first live album, she gives a very amiable approach “Arizona,” a song about where crowd to help her sing the chorus, or Phantogram will enjoy
“This Is My First Live Album,” to her crowd, checking on them she’s from, growing up, and UPSAHL sings her last song as a her new live album, “This Is
released on March 11. Listening throughout the show. realizing her self-worth. very satisfying finale. My First Live Album.”
to the album feels almost like Plugging her debut album, Describing herself as “a girl
being in-person in Boston at a “Lady Jesus,” UPSAHL plays from Arizona with a bottle in
UPSAHL concert. Although the title song of the album, her hand,” and how “impossible”
this album is a recording of explaining how she started is her brand, she comes off as a
her fifth ever headlining show, writing the album as a breakup very down-to-earth, real person
it sounds as if she has been album but ended up writing about as she describes her relationship
performing for years. finding out who she was. with the patriarchy. Again,
Cranking out her first song, Singing about how she “took a relating to the Tech student
“People I Don’t Like,” UPSAHL nosedive off the Hollywood sign,” body, with its stereotyped
sets the energy for the rest of and “rose from the coffin,” she relationship with drinking.
the album. “Everybody in this makes many parallels between Following immediately after, her
party’s fake. I really wish that herself and the Christian belief next song was written, “about
I could say it to your face,” of Jesus performing miracles: having a mental breakdown in
she sings to a crowd of faces, turning water into vodka, the bathroom at a bar.”
eliciting cheers from audience walking on vodka and the Although some of her songs Photo courtesy of genius.com
members she just edged on. “Let’s second coming. She also makes are incredibly over the top with Singer-songwriter UPSAHL releases her first live album,
pretend we like each other,” she a joke about halfway through aggression and empowerment, which is a recording of her fifth live performance.
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Tech baseball drops pair of ACC series Wake clinched the series in 14–12 for the Jackets’ first home Tech fell again in a close sec- in the sixth and eighth innings
WILL FUSS game two behind an offensive loss of the year. Six Tech players ond game, losing 6–5 after giving put the game out of reach. Gris-
SPORTS EDITOR outburst in which they scored in had at least two hits, including up four runs on errors. Hall drove som pitched five scoreless innings
every inning except the first. Tech Borden and sophomore catcher in three runs to lead the Jackets on for Tech, but Medich received
After a hot start to the season, led in the early innings, holding a Kevin Parada. offense, while Jenkins and Gonza- the loss with a two-inning, two-
Tech baseball has dropped their 5–3 lead through the third frame, Against NC State on March lez each had two hits and an RBI. run outing.
last two ACC series and suffered but fell victim to a 12-run fifth 25-27, the Wolfpack swept Tech, NC State’s four-run fourth inning Tech dropped to 16–9 follow-
their first non-conference home inning by the Demon Deacons. dropping their road record to did most of the damage, and runs ing the stretch of games and fell
loss of the year. A pair of week- Gonzalez and Jenkins both had 3–5. Game one saw a close game in the fifth and seventh by the below .500 in ACC play. While
end series against Wake Forest multi-hit outings for Tech. Fresh- through four innings, with Wolfpack proved to be enough. still generally dominant at home,
and NC State as well as weekday man pitcher Logan McGuire re- the teams tied at six. NC State Freshman pitcher Cody Carwile Tech’s road struggles were high-
games against Jackson State and ceived the loss, allowing one run jumped to an 8–6 lead after the picked up the loss after giving up lighted as they dropped to 3–6
KSU packed Tech’s schedule from in his inning on the mound. sixth inning, where the score held five runs, though only two earned. away from Mac Nease. Tech
March 15–27. Tech bounced back to avoid after quiet bats the rest of the The final game of the series dropped to No. 21 in the USA
Tech opened the slate with a a series sweep on Sunday, March game. Jenkins led the Jackets at saw Tech’s bats fall flat in a 6–1 Today Coaches Poll, but has a
16–6 win over Jackson State in a 20, beating Wake Forest 14–5 as the plate with three RBIs on four loss. Borden hit a solo home run chance to get back on track with a
game ending via run rule in the five Jackets recorded two or more hits, and Huff picked up the loss to give the Jackets a lead in the series win in Charlottesville, Vir-
8th inning. Tech jumped out to a hits. Senior outfielder Colin Hall with five earned runs given up in third inning, but they failed to ginia. against consensus top ten
3–1 lead in the second inning and and sophomore outfielder Stephen three innings. score again as NC State rallies team Virginia on April 1–3.
piled on the runs from there, scor- Reid each drove in three runs to
ing six in the fourth and four in lead the team. Tech opened the
the sixth to earn an eight-run lead. game with a six-run first inning
Three more insurance runs in the and led 9–0 after six innings on
final two frames set the winning the back of sophomore pitcher
margin for the Jackets. Sopho- Marquis Grissom Jr. and red-
more infielders Andrew Jenkins shirt senior pitcher John Medich’s
and Drew Compton led Tech at combined 5.1 innings of scoreless
the plate, combining for three work. Medich picked up the win.
home runs and six RBIs. Junior After a rest day, Tech headed
pitcher Luke Bartnicki earned the to Kennesaw State on March 22.
win with three innings of one-run Reid and Jenkins each had three
work as the starter. hits, with Reid driving in six runs,
The Jackets then hosted Wake as the Jackets beat the Owls 13–2.
Forest for their weekend series, McGuire and sophomore pitcher
falling the first two nights be- Dalton Smith combined for six
fore rallying for a Sunday after- innings of one-run pitching as
noon win. Wake won the first Smith picked up the win. Tech
game 5–3 in a game that featured held a 4–1 lead after six frames
five combined errors by the two but stretched the lead out with a
teams and 12 Jacket base runners nine-run seventh, increasing their
stranded. Sophomore outfielder total to 13.
Tres Gonzalez recorded both of The Jackets returned to Russ
Tech’s RBIs while sophomore Chandler Stadium for the second
infielder Tim Borden II had the leg of the home and home against
other multi-hit day for the Jack- KSU. The Owls jumped out to an
ets. Junior pitcher Chance Huff 8–0 lead, eventually leading 11–3
received the loss on the day with after the top of the sixth. Tech’s Photo by Caitlin Aycock Student Publications
four earned runs through 4.1 in- bats rallied for nine runs over the Sophomore pitcher Dalton Smith pitches during a recent game. The Jackets have fallen
nings on the mound. last four innings, but fell short from a top-ten ranking after two ACC series losses against Wake Forest and NC State.
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NCAAS FROM FRONT 1:17.36, despite finishing last of Pool records were established Katharine Berkoff. Only five SOFTBALL FROM PAGE 20
those not disqualified in the event. in 12 events, of which five were swimming events in total did not
All-American honors, ending his All four of Kilavuz, Saka, Fer- NCAA records (200 Medley Re- result in at least a pool record. weekend series starting Friday,
Tech career with 11 to his name. raro and Pumputis confirmed to lay, 800 Freestyle Relay, 200 IM, The women’s meet also drew March 25 and through the first
He clocked in at 1:43.37 in the the Technique they are aiming to 400 IM, 100 Backstroke). While additional national attention be- four innings it was a scoreless af-
200 IM, 51.82 in the 100 Breast- qualify for the 2024 Paris Sum- no relay record was set in the 400 cause of participation by Penn’s fair. Syracuse scored two runs in
stroke, and in a program record mer Olympics. Despite the team’s Medley Relay, Georgia’s Luca Ur- Lia Thomas, the first transgen- the top of the fifth inning and the
1:50.61 in the 200 Breaststroke. 21st place finish, Pumputis saw it lando broke the 100 Backstroke der athlete to ever participate Jackets responded with two runs
Ferraro recorded 14 points as a step forward for the Jackets in NCAA record in the leadoff leg at the NCAA Championships. of their own off a double by sopho-
for Tech just in the 200 Butter- the future. in 43.35. NC State’s Kacper Sto- Transphobic protests against her more infielder Mallorie Black. In
fly alone, finishing fifth en route “We already started this pro- kowski won the individual event participation occurred in front the following inning Tech took a
to resetting his program record cess [of improving] so we defi- in 44.04 earlier in the evening. of the Campus Recreation Cen- 4–2 lead after another Black RBI
and earning his 7th All-American nitely got better since I got here At the women’s meet, the Vir- ter during every session of com- and an RBI driven in by Edgmon.
honor with a 1:40.09. While not and since Christian got here. It’s ginia Cavalier women won 11 of petition where there was not Dennis was able to maintain the
scoring, he also reset his own 100 our fifth year here so we definitely the 18 swimming events, setting inclement weather. lead and give the Jackets a 4–2
Butterfly program record to 45.24. improved a lot. And now with at least the McAuley pool record Thomas won the 500 Freestyle win in game one of the series.
Kilavuz swam the distance these guys coming in we got a in eight of the events. Alex Walsh in 4:33.24 by one body length In the series’ second game the
freestyle events, the 500 and 1650. good recruiting class coming for and Katie Douglass both won over Virginia’s Emma Weyant. At Jackets took the lead by scor-
He finished 32nd in the 500 and 2022–2023. So we’re definitely in three events individually, and the medal podium afterwards, Er- ing three runs across the third
11th in the 1650, resetting his the right spot and moving towards Gretchen Walsh added an indi- ica Sullivan, Weyant and Brooke and fourth innings. The Orange
mile record by 1.63 seconds while the right direction.” vidual win in the 100 Freestyle Forde, who placed second through brought the game back within
earning All-American honors At the top of the standings, it to top off Virginia’s four relay fourth in the event, all took a pic- one after two solo shot home runs,
with a 14:40.99. was a tight meet between Califor- wins. Virginia beat second place ture together from a distance from but freshman outfielder Auburn
Saka finished 42nd in the 200 nia and last year’s champions Tex- NC State by 145.5 points for the Thomas. Sullivan on Instagram Dupree responded by driving in
IM, 35th in the 100 Backstroke, as. Cal pulled ahead after Destin NCAA Championship. afterwards clarified that it was a run to extend the Tech lead to
and 24th in the 200 Backstroke. Lasco won the 200 Backstroke for An astounding six NCAA re- not meant to protest Thomas’ par- two runs. Junior pitcher Blake
Tech’s 200 Freestyle Relay of the Bears on the final night, and cords were set, five of which were ticipation but was “taking a pic- Neleman closed out the game for
Ferraro, Daniel, Pumputis and had the victory guaranteed by the by Virginia, and the other in the ture with my closest friends from the Jackets, notching a save and
Ünlu set the program record in final relay of the evening. 100 Backstroke by NC State’s the Olympics.” finishing the second 4–2 victory
over Syracuse.
Game three took place on
Sunday, March 27 and the Jack-
ets found themselves in a battle.
Syracuse scored in the fifth inning
on an RBI single after a Tech er-
ror. The Jackets responded in the
seventh when they were able to tie
the game in the final frame 1–1 af-
ter a Dupree single and a fielding
error to bring the game into extra
innings. After going scoreless in
the eighth, the Jackets were able to
walk off the Orange for the series
sweep after loading the bases and
having senior outfielder Kennedy
Cowden steal home on a wild
pitch for the win.
The Jackets currently find
themselves in the middle of the
pack in the ACC but went on a
seven game winning streak over
the final stretch of spring break.
Tech received four votes in the
most recent USA Today Coaches
Poll. The next series for the Insti-
Photo courtesy of GTAA tute comes on April 1–3 when the
Senior Tech diver Camryn Hidalgo prepares for a dive at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. She was team travels to South Bend, Ind.
one of three Tech women to compete at the event, and they were joined by eight Tech men who competed the next week. to face Notre Dame.
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SPORTS EDITOR: Baseball’s recent slide technique
Will Fuss
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR:
Jack Purdy
Baseball drops ACC series against
Wake Forest and NC State, faces
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Friday,
Virginia next414
[email protected] April 1, 2022

Softball wins seven straight over spring break

The final Louisville matchup
JOSHUA SEXTON for Tech was far more defensive
STAFF WRITER than the prior games. The Jack-
ets struck first in the game when
The Institute’s softball team senior infielder Tricia Awald hit a
racked up wins during the home run in the fourth inning to
quiet spring break on campus, give the Jackets a 1–0 lead. Tech
beginning with a road series scored a run on an error to ex-
in Louisville. tend the lead to two runs in the
The first game was a high scor- seventh. Louisville was able to
ing affair where the Jackets accu- score in the bottom of the seventh
mulated nine hits including two inning with a home run of their
home runs. Sophomore infielder own, but freshman pitcher Sophia
Jin Sileo led the day for Tech go- Voyles shut the Cardinals down in
ing 3–4 with a double on the day the rest of the frame to earn her-
and the Jackets managed to score self a victory and earn Tech the
six runs in the first four innings. series win.
The Cardinals responded by scor- The Jackets then returned
ing 11 runs of their own in the home on Tuesday, March 22 to
fifth and sixth innings, putting face Dartmouth in a weeknight
the Jackets into a five run deficit. doubleheader. The first game was
The Jackets only scored two more one with two dominant pitch-
runs in the seventh, resulting in ing performances. Junior Chan-
an 11-8 loss in game one. dler Dennis pitched all 7 innings
The middle game featured and only allowed 2 hits, forced 9
dominant performances by junior strikeouts, and held the Big Green
catcher Emma Kauf and freshman scoreless in the game. Dartmouth
outfielder Ella Edgmon. The two pitcher Rachel McCarroll was Photo courtesy of GT Athletics
Jackets combined for six hits and also on point and the game was Tech’s offense prepares for action ahead of a pitch at home. The Jackets got hot
five RBIs, including two doubles scoreless going into the bottom over spring break, winning seven of eight games and earning two ACC series wins.
and an Edgmon home run. The of the seventh inning. Sopho-
Cardinals again had explosive more catcher Sarah Beth Allen off the wall and secure the game- responded in the fourth inning force a 9–1 run-rule victory for
fifth and sixth innings, scoring came to the plate with the Jackets winning RBI. by scoring a run of their own. In the Jackets in the final game of the
five runs, but it was not enough to down to their final out and extra In the following game, Tech the fifth inning the Jackets were doubleheader.
keep pace with Tech. The Jackets innings looming. After accumu- took a 3–0 lead early after an able to force three walks and hit Tech continued ACC play
blew the Cardinals out in game lating two strikes, Allen was able Awald homer and two more runs three singles to score six runs in against Syracuse during their
two winning 17–5. to knock a hit into center field off Dartmouth errors. Dartmouth the inning which was enough to See SOFTBALL, page 19

Women’s hoops season ends in Palo Alto

least one bucket, led by seniors
JACK PURDY Lorela Cubaj and Digna Straut-
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR mane with six points apiece. The
first quarter ended on a 22-3 run
The women’s basketball squad for the Jackets, who were up nine
reached their second consecutive after the end of ten minutes, aid-
NCAA March Madness tourna- ed by an 0–9 shooting stretch by
ment as an at-large bid, slotting Kansas to end the quarter.
in as a ninth seed in the Spokane A Strautmane steal two min-
region of the bracket. Tech drew utes into the second quarter lead-
the Kansas Jayhawks for their first ing to a layup by the junior Nerea
round game, which was played on Hermosa swelled the lead to 10,
Stanford’s campus in Palo Alto as but was the best of any lead Tech
the top seed in that region. The would see all game. Signs of dys-
game was a full 15 days after their function began showing defen-
previous game in the ACC Tour- sively, and Cubaj threw an errant
nament, where they lost to Notre pass well over senior Sarah Bates’
Dame in the quarterfinals. head in part of a 4-for-4 shooting
The ninth seed certainly was stretch for Kansas that brought
not where the Jackets expected them within one, 28–27. After
to be the majority of the season. Chatzileonti tied the game at 31,
Until a losing skid at the end of Holly Kersgieter made a three to Photo courtesy of Darren Yamashita NCAA
the season, the Jackets were in end the half with Kansas up 34– Digna Strautmane puts up a shot against Kansas in the first round of the NCAA
the AP top 25 for weeks, ranked 31. Tech never saw a glimpse of tournament. Tech fell to the Jayhawks when the offense fell flat after the first quarter.
as high as 11th and in line to host the lead again.
the first two rounds of the NCAA Even with a turnover free quar- both returned to the sidelines to get paint points and they got Cubaj remains a Naismith fi-
tournament. ter in the third, Kansas domi- before long. a lot of them and we knew they nalist for Defensive Player of the
Kansas came into the game nated under the basket, scoring “I didn’t even notice Lo go were going to work hard to get Year and will almost certainly end
with a week’s time less of rest than 16 points in the paint and out- down. I was shooting a three a to the free-throw line, and they up on a WNBA team after this
Tech after a loss to Oklahoma in rebounding Tech 12–5. Straut- three and then I just stepped on did. It was just a tough night for year’s draft.
the Big 12 Tournament, but on mane was the lone bright spot someone’s foot … at that point I us, and we wish them the best,” Of Cubaj, Strautmane and
a much better offensive streak offensively for Tech, shooting 4–4 was just trying to win,” Lahtinen said Fortner. Lahtinen, Fortner said “They’ll
than Tech had shown, scoring in the quarter with eight points. said after the game of the moment For Bates, Strautmane, La- be playing pro ball whether it’s
more than 70 points in their last Hermosa was 0–6 shooting. her and Cubaj went down. htinen and Cubaj, it was their last overseas in the European league
four games. By the final quarter, it was ef- Kansas finished the Institute’s games in a Tech uniform. Cubaj or maybe a couple of them will get
After Kansas won the opening fectively garbage time for Kansas, 2021–2022 season with a 77–58 led the team in minutes played an opportunity in the WNBA.”
tip, the Jayhawks quickly went on who increased the lead to 12. Se- win. “It’s a disappointing loss. this year with 1,074. Cubaj, La- Junior Aixa Wone Aranaz and
a 10–0 run after two buckets by nior Lotta-Maj Lahtinen made There’s no question,” said coach htinen, Hermosa and sophomore Hermosa currently will be the
Ioanna Chatzileonti, after which her lone three-pointer of the game Fortner postgame. Eylia Love all averaged at least 10 seniors on next year’s team pend-
Tech coach Nell Fortner called to make it a 60–49 game, but that “You know, we just didn’t have points per game, with Lahtinen ing possible transfers. Freshman
timeout just three minutes into wasn’t enough to kickstart a late our best night. I think Kansas up top with 10.9 PPG. guard Elizabete Bulane and soph-
the game. rally. With three and half minutes played — I think they played re- Tech notably was not a stellar omore guard Avyonce Carter will
The next seven minutes the left, both Cubaj and Lahtinen ally well, and they did what they second quarter team, scoring at certainly see many more minutes
floodgates opened for Tech of- went down on the same play and wanted to do, and we couldn’t least 495 points in all other quar- next season in elevated bench or
fensively. All five starters got at had to be taken off the floor, but stop it. We knew they were going ters, but only 394 in the second. starting roles.
 FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 • THE TECHLIQUE • AF3

No more campus
housing, just cope
NAVE RATS ter construction site. Yeah this sucks. No
more campus housing, just cope
Due to the changes in housing allo- Due to the changes in housing allo-
cation for next year, the Tech Residence cation for next year, the Tech Residence
Hall Association (RHA) is forced to dis- Hall Association (RHA) is forced to dis-
solve as none of their executive members solve as none of their executive members
could secure campus housing for the next could secure campus housing for the next
school year. school year.
Tech announced at the end of last year Tech announced at the end of last year
that they are going to change some upper- that they are going to change some upper-
classmen housing into freshmen dorms, classmen housing into freshmen dorms,
but they did not mention the sheer size but they did not mention the sheer size
of these changes. Tech is admitting 6,900 of these changes. Tech is admitting 6,900
more freshmen and requires them to live more freshmen and requires them to live
on campus, pushing upperclassmen out of on campus, pushing upperclassmen out of
their dorms effective immediately. their dorms effective immediately.
RHA serves all of the residence halls RHA serves all of the residence halls
on campus, but this year none of the ex- on campus, but this year none of the ex-
ecutive board was able to find housing ecutive board was able to find housing on
on campus. The organization was forced campus. The organization was forced to
to dissolve without its leadership. Homer dissolve without its leadership.
Simpson, DOH ’23 and former RHA Homer Simpson, DOH ’23 and for-
president, told the Technique that he was mer RHA president, told the Technique
surprised by the lack of campus housing that he was surprised by the lack of cam-
for the 2022-2023 school year. pus housing for the 2022-2023 school
“We offered our entire budget to sup- year.
port upperclassmen housing, but our new “We offered our entire budget to sup-
freshmen overlords just spent it on an port upperclassmen housing, but our new
overpriced pizza party instead,” Simpson freshmen overlords just spent it on an
said. overpriced pizza party instead,” Simpson
“I decided to live in the Perseverance said. “I decided to live in the Perseverance
apartments next year, but I hope they apartments next year, but I hope they
actually finish the buildings by the fall.” actually finish the buildings by the fall.”
The Perseverance lot is currently occupied The Perseverance lot is currently occupied
by a combination KFC and Taco Bell, so by a combination KFC and Taco Bell, so
Simpson can only hope they can level and Simpson can only hope they can level and
raise the buildings in time. raise the buildings in time. Tech still has
Tech still has upperclassmen housing upperclassmen housing but its selections
but its selections are much more sparse are much more sparse now. Second-years
now. Second-years and above can now and above can now live in the Tech Square
live in the Tech Square Subway, the CRC Subway, the CRC massage room, or the
massage room, or the CULC rooftop on CULC rooftop on Tuesdays and Thurs-
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-4pm. days from 11am-4pm.
When asked about the changes to housing When asked about the changes to
allocation, Pete Kardashian, Executive housing allocation, Pete Kardashian,
Director of Housing and Residence Life, Executive Director of Housing and Resi-
said that the department is just following dence Life, said that the department is just
the trends in the campus housing need. following the trends in the campus hous-
“We’re doing this because we have ing need.
consistently seen freshmen as the largest “We’re doing this because we have
cohort of our residents,” Kardashian said. consistently seen freshmen as the largest
“It cannot possibly be because we keep cohort of our residents,” Kardashian said.
enrolling too many freshmen and pushing “It cannot possibly be because we keep
upperclassmen off campus. enrolling too many freshmen and pushing
Upperclassmen just do not like our upperclassmen off campus. Upperclass-
options, not because more and more of men just do not like our options, not
their friends live off campus and we’re because more and more of their friends
causing less of a draw to live at Tech.” Kar- live off campus and we’re causing less of a
dashian explained these reasons from the draw to live at Tech.”
second stall of the North Avenue Dining Kardashian explained these reasons
Hall women’s bathroom, which is his new from the second stall of the North Av-
office after a freshman had to move into enue Dining Hall women’s bathroom,
his old one. which is his new office after a freshman
Other parts of campus living have had to move into his old one. Other parts
also changed. RAs are no longer allowed of campus living have also changed. RAs
to live in the halls they serve (more room are no longer allowed to live in the halls
for freshmen obvi) and instead must se- they serve (more room for freshmen obvi)
cure off campus housing that is within 15 and instead must secure off campus hous-
minutes of their buildings. ing that is within 15 minutes of their
“They keep threatening to fire me buildings.
because I can’t get from my apartment “They keep threatening to fire me be-
in Atlantic Station to the Nave apart- cause I can’t get from my apartment in
ments in time for a lockout,” said Cookie Atlantic Station to the Nave apartments
Mop, fifth-year Ph.D. student and RA in in time for a lockout,” said Cookie Mop,
Nave North. fifth-year Ph.D. student and RA in Nave
“One time there was a fire on my hall North. “One time there was a fire on my
but by the time I got there the building hall but by the time I got there the build-
had already burnt down with all of the ing had already burnt down with all of the
freshmen in it.” freshmen in it.”
Some people aren’t as mad about the Some people aren’t as mad about the
changes in housing allocations. changes in housing allocations.
“I personally love having all my friends “I personally love having all my friends
in the same place,” said Jenna Talia, busi- in the same place,” said Jenna Talia, busi-
ness b**** ’25. “Having all the freshmen ness b**** ’25. “Having all the freshmen
together is so fun!” she said, before riding together is so fun!” she said, before riding
away from the interview on her bike with away from the interview on her bike with
training wheels. training wheels. The changes to housing
The changes to housing allocation are allocation are resented by many people on
resented by many people on campus, but campus, but
Sorry guys a freshmen just moved Sorry guys a freshmen just moved
into the Technique office I’m now writing into the Technique office I’m now writing
from a port-a-potty at the Student Cen- from a port-a-potty at the Student Center
construction site. Yeah this sucks.
AF4 • THE TECHLIQUE • FRIAY, APRIL 1, 2022

Not a single student votes in annual SGA elec-

tions, capping off a year of failed initiatives
and Space Management — one can only just committed voter fraud. At least it
suspect this documented bribery is one would show they cared about us,” Dent
of many instances of SGA’s abuse of their said.
dwindling power. Most students simply had no idea that
Additional initiatives the 2021-2022 the elections were taking place.
SGA administration implemented includ- “For my first three years at Tech I ac-
ed replacing all the cookies at COVID-19 tually thought SGA was a spam organiza-
testing sites with pre-made salads for a tion and deleted their emails the second I
“healthy Yellow Jacket initiative.” got them,” said an anonymous Tech stu-
A new VP position was created. The dent. “Oops!”
VP of Social Media Winston Graham was However, it would be untrue to claim
in charge of two initiatives: adding Yik no one voted - one student did actually
Yak writing skills to English 1101/1102 vote, but then requested their ballot be de-
WOVEN requirements (“helping to stroyed once they realized they had voted
strengthen students’ multimodal com- in an SGA election.
munication skills”) and creating an SGA Upon reaching out to President Ángel
TikTok. Cabrera for a statement, he simply wrote
The SGA TikTok account’s slim fol- back “What’s an SGA?”
lowing (only two followers as of March In a final, last-ditch attempt to raise
29) featured SGA cabinet members en- awareness for the election season, the can-
gaging in popular trends to make them didates participated in a debate hosted by
more relatable to the student body. the Technique. The debate was noticeably
As SGA headed into election season, uneventful, with candidates even apolo-
it was little surprise at their lack of en- gizing to each other for running for of-
gagement. In an attempt to increase their fice. In the most heated back-and-forth
opportunities to connect to the student exchange, the two candidates could not
body, members of UHR tabled along Tech agree on who should answer the question
Green. [Editor’s Note: the Technique is of why they want to run for SGA presi-
still unsure what UHR is and at this point dent first.
we’re too scared to ask] “You go first,” said Wanda Bee.
The current undergraduate president datory for all students (“The new drown- Unfortunately, it was an exceptionally “No, you go first,” said Noel Way.
BY LIZ ANYA Presley Dent and executive vice president proofing,” Dent explained), as well as pe- windy day and all of their prepared paper “No, you go first,” said Bee.
Isaac Vice were elected to office last spring titioning to continue construction on the ballots flew away in the wind. “No, you go first,” said Way. “I genu-
After careful tabulation of votes, not with an ambitious — if not questionable Student Center indefinitely to promote It just so happened that a visiting pet- inely don’t have anything to say.”
a single student voted in the 2022 under- — platform. the food truck industry. ting zoo was taking place on Tech Green, “Fine, I’ll go first,” said Bee. “But only
graduate elections. Of their many initiatives outlined in Confidential documents obtained by the excited flock of sheep began to eat because you insisted!”
What may come as a shock to some their platform, most were coldly received the Technique show that Dent was of- their paper ballots, enjoying a mid-day Although there were no votes in the
was no surprise for others and is a fitting by the student body. fered all As in his classes in exchange for snack courtesy of SGA. election, the SGA candidates decided to
end to a difficult year for the Student Gov- This included making participation owners of Atlanta-area food trucks to get Dent voiced disappointment at the settle the election with a friendly rock-
ernment Association (SGA). in the Humans vs. Zombies game man- a meeting with Tech’s Capital Planning lack of votes. “I wish someone would have paper-scissors competition.

Carnegie’s rotting corpse requests halt on DM Smith renovations

BY JO MAMA head in his human-sized hands before a dates to the building, stating “the beauty, Carnegie’s press statement also includ- the Friendly Ghost is in talks to spear-
volunteer brought him a pedialyte and a history, and financial value of the building ed a request for an exclusive contract for head the project.
Plans to update DM Smith are being sandwich. far out-weigh the benefits of sealed win- Carnegie Steel Company to be used for all “The issue of DM Smith’s renovation
halted after, earlier this week, President “Mr. Carnegie has requested we halt dows and elevators.” future construction projects at Tech. The is still under consideration, and we’re go-
Ángel Cabrera held a press conference in the renovation project, just briefly, out of “The most wealthy and powerful of deadman was unaware his steel company ing to take time to consider all of our op-
Bobby Dodd Stadium to conduct out- concern for the historical integrity of the our country have a responsibility to set- closed in over 100 years ago. tions. But, we want to thank Mr. Carnegie
reach to the ghost and apparition com- building. He wrote out a statement on the right those less fortunate than us. We President Cabrera announced negotia- for contributing his valuable time, excel-
munity as a part of a new review process ouija board, which we’ll provide for you must teach them the value of strong char- tions with Carnegie Steel were underway. lent ideas and fresh-smelling money to our
for construction and renovation projects. now,” Cabrera said. acter and hard work. Walking upstairs “With the help of the Carnegie Com- school. We are humbled by your presence
Using a ouija board, Cabrera made Event volunteers handed out a formal, builds character,” Carnegie said. pany, we’ll endeavor into the world of a and will probably just agree with every-
contact with the long-dead Andrew Carn- printed press statement from Andrew When asked how students with dis- completely new and untapped resource— thing you’ve said anyways,” Cabrera said.
egie, who expressed a number of objec- Carnegie, whose corpse has been rotting abilities would be able to get to their invisible industry,” Cabrera said. As the interview concluded, muffled
tions to the renovation project. in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery for 103 years. classes without an elevator, President Ca- The partnership will include Foster’s sobs echoed through the room as Buzz
Seances are a longstanding In his statement, Carnegie rejected the brera responded he was not aware such Home for Imaginary Friends, and Casper was escorted off stage by two volunteers
tradition at Tech. addition of elevators and any modern up- students existed. and an EMT.
As a part of a centuries old deal with
the devil, wealthy donors are granted
the ability to communicate with the sit-
ting president from beyond the grave in
exchange for their soul, a generous dona-
tion and the promise of their frozen head
being stored in the catacombs underneath
Freshman Hill in the event of their death.
President Cabrera and Buzz sat
cross-legged on the floor, surrounded by
candlesticks arranged in the shape of a
pentagram.
The two joined hands as Cabrera be-
gan humming the Ghostbusters theme
song. The first message came through in
seconds.
The small plastic indicator moved
wildly across the board. Student volun-
teers scrambled to jot down the message
as fast as they could.
Much of the event was obstructed
from the view of the audience, but a for-
mal post-seance interview was held af-
terwards, where President Carberea and
Buzz shared about their experience.
“We were honored to be visited by the
ghost of Andrew Carnegie, famed indus-
trialist, philanthropist, and namesake of
the Carnegie Foundation, responsible for
the donation of the DM Smith building,”
Cabrera said. Buzz sat silently for much
of the interview with his large, mascot