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From the files of the GTPD...

Campus Crime

Stealthy protectionOn Aug. 6, officers responded

to a call from the Graduate Living Center about an individual carry-ing a possible sword on his back. The suspect was spotted entering the elevator after meeting a friend in the GLC lobby. The officers im-mediately established a perimeter around the building to close off all exits. They then began a search of the hallways on different levels in order to find the suspect, to no avail. The team then began a room by room search of the building. As rooms were cleared, officers iden-tified a female student as the same student who had met the suspect

upon his entrance into the build-ing. She stated that the suspect had already left the building, but she called him back to return to the scene. She said that her friend had an umbrella that looked like a sword. After returning to the scene the suspect confirmed that he had a black umbrella that had a sword handle on it. Officers in-spected the umbrella and advised the suspect not to carry the um-brella on campus.

Illegal FireGTPD was called to the Fam-

ily Apartments on Aug. 8 in refer-ence to a fire alarm that had been

triggered earlier during the night. The complainant had identified the people responsible for the alarm and stated that they were staying in a room without per-mission from the Institute. Upon arriving at the suspects’ room, of-ficers found that they had been sub-leasing the apartment from its rightful owner, against the rules of the housing department. Both suspects admitted that they knew they could not sub-lease the apart-ment. Keys were confiscated and suspects issued a criminal trespass warning.

Nobel discoveryOfficers identified four sticks

of dynamite that had suffered heat damage while conducting an in-ventory of the explosives bunker at the North Avenue Research Area. The Atlanta Bomb Squad placed the explosives in a containment vessel to be moved and destroyed.

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Tech undergoes administrative

changesby Coby LuStaff Writer

Campus administration has undergone many personnel changes over the past several months, including the introduction of two new academic Deans and a new provost. The sum-mer semester also saw the additional turnover of staff in several important campus positions. While some members joined the campus com-munity to fill vacancies created by the depar-ture of their predecessors, others moved into new positions created to meet the needs of the Institute.

Ravi Bellamkonda, a professor in the Wal-lace H. Coutler Department of Biomedical En-gineering, has been named Associate Vice Presi-dent for Research (AVPR) within the office of Executive Vice Presidents for Research (EVPR).Bellamkonda’s main duty is to promote research at Tech.

“Professor Bellamkonda is a well respected faculty member of the biomedical engineer-ing engaged in very exciting research,” said Steve Cross, the Executive Vice president for Research. “He has served Georgia Tech in nu-merous capacities, most recently as a core mem-ber of the Tech strategic planning effort. He is currently leading a task force on innovation with Professor Merrick Furst. As Associate Vice President for Research, he will work closely with me to enhance Tech’s ability to pursue interdis-ciplinary research.”

Bellamkonda’s goal is to influence not just

Rankings continue to improve

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Tech recorded another strong showing in the 2011 U.S. News and World Re-port rankings for America’s Best Colleges, which were released Tuesday, Aug. 17. The Institute tied for the No. 4 ranking for engineering programs at schools that of-fer doctoral degrees with the California Institute of Tech-nology. Tech also tied with the University of California-San Diego for No. 7 among all public universities in the nation.

“The fact that Tech has sustained a top 10 ranking in U.S. News and World Re-port for more than a decade helps to give visibility to the Institute and our tradition of excellence,” said Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peter-son.

Tech earned recognition in a variety of more spe-cific categories, including high rankings for individual schools and academic pro-grams. Seven of the Institute’s engineering schools ranked in the top five for their re-spective disciplines. Leading the way were the School of Industrial Engineering (No. 1 overall) and the School of

Aerospace Engineering (No. 2). The Schools of Mechani-cal, Biomedical and Civil Engineering each earned a No. 3 ranking, while the Electrical and Environmen-tal Engineering programs came in at No. 5.

Notably, some of Tech’s individual programs saw im-provement from last year’s marks. The School of Me-chanical Engineering rose one spot after coming in at No. 4 in the 2010 rankings, and the College of Manage-ment continued its steady rise; one year after jumping from No. 35 to No. 31, it rose three more spots to No. 28 in the national rankings.

Aside from individual schools of study, the Institute was acknowledged for excel-lence in four categories of general academic programs: internship/co-op opportuni-ties, undergraduate research, study abroad programs and senior capstone projects.

“From a recruiting stand-point, potential students, faculty and staff who are considering a top ranked university environment look further and find out about all the opportunities available through various programs,” Peterson said.

A new feature of the re-

port this year included a sur-vey of high school counselors to determine which univer-sity they thought offered the best education. Tech tied with several other universi-ties for No. 22 overall, in-cluding public institutions such as the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina and pri-vate universities such as Rice University, Emory University and the University of South-ern California. Only one public school (the University of California-Berkeley) was ranked higher in the poll.

The successful showing follows a similarly strong performance by Tech’s Col-lege of Engineering in the publication’s April release of its graduate school rank-ings. The Institute placed in the top 10 for nine engineer-ing fields, including a No. 1 ranking in Industrial Engi-neering and a No. 2 ranking for Biomedical Engineering. Three other graduate pro-grams—Aerospace Engi-neering, Civil Engineering and Environmental Engi-neering—placed in top five of their respective categories.

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research at Tech but also the edu-cation and service by promot-ing creativity and influence. He also seeks to facilitate research at all levels, making it easier for undergraduates to participate in the research experience as well as making it easier for graduate stu-dents and faculty to conduct their research.

“...I’ve always been interested in the context of this job in work-ing in environments that give peo-ple the freedom to do what they wanted to do, encourage them to reach higher,” Bellamkonda said.

The EVPR is part of Institute President G. P. “Bud” Peterson’s effort to create ‘One-GT’ that integrates University, GTRI and Enterprise Innovation Institute.

“It follows that my position is…designed to help Steve Cross and Bud Peterson implement their vision for One-GT,” Bellamkonda said, “A Georgia Tech that is the technological university in the world and an innovation foundry in the next century, addressing globally relevant problems and policy in health care, energy, in-formation, logistics, materials etc.”

Nina Swaczuk has been named General Manager of the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Tech’s Enterprise In-novation Institute (EI2).

“[ATDC] is a start-up accelera-tor that helps Georgia technology entrepreneurs launch and build successful companies,” according to the ATDC website.

ATDC provides various ser-vices including help fundraising, bootstrapping programs, consul-tation and educational service re-garding entrepreneurship.

“It is an exciting time to be part of ATDC as this successful start-

up accelerator begins its fourth decade of helping Georgia entre-preneurs launch and build sci-ence and technology companies,” Sawczuk said. “With the economy encouraging more people to start companies and ATDC’s member-ship now open to a broader group of enterprises, the organization has never been more important to the state’s entrepreneurs.”

Paul Kohn was named Vice Provost of Enrollment Services. Kohn replaces former Associate Vice Provost Deborah Smith, who retired in May.

Enrollment services covers ad-

missions, scholarships, financial aid and the Office of the Registrar. One of Kohn’s main goals as Vice Provost of Enrollment Services is to promote diversity.

“I look forward to working with the Enrollment Services team at Tech to further develop innovative and effective strategies for recruiting and retaining the future alumni of Georgia Tech. From what I have learned so far, the students, alumni, staff, faculty and other supporters reveal an enthusiasm and energy that I am eager to become a part of,” Kohn said.

by Coby LuStaff Writer

The department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Tech recently received funding to study the formation of complex molecules such as RNA and DNA. The Na-tional Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Astrobiology and Exobiology pro-grams awarded $20 million to a coalition of research teams. The money will support the estab-lishment and development of the Center for Chemical Evolution (CCE) on Tech’s campus.

“Our research team seeks to understand how certain molecules in a complex mixture can work together to form highly ordered assemblies that exhibit chemical properties similar to those associ-ated with biological molecules,” said Nicholas V. Hud, a professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Director of the CCE. “Such a process was likely an essential and early stage of life, so we are also working to under-stand what chemicals were present on the prebiotic Earth and what processes helped these chemicals

form the complex substances ulti-mately needed for life.”

The main objective of the CCE is to understand the fundamental physics and chemistry behind the formation of complex molecules that can carry information and control processes. There is also a focused target to understand the formation of DNA and RNA.

“We will work backward from the complex substances found in living organisms today, such as proteins and DNA and make ma-terials that are a little bit different and simpler in chemical struc-ture,” Hud said. “We will then strive to determine if there were possibly chemicals and conditions on the early Earth that would have given rise to these and simi-lar substances.”

The research is divided into three themes. The themes include identifying potential biological building blocks from the products of prebiotic reactions, investigat-ing the chemical components and conditions that promote sponta-neous assemblage of increasingly complex molecules and preparing and characterizing highly-ordered chemical assemblies to study their

potential to function like biologi-cal substances.

“The first [theme] is primar-ily on instrumentation develop-ment and ultrasensitive analytical techniques development and a sub focus on interface reactions and reactions that occur…between different phases,” said Thomas Orlando, a Professor of Chemis-try, Adjunct Professor of Physics and Associate Dean for Energy Research.

School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Regent Professor and School Chair Charles Liotta will lead research for the second theme. This theme seeks to un-derstand the physical organic chemistry of early metabolism. One of the current projects in this theme is looking at solvents and amino acids for non-coded peptide bond formation. Another project is identifying and under-standing possible thermodynamic

and kinetic chemical sinks of material that is hypothesized to subsequently act as source materi-als for biological building blocks. Research in this theme related to solvents that could form peptide bonds in prebiotic conditions could lead to new environmental-ly-friendly chemical processes.

“These solvents, aside from be-ing important in prebiotic reac-tions have important in industrial projects in making new chemicals because they are green solvents,” Liotta said. “They can be used as solvents and then be recycled.”

The third theme is lead by David Lynn, chair of the Depart-ment of Chemistry at Emory Uni-versity and Ram Krishnamurthy, an associate professor of chemistry at the Scripps Research Institute. This theme of the research looks to develop methods to create poly-mers and assemblies that mimic natural macromolecules.

Another aspect of the research is the focus on commercializing the research. These efforts are be-ing lead by Associate Professor Facundo Fernandez. Research in

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Nicholas Hud is the Director of the Center for Chemical Evolution (CCE) which focuses on the formation of DNA and RNA molecules.

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News BriefsFreshman class most diverse everby Hahnming Lee

Editor-in-chief

Tech’s incoming class of fresh-man is one of the most diverse and also contains the most number of students in the Tech Promise pro-gram.

Applications continued their trend of increasing from year-to-year, with 13,500 students from 49 states and 89 countries apply-ing for admission. The number marked an 18 percent increase over last year’s total.

“We are very pleased with the freshmen class that’s coming in… we were really pleased not only with the quality, academically…but also the fact that we achieved that quality and augmented [the class’] diversity,” said Rick Clark, Director of Admissions.

The percentage of women also reached an all-time high, increas-ing to 35 percent. This growth coincided with large rises in the number of African American and Hispanic students, with both in-creasing by over 50 percent from last year’s class.

Even with the makeup of the class differing from past years, the average SAT score and GPA re-mained similar. The average GPA was 3.89 and the average SAT score was 1376.

The diversity of the class was partly attributed to a change in the admissions process. The staff in the office looked to emphasize the need to cater to individual students and not try and only fit them in certain categories.

“We say a girl from North Carolina is going to have differ-ent questions and needs than a girl from Alphraetta or even a guy from North Carolina,” Clark said.

The office is also making an ef-fort to reach out to students who have been admitted and those that

have not even applied. Letters, postcards and other correspon-dences are established between current students and prospective students to maintain interest in Tech throughout the high school students’ college decision process. These are also sent to those who have been accepted to Tech but have not yet made a decision.

These relationships and mes-sages sometimes start even earlier than a high school student’s se-nior year, as the admission office has made an effort to reach out to students just as they are entering high school.

“It starts all the way back from targeting 9th graders and 10th graders, and trying to work them through their high school ca-reers,” Clark said

This was done through a vari-ety of ways, including creating an online presence, like on Facebook.

“The traditional way you iden-tify [these students] has changed so much, and where kids are find-ing out about schools is so differ-ent from the way it used to be. When I say that, I only mean four years ago or five years ago, it’s not generations,” Clark said.

The admissions process for students also underwent some changes in conjunction to the re-cruitment process for prospective students.

In keeping with the attitude that each student should be looked at individually, there was an even larger shift away from a formulaic approach towards a more holistic one.

“We never got as granular as we do now…we put so much more focus on course selection and rig-or,” Clark said.

The class is also made up of more than 20 percent legacies.

“It’s always a goal to increase diversity geographically [and] eth-

nically, and we were able to do all of those this year, in a year when we also went up in SAT profile and academic rigor,” Clark said.

The Tech promise also has its largest class in the program ever, with 71 incoming freshmen from 31 counties becoming beneficia-ries.

The program is intended to pay for the tuition of those students with a family annual income to-taling less than $33,300.

The program is paid for through the Tech Foundation, which receives and manages fi-nancial donations received by the Institute.

“[The program’s purpose is so] that kids would not have to bal-ance that weight of financial pres-

sure when they are trying to focus on their studies,” Clark said.

The down economy has con-tributed to the number of students who qualify for the purely needs based program, but the admis-sions office has also increased its reach out to some parts of Georgia that may have been overlooked in the past.

“[As a staff] we’re doing better reaching further geographically in the state,” Clark said.

The program was originally started in 2007 by former Insti-tute President G. Wayne Clough to help provide in-state students with a college education and grad-uate debt-free. Since the program’s inception, 93 Tech Promise stu-dents have graduated.


This year’s incoming freshman class is one of the most diverse groups and contains the most number of Tech Promise students.

Senate Report details wasteful spendingSen. McCain (R-AZ) and Sen.

Colburn (R-OK) released a report called “Summertime Blues” de-tailing 100 projects funded with stimulus money that are described as wasteful. Two of the mentioned projects are current research pro-grams at Tech.

The first project funds research “to understand, model and sup-port improvisation, or real-time collaborative creativity, in the context of jazz, Indian classical and avant-garde art music,” said the report. The report then goes on to ask, “How will this help the United States out of an his-toric economic slump?” The pro-gram received $762,372 from the federal government. The second project received $427,824 from the National Science Foundation to research how video games can help improve the mental health of the elderly.

“Research is necessary for the long-term economic success of our state and our nation. Federal agencies funded research projects at Georgia Tech because they de-termined that the projects meet the appropriate criteria for stimu-lus funding,” said Tech spokesper-son Matt Nagel.

Trolley turnaroundTech is planning a new Trol-

ley turnaround behind the stu-dent center. It will be located in the parking lot between the stu-dent center and Skiles and next to the Weber buildings. The change will not be implemented until the planned Skiles walkway construc-tion is done and the Tin building is torn down, meaning the change will not likely roll out until next year.

Upon arriving on campus this fall, students will be greeted with a plethora of new dining options at the student center. The space previ-ously occupied by Pandini’s is now taken by a new Chick-fil-A, Sub-way and Taco-Bell restaurant. The Jackets / WoW Cafe and Wingery will continue to operate in the same location as before. The decision to bring new restaurants was sparked by declining sales at Pandini’s.

In addition, two new restaurants will be introduced to the student center food court. Zaya, a Mediterranean restaurant is located at the same place as the old Chick-fil-A facility. An Indian restaurant, called Cafe Spice, is located in the same space as the old Burger King. Oth-er restaurants will continue their offerings in the student center food court. This was done to give students more variety of ethnic options as well as more vegetarian choices.

Waffle House opened its doors to the campus commu-nity on June 9, following a year-long construction and reno-

vation process. While the chain has over 1,600 locations nation-wide, the Waffle House facility in Tech square has several interesting

features. The walls of the Waffle House are lined with photographs of different Waffle Houses

and also with Tech related pictures, in-cluding portraits of Tech athletes. Another area on the wall is dedicated to famous Tech alumni, including Jimmy Carter, Wayne Clough and Bobby Jones. The facility is managed by Travis Bell, a former Tech football player. The location also has an outside patio with seating and a Wi-Fi lounge area and a waiting room for take-out orders. Features common to all Waffle Houses in-clude a jukebox and the standard menu. The facility will be open 24 hours a day for 365

days a year. The Institute does have a storied connection to the firm.

Joe Rogers, Jr., son of co-founder Joe Rogers, Sr., is a Tech alum and is the current CEO of the company. The Waf-

fle House location was previously occupied by an American Apparel store, which was closed

in December of 2008.

The Institute announced Dr. Rafael L. Bras as the new Provost and

Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Bras will officially be-

gin his tenure on Sept. 1. The search for a new provost began last year,

following Dr. Gary Schuster’s decision to step down from the post and

return to a tenured position with the faculty of the School of Chem-

istry & Biochemistry.

As the Provost, Bras will be the chief academic officer of the Insti-

tute and exercise broad budgetary oversight of all the

Colleges within the Institute. This is especially criti-

cal now as the Institute adapts to the current nation-

al financial climate. Bras joins a set of new faces in

the upper level administration this fall, including the

Deans of the Ivan Allen College and the College of

Computing.

Bras named new

Institute provost

The schools of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) merged together with the school of Polymer, Tex-tile, and Fiber Engineering (PTFE) to create the largest MSE program in the country. The school now has 55 the-sis-granting faculty, surpassing MIT by 11 positions. The newly merged school will hopefully streamline interdisci-plinary research activity. According to Dr. Robert Snyder, the school hopes to become a top-five MSE school in three years, and the No. 1 school in five years.

Current PTFE students, and those entering the Institute through Fall 2011 will be allowed to pursue a degree in the field. The MSE School will also offer a Materials Science degree with a focus in poly-mers. Out-of-state students participating in the Academic Common Market will be grandfathered under the program, as long as they re-main eligible.

PTFE, MSE now one degree program

Tech’s seventh President, Arthur G. Hansen, died on Monday, July

5 from complications during surgery. He was 85 years old. Hansen

served as President between 1969-1971 before leaving to become the

President of his alma mater, Purdue University. During his tenure, the

Student Center opened its doors for the first time on Aug. 3, 1970.

Hansen also led efforts to raise funds for the Student Athletic Center,

a predecessor to the Campus Recreation Center (CRC).

He was also present during the time of the

Kent State incident. Amid questions from mem-

bers of the campus community about the need

to have a military program (ROTC) on cam-

pus, Hansen was able to preserve the historic

program. In 1982, Hansen left Purdue to be-

come Chancellor of Texas A&M.

Former PresidentHansen diesSummer News Recap

Waffle House opens its doors in

Tech Square

Photo by Kellie Kosiba / Student Publications

Photo courtesy of Communications & Marketing


New student center dining options

Upon arriving on campus this fall, students will be greeted with a plethora of new dining options at the student center. The space previ-ously occupied by Pandini’s is now taken by a new Chick-fil-A, Sub-way and Taco-Bell restaurant. The Jackets / WoW Cafe and Wingery will continue to operate in the same location as before. The decision to bring new restaurants was sparked by declining sales at Pandini’s.

In addition, two new restaurants will be introduced to the student center food court. Zaya, a Mediterranean restaurant is located at the same place as the old Chick-fil-A facility. An Indian restaurant, called Cafe Spice, is located in the same space as the old Burger King. Oth-er restaurants will continue their offerings in the student center food court. This was done to give students more variety of ethnic options as well as more vegetarian choices.

On June 2, a thermite reaction caused an explosion at the Zeta Beta

Tau fraternity house and resulted in the hospitalization of two stu-

dents. Tommy Keen, a third-year AE student and Paul Grzybowski, a

third-year CHEM student received burns on 30 percent and 20 per-

cent of their bodies, respectively. A person familiar with the incident stated at the time that the students mixed two chemicals in a two-liter soda bottle when the system exploded. The resulting explosion caught the attention of bystand-ers, who proceeded to call the police department.

Police determined that there were more chemicals inside the fraternity house and proceeded to evacuate the house, and a hazardous materials team was called in to remove the remaining substances. The incident was treated as an accident. Sources also stated that the activity was strictly recreational and was not a part of a fraternity related activity.

Students burned in accident

It was announced that work crews will begin work on numerous projects associated with the construction of the Clough Undergradu-ate Learning Commons (CULC). Skiles walkway will be closed start-ing on Dec. 20 for the duration of the spring and summer semesters. In order to facilitate traffic through the center of campus, the Skiles alleyway, which lies between the south side of the Skiles Classroom building, the Coon building and the Tin building, will be reconfig-ured. The alleyway construction will be completed by Dec. 1 so that the pathway is open to the campus community when campus reopens

in the spring. The renovated alleyway will be more open, better lit and have an emergency call box.

The Price Gilbert Library plaza will also undergo renovation, including the removal of the library foun-tain. Furthermore, the sidewalk between the Student Center Commons and Bunger Henry will also be closed due to work on the Tech Green.

Skiles walkway to be closed

The Board of Regents at the University System of Georgia approved

a proposal for a new degree at Tech. The new degree is called a Bach-

elor of Science in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies and

will be offered through the School of Modern Languages. Students

can enroll in the program starting this fall semester. The degree will

be a combination of foreign language studies, cultural studies and a

cluster in an interdisciplinary field. Students must complete 15 hours

within their chosen cluster, allowing them to complete a minor within

the major. As part of the program, students must complete at

least 12 hours abroad.

Two languages will be offered at the start

of the program: Spanish and Japanese. Fol-

lowing approval, German, French and Chi-

nese are the next languages to be added.

The offering of Russian, Korean and Ara-

bic are also in the planning process.

New mod. lang.

degree approved

Waffle House opened its doors to the campus commu-nity on June 9, following a year-long construction and reno-

vation process. While the chain has over 1,600 locations nation-wide, the Waffle House facility in Tech square has several interesting

features. The walls of the Waffle House are lined with photographs of different Waffle Houses

and also with Tech related pictures, in-cluding portraits of Tech athletes. Another area on the wall is dedicated to famous Tech alumni, including Jimmy Carter, Wayne Clough and Bobby Jones. The facility is managed by Travis Bell, a former Tech football player. The location also has an outside patio with seating and a Wi-Fi lounge area and a waiting room for take-out orders. Features common to all Waffle Houses in-clude a jukebox and the standard menu. The facility will be open 24 hours a day for 365

days a year. The Institute does have a storied connection to the firm.

Joe Rogers, Jr., son of co-founder Joe Rogers, Sr., is a Tech alum and is the current CEO of the company. The Waf-

fle House location was previously occupied by an American Apparel store, which was closed

in December of 2008.

Summer News Recap

Waffle House opens its doors in

Tech Square

Photo by Joey Cerone / Student Publications

Photo by Josh Sandler/ Student Publications


Photo courtesy of Facilities

Photo by Joey Cerone / Student Publications

Photo by Ethan Trewhitt / Student Publications

New student center dining options

PRESIDENT BUD PETERSON delivers his

2010 Institute Addressand shares Georgia Tech’s new Strategic Vision for the next twenty-five years.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3111 AMFerst Centerfor the Arts

Refreshments provided following the President’s address

www.gatech.edu/vision


New joint BS/MAT launched with GSU

The Board of Regents approved a new BS/MAT (Master of Art in Teaching) joint degree program between Tech and Georgia State University on Aug. 11. The pro-gram will begin this fall.

“[For a long time], Tech stu-dents have become teachers. If you go out into the school in the state, you will find math and science teachers who will say ‘I got [my] first degree at Georgia Tech and then decided to become a teacher.’ This program is to make it easy, give students good advice and get them certified on the master’s lev-el,” said Donna Llewellyn, Direc-tor of the Center for the Enhance-ment of Teaching and Learning (CETL).

The new program has been nearly a year in the making and is part of the larger goal of the In-stitute to develop undergraduates with the degrees in science, tech-nology, engineering and math-ematics (STEM) into teachers.

“We have an NSF [National Science Foundation] project called Tech to Teaching which the purpose is to facilitate success of students of students who want to teach in STEM fields…The best STEM students in the state and the region come to Georgia Tech, but we don’t have a college of edu-cation, so this [program] facili-tates STEM students to become STEM teachers,” Llewellyn said.

The NSF push for math and science teachers comes from the lack of qualified people to teach in these areas.

“There is a tremendous short-age of math and science teachers across the state. Even in the cur-rent recession, they are still hiring math and science teachers…We contacted some of the local school

the first theme is leading to new methods of analysis that have widespread industrial use.

“Complex mixtures are found in many chemical industries – including petroleum, food and pharmaceuticals,” Fernandez said. “The instruments and protocols we develop to sort through the complex mixtures that result from model prebiotic chemical reac-tions are going to be valuable to these industries too.”

Research in the third theme could lead to the development of new substances with broad ap-plications in a variety of fields in-cluding, therapeutics, diagnostics and drug delivery methods. But the innovation of the research lies not just in the commercial viabil-ity of the research.

“It is also important to real-ize that definitions of innovation vary between disciplines. From our perspective the increase in the fundamental knowledge base of chemistry and physics, as well as the sharing of that information, is indeed innovation. It is not just the spin-off technologies,” Orlan-do said.

Many of the tools and devices have already been in development for previous projects in related fields. The CCE expects that much of the Center funding will go to pay for the salary of researchers; particularly post-docs, graduate students and even undergradu-ates. The funding will also go to the CCE’s education and outreach programs.

“Our ultimate goal is to cre-ate a complete chemical pathway showing how relatively simple substances can interact with the environment and each other to spontaneously produce complex assemblies that exhibit properties normally associated with biologi-cal substances, and perhaps shed some light on the earliest stages of life on Earth,” Hud said.

districts and asked them how many math and science teachers they plan to hire in the next five years; they were in the hundreds,” Llewellyn said.

While the intention of the pro-gram is to develop more math and science teachers, students in other fields can also enroll in the BS/MAT program. All the MAT pro-grams offered at GSU are eligible to students in the program.

“This is not just restricted to just math and science teachers. People in other fields can do it too, but their major must align with the field they want to teach in,” said Beth Spencer, Director of Pre-Teaching serving the Georgia Tech community.

Students wanting to enroll in the new program need a 3.5 GPA and have completed at least 30 hours and not more than 90. Stu-dents must also maintain a 3.0 to

remain in the program. Students will also need to complete 6 hours of graduate level courses in their field while at Tech. Students en-rolled in the degree will have the option of cross enrolling at GSU to take education courses to sat-isfy free elective hours.

“This nice thing about this agreement is that nobody has giv-en up anything, we have just made it easier for students. You get your Georgia Tech degree exactly the same way you would have gotten your Georgia Tech degree. You get the MAT the same way you have gotten the MAT. It is just seamless now,” Llewellyn said.

The estimates of the number students who would enroll in the program are conservative for many reason, including GPA re-quirements, interest from the stu-dent body and knowledge of the opportunity.

“This program is going to start small, because Tech students don’t know about it yet, but I think it will grow. We expect for it to start at maybe a dozen,” Llewellyn said.

“I think this is going to be a small program [not only] because of the GPA requirements, but also because I meet with a lot of ju-niors and seniors. It is not unusual at all for students to come meet with the spring of their senior year and say they want to become a teacher,” Spencer said.

The Pre-Teaching Department also offers other opportunities for those interested in becoming teachers. Currently there are three classes, CETL 4001, 4002 and 4003, that are offered on campus to give students a feel for what a MAT degree entails. Students pursuing STEM fields are eligi-ble to receive Noyce scholarships ranging from $20,000-$24,000.

By Matt HoffmanOpinions Editor


The new joint BS/MAT degree program between Tech and Georgia State is designed to make it easier for students to become teachers. The program focuses on training teachers in math and science.

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Cambridge, Mass — The man-ufactured controversy over what has ludicrously come to be called the “Ground Zero Mosque” has a lot of depressing aspects. But eas-ily the most surprising and, for me, upsetting development is that the Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish human rights organiza-tion, has sided with Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, and the other opportunistic GOP pols who are exploiting this issue.

A couple weeks ago the ADL came out with a statement recom-mending that “a different location be found” for the Cordoba House, the Muslim community center, similar to the YMCA and JCC, that is being promoted by a Man-hattan imam with a long record of ecumenicism and moderation.

The ADL argued that “ulti-mately this is not a question of rights, but a question of what is right. In our judgment, building an Islamic Center in the shadow of the World Trade Center will cause some victims more pain—unnecessarily—and that is not right.” The principle at work here seems to be, “Whatever the vic-tims of Sept. 11th don’t like, isn’t right.” It reminds me of the idea that we should support the death penalty because the families of murder victims tend to want mur-derers executed.

What I found even more astounding was the ADL’s no-tion that this is “not a question of rights.” The group calls itself “the nation’s premier civil rights/human relations agency,” and it’s sniffing at the idea that Muslims have a right to build mosques (not to mention swimming pools, res-taurants, and the rest of the Cor-doba House’s features) wherever they please. The ADL has argued in court against the use of zoning laws to restrict the construction of houses of worship, but apparently “sensitivity” is more important than religious freedom.

Don’t get me wrong, sensitiv-ity is important. But in order to demand that one party be more sensitive, there has to be some rational basis for another party’s feeling offended. If I cursed loudly and deliberately in the vicinity of schoolchildren, you would say, I may have a right to do that, but I should have been more sensitive because there’s a legitimate inter-est in protecting children from dirty words. Maybe I believe that children don’t need to be pro-tected from curse words, but still, sensitivity to the sincere beliefs of others requires me, morally if not legally, to hold my tongue.

The Cordoba House situation isn’t like that at all. The only reason to take offense at a Muslim com-munity center built two blocks north of the World Trade Center is the assumption that all Mus-lims have some connection with, and responsibility for, the actions of the 9/11 terrorists. That’s why

we have seen politicians and other commentators blur the difference between moderate and jihadist Muslims and imply that we are at war with Islam per se. Carl Paladi-no, a Republican running for NY governor, says the proposed com-munity center would be a “monu-ment to those who attacked our country.” Newt Gingrich points out that there are “no churches or synagogues in Saudi Arabia,” as if the center were sponsored by the Saudi government, not a moderate Sufi Muslim leader about as far, spiritually speaking, from radical Sunni Islam as any Jew or Chris-tian. Pat Buchanan says building a mosque near Ground Zero would be like “building a Shinto shrine” at Pearl Harbor. Because, you see, we’re at war with Muslims just as we were at war with the Japa-nese. It really is that simple for them. But it’s wrong and the ADL should have said so and left it at that.

As Peter Beinart says, “Would the ADL for one second suggest that sensitivity toward people vic-timized by members of a certain religion or race justifies discrimi-nating against other, completely innocent, members of that reli-gion or race? Of course not. But when it comes to Muslims, the standards are different.” Exactly, because they don’t see Muslims like Feisal Abdul Rauf as “com-pletely innocent.” This is collec-tive guilt, pure and simple.

The whole sad affair with the ADL reminds me of Beinart’s great article a couple months back about how American Jew-ish organizations have sacrificed their human-rights liberalism on the altar of Zionism, in the pro-cess losing the allegiance of many younger American Jews. Beinart wrote, “These groups would never say, as do some in Netanyahu’s coalition, that Israeli Arabs don’t deserve full citizenship and West Bank Palestinians don’t deserve human rights. But in practice, by defending virtually anything any Israeli government does, they make themselves intellectual bodyguards for Israeli leaders who threaten the very liberal values they profess to admire.”

Now the threat to liberal values has come to New York, and the ADL has blown a major opportu-nity to stand up for them.

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“”OUR VIEWS Consensus opinion

Steady, controlled changeNew administrators welcome, but continuity needed

We welcome all the new students, staff and faculty members to campus and look forward to a productive and eventful year. However, with change, especially to the upper level administration, comes adjust-ment. The campus community needs to be patient and understanding as adapta-tions to campus are made, hopefully for the better.

New faces also bring in new ideas and fresh perspectives, which should enhance the community discussion. A vibrant campus conversation is more important now than ever as the Institute will roll out the new strategic plan on Aug. 31. The members of the campus community who have stayed but recently moved to new positions will hopefully be able to better help Tech at their new posts.

While many of the new members of the upper level administration may not work directly with students on a day-to-day basis, the decisions that they make will impact students as the campus leadership

continues to move Tech forward. Stu-dents should also be consulted and input should be sought when major changes to the institution are made. Tech’s previous methods to success should not be ignored in this process. The school has come quite far in a small amount of time, and failure to retain the Institute’s identity would be tragic and regressive.

The changes made to many positions should also help to foster a new era of ef-ficiency for the Institute. To help ensure that this goal is achieved, the administra-tion needs to clearly articulate the roles these new position entail and inform the campus of these roles.

Now, after beginning the process of transitioning between people in these positions in the administration, an era of continuity would be appreciated. Conti-nuity will allow Tech to build on its solid foundation and continue to make neces-sary improvements to the Institution for many years to come.

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Technique • August 20, 2010 • 13 OPINIONS

While the new school year marks a new beginning for some of us, for the major-ity it means the second, third, fourth, fifth or even sixth year beginning. This fall is the be-ginning of my fifth year as an undergraduate, and I have to admit, as tired as I get just thinking about all of the sleep that I will be missing next se-mester, I get equally excited to come back to all of the things that I miss about campus while I am away during the summer break.

While I did have a great time during my internship this summer, I found myself missing some of the unique and quirky culture that can be found at Tech. It is very rare to find a group of people that do so many interesting and some-times dorky things. No one at work, besides fellow Techies, caught my jokes about LAN parties and Humans vs. Zom-bies games. Being away from the campus really made me ap-preciate what an open campus we have and how receptive stu-dents are to things that some campuses might make fun of because it is not “cool.”

I mean, let’s face it, we can do some strangely unique activities on Tech campus that would be ridiculed at other schools, and we’re quite proud of it, as we should be. Tech has consistently defined its own unique culture since they opened their doors. What

other group of students would actually complete double the school work just to ensure that a fictitious student became an engineer?

To me, the line between “geeky” and “normal” is blurred on the Tech campus. We all have so many things that we could be considered “dorks” about. This creates a culture within the campus that is very tolerable of things that many campuses would not find “normal.” There are very few campus cultures that con-sider a fixation with robots the norm, and very few campuses that would consider the release of a new World of Warcraft ex-pansion or patch a valid excuse for missing class. Here we have a little space in the world where we can do some frankly geeky things and not feel weird about our activities.

Students undervalue the unique opportunities that Tech culture offers. It took me almost four years to stop referring to the different ac-tivities and hobbies that I saw around campus as “weird” and

embrace the fact that I am sur-rounded by a group of people that pick their hobbies because they truly enjoy them and not always because it is considered popular to do so. There are too many of us who are still hung up on the fact that the new things they see people doing on campus are weird. Just be-cause an individual Tech stu-dent’s hobbies are not under-standable, does not mean that they are not as equally enjoy-able as others.

Over the years I have missed out on several oppor-tunities to participate in really interesting things on campus simply because I was too busy making fun of the other ac-tivities people were doing that were not familiar to me.

If I had been more open to other new activities through-out my last fours years at Tech who knows what kind of other friends I could have made or what other things I could have learned.

One of the most impor-tant things that we can do as students is learn more about

the other people that are sur-rounding us, that includes not being judgmental about what other people are doing to fill their free time.

If you do not feel that the anime club is the best fit for you that does not mean that you should not listen to what people have to say about the subject nor does that mean you should make fun of it. In many instances, the best way to become involved on campus is to embrace the sometimes wacky culture that exists here and utilize it to cre-ate a better experience while pursuing your college career at Tech.

All Tech students owe it to themselves and their Te-chies to work to help support the unique culture on campus that allows students to freely express themselves through their interests around campus. Every Tech student should give a club, organization or new hobby that they see be-ing pitched around campus in the upcoming week a chance. Even though it may be some-thing that you would never be caught dead doing in high school, the new school year is a great time to give a hobby a chance that you may consider strange.

And who knows, you may genuinely enjoy something that is only available within the unique culture of hobbies that Tech offers.

Oddities of Tech bring about tolerance“Being away from the campus

really made me appreciate what an open campus we

have.”

Kate ComstockBusiness Manager

Sanny ChunFirst-year CM

“It’s my first time in the U.S. My goal is to adapt to this

place.”

Sagar GovilFirst-year ISYE

“To enjoy Tech to the fullest and see what it’s all about.”

Clark HowellSecond-year ISYE

“To stay busy, but not too busy, and maintain sanity”

Gus BoydSecond-year AE

“Get back in shape and do well in Calculus III.”

What is your goal for the coming year?

BUZZAround Campus

What happened in sports this summer? When asking this question, actual sport-ing events were likely not the first things to come to mind. No, it was likely a long list of ridiculous announcements and news only the most hardcore fans could care about it. It has been a summer of exciting fake news. There is no other way to describe it. So many events have happened off the field while so little has happened on it. When Michael Vick be-ing involved in legal troubles is just passing news, you know that the summer has been very different from any in the past.

There was the NBA free agency. When LeBron fa-mously uttered the words “I’m taking my talents to South Beach,” he instantly cemented himself as a villain and created a new phrase that will take on some sort of sexual defini-tion in the coming years (if it has not already). The way the show played out, with LeBron sitting in front of a bunch of children acting as accessories to his arrogant display, get-ting softballs from Jim Gray about chewing nails and LeB-ron handing out a scholarship to the University of Phoenix, it was something I would not have expected to ever see. Now? It will likely become a norm for those headline ath-letes. I am looking at you, Chris Paul.

Enough ink has been spilled on whether he was right

or wrong or if something could have happened differently, but I just cannot handle the fact that we, as viewers, criticized him endlessly about all of this but were glued to the televi-sion when he came to finally announce his intention to play with his best friends in Miami. The fact that ESPN was a will-ing partner made me question what the NBA will look like in 20 years, with more players concerned about looking the part of superstar than acting it.

Then there was the deba-cle in the NCAA with USC. Somehow, the NCAA has de-cided that it is important to enforce the rules that it makes, a truly novel concept. They are now trying to use USC as an example for this. This would be fine if the athletes that are most affected by this were not in middle school when Student Athlete A and Student Athlete B wrecked havoc on the proud program. With the coaching staff also gone, the NCAA seems to want to remind the people that innocents must be accountable to the actions of

wrongdoers. Someone has to pay, and as long as it’s some-one, justice has been served.

On the subject of the NFL, they have commend-ably changed their methods of evaluating players’ health and now see any sort of head injury as serious. It is troubling that they did not take concussions as seriously in the past, but the fact that they are willing to show some sort of acceptance of their wrongs is welcome. It is more troubling that the play-er culture still refuses to fully embrace this. When someone gets knocked in the head and becomes disoriented, it is com-mon sense that he should not be doing anything to stress himself out. In football, it is the opposite; when you do not go back in because of an inju-ry, you are considered “weak” and letting the team down.

Has it really come to the point where a giant poster is required to remind players that they should not be going into games where they could suffer serious brain damage? Even worse, I don’t think any of

those players injured should be doing the heavy reading on the posters after being smashed to the ground which is when the information is kind of the most important.

And of course, there’s Brett Favre, one of my favorite tar-gets. He has toyed with the Vikings all summer and has finally decided to come back as a “favor” to his teammates, all of whom most certainly love him. How could one not be endeared to the 41-year old with ankle problems after he made the cardinal sin of quar-terbacking by throwing a ball across his body on his back-foot for an interception that decided the most important game of the season, not going to any mandatory workouts and skipping the first pre-season game? When a bunch of teammates have to travel to a guy’s home town to get some sort of answer whether or not he is playing and the kicker is the first to leak the news guy in question had made a decision, you know that Brett Favre has to be involved. Somehow, I do not foresee the $16 mil-lion he is making this season as strengthening the notion that he is doing the team a “favor.”

I don’t envy sports fans to-day, who have to deal with all of this acting as news in place of recaps of games. Still, it can’t get worse…right? Who am I kidding? After all of this, I am prepared for just about anything.

Summer sports stories masquerade as news“I don’t envy sports fans today,

who have to deal with all of this acting as news in place of

recaps of games.”

Hahnming LeeEditor-in-chief

Photos by Jarrett Skov

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New year offers chance to honor past, carve path into the future

Welcome to campus! You have the distinction of being part of a student body that boasts the best-qualified and most diverse fresh-man class ever. In addition, 2010-2011 will be a banner academic year for Tech from both a histori-cal and a future perspective.

This year marks not only the 125th anniversary of Tech, but also the 50th anniversary of both the matriculation of black stu-dents to campus and the Ramblin’ Wreck.

Although we’ll be celebrating these milestones throughout the year, we are also embracing the opportunity for our campus to chart its future course.

I hope you will plan to join me Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. inside the Ferst Center when we officially launch our new strategic plan to take Tech to its 150th anniversary. This has been a year-long process that has involved participation by many of you, and I look forward to your involvement in helping us bring the plan to life in the com-ing year and years to come.

As each of you prepares for the academic challenges that lie ahead, I want to make sure you are aware of a number of changes on our leadership team.

Dr. Rafael Bras joins us in Sept. as our new provost and exec-utive vice president for Academic Affairs, coming to Tech from the University of California-Irvine, where he was the Dean of the Henry Samueli School of Engi-neering.

On May 1, Dr. Steve Cross began as Tech’s executive vice president for Research (EVPR), providing leadership, strategic fo-cus and support for the Institute’s

multifaceted research and eco-nomic development enterprise.

Dr. Ravi Bellamkonda, a pro-fessor in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engi-neering, has been named an as-sociate vice president within the Office of the Executive Vice Presi-dent for Research (EVPR).

Joining us this fall is Dr. Jac-queline Jones Royster, our new Dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts who arrives from the Ohio State University.

While College of Management Dean Steve Salbu is taking off the semester to focus on research, Se-nior Associate Dean Sri Narasim-han will oversee day-to-day opera-tions.

Nina Sawczuk has been named general manager of the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Tech’s Enterprise In-novation Institute (EI2).

We have a new vice provost for Enrollment Services, Paul Kohn, who has joined us from the Uni-versity of Arizona.

Gregory R. Moore has been named senior director of Stamps Health Services, joining Tech from the University of Kentucky, where he held a similar position.

Corey Boone, a fourth year College of Management student, is your new SGA Undergraduate Student Body President.

Anthony Baldridge, who is a Ph.D candidate in Chemistry, will serve as SGA Graduate Stu-dent Body President.

Many more changes are tak-ing place. We are in the process of hiring a new vice president for In-stitute Diversity, an associate vice president for Communications & Marketing and new leadership for the Office of Information Tech-nology and Office of Human Re-sources.

While you may or may not come into contact with these new faces, you can be confident in knowing that we have a team of dedicated professionals who are focused on making Tech one of the most highly respected, tech-nology-focused learning institu-tions in the world.

Our faculty and staff represent only a part of the overall larger equation here at Tech. Each of you plays a pivotal role in making sure that leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and public ser-vice continue to be hallmarks of our both our institution and our graduates.

I encourage you to embrace the many opportunities available to you here at Tech. Learn from our leadership, our faculty and your fellow students and join with me as we work together to Design the Future.

OUR VIEWS Hot or not

Green gloryTech was named to both the

Princeton Review Green Hon-or Roll and the Sierra Maga-zine’s Cool 20 for efforts in campus sustainability and pro-motion of green technology. Such recognition shows that Tech practices what it teaches. Leading the way amongst col-lege campuses when it comes to going green also reenforces Tech’s role as an innovator and a model.

HOT– or –NOT“I hope you will plan to join me

Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. inside the Ferst Center when we officially launch

our new strategic plan.”

G.P. “Bud” PetersonInstitute President

Remedial reportThe McCain-Coburn re-

port shows a lack of under-standing and appreciation for the importance of knowledge development. The way the report derides and marginal-izes the work and research of the educated is shortsighted. Tech and many other institu-tions have shown that research can lead to valuable new small businesses that produce jobs and strengthen the economy.

Rankings repeatThe U.S. News and World

Report college rankings were released, and Tech again fared very well. The Institute held its position as the seventh public school and the 35th overall. While these rankings should not define an university, they are a nice yearly reminder that Tech continues to excel as a preeminent institution of higher education and global leader in engineering.

Construction circusWhile dealing with the

major projects currently tak-ing over campus is annoying, the lack of completion of some smaller project before the start of fall semester creates a nui-sance. In particular, road and sidewalk closings can just push students to the limit, as not being able to get to a place a student does not even want to go to in the first place makes it even worse.

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getting shot at (literally) and having your trucks blown up by IEDs is less stressful than GT. No joke.Summer officially wasted I’m ready to go back nowAt tech, we have to skype women in from outsideGot out. Started to miss Tech. Then discovered LIFE - YEAH !I actually can’t wait till fall semester to start! I think I have a case of Stockholm syndrom with tech..What the hell happened to SGA Course Critique?IT retards must have accidentally deleted the old and better func-tioning site. QUIET EVIL DRAGON! i’m trying to have a conversation.but grown up oxycotton tastes like chalk!it’s a 26 bedroom, 2 bath.comet, comet, comet, comet, comet! yayyy i have an island.why are you mad at me? you’re like my best friend!i just want one baby or even two baby while they’re still in styleew, bodyguard’s like my brotherguard.gross.com/stabmeintheheart.htmlunbreak my heart, say you love me againSo, my chinese officemate brushes his teeth... on the sink of the lounge kitchen! ads are greatTech construction is just like its social life: there’s no access to the G-Spot (CULC) until after graduation.research sucksGrad orientation = waste of timebutterscotch girl wants you. please notice me.it’s a boop loop! booooop.IPST building = ChinatownPolice: “Put your hands up!” Me: “AND DEY STAY DARRE!”I’m concerned with the student organization, FASET, and it’s seemingly downhill path. I want the best for incoming students, but I’m not sure they’re getting that.Keep FASET fun!SUP

Technique • August 20, 2010 • 15 OPINIONS

Chances to improve grads’ experiences lie ahead

Let me welcome every-one to the fall semester and another academic year at Tech! This time of the year always brings a dif-ferent atmosphere to Tech with orientations, campus events and a welcoming en-vironment for all new and returning Jackets. This year will prove to be one filled with a myriad of events and activities within and spon-sored by the SGA. From the graduate side of SGA, there will be a number of issues and activities that we plan to tackle in this academic year.

C o m m u n i c a t i o n amongst graduate students will be a main focus this year in Grad SGA. What is becoming increasingly important and also increas-ingly difficult is to com-municate major campus initiatives focused on grad students to all those stu-dents across campus.

To facilitate communi-cation across the depart-ments and the campus, the Board of Governors was created this summer com-prising graduate-focused student organization presi-dents that will relay infor-mation amongst the differ-ent graduate constituencies. Additionally, there will be initiatives to create gradu-ate-specific communication resources and avenues that provide information on var-ious events and resources.

I want to invite all graduate students to a time honored tradition at Tech, the graduate student pic-nic. The picnic gives grad students, their families and friends an opportunity to enjoy an evening of free food and entertainment as a welcome back and to Tech from Grad SGA. This year’s picnic will be Sept. 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the IC Lawn with free T-shirts for grad students who attend.

Professional develop-ment has become a key ini-tiative in the past few years

as the job market continues to become tougher and grad students seek ways to be-come more competitive.

Teaming with Career Services and the Center for the Enhancement of Teach-ing and Learning, we will be hosting the Second An-nual Career Symposium that will provide all gradu-ate students with workshops and panels covering career topics ranging from job search to interviewing skills in all areas of employment including government, in-dustry and academia. This year’s event will take place March 10, 2011 in the Stu-dent Center.

Partnering with the Pro-vost’s Office, one of Gradu-ate SGA’s greatest events has become the Georgia Tech Research and Innova-tion Conference (gtRIC). Last year’s conference was truly an accomplishment that showcased some of the best research and efforts of graduate students at Tech. This year will continue to develop the research sym-posium and expand it to in-clude even more presenters. The event will take place on Feb. 8, 2011 in the Student Center.

It is also important to mention that the Gradu-ate Communication Cen-ter will continue to offer writing development to all graduate students.

Another issue dear to graduate student’s hearts is the student health insur-ance. This year will be a significant year for the stu-dent health insurance in that Tech is able to select an insurance provider for the

coming years in a signifi-cantly different system than we are in now. This will be a significant task for SGA and exploring all aspects and concerns as well as hav-ing a transparent process will be of the utmost im-portance.

As we look to this year, it will definitely be one filled with many things to accom-plish. The items mentioned here constitute the most important issues and events this year but only represent the tip of the iceberg. I en-courage everyone to look out for announcements on our many other initiatives throughout the year.

All of this can only be accomplished through the collective efforts of the grad-uate students who donate their time and efforts by serving within Grad SGA. This year, I am thankful to have recruited an excep-tional executive cabinet that will work to accomplish all of the events and goals for this year.

Complementary to ac-complishing these goals are the honorable grad students who serve in the GT Sen-ate. With all of this, I want to extend an invitation to anyone interested in join-ing SGA to join us. We are always looking for people to join us in the Senate as well as the various committees within the executive cabi-net. To explore more, be sure to visit www.sga.gat-ech.edu and also look out for important announce-ments here as well. I wish all of you the best for a fruitful academic year and most im-portantly, Go Jackets!

“This year will prove to be one filled with a myriad of events and activities.” Anthony BaldridgeGraduate President

High expectations call for renewed dedication

The Class of 2014 brings with it some of the bright-est minds that Tech has ever seen. You all have the most diverse class with the high-est test scores to date. With such incredible credentials, it is only fair that you ex-pect great things from your experience here at Tech. As your Student Body Presi-dent, it is my goal to lead SGA in a manner that meets and exceeds those ex-pectations.

When I think about Tech, I like to say that it is in the business of facilitat-ing greatness. If you need evidence of this, then take a walk down Skiles walkway during lunchtime and ask a random Tech student what he has been involved in or what his life ambitions are.

I can point out a host of students who I interact with on a daily basis who are bound to leave a profound mark on this world. It is for that reason that I ran for this office, and it is for that reason that the scores of students involved with SGA do what they do. They want to provide a learning environment that meets the expectations of their illus-trious peers.

This year your SGA will pursue a strategic approach to enhancing the student experience that focuses on a few key areas. They are as follows: academic ex-cellence, community out-reach and campus support. Through those avenues, we hope to provide sustainable change to this campus that impacts Jackets for years to come. Now, I know that you are thinking to yourself

“What does this mean?” That is why I would like to take a moment to detail a few areas that we are hoping to partner with the admin-istration to address.

Academic Excellence: Let’s face it; we are all here to learn. That is why we have created a new position within that solely focuses on academics. This position will pursue areas such as es-tablishing a Student/ Facul-ty Rights and Expectations, as well as working with our LEAD program to de-velop a Leadership minor. We also will be focusing in increasing the number of value-added experiences in the classroom. That goes beyond simply increasing faculty/student interaction, but it allows students to tackle real-world problems and develop solutions.

Community Outreach: Tech has a tremendous im-pact on the surrounding community. This year, we will seek to leverage that impact to bring sustainable, positive change to our sur-rounding communities. By building relationships with neighborhood associations and government entities, we provide students with an opportunity to make a dif-ference in the lives of those who live right next door to us. We also position our students as vehicles of posi-tive change in the Atlanta community.

Campus Support: One of the key areas that we intend on improving with those departments that provide integral support to our students is in commu-nication. We aim to provide

real-time feedback on ini-tiatives so that departments are able to understand if their resources are focused in the areas that maximize the value added to students.

While we plan to do these things and have every intention to carry them out, we cannot achieve success without your support or involvement. That is why we ask that you be fully en-gaged and provide us with feedback.

There is a host of ways to get involved with your SGA. You may run for Freshman Representative or join a committee. If that doesn’t suit your needs then you can just come and sit in on one of our meetings that are held every Tuesday at 7:30 in the Flag Building (Rm 117). We want to serve you effectively but need your full participation in order to do so.

When I was a fresh-man, I recall hearing a very similar call for involvement from the Student Body President of that year. I, as well as hundreds of other students, accepted that call and worked to make this campus a better place to learn.

Now it is your turn to take ownership of your Tech experience and make a difference in this com-munity. If ever I may be of assistance, please don’t hesi-tate to send me an email at [email protected] or visit my office. I am here to serve you!

As you embark upon your Tech experience, please make it a goal to have the best time of your life. Tech provides with it a rich experience full of traditions (and opportunities to make your own). So, get involved, learn the traditions and write your very own Tech story. With such a phenom-enal group of scholars, I know you will make a dif-ference in this bright com-munity.

“We cannot achieve success without your support or

involvement.” Corey T. Boone

Undergraduate President

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Buzz rolls out of Mini 500 race, onto red carpetBy Julia Turner

Contributing Writer

Roll out the red carpet, be-cause Tech’s got a new Emmy to add to its collection of awards and trophies.

Every year, Tech’s Commu-nications & Marketing depart-ment creates a public service an-nouncement (PSA) to promote the Tech brand during all tele-vised athletic events, including basketball and football games. Students may remember last year’s PSA, which featured Tech tradi-

tions such as the Mini 500, and also highlighted Tech’s status as a noteworthy research institution. The PSA caught the attention of judges at the Southeast Regional Emmy Awards, winning an award for “Outstanding Achievement: Television Special Achievement Excellence” in the Commercial category.

In addition to the Emmy, last year’s PSA won the Grand Gold award from the Southeast Re-gion’s Council for the Advance-ment and Support of Education (CASE) in the Audiovisual Com-munications, Television category.

The group involved in the making of the PSA was “pleasantly surprised” after win-ning such accolades, according to Kather-ine Bows Taylor, the director of Commu-nications and Market-ing. Taylor also over-sees the production of the PSA.

“You never know what the competition is going to be like for these. It really shows the talent that we’ve got within our Com-munications & Mar-keting team,” Taylor said.

Work begins on the

annual announcement in late Jan. or early Feb., with the first month dedicated to brainstorming con-cepts for the video.

“Most college PSAs are very generic. We want ours to be something creative that stands out, something that distinguishes Tech for the unique institute that it is,” Taylor said.

For Taylor, that means reveal-ing the students and research within the campus. One of the distinguishing qualities of the Tech PSA was student involve-ment, including the recreation of the Mini 500 complete with cheering extras, who were all Tech students recruited during the summer semester.

Students were important par-ticipants in the PSA’s production. Members of the production team used student feedback to check the credibility of the storyline, and students ended up being stars of the show.

In an effort to make the vid-eo more authentic, the produc-tion team hoped to get a student athlete to play the starring role. They accomplished this goal with the help of the Athletic Associa-tion. Frequenters of Tech tennis matches may have recognized Doug Kenny, a fourth year IE student and member of the Tech men’s tennis team, as the Mini

500 competitor and test subject in the video.

“I did some things on camera that I never thought I would do, [like] dressing up in tights and having two lawn blowers pointed at my face [or riding] a tricycle on a treadmill with my shirt off and baby oil covering my body. Regardless of the unusual circum-stances, I had a blast and am really glad that I was asked to partici-pate,” Kenny said.

Another interesting aspect of the video included the recruit-ment of a crowd of cheering on-lookers for Kenny at a recreation of the Mini 500.

Sarah Mallory, former stu-dent communications manager for Communications & Market-ing, and the Ramblin‘ Reck Club helped recruit interested students as extras for the video. The goal of these students was to bring the moment alive with enthusiasm, despite the fact that the video was filmed on a hot June day.

“We could not have done it without their involvement,” Tay-lor said regarding student partici-pation in the film.

Another interesting aspect of the production included film-ing at various research labs on campus, including the Exercise Physiology Lab and at the Cen-ter for Robotics and Intelligent Machines. Another one of the

challenges included coordinating the set of extras and props for the filming of the scenes. The entire video was shot on campus over a period of four days.

The technical side of produc-tion fell to Maxwell Guberman, a videographer for Communica-tions & Marketing.

In addition, Sam Rickles, CM ‘10, decided to try his hand at the video production. Rickles created a two minute film to give more information about the Mini 500 and the people involved with the 2009 PSA. This film uses much more original footage than the PSA, which had to comply with time restrictions. The official PSA is approximately 40 seconds long. Rickles’ finished film, along with a video on the making of the PSA can be found online at www.gat-ech.edu/mini500. The website also includes links to PSAs from previous years.

Communications & Market-ing was highly impressed with student participation in last year’s commercial, and it welcomes stu-dent ideas for similar future pro-ductions.

According to Taylor, the more people on board during the idea stage of planning, the better. The 2010 PSA is in its final stages of production and will air at the first televised football game of the sea-son. Expectations are high.

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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDARAUG 23

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- First day of classes Red Cross Blood Drive Rock Your Face Off [Navy Armory Building, 8 p.m.]

- Technique meeting [Flag building, 7 p.m.]

- Red Cross Blood Drive - Exchange Program Info. Session [Savant 211, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.]

- West Campus Tips for Success and Women’s Cheesecake Reception [Hefner Learning Center, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.]

- DramaTech Open House [Dean Dull Theater, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.]- Latino Welcome Weekend Cookout and Game Night

- Student Involvement Week Organizational Fair [Skiles, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.]

- East Campus Tips for Success and Women’s Cheesecake Reception [Brittain Recreation Room, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.]

- Welcome Back Week - Mini Golf and Funnel Cake [Skiles, 11 p.m.-2 p.m.]- Student Involvement Week Organizational Fair [Skiles, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.]

- Welcome Back Week Dunk Tank and Ice Cream [Skiles, 11 p.m.-2 p.m.]- Student Involvement Week Organizational Fair [Skiles, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.]

- Welcome Back Week - Movie Showing of Kick Ass [Skiles]- Student Involvement Week Organizational Fair [Skiles, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.]

HANDS ON ATLANTAHands On Atlanta offers more than 1,000 volunteer opportunities per month, focusing on a variety of issues, including adult literacy, animal support, conservation, AIDS support services, disability services and meal service for the homeless.

The organization also includes an AmeriCorps program whose members serve as teaching assistants, tutors and mentors. Hands On Atlanta also coor-dinates volunteer programs with elemen-tary schools in the metro Atlanta area.

Go to http://handsonatlanta.org for more information.

HUMANE SOCIETY

The Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) is an animal charity that functions as a pet adoption center, a clinic and an education-al program provider. It focuses on assisting abused and neglected animals.

The program allows for work in the pet shelter and one-on-one volunteering with dogs and cats staying in the shelter. The Foster Care component focuses on special needs animals, and the AHS offers pet res-cue and animal welfare.

To participate in the Atlanta Humane Society, visit http://atlantahumane.org.

CHILD

REN’S HEALTHCARE

The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta focuses on enhancing the lives of ill chil-dren through both medical treatment and emotional support.

Volunteers at the Children’s Health-care often plan activities, service projects and fundraisers for the children. They also interact with the patients to provide them with an emotional support system.

To volunteer with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, visit http://choa.org.

ONE VOICE ATLANTAOne Voice Atlanta is a group of college students who focus on eliminating human trafficking in Atlanta. According to the website for the Tech chapter of One Voice, Atlanta has the highest human trafficking rate in the USA.

One Voice serves to create awareness and generate funds for trafficking victims. One Voice Atlanta will host a gala on Oct. 19, including entertainment and a silent auction, along with awareness efforts.

To get involved, visit http://sites.google.com/site/gtonevoiceatl/home.

Atlanta offers multitude of ways to give back

FOOD BANKThe Atlanta Community Food Bank

(ACFB) distributes over two million pounds of food across the state of Ga. on a monthly basis. With food pantries, com-munity kitchens and senior centers, the ACFB protects low-income families from hunger and food insecurity.

The ACFB conducts projects such as the Atlanta Prosperity Campaign, Atlan-ta’s Table, Kids in Need and Community Gardens.

To volunteer with the ACFB as an indi-vidual or as a group, visit http://acfb.org.

MADHOUSERS, INC.Madhousers, Inc. is an Atlanta-based

non-profit corporation that provides tem-porary and emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families.

The locations of the shelters are in various places around the city. Each hut is constructed by hand by the members of Madhousers. They use scraps, donations and materials from local supply stores. Construction knowledge is not necessary, as volunteers can learn on the job.

To volunteer with Madhousers, Inc., visit http://madhousers.org.

CHILD

REN’S SHELTERVolunteers with the Atlanta Children’s

Shelter aid children from broken families by providing comfort and safety, along with the more tangible daily meals, cloth-ing, health care and educational opportu-nity.

The shelter also assists families on the whole with housing aid, job search assis-tance, parenting classes and financial man-agement counseling.

To volunteer, visit http://atlantachild-rensshelter.com.

OPEN HAND

Open Hand’s mission is to help people prevent and manage chronic diseases.

Programs offered through Open Hand include Medical Nutrition Therapy, di-etary counseling, senior meals and meals prepared daily for children and low-in-come families. The organization also runs an Open Hand Pantry that gives food to low-income clients with medical issues on a weekly basis.

To learn more about volunteering with Open Hand in Atlanta, visit http://pro-jectopenhand.org.

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Prominent Tech figures give advice to freshmenMEET...THE MAN WHO RUNS THE PLACE

Holding a doctoral de-gree in mechanical engineer-ing and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Peterson has been president at Tech since April 2009.

Before that, he held top academic and administrative positions at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Rens-selaer Polytechnic Institute and Texas A&M University. Peterson has also served on the National Science Board (the scientific advisors to the President and Congress) since 2008.

As a scientist and engi-neer, Peterson has authored or co-authored over 300 written works and holds eight patents.

“I met my wife Val my freshman year—best thing that ever happened to me. Other than that, I think my freshman year gave me confidence. I was able to do some things that I had never tried before, and I found that I could actually do them,” Peterson said regard-ing his own freshman year at Kansas St.

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Since the 1980s, Buzz has been promoted from a particularly enthusiastic yellow-clad cheerleader to an icon on campus. Buzz appears in person at games, is printed on official Tech documents and promotions and the name is attached to the ubiquitous BuzzCard.

Though Buzz is techni-cally a cheerleader, he or she must be one of the most physically fit on the team. Besides typical cheering and running around in a stifling costume, Buzz does a push-

up for every Tech point at football games – fortunately, this was long after the Cum-berland game.

Buzz has placed first and second in various national mascot challenges if not just for general excellence then for active public displays.

In a 1999 game against Duke, Buzz defended himself against the Blue Devil—armed with a giant flyswatter—by beating him with his own weapon and then breaking it in front of the mortified Duke fans.

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MEET...THE YELLOW JACKETS’ MAIN MANSince becoming Ath-

letic Director in 2006, Radakovich has seen one of the most successful sports campaigns in Tech’s history: a combined win-loss record of 213-80 for the Yellow Jackets’ teams.

After joining Tech, he started the Athletic Di-rector’s Initiative Fund, now worth more than $12 million and dedicated to go beyond normal budget-ary expenditures on special projects.

From his experiences as

a freshman at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he offers this advice to the next Tech class.

“I wished I had used the resources more that were available to me when I was first starting college. They were all around me but I tried to do too much on my own. I have since gotten a bit smarter and learned to take advantage of the all the resources available [to me] to make better and more ef-fective choices,” Radakovich said.

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MEET...THE FAMOUS STUDENT WHO NEVER EXISTEDIn the 1920s, Tech

mistakenly issued then-freshman William Smith two admission applications; Smith saw this as an oppor-tunity, and both he and his fictional George P. Burdell applied. Both were admit-ted, registered for classes and graduated in the class of 1930. Smith and his fellow conspirators then revealed the prank, much to the chagrin of the administra-tion; however, the students had already adopted George, and he continued to earn his master’s degree.

Burdell continued his career in the armed forces, appearing on plane, ship and submarine rosters, and arti-cles abound in Atlanta pub-lications bear his name on the byline. One of Burdell’s most recent achievements was garnering the most votes in Time Magazine’s 2001 Person of the Year; naturally, Time caught on and foiled the plot.

Still, Burdell lives on as the official Tech alias and having the campus general store in the Student Center named after him.

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For his third year in the Student Government Association (SGA), Boone, a fourth-year MGT major, will be responsible for over-seeing SGA as a whole and holding veto power over bills from the Undergradu-ate House of Representa-tives (UHR).

He has been involved with several student and institute organizations on campus since his first year, a time when he realized something important about college.

“I wish I learned [as a

freshman] that the next four years travel at warp speed. I realized this the summer after my fresh-man year, and I quickly began getting involved and pursuing activities that would allow me to give back to Tech. That’s what kept me motivated to run for Student Body President, and it’s what motivates me everyday to try to make a difference. I’d tell any freshman to explore this campus and find a way to leave your mark,” Boone said.

MEET...THE UNDERGRADUATE SGA PRESIDENTCorey T. Boone

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For her third year in the Student Government Association (SGA), Mo-rales will be responsible for coordinating and chairing the Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR), which controls funding for student activities and orga-nizations.

Now a fourth-year BCHM major, Morales has had the time to determine just what about freshman year has kept her going through Tech’s rigor and SGA’s dedication.

“One of the most impor-

tant things that I found was that I am most productive and most motivated when I am busiest. I wish that I had been more involved my freshman year. I had time, so I was able to procrasti-nate, but being busy has forced me to manage my time well, and I actually think I have a better balance now than I had back then. I would definitely encourage freshmen to find activities that they enjoy, make time for them and take opportu-nities to meet other people,” Morales said.

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MEET...THE GRADUATE SGA PRESIDENTAs a Ph.D. student

studying organic chemistry, Baldridge has served as a graduate senator for three years and as the Student Welfare Chair. Baldridge has earned several fellow-ships, including a Student and Teacher Enhancement Program (STEP) Fellowship, through which he works with faculty at Mari-etta High School to mentor younger students competing in science fairs. He was also a student core contributor to the recent Strategic Vision,

and in 2008 he received recognition as the most out-standing teaching assistant in chemistry.

“The major thing that has stuck with me since the first year [at Tech]... is the large input students have on Georgia Tech campus. This input is unmatched by any other institution of higher learning that I know of, and I feel it is something that separates Georgia Tech from all others,” Baldridge said of his time since his move from Piedmont College to Tech.

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During her time as a Ph.D. student studying in-dustrial and organizational psychology, Schnure has been strongly involved in the graduate Student Govern-ment Association (SGA) as a senator and an executive community member.

She recently appeared on National Public Radio (NPR) to talk about her re-search on narcissistic leaders, noting that their negative personality traits, or “dark sides,” often show up to prevent good leadership.

Though not as particu-larly relevant to freshman as the undergraduate SGA is, Schnure can still offer a word of advice to the incom-ing freshmen.

“This piece of advice cer-tainly transcends location: use your calendar [or] plan-ner. There’s no worse feeling than that stomach drop you get when you realized you’ve missed a meeting or assign-ment simply because you didn’t write it down. Don’t learn this the hard way,” Schnure said.

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For many, the arrival of Step Up 3D to theaters may be a sign that 3D has officially jumped the

shark. It’s hard to believe that Av-atar only just came out last Dec., especially with the glut of 3D products that have flooded the-aters since then.

While CGI animated films have made the transition smooth-ly, live action films have not been so lucky.

When Avatar came out, it showed the potential advantages of using 3D for movies. It helped viewers have a more immersive experience, and many watch-ing it felt it was an enhancement and not just an annoying distrac-tion which required those weird glasses.

Unbeknownst to many watch-ing at the time, that experience was made possible through special cameras.

With the success of the movie and a perceived increase in interest in the technology, over-eager stu-dios looking to boost the bottom line took many movies originally shot on film and hastily make them into 3D in post-production, making the once seemingly or-ganic effect decidedly unnatural in most movies billed as 3D. Per-haps the biggest example of this is with Clash of the Titans, which received a lot of criticism for its shoddy 3D effects.

The number of movies shot with the special cameras specific to 3D is low, but there are still some out there doing it right. Step Up 3D was shot with these special cameras, making it the first real 3D live action movie since Avatar.

Now this is all well and good,

you may ask, but how does that justify giving Step Up 3D four stars?

Certainly the plot is not the reason. While Dance Flick may have failed as a comedy, it did manage to lampoon certain cli-chés that all dance films seem to have. Step Up 3D manages to dispense each one in the first ten minutes of the film.

True to dance film form, our hero is quickly introduced to the crew that he will be dancing with as well as the “Biggest Dance Bat-tle Ever,” which closes the movie. However, the lukewarm plot is not what’s important in this movie.

Instead, the focus is more on the amazing dance routines than on the actual story line. As a re-sult of the quick introduction, the movie has more time to show the dancers dancing.

3D may seem a strange choice for a dance film, but it turns out to be one of the best uses of the medium yet.

As the dancers leap, dive and move through the frame, the sense of depth enhances the intricate choreography by showing us how each dancer is a part of the whole.

The dancers in the background are equally a part of the routines as the ones in the front. When done well, this is the freedom that 3D gives the viewer. It allows us to watch different elements de-pending on what catches our own unique interest.

This phenomenon is widely helped by the fundamental real-ism of what is being performed. While some misguided CGI is applied at times, the moves of ev-ery dancer are very real. These are obviously real dancers performing real choreographed routines.

Another thing that adds to the realistic element is how director Jon Chu wisely restrains himself from cutting every two seconds, and instead lets segments of larger routines play out.

With several seconds of an unbroken take to watch a dancer hurtle through the air before landing, not only within the screen but also within one’s own field of vision, the anticipation is heightened, making the payoff all the greater.

While the director is able to re-strain himself, he is less able to re-sist filling the frame with random

flying objects to remind you that the film is in fact 3D. There are a few sporadic outbursts of bubbles of water droplets every now and then. Thankfully, the projectiles flying at the viewer are kept to a minimum.

Once the plot is set in motion, the camera is largely left to record the dancers, which is what’s really important.

Now I could tell you about how the set-piece routines clev-erly use environmental objects to enhance the depth of the staging, but that is better seen with one’s own eyes.

Instead, I will tell you about one of the weaker dance routines included in this movie. This con-sists of a two-minute long dance that is performed by several awk-ward dancers.

This dance routine is a bit ran-dom, and feels more like an hom-age to Gene Kelly than anything else. The dance is certainly noth-ing compared to Singing in the Rain, but it is able to hold its own thanks to the 3D effects.

To see these dance routines in 3D feels like the true calling of this medium, as opposed to garish 3D tricks thrown at you in other genres of film. (See the trailer for the latest Resident Evil movie for plenty of examples of this). Sure, explosions and rubble flying at the viewer look cool, but is it really needed? Not necessarily in most cases.

What sets films like Avatar and Step Up 3D apart is the fact that the 3D effects actually enhance the film.

Certainly the enhanced depth of field versus reality has its mo-ments, just as an overabundance of color can. I breathed a sigh of relief when the 3D camera just spent a few moments taking in Times Square, with the buildings appearing much larger than they actually are.

It is in the enhancement of these small, everyday realities that 3D will find its place, if it isn’t killed by Hollywood excess first.

It is probably the only movie I would tell anyone they have to see in 3D, if you’re planning on seeing it at all. If you do watch it, close one eye during one of the furious dance sequences if you find your-self not being impressed.

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Atlanta’s Fox Theatre is one of the most prestigious historic venues in America and a main attraction of Atlanta nightlife. It has 4,678 seats and annually puts on more than 300 perfor-mances a year, specializing in everything from plays to concerts to movies. The Fox is located in the center of Midtown, right on Peachtree Street. Coming this fall, Drake, Lady Antebellum and The National are all playing at the theatre, so be sure to check them out when they visit town.

FOX THEATRE

VARIETY PLAYHOUSEVariety Playhouse is a theatre and nightclub located in Atlanta’s own Little

Five Points. While it may be a different environment than the more formal one usually at the Fox, it is perfect for those who prefer smaller venues for their concerts. There are chairs for sitting or standing room if you prefer to groove to the music. This fall, Sara Bareilles, The Script, Motion City Soundtrack and Perpetual Groove are all scheduled to perform. Even if none of these acts ap-peal to you, be sure to check out Little Five Points. Browsing the trendy shops or eating at one of the local restaurants is a great way to spend an afternoon.

TABERNACLEThe Tabernacle is a 100-year-old church that was converted

into one of Atlanta’s premiere music venues. It has a standing room as well as seats in two balcony floors. While bigger than the Variety Playhouse, it is still an ideal place to enjoy some great bands and intimate performances. It is located right by Centen-nial Olympic Park, which is another great place to check out during your leisure time. MGMT, Slightly Stoopid and Adam Lambert are all scheduled to perform this fall.

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MASQUERADEThe Masquerade is an old mill building that was converted

into a small concert venue located on North Avenue. It has three stages of differing sizes called Heaven (top floor), Purgatory and Hell (basement). This unique layout offers a variety of music for concertgoers, with local bands performing on the smaller stages and better-known bands on the larger stages. This fall, The Maine, Something Corporate, Hot Hot Heat and Senses Fail are all slated to perform.

THE EARLThe Earl (East Atlanta Restaurant and Lounge) is a trendy

hipster music venue/bar located on Flat Shoals Avenue. It is known for its amazing burgers as well as frequently featuring many local and indie bands. There are tables as well as a large dance floor. With live shows almost every night, this venue is always hopping. Upcoming shows include Peelander-Z, Bomber City and Jamie Lidell. Be warned of the smoke filled atmosphere and don’t forget that this venue is 21 and up to enter.

CENTER STAGECenter Stage is a cozy venue located in the heart of Midtown on

West Peachtree St. It hosts some of the biggest names in show busi-ness, as well as smaller, more local bands. With stadium style seating, every seat is a good one. Shows are for all ages unless otherwise speci-fied. The venue is easy to get to on MARTA, just a couple of blocks away from Peachtree Center. Jimmy Eat World, Wale, Flyleaf and Jason Derulo will perform this fall, so make sure to check them out when they come to Atlanta.

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Athletic venues embody Tech’s winning backgroundBy Alex Mitchell

Sports Editor

Tech has a long and storied athletic tradition, and the sports facilities in which the Jackets play are a major part of each sports team’s history. The sections that follow detail the home stadiums of several of Tech’s major varsity sports teams.

Bobby Dodd StadiumBobby Dodd Stadium at His-

toric Grant Field houses one of the most storied programs in college football. The stadium was built in

1913 by students and is the oldest active on-campus stadium of any NCAA Division I football team.

In 2003, the stadium under-went renovations that increased the stadium’s capacity to 55,000 seats. The largest crowd at the stadium since then came in a game against No. 2 Notre Dame in 2006, with 56,680 fans in at-tendance; the most in Tech his-tory was 60,316, when the Jackets hosted Georgia in 1973.

Because of the stadium’s age, it has gone through numerous re-constructions that have constantly changed its seating capacity. The

Russ Chandler StadiumRuss Chandler Stadium, the

home of Tech baseball, opened in 1930 with the funds that Tech collected from the 1929 Rose Bowl game. It is known to some fans simply as the “Rusty C.”

The stadium was reconstructed in 2002 and has a listed capacity of 4,157. The attendance record of 4,609 was set on April 9, 2008, when Tech hosted Georgia.

Tech has hosted numerous NCAA Regionals and ACC tour-naments at the stadium over the past two decades. The stadium also served as a training site dur-ing the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

It was named in honor of A. Russell Chandler III, who donat-ed much of the necessary money needed for its renovation in 1985.

Alexander Memorial ColiseumTech’s Alexander Memorial

Coliseum has been home to the men’s basketball team since 1956.

The arena has gone through several renovations, each time adding seating capacity while still maintaining the intimacy and character of the arena. Its origi-nal capacity of roughly 7,000 has been expanded over time to 9,191.

The Coliseum’s popular nick-name of the “Thrillerdome” was coined by former Tech announcer Brad Nessler during the 1983-84 season after five games ended in exciting fashion.

Since the Coliseum opened, the men’s team has had a home winning percentage of over .700.

O’Keefe GymnasiumO’Keefe Gymnasium was used

by O’Keefe High School during the 1950’s and was given to Tech in the 1960’s. It has been the home of Tech’s volleyball team since 1995.

The gym is able to host around 1,000 people. The Pep Band helps keep the crowd energized during games, leading them with a cheer of “Point Tech!” every time the Jackets win a point.

Bill Moore Tennis CenterTech’s tennis program hosts

one of the nation’s best tennis fa-cilities with the Bill Moore Tennis Center. Its namesake, Bill Moore, is a member of the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame. He provided the funding to help open the Center in 1988.

The center features outdoor courts that can seat 1,500 and a two-story indoor court structure.

Shirley C. Mewborn FieldStarting in March 2009, the

softball team began playing its home games at the newly built Shirley Clements Mewborn Field after 21-plus years at Glenn Field.

Mewborn Field can seat up to 1,500 spectators, and like the baseball field it has both chairback and bench seating. The facility also features indoor batting cages and bullpens along the sidelines.

Tech has hosted NCAA Su-per Regionals at Mewborn Field in each of the stadium’s first two seasons.

most recent renovation took place in the summer of 2009, as the sound system was improved and a $4.5 million, 2,400 square foot video board was erected above the South end zone.

Tech named the stadium in honor of former Head Coach Bobby Dodd in April 1988. Dodd led the Jackets to a 165-64-8 re-cord in his 23-year tenure as the head coach and served in some capacity with the institution for 56 years. The field was originally named after John W. Grant, a one-time member of the Georgia Tech board of trustees, in 1914.


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Baseball players prep for future via draft, summer league By Alex Mitchell

Sports Editor

Last season, the Tech baseball team enjoyed a successful season that consisted of 47 wins and an opportunity to host a portion of the NCAA tournament. The team featured a number of quality play-ers, and 10 of those players were drafted in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.

Nine of those 10 players will not return to the Tech team next season and will join MLB team’s farm systems.

Senior pitcher Kevin Jacob will return to the Jackets after being taken in the 18th round by the New York Yankees. An injury made Jacob’s stock drop, so Jacob will return to Tech and try to get drafted higher next season.

The most notable loss for the Jackets is pitcher Deck McGuire, who was selected eleventh overall by the Toronto Blue Jays. After negotiating his contract, McGuire signed a minor league deal with Toronto with a $2 million sign-ing bonus. He was the first Tech pitcher to be selected in the first round under the tutelage of Man-ager Danny Hall.

Even though Tech lost some talent, they do return several key parts of the team next season. Some of those players decided to play in the Cape Cod Summer Baseball League in the offseason.

Last year junior pitcher Jed Bradley was Tech’s second start-

ing pitcher behind McGuire. Bradley started 16 games for the Jackets and posted a 9-5 record. He had a high ERA at 4.83, but he was able to pitch many innings, throwing a total of 91.1.

Bradley built on his strong sea-son as a Tech starter in the sum-mer league, going 2-3 with a 1.98

ERA. Bradley only pitched 41 in-nings for the Wareham Gatemen, but he managed to lead the entire league in strikeouts with 44.

Bradley’s strong showing in the summer earned him a spot on the Western Division team’s roster for the 2010 All-Star Game. In the game, Bradley pitched one per-

fect inning of relief and struck out one batter. Joining Bradley on the Wareham Gatemen is junior relief pitcher Jake Davies.

Davies performed well out of the bullpen for the Jackets last season making 17 appearances. The southpaw posted a 3.52 ERA, but he did not lose a game all sea-son (2-0) and batters were only hitting .268 against him.

Davies also had a strong show-ing for the Wareham Gatemen bullpen with a 2.38 ERA. Davies also performed well at the plate, hitting two doubles and four RBIs in only 26 at bats. His numbers helped earn him a spot in the Cape Cod home run derby.

Junior third baseman Matt Skole also competed in a home run derby this offseason, finish-ing third in the 2010 AmeriTrade College Home Run Derby.

Skole was a force at the plate for the Jackets last season hitting .335 with 20 home runs and 63 RBIs. The 6-foot-4-four left-hander will most likely replace first baseman Tony Plagman in the middle of Tech’s lineup next season.

Skole also managed to drive in runs for the Falmouth Com-modores this summer. Skole only hit .245 but managed to keep his slugging percentage high with his 11 doubles and three home runs.

Skole also has a Tech teammate playing with him this summer in sophomore pitcher Mark Pope.

Pope was the mid-week starter for the Jackets last season as a true

freshman and was a key player down the stretch.

Pope had a great freshman sea-son for Tech going 8-1 with a 3.78 ERA. Pope’s pivotal start of the season came in the game against UGA at Turner Field, and the hard-throwing righty pitched sev-en solid innings with nine strike-outs en route to a win.

Pope continued his hot streak in the summer league for the Fal-mouth Commodores, leading the team in strikeouts with 42 and in innings pitched with 44.2. For the season, Pope went 2-2 with a 3.22 ERA. Pope’s ERA could have been better were it not for two poor starts where he gave up 10 runs in each game.

Sophomore pitcher Luke Bard also competed in the Cape Cod Summer League this summer, but the righty played a smaller part for the Brewster Whitecaps with only 24.1 innings pitched.

Bard played a limited role for the Jackets last season as well, coming out of the bullpen averag-ing only 1.1 innings per appear-ance. Bard had a rough freshman season with a 7.53 ERA, but his nearly 2:1 strikeout to walk ratio was a positive.

For the Whitecaps, Bard’s ERA was much lower at 4.44 and he was called upon to start two games. Bard was able to find the strike zone for the Whitecaps, al-most as well as he did for Tech, throwing five more strikeouts than walks.


Mark Pope delivers a breaking ball in last season’s win against UGA at Turner Field. Pope only allowed two runs in seven innings.

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Every time i enter this classroom, a small part of my soul escapes into the steam that billows forth from tech’s sewers Like a dementor, except i don’t get chocolate from this suffering How do people not know they’re pregnant?? I don’t understand!!!!9 months of ignorance??Big words are coming out of your mouth, but they have little meaningI’M A SOCIALIST - OKAYYY?! STOP HATING.Two blonde guys who keep “debating” each other in class - cage fight and get it over withI’ma get out my vuvuzela app on my iPod to start shutting these people up. BAHHH. false. But, but, but.... the economy!But, but, but... society!Hard work pays off in the future, laziness pays off now.diversityis too much to ask for sunflower seeds in the vending machines? i see popcorn in the machines and there arent any microwaves!For a school that prides itself of being green, we’re sure doing a great job of eliminating green space.The enthusiasm of summer freshman have made me realize how jaded I’ve become. Fun.Soccer fans get so butthurt the minute you say anything remotely derogatory about their “perfect game”. Lol.

As a redshirt junior last season, Allen rushed for 618 yards on 64 carries at the A-back position. This season, Allen will replace Jonathan Dwyer and play the B-back position. Allen enters his senior season as the Jackets number one short yardage back. Expect Allen to get a lot of carries in the redzone this season.

Sophomore receiver Stephen Hill fac-es the tough job of replacing Demaryius Thomas as the Jackets’ go-to receiver. Last season, Hill had 137 yards receiver as a true freshman. If the coaches use Hill like they did Thomas last season, expect Nesbitt to look for Hill on deep passes down the sidelines.

Junior Embry Peeples will take over an A-back spot that was vacated by Allen moving to B-back. Peeples will share car-ries with other A-backs, but Tech hopes that Peeples will be a big-play back. Last year, Peeples made an impact in the run-ning and passing game, contributing over 300 yards of offense.

BackfieldThis season, Tech’s backfield will be led by senior quarterback Joshua Nesbitt. Nesbitt returns to

the Flats to start his third season under center after rushing for 1,037 yards and 18 touchdowns last year. Nesbitt will have to use his experience this season because he will be without his former go-to running back, Jonathan Dwyer. Dwyer left Tech after his junior season, creating a hole at the B-back position.

It is a spot that has been filled by senior Anthony Allen. Allen played at the A-back position last season, but at 6 feet, 230 pounds, he figures to possess the size and strength to play B-back. After transferring from Louisville in 2007, Allen performed well in his first season as a Jacket, rushing for 618 yards on only 64 carries. Senior Lucas Cox and junior Preston Lyons will back up Allen at B-back.

This season, Tech will have depth at the A-back position with 13 players currently listed on the roster. Juniors Roddy Jones and Embry Peeples figure to be the starters for Tech’s first game, but junior Marcus Wright and sophomore Orwin Smith should see ample playing time.

Last season, Jones struggled with injuries but still managed to rack up 345 yards and three touchdowns. Peeples did not have quite as productive of a season (170 rushing yards), but he will be an asset to the team because of his big-play ability. Peeples hauled in an 87-yard touchdown pass against Vanderbilt last season and had two plays of over 20 yards against Duke.

Offensive LineTech will have to replace three starters on the offensive line this season, but they do return one of the best centers in the country

in redshirt senior Sean Bedford. Bedford is the only Jacket to be named on the preseason All-ACC team and is on the Outland award preseason watch list. Bedford, a former walk-on, started all 14 games last season and is an anchor on a developing offensive line.

Although the offensive line is inexperienced, it does have depth. In a recent interview, Head Coach Paul Johnson alluded to the fact that he could see four different players playing guard this season and four different players splitting time at tackle.

One player who should start in the first game is senior right tackle Austin Barrick. Barrick was originally recruited to play tight end but was changed to A-back, and he later again switched positions, settling on tackle. The senior played in every game as a sophomore and started the first nine games of the season as well as the Orange Bowl last season. He missed four games late in the year with a lower leg injury suffered in the game played against Vanderbilt.

Sophomores Nick McRae and Omoregie Uzzi will see a lot of time at the guard positions this season, and junior Nick Claytor will most likely be the other starting tackle opposite Barrick.

ReceiversTech must replace a key playmaker at receiver in former Jacket Demaryius Thomas. Thomas chose to forgo his senior season in favor of pursuing

an NFL career and was drafted in the first round by the Denver Broncos. Replacing Thomas will not be easy as the 6-foot-3-inch receiver accounted for 1,154 yards of Tech’s 1,774 total passing yards.

Nesbitt will have to find a new go-to receiver, but he will have plenty of options to fill the void. Sophomore receiver Stephen Hill started alongside Thomas last season, and although he was Nesbitt’s second option, he still hauled in 137 yards as

a true freshman. It is clear that Hill did not have the same kind of season statistically that Thomas had last year, but at 6-foot-5-inch, Hill possesses an ideal build to flourish in Tech’s offense. Hill will hope to slowly take on the role as the No. 1 receiver and to work towards Thomas’ production.

Starting opposite Hill this season will likely be a combination of junior receiver Tyler Melton and sophomore receiver Daniel McKayhan. The duo only combined for six catches last season, but Melton in particular has been a strong blocker over the past two years. With another year of experience under their belts they will likely see more passes thrown their ways this season.

Key skill players to watch for on offense

Anthony AllenRS Senior B-back

Stephen HillSophomore Wide Receiver

Embry PeeplesJunior A-back

sustaining success: 2010 football previewLast season, Head Coach Paul Johnson once again proved that his triple-option offense could be successful at Tech. He led the Jackets to an ACC Championship and a BCS bowl berth in just his second season on the Flats.

This year, Johnson will look to replace four key players and improve on Tech’s eleven wins. If Tech wants to repeat as ACC Champions, they will need to play well on both sides of the ball and find a way to win key conference games in a much improved ACC.


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Junior Jason Peters will have to find a way to replace All-American Derrick Morgan’s production. Based on his per-formances in the spring and summer practices, Peters has a chance to make an impact on the team. Peters had only 11 tackles last season, but he is better suited for Tech’s new 3-4 defense.

Last season, Julian Burnett made a splash as a true freshman recording 71 tackles from the outside linebacker spot. Burnett will most likely play at one of the two inside linbacker spots this sea-son, so expect the upcoming sophomore to rack up more tackles than he did last season.

Cooper Taylor missed almost all of last season after being diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndtome. The safety received a medical redshirt, so he will only be a sophomore this season. As a true freshman, Taylor was second on the team with 69 tackles garnering na-tional attention.

Defensive LineThis season, Tech’s defensive line will have to deal with changes in both personnel and schemes. Switching the defense to

a 3-4 scheme means that Tech’s defensive line will feature one less player. The group will also have to find a way to deal with the loss of former standout end Derrick Morgan, who skipped his senior season and entered the NFL. The 3-4 scheme requires its linemen to be able to stop the run, and Tech will have the key players to clog opposing team’s running backs in the lanes.

Junior Logan Walls figures to be the starter at nose tackle this season after starting last year at defensive tackle. At 295 pounds, Walls is big enough to stop the plays, yet small enough to break the pocket and get quick pressure on

the quarterback. The ends need to be fast, but they also need to be big. Morgan was somewhat lacking in size at around 265 pounds. However, one of his possible replacements, sophomore defensive end Izaan Cross, fits perfectly in

Tech’s new scheme with his 292 pound frame. As a true freshman, Cross started two games and had 10 tackles, including a fumble recovery at Vanderbilt.

Starting at the other defensive end spot this year will be junior Jason Peters. Peters had 11 tackles last season, and he has vaulted into a leadership role on the defense.

LinebackersAt linebacker, Tech returns all of its starters from a year ago. The key linebacker this season will be senior middle linebacker

Brad Jefferson. Jefferson is the captain of the defense, calls all the plays and is the one defensive player that Johnson has said will be assured of a starting role. Jefferson led the team in tackles last year with 95, eight of which were for losses.

The other starting middle linebacker spot will be sophomore Julian Burnett or redshirt junior Kyle Jackson. Jackson missed all of last season with a foot injury, allowing Burnett to take over his starting role. Jackson has more experience than Burnett,

but Burnett made 71 tackles for the Jackets last season as a true freshman. The favorites to win the outside linebacker jobs are redshirt seniors A.T. Barnes and Anthony Egbuniwe, but redshirt sopho-

more Malcolm Monroe and redshirt junior Albert Rocker will have an opportunity to start as well.Barnes has been a member of the Tech football team since 2006. After redshirting his first season, he played all 12 games the next season.

Egbuniwe transferred to Tech after his freshman season at Tulsa. He has been nagged with injuries throughout his career, but he managed to start nine games at defensive end last season. However, because of Tech’s switch to the 3-4 system, Eg-buniwe will be asked to rush the quarterback from a standing position rather than with his hands on the ground.

SecondaryIn the secondary, Tech has a lot of talent returning from last season, and they will add redshirt sophomore safety Cooper

Taylor, who was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome three games into last season and was granted a medical redshirt. As a freshman in 2008, Taylor ranked second on the team and second among all ACC freshmen in tackles with 69.

Redshirt senior Mario Edwards and redshirt junior Jerrard Tarrant are currently penciled in as the starters, though. Ed-wards played at Virginia Tech in 2007 but then transferred to Georgia Tech in order to receive more playing time. Edwards emerged as a leader late last season when he had six tackles in the Orange Bowl. Tarrant scored four touchdowns last season, two on defensive plays and two on punt returns.

At corner, Tech will use senior Mario Butler and redshirt senior Dominique Reese. Butler recorded 45 tackles and two interceptions and has been Tech’s most consistent cornerback while starting every game over the past two seasons. Reese

played safety last year and was plagued with injuries throughout the season, allowing him to only start six games.

Jason PetersRS Junior Defensive End

Julian BurnettSophomore Linebacker

Cooper TaylorRS Sophomore Safety

Players to look for on the defensive side

sustaining success: 2010 football previewLast season, Head Coach Paul Johnson once again proved that his triple-option offense could be successful at Tech. He led the Jackets to an ACC Championship and a BCS bowl berth in just his second season on the Flats.

This year, Johnson will look to replace four key players and improve on Tech’s eleven wins. If Tech wants to repeat as ACC Champions, they will need to play well on both sides of the ball and find a way to win key conference games in a much improved ACC.

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Player portraits courtesy of the Georgia Tech Athletic Association

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Johnson discusses coaching history, influencesBy Alex BuchananContributing Writer

The Tech football team opens the upcoming season looking to defend its ACC Championship with 14 returning starters. How-ever, there is arguably not a single more important person returning to the Tech team than its head coach, Paul Johnson.

Johnson enters his third season as coach on the Flats with a .741 win percentage, a BCS bowl ap-pearance and the aforementioned ACC Championship. In only two seasons, Johnson has earned a great deal of respect from those around the program and his peers, but Johnson had no idea that he would be coaching a big-time college program considering his humble beginnings.

Johnson comes from Newland, N.C., a small mountain town of less than 800 people.

“It was Mayberry-like in a way. Kids used to hang out and play sports and hitchhike to work at the golf course. Usually, every-body that picked you up knew you,” Johnson said.

An intensely competitive in-dividual, Johnson played a num-ber of sports during his years in high school and college. Johnson explored baseball, basketball and football during those years.

“I always liked football the best, and when I got out of college, I went back to my high school and coached,” Johnson said.

While Johnson had an inclina-tion he would coach after graduat-ing, he did not foresee being a col-lege football head coach, instead imagining his life as a high school football coach.

“I thought when I went to col-lege, that’s what I wanted to do. I wanted to go back home and be the head coach at my high school.

My high school football coach had been a big influence on me, and that’s what I figured I’d do is go back and teach and be a head coach and when I got tired of that, maybe be a principal or some-thing,” Johnson said.

When coaching for Newland’s high school football program Johnson was approached by for-mer Georgia Southern coach Erk Russell to be a defensive coordina-tor for the Eagles. Russell would go on to leave a lasting impression on Johnson.

“He had a way with people, and I think you pick up a little

something from a lot of different people along the way, and that’s what I’ve done. I haven’t copied anyone in particular and I think you have to be yourself, too,” Johnson said.

Johnson would go on to be-come offensive coordinator under Russell in 1985 before transferring to an offensive coordinator posi-tion at the University of Hawai’i in 1987. In 1997, Johnson moved back to the southeast after the retirement of Russell to take the head coaching position at Georgia Southern, where his accomplish-ments would earn him Southern

Conference Coach of the Year and Region II Coach of the Year awards.

After his head-coaching job at Georgia Southern, Johnson moved to Annapolis, Md. in 2002 to take over a Navy team that had just endured its worst losing streak in its 123-year history. John-son turned the football program around, and in his last five years at the academy, Navy was 43-19.

Johnson was able to win con-sistently at Navy despite not being able to offer scholarships. Navy’s strenuous academics also added an additional challenge. Johnson had to find players that could ex-cel both in the classroom and on the field, a skill that carried over when he took the job at Tech.

“We understand how tough the school here is academically and the time constraints involved. I think the type of people that you get to work with in those types of programs don’t have some of the issues that the other programs have off the field and so it’s been a positive,” Johnson said.

Johnson’s credit to the team ex-tends to their ability to carry out the schemes that make Tech’s of-fense so successful.

“It’s like anything else: without execution it’s not going to work, the players make the thing work, there is no magic system,” John-son said.

Johnson’s success as a coach has proven that his option system can work at Tech, but his big-gest strength may stem from his understanding of the human ele-ment of the sport.

“Certainly, there might be a scheme that gives you a better chance than others, but it’s still the players that have to go out there and play and execute, and they’re the ones that deserve the credit. You have to give credit to

the players,” Johnson said. Johnson’s offense may be too

controversial for most college coaches to implement, but John-son has also made coaching de-cisions that other coaches would never dare to make (like electing to try and convert a fourth down against Wake Forest in overtime).

“I think it’s mostly just a gut feeling for me whether I think we can make it or not, I’m not a big percentage guy. A lot of it is just a fly by the seat of your pants, you look out there and you see what’s going on and you adjust, football is about a game of adjusting,” Johnson said.

As with any game of chance, there are players and fans alike that develop rituals to be performed at the outset of every game. Johnson is no different.

“During the regular seasons on Thursdays I’ll walk down to the practice field a little early and have a cigar; if we have a winning streak going I’ll keep the brand the same. Otherwise I’ll change it around a bit,” Johnson said.

Johnson keeps his routine the same, but even after all his seasons as a coach, Johnson still gets ex-cited before every game.

“I’m just anxious to watch our team play, I’m cautiously optimis-tic. I think people may be under-estimating us just a little bit, but we’ll see. There are a lot of good teams in our division but I think we’re a good team, and I think we can be a better team than we were a year ago,” Johnson said.

The doubters are quick to un-derestimate the team, but Johnson could not care less.

“I kind of like it when they don’t give us a chance…it moti-vates me when people say we’re third or fourth in our division it’s fun to show up the critics,” John-son said.

Photo by Robert Combier / Student Publications

Paul Johnson looks calm in last season’s game against Wake For-est. Johnson’s decision to go for it on fourth down led to a win.

FRESHMANSURVIVAL

GUIDE

FRESHMANSURVIVAL

GUIDE

Photo Illustration by Vivian Fan

2 • August 20, 2010 • Technique FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE

Welcome from the Technique! Technique: 99 years in the makingThe ‘Nique, as

we call ourselves, had its humble be-ginnings on Nov. 17, 1911. Appar-ently, we were just as preoccu-pied back then as we are now

with our football rivalry against UGA —our first issue revolved around an upcoming game against our old foe (a game that we won, incidentally), and featured an article by legendary coach John Heisman.

At the time, we were only Tech’s second student newspa-per (The Georgia Tech beat us to the title of “first student news-paper”), but since The Georgia Tech merged with our publi-cation in 1916, and it was our name that survived, we like to pride ourselves on being Tech’s longest-running student paper. We have chronicled everything

from the first appearance of George P. Burdell on Tech’s rosters in 1920 to the peaceful, non-court-ordered desegrega-tion of the Institute in 1961. And of course, we have kept up faithful coverage of Tech sport-ing events, including the 222-0 whopper of a football victory (the largest margin of victory in history) over Cumberland College in 1916.

Today, we are published biweekly during the summer and weekly during the fall and spring semesters, with the exception of “Dead Week,” fi-nals week and Spring Break. Around 30 students keep our paper running, and of course, we always wel-come new writ-ers, photog-raphers and editors, so feel free to swing by if you’re interested.

By Hahnming LeeEditor-in-Chief

Welcome to Tech. Many of you reading this are on the high of finally arriving at college and ex-periencing the excitement of being a part of a new community. It is a great thing to feel, but you should not treat this as temporary. You should build your college experi-ence so that you can sustain this and not make it just that fleeting feeling.

It will inevitably take work to be successful. To say that Tech is an easy school would be a lie. Its challenging academics (and some-times equally challenging social scene) can be daunting and in-timidating. If you feel lost in your first few weeks of Tech, you are certainly not alone. It is not easy to transition into a new environ-ment with almost unlimited in-dependence. It can bog you down and the sheer number of choices can cause massive confusion

The flipside of that somewhat scary independence granted to

you is that you can succeed in whatever way you want to. Unlike many other places, where you are told exactly what to do and how to do it, you can define your own success and the path you take to achieve it.

Upper classmen often joke that freshmen come in as optimists and “get out” as pessimists be-cause Tech has repeatedly “shaft-ed” them. For many, college did not turn out as they had hoped. While there is some truth to that, it cannot be emphasized enough that the choices you make in college, and not outside circum-stances, will largely determine your own experience. A profes-sor or two deciding to give you a bad grade should not negate the positives, and don’t let a couple of these situations cloud your feel-ings about Tech.

Our college is a wonderful place to spend the next four (or five, or six, or seven…) years of your life, and you should savor the time you have to figure out what

you want to do and go to do it. The school already offers great resources and groups of many diverse and different interests, and being located in Atlanta gives you even more opportunities to find exactly what you want.

This guide presented was writ-ten to help you get started at the school and provide you some guidance before setting out. As a freshman, I was confused about everything and felt as though I had to uncover and discover half its secrets through word of mouth and on my own. This guide has done some of the leg work for you and provides you information you could only wish to find in any tour book, brochure or even on-line. We may be leaving some stuff out, but finding out for yourself is half the fun, isn’t it?

Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about surviving as a freshman, the Technique or Tech in general. I welcome any and all inquiries.

IN tHIS GUIDE Who is George P. Burdell? Read about Tech’s most mysterious and famous student. page 4

Swim in the Campanile. Watch the sunset from the top of Mason. Pull an all-nighter. Eat ramen five times a week. Build a wreck for Homecoming. Get lost on Peachtree. Check out all the 99 things you should (or probably will) do before you graduate. page 9

Make sure you learn all the catchphrases Techies say to each other before heading out on to campus. page 10

You don’t need a GPS to find your way around campus. Navigate Tech with our handy map.pages 6-7

Technique • August 20, 2010 • 3 FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE

FOOD

COFFEE SNOB

This little known eatery in the Bio-

medical Quad offers quality sandwiches,

sweet smoothies and savory soup, along

with, of course, coffee that even the most

discerning connoisseurs would appreci-

ate. The food is always fresh, and it’s easy

to grab something on-the-go. If you are

in the area, it is a great place for a lunch

or a snack and to try something a little

different.

TECH UNCOVEREDHidden Secrets Around Campus

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ROBERT W. WILLIAMS AMERICAN MUSEUM OF PAPER MAKING

While grabbing a donut from Sublime, venture across the street and take a look at this museum dedicated to papermak-ing. It is an interesting stop on a journey around campus, and it offers information

about paper you could not find anywhere else.

FOOD

SUBLIME DONUTS

This small, independent donut shop on

Tenth St. offers unique twists on the stan-

dard morning pastry. The Reese’s, Oreo,

Thin Mint and Red Velvet Cake donuts

are all must-tries for anyone new to cam-

pus. The hours may not be the most con-

ducive to a college student’s sleep schedule

(unless one is already pulling all-nighters),

but being slightly sleep deprived is a fair

trade-off for the experience.

THIN

GS TO

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TECH RECInstead of staying in your room and

playing video games by yourself, try meeting new people at Tech Rec, which offers not only video games but also pool tables, bowling and arcade games. Even if you are not that proficient in billiards or bowling, the location is a great place to pick up new hobbies.

FOOD

FERST PLACEThis buffet-style restaurant is on the

third floor of the Student Center and of-

fers different food every day of the week.

While it is a little pricier than most places

in the Student Center, the extra money

goes to the quality. If you are looking for

a sit-down dining experience and not just

something for your 10 minute breaks be-

tween classes, make the trip. You won’t

regret it.

FOO

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JUNIOR’SWhile most upper classmen are aware

of Junior’s and frequent it, freshmen of-

ten overlook the Tech tradition since they

spend most of their time in the dining

halls. Junior’s has the best grill and cafe-

teria-style food on campus. Originally lo-

cated across North Ave., where the North

Ave. Apartments are now located, you

can often see old alumni at Junior’s on

Friday’s before home games.


TECH UNCOVEREDMystery Man: George P. Burdell

George P. Burdell could qualify as the most inter-

esting man in the world, or at least on Tech campus. As the only undergraduate stu-

dent to have received almost every degree at Tech, he is not only academically astute but also a very popu-

lar character within the Tech community who is invited to and attends almost every large social function on campus. Just who is this George P. Burdell? It is suspected that Bur-

dell was created by a Tech student, William Edgar Smith, in 1927 when he used two registration sheets to register both

himself and Burdell. Throughout Smith’s undergradu-ate studies he completed both his homework and tests for

both he and Burdell. Smith even went so far as to change the homework and tests slightly so that professors would not catch on.

After Burdell earned his first degree in Ceramic Engineering in 1930, he was regularly signed up for a plethora of activities on campus. He received his Master’s shortly after receiving his B.S.. Burdell was also inducted into the secret society ANAK and has been a member of many other clubs since. Several editions of

the yearbook also show Burdell as a letterman in basketball. During the war, Burdell briefly attended Harvard with a Naval unit. After Burdell’s studies, he enlisted in the army

as part of the flight crew for a B-17 bomber in World War II and flew over 12 missions. However, his career was

short lived when an operations officer who was also a Tech alum recognized his name.

In 1969 Tech transitioned its regis-tration system to a computer-

ized system. The new

method was thought to be very secure, but it was hacked shortly after registration began and Burdell signed up for over 3,000 credit hours. He still remains on the list for active under-graduate students.

Naturally, the next step in life would be for Burdell to marry and settle down. In 1958 Burdell announced his en-gagement to Ramona Cartwright, a fictitious student at Agnes Scott, in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Their 50th anniver-

sary was announced in 2006 during an NPR broadcast. Through all of his vast accomplishments, Burdell was se-

lected by Time magazine to be a candidate for its Person of the Year in 2001. Burdell was leading with 57 percent of the votes and was on his way to winning; however, the staff at Time dis-covered who he was and pulled him out of the running. It is reported that Burdell often orders magazines and insur-

ance policies but strangely changes his mind and rarely pays for them. He is also responsible for several false deliveries. Burdell was also the subject of many articles in the social section in the AJC for reportedly organizing several balls for community deb-

utantes. Burdell stays busy with a myriad of activities. He served on

MAD magazine’s board of directors from 1969-81 and is a current staff member of WREK. He has also made several appearances on ballots, in Tech plays and performanc-es and on the South Park production staff. Burdell can also be seen in several different places and social events on campus. However, due to his very busy schedule, he is never seen.

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By Kate ComstockBusiness Manager


TECH UNCOVEREDTricks of the Trade: TraditionsMystery Man: George P. Burdell

By Nishant PrasadhOnline Sports Editor

Stealing the T: In 1969, a group of Tech students had the idea to steal the T of the letters spelling out “TECH” on the east-facing end of Tech Tower. Their attempt was successful, and for 30 years students attempted to duplicate the mission and sneak off with the east-facing T, turning a successful prank into what is arguably Tech’s most famous tradition. Although then-Institute President G. Wayne Clough outlawed stealing the T off of Tech Tower in 1999, the tradition has not died out; the north-facing T was stolen in 2001 (though the culprits were later suspended), and dur-ing a 2006 Tech football game at North Carolina State, the second T in a stadium banner reading “NC STATE UNIVER-SITY” mysteriously disappeared.

Ramblin’ Wreck: The 1930 Ford Mod-el A Sport Coupe that leads the football team onto the field at every home game is the older of Tech’s two official mascots. The Ramblin’ Wreck dates back to 1914, a time when the Jackets were formally known as the Engineers and has long been present at

major sports games and prominent on-cam-pus events. The vehicle is maintained by the Ramblin’ Reck Club from year to year. No-tably, no freshman should ever touch the Wreck; doing so curses the football team to lose to Georgia and sentences the student to bad luck throughout his Tech career.

THWG: Perhaps nothing defines Tech more than the pure, unadulterated hatred of the University of Georgia that every stu-dent learns from day one on campus. The phrase “To Hell with Georgia” is known as the Good Word, serving as a rallying cry for Tech students and alumni in a 110-year old rivalry officially called “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate.” For many, the day of the Tech-UGA football game is the most im-portant day of the year.

Mini 500: The Ramblin’ Reck Club or-ganized the first Mini 500 tricycle race in 1969, and today it remains a staple event of Homecoming Week. Fraternities, sorori-ties, residence halls and independent groups sponsor teams of up to seven people—four riders and three crewmembers—for a race around Peters Parking Deck that spans 10 laps (for female riders) or 15 laps (for male

riders). The annual event draws a large crowd and is one of a handful of collegiate tricycle races in the country.

Freshman Cake Race: Before sun-rise on the morning of Tech’s Homecom-ing Week football game, freshmen line up outside Russ Chandler Stadium and race to Bobby Dodd Stadium. The term “race,” however, implies a more civilized competi-tion, as the Freshman Cake Race—which is split up into two races, one for men and one for women—is more of a mad dash over the half-mile distance that leaves many students exhausted or injured. The reward for the winner, aside from bragging rights, is a large cake made by students, alumni or faculty and a kiss from either Mr. or Ms. Georgia Tech at halftime of the football game.

Budweiser: A staple of nearly every ath-letic event at Tech, the band—directed by Buzz—plays the Budweiser song between the third and fourth quarters of football games, midway through the second half of basketball games and at some point late in home games for several other sports. As the song plays, students and alumni bob up and down to the beat of the fun tune, a practice known as “Budweiser bop-ping” that often applies to Tech fans attending away games as well, whether or not the band is physically present.

Cumberland game: Tech earned the distinction of recording the most lopsided victory in the history of college

football with a 222-0 victory over Cumber-land College in 1916. Earlier in the year, Tech lost to Cumberland 22-0 in baseball, but allegations arose suggesting that Cum-berland had hired professional baseball players for the game. Legendary Tech coach John Heisman retaliated on the football field by redefining the term “running up the score.”

Georgia Tech Campus MapAdministration/Services

Barnes & Noble @ GT 172Bursar’s Office 29ACarnegie Building 36French Building 30Parking 178Police Dept. 46Student Center 104Student Center Commons 114Student Health Center 177Student Services (Flag) Building 123Student Success Center 31Tech Tower 35

AthleticCampus Recreation Center 140Bobby Dodd Stadium 17O’Keefe Gymnasium 33ABill Moore Tennis Center 80Alexander Memorial Coliseum 73Russ Chandler Stadium 168

Campus DiningBrittain Dining Hall 12Food Court 104Junior’s Grill 74Pandini’s, Jackets, Einstein Bros. 114Technology Square 170, 171, 172, 175, 176Woodruff Dining Hall 116

Academic BuildingsArchitecture (East) 76Boggs Building (Chemistry) 103Cherry Emerson 66 College of Computing 50College of Management 172D.M. Smith Building 24Ford ES&T 147Howey Physics Building 81Instructional Center 55Klaus Building 153Library 77, 100New Architecture 75Old Architecture 76Petit Biotechnology Building 146Savant Building 38Skiles Classroom Building 2Van Leer Building 85Weber SST 84Whitaker Building 165

ParkingBurge Deck 9Peters Deck 8North Campus Deck 148Student Center Deck 54Technology Square Deck 174Curran Deck 139CRC Deck 162Tenth and Home Parking Deck 182North Ave. South Deck 190

Dorms and ApartmentsEast West

Brown 7Cloudman 13Field 90Glenn 16Hanson 93Harris 11Harrison 14Hopkins 94Howell 10Matheson 91Perry 92Smith 6Towers 154th St. Apts. 134North Ave. 191

Armstrong 108Caldwell 109Center St. 1328th St. Apts. 130Fitten 119Folk 110Freeman 117Fulmer 106GLC 52Hefner 107Hemphill 131Montag 1186th St. Apts. 65ULC 64Woodruff 116

Religious Organizations

Greeks

Woodruff Dining HallThis West Campus dining hall is connected to the Woodruff dormitory and right next to the volleyball courts. Its prox-imity to the CRC makes it the perfect spot to grab food after a workout.

CRCThe campus’ best workout spot was a key facility for the 1996 Summer Olympics. It provides some unique amenities includ-ing a state-of-the-art pool, a rock-climbing wall and racquetball courts.

Engineer’s BookstoreBooks are expensive, but they are a necessary part of getting through college. Engineer’s Bookstore has been serving Tech students for decades and is a great spot to pick up any and all of your textbooks.

Map courtesy of GT Communications & Marketing

Tech TowerTech’s most famous building, the iconic tower is one you’ll be able to see from all parts of campus. The building is the home to the Registrar, the CoE and the CoS offices.

Brittain Dining HallThe newly renovated dining hall looks

as close to Hogwarts as you’re going to get on Tech campus. It usually aims to feed anybody with a meal plan on East Campus, so don’t be surprised to see long lines.

Howey PhysicsThe building has four cavernous class-

rooms making it ideal to host those giant freshmen classes. Watch out for the stam-pede of people coming out at the top of every hour.

AMC Nicknamed the “Thrillerdome” in the

80’s, the Coliseum houses the men’s and women’s basketball team. Basketball tick-ets are free for all students, so don’t miss an opportunity to go and cheer on the Jackets.


99ninety-nine[ ]GRADUATEthings to do before you

1. Wear your RAT cap.2. Ride the elevator

to the top of the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel. It ro-tates.

3. Eat at Junior’s and wonder why Tommy isn’t in charge of all cam-pus dining.

4. Buy a class ring. The year can be changed.

5. Drop a class.6. Stand in line.7. Go to the top of the Stu-

dent Center and watch the sun set or rise.

8. Go to the beach. Any beach will do.

9. Visit Career Services be-fore your senior year.

10. Blow off homework for a date (or a video game).

11. Pull an all-nighter, as if you have a choice.

12. Read at least one Tech-nique from cover to cover.

13. Wander aimlessly around campus after being shafted by your last exam.

14. Run past a tour group screaming “The Horror! The Horror!”

15. Complain about Auxil-iary Services. Choose from parking, housing, dining, etc.

16. Meet the waitress at Waffle House at 4 a.m.

17. Count her teeth and play the Waffle House song.

18. Fall asleep on your keyboardddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd.

19. Go to a fraternity rush par-ty and claim to be from Enu, Alaska.

20. Work for the Tech-nique, or at least come to a meeting. Free pizza!

21. Climb on one of the magnolia trees near the Campanile.

22. During senior year, show up for your last lab or final hammered. Don’t blame us for the conse-quences.

23. Dance. Dance publicly and

wildly. Ignore the laughter.24. Call your parents and

beg for money.25. Call Finan-cial Aid and beg for money.

26. G o to North Ave and beg for money.

27. Build a wreck for Homecom-ing. Personal vehicles do not count.

28. Pick up a guy or girl in the Library East Commons.

29. Light sparklers in your on-campus apartment to cel-ebrate New Year’s.

30. Run in the Freshman Cake Race. Senator Sam Nunn did, and look what it did for his career!

31. Compete in the Mini-500 tricycle race. Try to avoid causing a mass collision.

32. Shove a large metal, beer-distributing object in your dorm room. When it’s empty, pass out.

33. Vote in the SGA election. It’s important to choose the people who spend your activity fee for you.

34. Put on the Freshman Fif-teen.

35. Work out at the CRC to lose the Freshman Fifteen.

36. Date someone from anoth-er school.

37. Imagine your roommate is getting paid to ruin your

life.38. Realize that your profs are, in fact, getting paid to

ruin your life.39. Give Dean

Stein, or any other ad-ministrator, a hug. Tell

him or her that the ‘Nique sent you.

40. Complain about construc-tion on campus.

41. As a consequence of #40, use Dijkstra’s Algorithm to find the shortest path to your classes.

42. Eat Easy Mac and/or Ra-men noodles five times in a given week.

43. Wait 10 minutes for a Stinger when it would only take five to walk to class

44. Watch three red routes line up

under the North Ave Stinger stop before a blue route passes by.45. Get some

free condoms. Use when appropriate

(guys and gals).46. Successfully appeal a park-

ing ticket. 47. Shack.48. Go to Under the Couch.49. Take a nap in between

classes in the Music Lis-tening Room. All the tour guides say it’s all the rage at Tech.

50. Join SGA.51. Quit SGA.52. Wish you were home (not

too much in your fresh-man year¬-it looks bad).

53. Streak during Midnight Madness, but don’t get caught by the GTPD.

54. Go to every Tech home game during one football season.

55. Road trip to at least one away game. While there, try to convince the public address announcer to page George P. Burdell.

56. Take the Stinger to the CRC.

57. Decide not to go to the CRC when the Stinger doesn’t arrive on time.

58. Drink “Hunch Punch”.59. Take asprin and reconsider

#58.60. Skip class as a result of a

headache caused by #58.61. Spend a semester on cam-

pus and go to Flicks on Fifth.

62. Join one of the Student Center Program Councils.

63. Have a conversation with someone on a bench on Skiles Walkway.

64. Go to Athens. This is a No

Brain Zone. Plan to stay the night.

65. Go down to Savannah for St. Patrick’s Day.

66. Ask a professor to lunch.67. Ask a professor to happy

hour.68. Have a conversation

with the Dean Grif-fin statue until someone notices. Then stare back like he or she is the weird one.

69. 70. Learn the words to “Up

With the White and Gold.”

71. Break up, then make up, with your boyfriend or girlfriend.

72. Learn the story of Side-ways the dog.

73. Register for a class that is taught in Tech Square, knowing full well you can’t possibly get back on cam-pus in time for your next class.

74. Go more than one week without showering.

75. Change your major.76. Take a final. When

you’re finished, i m m e d i a t e l y change your major.

77. Talk to a Man-agement ma-jor about their classes. Immediately change your major.

78. Get your picture made with the Ramblin’ Wreck.

79. Relax in the green space, or what’s left of it, on campus.

80. Think about transferring to U[sic]GA.

81. Wake up. It was only a bad dream.

82. Get lost while driv-ing in At-lanta. Curse the plethora of roads named “Peachtree.”

83. Make friends, or visit old ones, at Georgia State or

Emory.84. Make a late night trip

to Wingnuts with said friends. Free half-pound on Wednesday!

85. Go to East Side Market and wonder how they can

charge so much money on the basis of “conve-nience.”86. Sleep on your or your hallmate’s

floor by accident.87. Play trivia

at Rocky Mountain Piz-za, Fifth Street Ribs and Blues, or anywhere for that matter.

88. Form an intramural sports team with your friends.

89. Sit at the Campanile and wonder if the fountains will ever be turned back on.

90. Bowl at the newly renovat-ed Tech Rec.

91. Figure out why differential equations are important things to know.

92. Discover why the lights are always on in the Architor-ture building.93. Visit a friend in the

Architorture building. Take a care package of Red Bull.94. Eat too many “Naked Dogs” from

the “V.” Vow never to eat there again.

95. Express every opinion you’ve ever had on every newsgroup.

96. Discover that your room-mate is not nearly as ob-noxious now that he or she has Word.

97. Work with a professor on a research project for a

semester, summer or a week.98. Walk into a final and say, “What the hell is this crap? And

where is the regular guy?”

99. Concoct, but don’t en-act, a plan to steal a ‘T’ off Tech Tower.

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Hi. We’re Grace Midtown, a nearby churchwith a passion for God and this community.At the core, we’re a family of people fromdiverse backgrounds who have embracedJesus Christ and His amazing offer of rescueand relationship. Every Sunday we gather to

study the Bible, worship God, and share ourlives with one another. We love the city ofAtlanta and believe God has big plans for thisarea!We’re right down the street from the Techcampus and we’d love to have you join us!Formore info go towww.grace-midtown.com.

FREE FOOD ALERT! Bring this coupon on any Sunday evening in August or September 2010 for afree meal at 5:30 pm in the 3 Dollar Café, located downstairs at GraceMidtown.

Burger BowlThe giant field on West Campus where you can play games of frisbee, soccer, rugby, baseball and more. Earned the “Burger” part of its name because there used to be a Burger King at that location.

Co-OpCo-operative work assignments, where you alternate working at a company and taking classes. It may postpone your graduation for about a year, but you’ll make a lot of money and will get a better job when you graduate.

CRCCampus Recreation Center. A place to exercise and forget about dif-ferential equations for a while. Was used as a facility during the 1996 Olympic Games.

Course CritiqueSGA run website showing teacher and class GPAs. Used extensively during registration to figure out which professors give A’s.

CurveThe curious grading scheme by which a 50 can become an B. Beware, as it does not always happen. Professors will usually give you an idea of what to expect on the first day of class or in the syllabus.

Dead WeekThe week before finals during which you are not supposed to have any tests. Be forewarned: some professors don’t understand this concept at all.

Dean’s ListOnly takes a 3.0...sounds easy, doesn’t it? Just wait.

Drop DayThe Friday that marks the last day to drop a class.

E-MagPHYS 2212, considered one of the most difficult and/or confusing classes at Tech. Back under the quarter system, the saying used to go, “E-Mag, Re-Mag, Three-Mag, Management.”

Faculty HonorsA 4.0? Keep dreaming....

Getting OutThe elusive goal of any Tech student. It starts from Day One. Its target date is usually extended at some point.

Good Word, The“To hell with Georgia!”

Junior’sCampus diner where Tommy serves up some of the world’s greatest chicken fingers. It also has a delicious breakfast for those morning people .

Klaus BuildingBuilding named after Tech alum Christopher Klaus. The building stands as a symbol that even dropouts can go on to do great things.

Midnight MadnessStarting the Sunday before finals and continuing every night during finals, students gather at midnight in public areas around dorms or lean out their windows to do one thing: scream at the top of their lungs.

OscarNot a green muppet. Online Student Computer Assisted Registration; it’s how you get classes, view your grades, pay your bills and, eventually, check your graduation status.

RATAny freshman. Recruit At Tech or Recently Acquired Tech Students. Originates from Tech’s strong military roots.

Shaft, TheWhether it’s a professor testing you on material he specifically said he wouldn’t or registration holds causing you to miss out on a class, you will soon feel the phenomenon of “getting the shaft” during your time here. Also used to refer to the long, pointy tower in the Campanile fountain. The symbolism should be apparent.

SGAStudent Government Association, the elected body whose main job it is to give out money from the collected Student Activity Fees to the various student organizations who ask for it.omenon of “gSkiles WalkwayTech’s “Main Street” for student walking to and from class. Prepare to be bombarded with flyers for organizations, blood drives, etc.

SliverA comment, quip, inside joke or one-liner that runs in the Technique Sliver Box. Contribute one at www.nique.net.

Square Root ClubThe elite club that only admits members who meet this stringent criterion: the square root of your GPA is greater than your GPA. Get it? If it took you longer than a minute, you may soon gain membership into the group.

Stinger, StingeretteCampus vans and buses. They aren’t on a strict schedule so budget extra time if you want to make it to class, or just get some exercise and walk. An hour should be enough. See also: Tech Trolley.

Student CenterThe central hub of campus, where you’ll find a food court, the post of-

fice, Tech Rec, the Music Listening Room and a computer lab.

Tech TowerThe Administration Building. The T’s atop the tower are probably more heavily guarded than anything else on campus.

Tech TrolleyNot really trolleys. They’re actually Stingers disguised as trolleys, with much more uncomfortable seats. They run from the IC to Technol-ogy Square.

Technique“The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper.” An excellent distraction during Friday afternoon lectures. Anyone can contribute, regardless of experience, and meetings are every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Room 137 of the Student Services Building.

Whistle, TheThe steam whistle that blows to signal class changes at five minutes before the hour. It also blows whenever Tech wins a football game.

WordOld tests and notes to help you study for tests. Professors are required to provide this, but good luck getting it from them. They are good to have, but don’t just expect new tests and homework assignments to be exactly like the old materials.

TECH UNCOVEREDDeciphering the Lingo of Tech


Save the date!!!

International Plan Fall 2010 Kickoff!

Keynote Speaker:President G. P. "Bud" Peterson

Monday, August 23, 2010Klaus Building Atrium, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Freshmen and Current International Plan Students

Limited seating so arrive earlyRefreshments will be served

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear President Peterson share with you the role of the

International Plan within Tech’s new Strategic Plan and to hear his thoughts on how an international experience helps prepare you for a future in a global environment.

TECH UNCOVEREDIn the Field Aid: Campus Resources

Freshman Experience TutoringThe Department of Housing offers tutoring services from Monday through Thursday for students living in Freshman Experi-ence Dorms on campus. Tutoring is available for most first year subjects and several upper level courses. Check with your peer leader to find out exactly when and where you can meet with the tutors.http://bit.ly/9nGi6w

Bursar’s Office

The Bursar’s Office handles billing and payments for the Institute. Contact the Bursar’s office if you ever have questions about the cost of attendance or questions about your financial standing with the Institute.bursar.gatech.edu

Housing DepartmentContact the Department of Housing when you have questions about on campus housing rules. If you have any problems with your room, file a work order request online at the housing website. In the spring, the housing office will post infor-mation about how to sign up for housing the following year.www.housing.gatech.edu

Registrar’s Office

The Registrar’s Office assists students with course registration and contains the official school calendar. The office handles all forms of official student re-cords, including your academic standing and course grades.registrar.gatech.edu

OIT

OIT provides and maintains all campus software services, including T-Square, Zimbra Webmail, Buzzport, LAWN and OSCAR. If you ever have trouble access-ing any on-campus software services, contact OIT. The department also offers virus removal and optimization services for your computer. oit.gatech.edu

OMEDThe Office of Minority Education offers services targeted at minority students. OMED offers academic support through concept classes, study groups and ses-sions. It also offers programs such as GT Challenge and Transitions. Even though their services are targeted towards minori-ties, they are open to all Tech students.omed.gatech.edu

Personal resourcesThe counseling center offers students a limited number of free consultations. The Office of the Dean of Students offers crisis assistance in case of a personal or family emergency. SGA also offers free legal services to students.

Course CritiqueThe website, run by SGA, compiles professors’ grades for classes previously taught. The site gives a breakdown of how many people received a particular grade and the size of the class.sga.gatech.edu/critique

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