The The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper Institute of Technology Vol. 95, Issue No. 5 Friday, August 14 2009. Awesome Student Center events for students Programs Council planned by www.fun.gatech.edu students!

Options Sampler - 8/18-20, Skiles Walkway 11am-1pm Comedy Show: John Oliver w/ special guest, Seth Myers - 8/21, Ferst Center, 7pm GT Night @ Six Flags - 9/25, 6pm-12am Poetry Slam: Dynamic Duo - 10/20, Midtown Stage (Student Center Commons), 11am-12:30pm Comedy Show: Hard N’ Phirm - 11/20, Student Center Ballroom, 8pm

www.homecoming.gatech.edu Magic Show2009 - 10/8, Student Center Ballroom, 7:30pm Carnival - 10/10, Skiles Walkway, Afternoon Chalking Contest - 10/11, Skiles Walkway, ends 6:00pm Clown Olympics - 10/12, Burger Bowl, 2pm Tech Trivia - 10/12, Junior’s, 6pm One Night Only (Talent Show) - 10/13, Ferst Cen- ter, 8:30pm Can-Tortion Can Building Contest - 10/14, Skiles Walkway, 9am-4pm Photo Scavenger Hunt - 10/15, starts 6pm Greatest Show on Earth! (Concert) - 10/16, Burg- Want to learn: salsa dancing? French? to er Bowl, 8:30pm paint? windsurfing? guitar? Mr. and Ms. Georgia Tech An- Classes are fun, affordable, and on campus! nouncment - 10/17, HC game, halftime For a course listing and registration dates, Participant registration deadline is Friday, 9/18, at 4:30 in Student Center Room 359 visit our website. FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE Technique • August 14, 2009 • 3

Welcome from the Technique! Technique: 98 years in the making The ‘Nique, We have chronicled everything By Emily Chambers dent leader and ask them to help are your chance to do so. Try as we call our- from the first appearance of Editor-in-Chief you decide the best way for you to these new things with a friend, go selves, had its George P. Burdell on Tech’s navigate Tech. to them with your roommate or humble begin- rosters in 1920 to the peaceful, Welcome to Tech. The next Remember though, that all of go to them alone. nings on Nov. non-court-ordered desegrega- few days, weeks and maybe even these things are your choices. Just All of the opportunities that 17, 1911. Ap- tion of the Institute in 1961. months, will be hectic, stressful, like you chose to come here rather Tech offers, be it studying abroad, confusing and hopefully thrill- than go to any other university, doing research or participating in parently, we And of course, we have kept up ing. While running from your you will choose how well you will the co-op program, going Greek, were just faithful coverage of Tech sport- dorm to the student center you do here academically, socially and joining SGA or even just work- as preoccu- ing events, including the 222-0 will be attacked on Skiles. In your ultimately mentally. If you take ing through a long and difficult pied back then as we are whopper of a football victory introductory classes you will be charge of the next four years of class, move you one step closer to now with our football rivalry (the largest margin of victory bombarded by knowledge and ac- your life, Tech will give you back the real world, that world that you against UGA­—our first issue in history) over Cumberland costed by your advisors. In your four years of intense education are one step closer to living in now revolved around an upcom- College in 1916. dorm your PL and CA will post matched with unending out-of- that you are here. ing game against our old foe Today, we publish biweekly activities and at some point you the-lab opportunities. This school is an amazing op- (a game that we won, inciden- during the summer and weekly will do homework. It will be your Many of you have always been portunity, and I congratulate you tally), and featured an article during the fall and spring, with job to prioritize, to pick and chose the top of your class, and the ex- on being smart enough to get in by legendary coach John Heis- the exception of “Dead Week,” whether or not to attend class, get perience of struggling will be new. and wise enough to come here. man. finals week and Spring Break. a job, go Greek or if you should Let me go ahead and tell you, We hope that this issue helps you At the time, we were only Around 30 students keep our ask out that cute guy or girl in everyone will struggle in a class. navigate your first few weeks here Tech’s second student newspa- paper run- your 8 a.m. class. Ask for help. It will save you hours at Tech, and maybe even the years per (The Georgia Tech beat us to ning, and of Tech is full of resources to help of strife and frustration and will to come. We try to include all of the title of “first student news- course, we you choose wisely, and we have most likely save your GPA as well. the information you might have paper”), but since The Georgia always wel- listed many of them here in our Feel free to refer to our article on forgotten since FASET, plus some Tech merged with our publi- come new issue, from student health services academic success for more point- that they might not have told you. cation in 1916, and it was our w r i t e r s , editor@ to tutoring options all the way ers (pg 6). Many of you will never Feel free to email me at name that survived, we like to photogra- down to social clubs for those of have been in SGA, climbed a nique.net if you have any ques- pride ourselves on being Tech’s phers and you brave enough to go out and mountain, written for the paper or tions about surviving as a fresh- meet new people. Email your ad- gone to a Holi festival. This year man, the Technique or Tech in longest-running student paper. editors. visor, you TA, your PL or a stu- and the next three or four more, general.

In this guide : You don’t need Find out how best to cheer on the GPS to find your Jackets, and what annoying fan habits way around you should avoid. page 15 Swim in the Campanile. Watch the sunset c a m p u s . from the top of Mason. Pull an all-nighter. Eat Navigate Tech ramen five times a week. Build a wreck for with our handy Homecoming. Get lost on Peachtree. Check map. out all the 99 things you should (or probably pages 8-9 will) do before you graduate. page 14 WELCOME TOTHE NEIGHBORHOOD!

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Bring this coupon on any Sunday evening in August or September 2009 for a FREE FOOD ALERT! free meal at 6:00 pm in the 3 Dollar Café, located downstairs at Grace Midtown. 4 • August 14, 2009 • Technique FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE OWTO: use campus resources HBy Allyn Woodward of financial aid, the process and For information on study groups sume, job and in- Staff Writer requirements. Just don’t forget contact Jarrad Reddick at jred- terview workshops dates to turn in any important [email protected]. Phone: along with the It’s freshman year and the start information. In addition, the Bur- 404-894-3959. Website: omed. Majors Fair (No- of your next four, five or more sar’s website has a great calendar gatech.edu. vember 3, Student years at Tech. It’s the first semes- to keep students aware of pending Success Programs offers tutor- Center Ballroom) ter of your attempts to “get out” payment dates. It also includes ing such as One-to-One Tutor- and the Career Fair and after a relaxing and hopefully billing and tuition information. ing and Peer Led Undergraduate (September 14-15, exciting summer. With all the in- Financial Aid - Phone: 404-894- Study (PLUS). One-to-One tutor- CRC). Other events formation swirling around, it is 4160. Website: finaid.gatech. ing offers one-hour sessions with and services offered hard to keep all the information edu. Bursar Office - Phone: 404- students. PLUS is led by students included posting re- in one place. 894-4681. Website: bursar.gat- who have completed difficult sumes, searching for First, the most important is ech.edu. classes. These leaders attend the jobs, offering events classes. Though scheduling was Now for spending money, you class with the students and meet and service. Students completed at FASET, you might have the BuzzCard. To review or during the week. These two pro- can create and their not have all the information about manage BuzzCard accounts or grams can definitely reinforce dif- own account and post your classes or teachers. Thank questions, students should use the ficult concepts in Computer Sci- resumes, search and ap- goodness for Student Govern- contact information listed on the ence or Calculus. ply for jobs, and sign up ment! Not only does the website BuzzCard website. The website Success Programs also offers for interviews. Phone: Photo by Ben Keyserling / Student Publications offer Course Critique, very use- also holds information on laundry workshops on time management, 404-894-2550. Website: ful GPA data on Tech faculty, it and vending machine refunds. study skills, test preparation, career.gatech.edu. also contains information about Phone: 404-894-2899. Website: learning styles and others. Aca- School shouldn’t be all work OTHER IMPORTANT elections. Phone: 404-894-2814. buzzcard.gatech.edu. demic Coaching, a skills work- and no play. Freshmen and Website: sga.gatech.edu. Coming to Tech can be daunt- shop program, offers an oppor- late-bloomng students can join CONTACTS The Registrar’s website holds ing with the knowledge of the tunity for students to meet with the Georgia Tech community Buzzport information on Tech catalogs, school’s reputation and the work- coaches on a weekly, bi-weekly, or through student organizations, buzzport.gatech.edu core curriculum, degree informa- load associated with it. Therefore, monthly basis to work with their fraternities, and sororities. tion, exam schedules and guide- Tech offers numerous academic development in study and time The Office of Student Involve- Department listing lines and calendars. Grading programs that freshmen can uti- management. For more infor- ment showcases Tech’s over 400 gatech.edu/departments calculations and the Schedule of lize, such as OMED, the Student mation on these programs, their student organizations. You will be Classes can also be found here. Success Center, and Tech’s aca- schedules and to make appoint- able to sift through the categories Library Phone: 404-894-4150. Website: demic advisors. ments, go to successprograms. of sport clubs, culture and diversi- gatech.edu/libraries registrar.gatech.edu. The Office of Minority - Edu gatech.edu. ty organizations and others. If you Pertaining to living arrange- cation Department (OMED) fa- Apart from tutors, freshmen can’t find an organization, there is Police (GT) ments, if you are on-campus, cilitates the retention of the un- should contact faculty advisors information on starting your own 404-894-2500 freshmen should use Housing’s derrepresented Hispanic, Native through the advising website or organization with the documents website for all information needed American and African American by phone. Students should make and procedures clearly stated. The Problems/Refunds, Vend- on pricing, student jobs, check-in/ students. However, OMED offers appointments online to meet with website also includes leadership ing and Laundry out information and the Fresh- extended tutoring and review ses- their advisors concerning sched- and financial tips for clubs. Web- 404-894-HELP man Experience. Phone: 404- sions for Calculus, Physics, Com- ules, career ambitions and other site: involvement.gatech.edu. 894-2470. Website: housing.gat- puter Science and other demand- questions. To find your advisor’s For a full list of Offices and Post Office ech.edu. ing courses for all Tech students. contact information and to sched- Departments, students can use 404-894-8590 Coming to Tech would not OMED also offers study groups ule an appointment, go to advis- the gatech.edu/department web- be possible without money. With of five or more students in the ing.gatech.edu. site. It includes websites, faxes, Stingerette unemployment on the rise and the larger introductory courses and Once freshmen grades have telephone numbers, and directory 404-385-7433 economy’s dire situation, know- higher specialized courses. In this come in, students should contact listings. In addition, the campus ing your options on paying for program, students work with fac- Career Services for possible in- map, found on the gatech.edu Student Center school is key. The Financial Aid ulty members, graduate students ternships and jobs. On the main can help freshmen find building studentcenter.gatech.edu Office clearly explains the types and former teaching assistants. page, the events calendar lists re- locations. People to know: Names and faces of important people on campus

G. P. “Bud” Peterson Gary Schuster Anderson Smith William Schafer Steven Swant John Stein Institute President Provost and Vice Senior Vice Provost for Vice President of Student Executive Vice Dean of Students President for Academic Academic Affairs Affairs President of Administra- Affairs tion and Finance

Rosalind Meyers Dan Radakovich Paul Johnson Paul Hewitt Alina Staskevicius Linda Harley Associate Vice Director of Athletics Head Coach, football Head Coach, Undergraduate Graduate student body President for basketball student body president Auxiliary Services president FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE Technique • August 14, 2009 • 5

many of these organizations important consideration for will be out and about showcas- all students. In addition to ing their offerings. Whether providing state of the art fa- get involved on campus you are interested in joining a cilities for exercise and recre- OWTO: service, religious, academic or ation, the CRC offers a pleth- H other organization, Tech prides ora of group exercise courses. itself in offering something for The CRC also conducts in- everybody. tramural sports that you can The Office of Student- In participate in with your hall, volvement will hold an Involve- Greek organization or inde- ment Week Organization Fair pendent team. T from August 25-28 on Skiles. he Student Center also of- New students are encouraged to fers non-credit classes called visit the fair to get more infor- options courses. Like the mation about clubs and organi- classes offered at the CRC, zations. these also require an addition- While many organizations al fee to join, and the cover a operate year round and wel- variety of topics from belly come new members on a rolling dancing to music lessons to basis, certain organizations do windsurfing. require students to meet certain Although getting involved criteria and deadlines. If you’re on campus can positively Photo by Michael James / Student Publications interested in joining a Greek impact your college experi- organization, or even if you are ence and help your transition simply interested in finding out to college, joining too many more about Greek life, attend- clubs and organizations can ing fraternity rush or soror- have an adverse impact on ity recruitment is encouraged. your academics. Recruitment and rush are held Over-extending yourself during the first week of school across too many organizations by most Greek organizations. can make it difficult to scale Tech also has certain orga- back when you have too much nizations that are tailored spe- schoolwork. Join whatever or- Photo by Michael Skinner / Student Publications cifically for first-year students ganization you want, just time called Freshman Leadership manage as a student first, and Organizations, or FLOs. These a member of a club second. organizations are tailored for When you’re at the club new students and are usually fair or at an organizational Photo by William Brawley / Student Publications mentored by a team of upper- meeting, don’t be afraid to ask classmen. FLOs are a great way about what kind time com- to meet fellow first-years and mitment the organization ex- By Vijai Narayanan help you develop the tools and engage in fun activities that de- pects. Staff Writer skills necessary to compete in velop your leadership skills and Devote some time to the

Photo by Blake Israel / Student Publications a global economy, getting in- give you a chance to serve the other transitional issues you’ll Getting involved on campus volved with an organization on community. The FLOs include: face as a new student, like liv- Background: The GT Salsa is a great way to meet new peo- campus can help you mature as Emerging Leaders, Freshman ing with your roommate, and Club performs at the Ferst ple, network with profession- a person and develop leader- Activities Board, Freshman the rigor of college classes. Center. Top: A student in- als and take that much needed ship skills. In addition, it can Council, Freshman Foundation, Still, try to find an organiza- teracts with local children break from classes. help you enrich your portfolio freShGA and Residence Hall tion or two that fit your in- for Kids@Kollege. Middle: Most students will tell you for employment or grad school. Council. Every FLO has an ap- terests and persona. Getting that their college experience is Tech has over 400 clubs and plication deadline, so be sure to involved in the right organiza- The Japan Society tables greatly enriched by participat- organizations that serve people find out about them and apply tion can make the difference at FASET. Bottom: Mem- ing in an extracurricular activ- from all different backgrounds in a timely manner. between a good experience bers of Alpha Xi Delta par- ity. While the academic envi- and interests, and during the Taking care of your personal and a great experience in col- ticipate in the Tug event. ronment at Tech is designed to first and second week of school health and fitness should be an lege.

sliver www.nique.net Ph.D. regalia costs $800 at the bookstore???? Names and faces of important people on campus The new PhD regalia is UGLY! We look like 70s era golden couches! I still say the ‘Nique needs to get the slivers on Twitter. 1 more day til i see my baby!!! why cant all the school webpages be formatted ROUGHLY the same? trying to find some thing on a GT website is like playing soccer with binoculars since when is it okay to change the url of a page at will? ty math dept love the stingerette! thank you brownie bday surprise for mo mo!! i think they should rebuild the parking deck all together, not build back on the old one.. i think the enforcer is a lousy president After 3 months, I still can’t grasp how Europe turn people into slutty alcoholics so easily. Oh welll. Long live the lack of inhibi- tions! life is sad and depressing and stuff--hello cheese!! I need a German conversation partner this summer needs to end! i can’t wait for my two weeks off! my baby is here! yay! you’re so cute when u sleep :-) Historic Academy of Medicine. I would rather it be AcMed than HAM. You’ll never catch me, melba!!! fat kid over skinny kid equals squished last day! baby don’t go :-( i have da best sister in da world! Send a sliver to the technique. When are people going to realize the song “Livin’ on a Prayer” sucks! When we finally decide to stop allowing people from New Jersey and Eagles fan into Tech 6 • August 14, 2009 • Technique FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE HOW TO: not

Photo byfail Ben Keyserling / Student Publications By Hahnming Lee you will undoubtedly regret it. Stick to Business Manager 10:00-or-later classes if you have a hard time getting up at all. Last fall, the freshman calculus class had Don’t schedule too many classes. It nearly 25% of students either not pass (a seems as though there is an inverse rela- grade of D or F) or drop the class. In the tions with GPA and number of hours you get a Intro to CS class, the number increased to are taking. It is much better to go to school 28%. In Physics I, that numbers jumps to longer and take 12 hours a semester than to around 30%. That means nearly 1/3 of all take 18 and consistently drop classes. And students who even attempt Physics need to for in-state kids with HOPE, cheaper, too. give it at least one more try. This does not Seek help early and often. The school is date even include the kids who barely scrapped not set up for you to fail. There may be a by with low C’s. And statistically speak- teacher or two who could care less about Photo by Phyllis Petronello / Student Publications ing, these numbers are better than previous you failing his class, but the support system By George P. Burdell are interested take an active role in the con- years’ measures. is there for you to succeed. In classes like Advice Columnist versation. It is a scary set of figures for freshmen, CS 1371, there are close to a billion TA’s If for some reason you get lost in what a especially with most coming from a back- who sit at a desk for almost 30 hours a week As a freshman there are countless op- person is saying, a good tip is to repeat the ground of success. It is easy to say “I am just waiting to field any question. On top portunities to make friends on campus, but last word the other person said to show that not going to be part of that group” and of that, there is recitation for most of your some freshmen would like to meet someone you are paying attention. For example, the “I am going to get a 4.0!” … until school classes where all you do is learn stuff you that could potentially become more than a other person just remarked on how much actually happens. Combined with making were already taught in lecture, hopefully re- friend. However, it can be difficult to find a they love pudding. Hopefully you’d be able a completely new set of friends, joining a inforcing material. date when students are new to the campus to come up with a way to use the last word fraternity or sorority and adjusting to living Stop thinking Tech will be as “easy” as social scene. Rumor has it that Tech stu- of the sentence to show that person you without your parents nagging, doing well high school. So many kids waltz in here dents tend to be a different and rare breed were paying attention. in school often gets lost in the mix. Suc- from their high school and think Tech will of human, so here are some tips to help Listening to people also helps you to dis- cess in those types of circumstances is often be equivalent difficulty and work. It is not find that special someone who can share cover what common interests you have and extraordinary and can seem unattainable. and it is almost always more. Kids believe your love of Samurai sword collections and can help you determine if you actually like Since it is in the best interests of Tech that because they could lounge around in would love to dress up with you as WoW this person or not. This might be a good and other students for you to not hate the high school and do homework the period characters at DragonCon. time for guys to “fake it” until they “make school and yourself, I am providing some before it is due and then kind of study for Get involved in as many activities as it.” tips on how to not fail academically dur- 20 minutes for a test and get an A-, they possible. There are so many things to do Don’t be afraid to make the first move. ing your first semester at Tech. Sure, a 4.0 can do the same at Tech and get the same on campus that there is almost no excuse Once you have found someone that catches would be great, but I am sure most of you results. Most high schools are easier than to not be busy almost all nights out of the your eye and shares your interests the next will settle for keeping HOPE. Tech. Getting a 3 on the AP Calculus test week. The best way to meet new people and move is to ask them on a date. Some people Study. Just do it. The only way a profes- means you would likely get a C, D or F in scope out potential crushes is to get out are simply too shy to approach someone sor judges you is how well you do on tests. Tech calculus. It is not because Tech is un- of your dorm room and participate in the that they like and ask them out, so don’t No one factors in the amount of studying fair, it is because the AP test is easy. great activities Tech has to offer. If you do take it as an insult if they don’t ask you first. done to grade, so kid who got a C with just Accept failure as your own fault because find that special someone you will already If you’re shy also maybe a good way to help 10 minutes of studying, all you will have it usually is. People are quick to brush off have an activity in common to talk about. break the ice with this person is to go on a to show for it is your own pat on the back. classes because they are “stupid,” “not When it comes to getting involved, pimp group date before asking them out solo. Figure out your study habits. Some worth my time,” or my personal favorite, yourself out to the max. The more exposure When looking for a date activity, try people study better in groups, some people “not even relevant to my degree.” Every- you get the better. Around here, this rule to do something that interests both of you study better with house music in the back- thing is relevant to your education so treat often applies to girls and their clothing. when choosing date activities. Since money ground and some people study better away it that way. This includes English I and II, Be yourself. It is a major turn-off for peo- is usually tight for college students try to from computers. It all depends. Figure it the classes often hated on because “I didn’t ple of either sex to discover the person they find some activities that are relatively inex- out, stick to it and avoid situations where come to Tech to read and write!” Blaming are into is not who they seem. If a person is pensive and allow for time to talk and get to you could be easily distracted. the class when you get a D or F on a test really interested in you then they will really know one another. Don’t schedule too optimistically. An 8 is your own failure. It is your fault for not want to get to know the real you and not Dealing with rejection. Rejection is AM class should be a piece of cake because actually knowing the material. People have the person that you think they want you to something we all must face in our lifetime. you had to get up at 6 AM for school ev- gotten A’s on every test I have ever taken be. Be yourself right up until the point you The key is to not take it personally; the oth- ery day in high school, right? No. You will at Tech. If you can accept this attitude you hear the words “I once played WoW for 48 er person is really missing out. Realize that stop going to your 8 AM class two weeks will always do better. hours straight without bathing” coming out the rejection may have nothing to do with after school begins. You will give some ex- These are just some tips to guide you on of your mouth. you. However, when you unfailingly con- cuse like “I don’t understand the teacher/ a hopefully successful Tech career. Estab- Become a good listener. You don’t have vince yourself that you or something about TA” and “the material is so easy!” and skip lishing good habits will make the follow- to have a Ph.D. in psychology to know that you did indeed scare off that special some- it without much thought. ing years easier. And you might not think it people generally appreciate when you listen one, try not to go too nuts. No one likes a While this strategy may work for some now, but maintaining HOPE will be a larg- to what they have to say. To show that you stalker. classes, it is a bad habit to get into and er achievement than you think right now. FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE Technique • August 14, 2009 • 7 H O: be a good Techie OWT quired Te- By Dane Kalejta tradition on cam- chie, and as T-Book Editor pus. The car first a RAT you arrived on campus are required Welcome to Tech! Our beloved thanks to Dean to wear your Institute is unlike any other, and Dull, and has led RAT Caps you have much to learn (and little the team onto the whenever you time to learn it) regarding the tra- field for every home are outside. ditions and culture of this school. game since 1961. There are oth- Trying to explain how to be a good The most important er rules, which Techie in a few hundred words is tradition for you, can be found like trying to teach English in one as a freshman, is to in your T-Book sentence. Freshmen, you will get under absolutely no (both of these the hang of it, but to begin here circumstances ever are handed out are a couple of tips to point you in touch the Ramblin’ at Convoca- the right direction. Reck. If you do, tion). Warning! Buzz, ever the loyal fan, First and most impor- decoration of a RAT Not wearing cheers on the Jackets tantly - go to class, do your The traditional your RAT Cap Photo by homework, study hard, CAP, before football scores are added is a perfectly Michael Schneider / Student Publications and get good grades. Even good excuse for acceptable grades will Photo an upperclassmen to school 2 semesters by Ariel Bravy / Student Publications work - Cs get degrees! give you a nice T- later after being kicked out for a Being a Techie is not fun shaped haircut. Proceed year. Tailgate on gameday. Ask if you aren’t allowed to you will be at your own risk. the statue of Dean Griffin for help go to school anymore cursed with I’m running out of space, so on a test. Leave your dorm room. because you thought bad luck and consider this the lightning round. Spend your time in someone else’s playing video games all you will bear This list is by no means complete, dorm room (ahem). Join a club. night before a test was the burden but here are things you need to do High five Buzz at some point. Par- a good idea. of causing the while you are here in order to be ticipate in Homecoming events Now to the more football team to a good Techie: Read your T-Book (especially Freshman Cake Race!). fun parts of being lose to U[sic]GA from cover to cover. Learn the Yell, “To HELL with Geor- a Techie! The most this fall. fight songs and the alma mater. gia!” every chance you get. Make important tradi- In addition to Go to T-Night. Go to every home it to your second year. Learn ev- tion our school has Tech cheerleaders lead the Jackets onto not being allowed football game. Road trip to oth- erything that you can from this to offer is the one historic Grant Feild atop the Ramblin’ Reck to touch the Reck ers. Visit Sideways’ grave. Eat at school. Finally, get out. Yes, you and only Ramblin’ until your second Juniors. Pass enough of your class- are about to work harder than you Reck from Georgia year, you need to es, hopefully all of them. Create a ever though you would. However, Tech. This 1930 Ford Model Photo by Blake Israel / wear your RAT dastardly plan to steal the T from you are also about to have more

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

Athletic Campus Recreation Center 140 Bobby Dodd Stadium 17 O’Keefe Gymnasium 33A Bill Moore Tennis Center 80 Alexander Memorial Coliseum 73 168

Academic Buildings Architecture (East) 76 Boggs Building (Chemistry) 103 Cherry Emerson 66 College of Computing 50 College of Management 172 D.M. Smith Building 24 SAC Field Any legacy student will have heard Ford ES&T 147 about the SAC, or Student Activity Howey Physics Building 81 Fields. With the birth of the CRC, the SAC building was retired, but the Instructional Center 55 fields remain in the form of Astro- turf available to all students. Klaus Building 153 Library 77, 100 New Architecture 75 Old Architecture 76 Petit Biotechnology Building 146 Savant Building 38 Skiles Classroom Building 2 Van Leer Building 85 Weber SST 84 Whitaker Building 165

Campus Dining 12 Food Court 104 Junior’s Grill 74 Pandini’s, Jackets, Einstein Bros. 114 Technology Square 170, 171, 172, 175, 176 Woodruff Dining Hall 116 Instructional Center Home to one of the biggest lecute halls on campus, the IC, as it is col- loquially known is also the home to Parking the IE department. Expect to attend Burge Deck 9 at least one class here and multiple organizational meetings at night. Peters Deck 8 Flag Building North Campus Deck 148 Also known as the Student Services building or the Smithgall building, Student Center Deck 54 this campus hub is home to Auxil- Technology Square Deck 174 lary services, the Office of Greek Affairs and Student Publications, Curran Deck 139 including the Technique. CRC Deck 162 Tenth and Home Parking Deck 182

Dorms and Apartments East West Brown 7 Armstrong 108 Engineer’s Cloudman 13 Caldwell 109 Bookstore Field 90 Center St. 132 Glenn 16 8th St. Apts. 130 Hanson 93 Fitten 119 Harris 11 Folk 110 Harrison 14 Freeman 117 Hopkins 94 Fulmer 106 Howell 10 GLC 52 Matheson 91 Hefner 107 Perry 92 Hemphill 131 Smith 6 Montag 118 Towers 15 6th St. Apts. 65 4th St. Apts. 134 ULC 64 North Ave. 191 Woodruff 116

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College of Computing The old COC, located across the street from Howey Physics, hold lectures and recitations within its labyrinth. There is also a coffee shop in the basement for mid-day refueling at a cheap price. College of Computing The Klaus Computing building, still new for many older students, hold CS classes as well as introductory lectures. Allot a bit of extra time to navigate the building your first time in, as it can be hard to navigate.

Yellow Jacket Park Formerly one of campus’ most- travelled green spaces, this park has been overwhelmed by the growing construction on the Clough Under- graduate learning Center. Watch for its return to campus in the future.

Freshman Quad Found between Glenn, Towers and Brittain, this quad is often the home of freshman activities. While occasionally soaking wet after a rain, Freshman quad is filled with Flag Building sunbathers on warm days. Also known as the Student Services building or the Smithgall building, this campus hub is home to Auxil- lary services, the Office of Greek Affairs and Student Publications, including the Technique.

French Building On all maps this building is listed as A. French, although rarely will it be called that in emails or directions. The over 100-year-old building is home to the UROP offices, Honors Program and other administrators.

Student Success Ctr. Not to be confused with the Student Center, this building holds the office of admissions and has a coveted view of Bobby Dodd field. End-of-year banquettes as well as scholarship events are held here.

Map courtesy of GT Communications & Marketing

FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE Technique • August 14, 2009 • 11 HOWTO: eat for free on campus By Hahnming Lee The food is different at every so- free Papa John’s every week on morning in Van Leer. week. To assist with the stress, Business Manager cial, so just show up to see what Tuesday and Thursday for writer’s AIChE: Local restaurants Tech provides free food each mid- you can get. meetings and photo meetings, re- sponsor a lecture by a company. night of finals week, where one With the amount of free food Major Socials: If you are part spectively. While this is a sure-fire You sit through the lecture and is supposed to scream away one’s one can get in the first two weeks, of the more decisive group of peo- way to feed yourself both days, then you can enjoy some of the stress. There is also Midnight it is probably harder to go hungry ple who already know their majors not taking an assignment will get best food in Atlanta. Breakfast, when professors serve than to not. Here are just some of or just want to learn more about you dirty looks. Finals Week: There is never students free breakfast at night the places you can go when you a certain type of major and the Tailgate: Most organizations such thing as an “easy” finals during dead week. first arrive at Tech. people pursuing it, you should go have some sort of tailgate to ac- RATS Week: Any sort of free to these major socials. commodate and feed the fresh- food is available here every day Caribbean Party: Following men before football games. Read of the week. You can get Krispy convocation there will be the 17th your emails from these groups and Kremes, pizza, cheesecake and Annual Caribbean Party. come out on Saturday to support other sorts of foods at the various Beyond the two weeks it gets a Tech while eating food. events hosted by the organiza- little harder but there is still a way EE: There are regular speak- tions. Make sure to check out the to get free food almost every day ers from famous companies to website for a full list of events at of the week. Be careful not to ap- speak about possible career paths http://bit.ly/vxGvO pear to just be a moocher at all of and new products. It is always at Fraternity Rush: This might these organizations and groups as a time not conflicting with regu- be the best opportunity to get the that is a sure way to stop free food lar classes and there will always best food possible while meet- in the future. be Papa John’s. Even better, there ing other people. Food can range The Technique: Guaranteed are usually free donuts on Friday from the standard bar be que fare of hot dogs and burgers to the much more awesome and tasty steaks and crab cakes. PL’s: A PL has a programming budget to host some sort of meet- and-greet with all the people in your hall with some food. If the PL is not doing this, bother him/ her until you get the free food. If it gets to the end of the semester, increase the amount of time both- ering the PL to make sure the op- portunity is not wasted. Freshman Socials: FAB, freS- GhA and FC are just some of the groups hosting events to get fresh- Photo by Ben Keyserling Photo by Ben Keyserling men to know each other better. Volunteers eat BBQ after work at Tech Beautification day 2009 Attendees at the Black Leadership Conference enjoy the buffets Discover ORGT th Free Food and Tuesday, August 25 Prizes! Free Climbing 5-8pm and Games!

Location: Campus Recreation Center ORGT

AT ORGT you can: Meet people, rent gear , sign up for classes, & find out how to get more involved! 12 • August 14, 2009 • Technique FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE

Sliver A comment, quip, inside joke or one-liner that runs in the Technique TO: talk the talk Sliver Box. Contribute one at www. HOW nique.net. A Dead Week Junior’s OIT The first letter of the alphabet. It also The week before finals during which Campus diner where Tommy serves Office of Information Square Root Club allegedly appears on grade reports. you are not supposed to have any up some of the world’s greatest Technology. The campus The elite club that only admits We’ll believe it when we see it. tests. Be forewarned: some professors chicken fingers. computer office with a members who meet this stringent don’t understand this concept at all. resource center in the criterion: the square root of your BuzzPort Library EAst Commons Library. A pirate’s worst GPA is greater than your GPA. Get A portal for Georgia Tech web Dean’s List Computer lab on the first floor of enemy. it? If it took you longer than a minute, resources, at least we think. Only takes a 3.0...sounds easy, the library geared towards group you may soon gain membership into doesn’t it? Just wait. projects and collaboration. Also RAT the group. Co-Ed has a coffee shop in it (Jazzman’s). Any freshman. Recruit A female college student was first Drop Day At Tech, or Recently Stinger, Stingerette admitted to Tech 52 years ago. Al- The Friday that marks the last day to Library West Commons Acquired Tech Students. Campus vans and buses. They aren’t though more sightings are reported drop a class. It’s recently been moved Another computer lab on the first Originates from Tech’s on a strict schedule so budget extra each year, females only account for to a point later in the semester, taking floor of the library, but this one is strong military roots. time if you want to make it to class, around 30 percent of the student some of the guessing out of the deci- for individual use. Conveniently or just get some exercise and walk. body. sion to drop a class. You freshmen located but usually requires a long RHA An hour should be enough. See also have it so easy... waiting period before you ever reach Residence Hall Associa- Tech Trolley. Co-Op a computer. tion, an organization of Co-operative work assignments, Drownproofing students which attempts Technique where you alternate working at a A P.E. class that was required of all MARTA to make living in the “The South’s Liveliest College company and taking classes. It may Tech students up until 1988, so if Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Author- dorms bearable. Newspaper.” An excellent distraction postpone your graduation for about you cannot swim now, do not worry. ity—since freshmen don’t typically during Friday afternoon lectures. a year but you’ll make a lot of money The class involved being tied up have cars, this is your way around SGA Anyone can contribute, regardless of and will get a better job when you with rope and thrown into a pool. Atlanta, unless you can sucker an Student Government experience, and meetings are every graduate. The goal was to allow you to survive upperclassman into driving you Association, the elected Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Room 137 of indefinitely in the water through a around. The Trolley stops at the body whose main job it is the Student Services Building. Complaining variety of techniques. Midtown station, and the North to give out money from Something all Tech students are Avenue station is within walking the collected Student Whistle, The expected to do often and well. Faculty Honors distance from East Campus. Activity Fees to the The steam whistle that blows to signal Good examples can be found on A 4.0? Keep dreaming.... various student orga- class changes at five minutes before newsgroups and in Technique letters Midnight Madness nizations who ask for it. the hour. It also blows whenever to the editor. Flag Building Starting the Sunday before finals Tech wins a home football game, a.k.a. Student Services Building. and continuing every night during Shaft, The and each spring during the “When CRC Houses the Dean of Students office finals, students gather at midnight Whether it’s a professor the Whistle Blows” remembrance Campus Recreation Center. A place and Student Media. in public areas around dorms or lean testing you on material ceremony. to exercise and forget about dif- out their windows for the age-old he specifically said he ferential equations for a while. Was Getting Out tradition. Promptly at midnight, wouldn’t, or registra- Word used as a facility during the 1996 The elusive goal of any Tech student. students scream and yell to relieve tion holds causing you Old tests and notes to help you study Olympic Games. It starts from Day One. Its target the stress of their finals preparation. to miss out on a class you for tests. Professors are required to date usually extended at some point Some dorms will provide food at need, you will become provide this, but good luck getting Course Critique along the way. midnight, like Krispy Kreme or well acquainted with it from them. Greek houses are a SGA website showing teacher and Taco Bell. the phenomenon of better place to get it from. Word can class GPAs. Used extensively dur- Good Word, The “getting the shaft” be quite useful as many professors ing registration to figure out which “To hell with Georgia!” Oscar during your time reuse the same tests every year. professors give As. Not a green muppet. Online Student here. Also used to Hill, The Computer Assisted Registration; refer to the long WREK Curve The area filled with old, historic it’s how you get classes, view your pointy tower in Georgia Tech’s student radio The curious grading scheme by which buildings between the Administra- grades, view your student account, the Campa- station, at 91.1 FM, known a 50 can become an B. Beware, as it tion Building and the Library. See pay your bills and, eventually, check nile fountain. for its sometimes eclectic does not always happen. Tech Tower. your graduation status. offerings.

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Outstanding Campus Impact Best Activity Residence Hall Association National Pan-Hellenic Council, Best New Organization “Homecoming Step Show” Kids@Kollege Best Joint Activity Best On-Going Service Project Ramblin’ Reck Club & Student Government Association, African American Student Union “White Out Game” & Society of Women Engineers Most Improved Organization Best Short Term Service Project AIESEC Omega Phi Alpha Most Organizational Spirit Best Internet Presence Ramblin’ Reck Club Student Foundation Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor Most Creative Fundraiser Elizabeth Miller, Lambda Theta Alpha Ivan Allen College Student Advisory Board 14 • August 14, 2009 • Technique FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE

99ninety-ninethings to do before you

GRADUATE Photo illustrations by Siwan Liu / Student Publications 1. Wear your RAT cap. wildly. Ignore the laughter. men noodles five times in a the night. 84. Make a late night trip 2. Ride the elevator[ 24. Call your parents and given week. 65. Go down to Savannah for ]to Wingnuts with said to the top of the beg for money. 43. Wait 10 minutes for a St. Patrick’s Day. friends. Free half-pound Westin Peachtree 25. Call Finan- Stinger when it would only 66. Ask a professor to lunch. on Wednesday! Plaza Hotel. It ro- cial Aid and beg for take five to walk to class 67. Ask a professor to happy 85. Go to East Side Market tates. money. 44. Watch three red routes hour. and wonder how they can 3. Eat at Junior’s and 26. Go to line up under the 68. Have a conversation with charge so much money on wonder why Tommy North Ave and North Ave Stinger the Dean Griffin stat- the basis of “conve- isn’t in charge of all cam- beg for money. stop before a blue ue until someone nience.” pus dining. 27. Build a wreck route passes by. notices. Then stare 86. Sleep on your 4. Buy a class ring. The year for Homecom- 45. G e t back like he or she or your hallmate’s can be changed. ing. Personal some free con- is the weird one. floor by accident. 5. Drop a class. vehicles do not doms. Use when 69. 87. Play trivia at 6. Stand in line. count. appropriate (guys 70. Learn the words to Rocky Mountain 7. Go to the top of the Stu- 28. Pick up a guy or girl and gals). “Up With the White and Pizza, Fifth Street Ribs dent Center and watch the in the Library East Com- 46. Successfully Gold.” and Blues, or anywhere for sun set or rise. mons. appeal a parking ticket. 71. Break up, then make up, that matter. 8. Go to the beach, any beach 29. Light sparklers in your on- 47. Shack. with your boyfriend or 88. Form an intramural sports will do. campus apartment to cel- 48. Go to . girlfriend. team with your friends. 9. Visit Career Services be- ebrate New Year’s. 49. Take a nap in between 72. Learn the story of Side- 89. Sit at the Campanile and fore your senior year. 30. Run in the Freshman Cake classes in the Music Lis- ways the dog. wonder if the fountains 10. Blow off homework for a Race. Senator Sam Nunn tening Room. All the tour 73. Register for a class that is will ever be turned back date (or a video game). did, and look what it did guides say it’s all the rage taught in Tech Square, on. 11. Pull an all-nighter, as if for his career! at Tech. knowing full well you can’t 90. Bowl at the newly renovat- you have a choice. 31. Compete in the Mini-500 50. Join SGA. possibly get back on cam- ed Tech Rec. 12. Read at least one Tech- tricycle race. Try to avoid 51. Quit SGA. pus in time for your next 91. Figure out why differential nique from cover to cover. causing a mass collision. 52. Wish you were home (not class. equations are important 13. Wander aimlessly around 32. Shove a large metal, beer- too much in your fresh- 74. Go more than one week things to know. campus after being shafted distributing object in your man year¬-it looks bad). without showering. 92. Discover why the lights are by your last exam. dorm room. When it’s 53. Streak during Midnight 75. Change your major. always on in the Architor- 14. Run past a tour group empty, pass out. Madness, but don’t get 76. Take a final. When you’re ture building. screaming “The Horror! 33. Vote in the SGA election. caught by the GTPD. finished, immediately 93. Visit a friend in the Ar- The Horror!” It’s important to choose 54. Go to every Tech home change your ma- chitorture building. Take 15. Complain about Auxil- the people who spend your game during one football jor. a care package of No- iary Services. Choose from activity fee for you. season. 77. Talk to a Doz and Red Bull. parking, housing, dining, 34. Put on the Freshman Fif- 55. Road trip to at least one Management 94. Eat too many ect. teen. away game. While there, major about “Naked Dogs” from 16. Meet the waitress at Waffle 35. Work out at the CRC to try to convince the public their classes. the “V.” Vow never to House at 4 a.m. lose the Freshman Fifteen. address announcer to page Immediately eat there again. 17. Count her teeth and play 36. Date someone from anoth- George P. Burdell. change your ma- 95. Express every the Waffle House song. er school. 56. Take the Stinger to the jor. opinion you’ve ever had on 18. Fall asleep on your keyboar 37. Imagine your roommate is CRC. 78. Get your picture made every newsgroup. dddddddddddddddddddd getting paid to ruin your 57. Decide not to go to the with the Ramblin’ Wreck. 96. Discover that your room- dddddddddddddddddddd. life. CRC when the Stinger 79. Relax in the green space, or mate is not nearly as ob- 19. Go to a fraternity rush 38. Realize that doesn’t arrive on time. what’s left of it, on campus. noxious now that he or she party and claim to your profs are, in 58. Drink “Hunch Punch”. 80. Think about transferring has Word. be from Enu, Alas- fact, getting paid 59. Take asprin and reconsider to U[sic]GA. 97. Work with a professor on ka. to ruin your life. #58. 81. Wake up. It was only a bad a research project for a 20. Work for the 39. Give Dean 60. Skip class as a result of a dream. semester, summer or a Technique, or at Stein, or any oth- headache caused by #58. 82. Get lost while week. least come to a meet- er administrator, 61. Spend a semester on cam- driving in At- 98. Walk into ing. Free pizza! a hug. Tell him or her pus and go to Flicks on lanta. Curse a final and say, 21. Climb on one of the mag- that the ‘Nique sent you. Fifth. the plethora “What the hell nolia trees near the Cam- 40. Complain about construc- 62. Join one of the Student of roads is this crap? panile. tion on campus. Center Program Councils. n a m e d And where is 22. During senior year, show 41. As a consequence of #40, 63. Have a conversation with “Peachtree.” the regular guy?” up for your last lab or final use Dijkstra’s Algorithm someone on a bench on 83. Make friends, 99. Concoct, but hammered. Don’t blame to find the shortest path to Skiles Walkway. or visit old ones, don’t enact, a plan us for the consequences. your classes. 64. Go to Athens. This is a No at Georgia State or to steal a ‘T’ off Tech 23. Dance. Dance publicly and 42. Eat Easy Mac and/or Ra- Brain Zone. Plan to stay Emory. Tower. FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE Technique • August 14, 2009 • 15 HOW TO: be a good fan YELLOW JACKEt Fight Songs By Zimu Yang and Hahnming Lee up but there are those who let a matter of minutes. If the team Ramblin’ Wreck Staff Writer and Business Manager their emotions get the better of adopted that attitude, how would them. The usual result is booing Tech have been able to come back I’m a Ramblin’ Wreck From Georgia Tech and a hell of an Kickoff for the football sea- laced with enough profanity to from the supposedly impossible engineer. son isn’t until Sept. 5, a full two make Eric Cartman blush. Such deficit against Clemson a couple A helluva, helluva, helluva, helluva, hell of an engineer. weeks after school starts. So what behavior is all the more deplorable of years ago? Every game could be Like all the jolly good fellows, I drink my whiskey clear, should you do in the mean time? when there are children present. historic, and I’m a Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an Learn the dos and don’ts of being So, if the ref makes a call wip- treating it a spectator. Proper etiquette is a ing out a 45-yard gain on third- as such is engineer. touchy matter that varies depend- and-long when we’re down late in the best ing on the company you’re keep- the fourth and you feel a stream st r at- Oh, if I had a daughter, sir, I’d dress her in White and Gold. ing. For example, while it might of curses building in your throat, egy. And put her on the campus to cheer the brave and bold. be normal to riot after a “football” rein yourself in rather than em- And if I had a son, sir, I’ll tell you what he’d do, match in Liverpool, it’s considered barrassing yourself. He would yell “TO HELL WITH GEORGIA” like his poor form in Atlanta. However, DO buy a wig and paint your- daddy used to do. there are several universal dos and self yellow and black. It is prob- don’ts that should be followed. ably one of the only times that DO learn all the cheers. They it will be socially acceptable I wish I had a barrel of rum and sugar three thousand are right next to this article and to paint yourself in odd colors pounds, you will have to live by them dur- and wear a giant wig. When you A college bell to put it in, and a clapper to stir it round. Photo by Michael ing your time here at Tech. It will see games on TV and the jumbo Schneider / I’d drink to all the good fellows who come from far and be embarrassing when you are sur- screen, it is impossible to ignore Student Publications near, rounded by other people and you those Gold Fellas in the I’m a ramblin’, gamblin’ hell of an engineer. Hey! are just humming it and nervously front row of the end looking around to see if anyone zone. They bang else doesn’t know the words. Here against the walls, is the truth: everyone but you lead many of the knows it. When the crowd starts cheers and do Up With the White and Gold singing the Budweiser song and everything to rile t h e Played after a touchdown you are not popping up and down, Jackets. It is Tech fandom at DO remember to you may get a glance or two. If its best. register for tickets. Foot- Oh, well, it’s up with the White and Gold, someone asks “What’s the good DON’T leave any game early. ball ticketing is getting a Down with the Red and Black, word?” failure to respond appro- You go to Tech and have a lot major revamp this year. Fresh- Georgia Tech is out for a victory. priately will condemn you to the of work. The weekend is a time men, your time slot to purchase We will drop our battle-axe on Georgia’s head, lowest depths of football hell. to catch up and relax. It might season tickets opens up at 8 a.m. When we meet her our team is sure to beat her. (The answer, of course, is “To Hell seem like a good idea to skip out on August 20. Or, if you prefer, with Georgia!”) Learn the cheers of a game that seems all but de- general admission tickets open Down on the farm there will be no sound and avert this social disaster. cided. Unfortunately, you could up the week before each game. Till our bow-wows rip through the air; DON’T show bad sportsman- be missing out. With the world Remember, tickets for games like When the battle is over Georgia’s team will be found ship. The crowd may boo the ze- of football today, any blowout Georgia and Virginia Tech will al- With the Yellow Jackets swarming ‘round! bras off the field when they mess could turn into a close game in ways go quickly, so register early!

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Driving in the future From the files of the GTPD... Technique On July 4, an officer observed The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper a blue Chevrolet Monte Carlo Campus Crime displaying a cardboard tag with a By Zimu Yang Founded in 1911, the Technique is the student newspaper of the date of August 8, 2009. The plate Georgia Institute of Technology, and is an official publication of the did not have a state issued holo- Staff Writer Georgia Tech Board of Student Publications. The Technique publishes gram. When pulled over, the driv- on Fridays weekly during the fall and spring and biweekly during the er stated that he had owned the there were two white males who, ior would not be tolerated and re- vehicle for several months. After in a drunken state, were dropping leased to attend class. summer. the officer conducted a check of food and staggering about. 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Fax: (404) 894-1650 about two intoxicated students on to the hospital. The other student The suspect was then arrested for July 10. The complainant stated was thus advised that this behav- criminal trespass. News Editor: Sijia Cai / [email protected] Opinions Editor: Kaitlin Goodrich / [email protected] POLL OF THE WEEK Focus Editor: Kate Comstock / [email protected] Next issue’s Entertainment Editor: Jennifer Aldoretta / entertainment@ How do you feel about the Centergy park- question: nique.net ing deck collapse? Sports Editor: Nishant Prasadh / [email protected] 29.2% I really don’t care, since How do you feel Follow us online: no one got injured. http://nique.net 44.4% about the Tech Twitter: @the_nique The construction 18.1% professor being company I am worried about Copyright © 2009, Emily Chambers, Editor-in-Chief, and by the Georgia my safety because this arrested for child Tech Board of Student Publications. No part of this paper may be reproduced should take full company build a lot of in any manner without written permission from the Editor-in-Chief or from the decks in Atlanta. porn? the Board of Student Publications. The ideas expressed herein are those of the responsibility individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Board of for the Student Publications, the students, staff, or faculty of the Georgia Institute of collapse. 8.33% Tell us at Technology or the University System of Georgia. No worries, accidents nique.net First copy free—for additional copies call (404) 894-2830 Based on 72 responses happen all the time. NEWS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 3 Tech rankings maintain upward trend By Sijia Cai News Editor for fourth place with Caltech and the said Robin Osborne, a third-year Biol- University of Illinois. This is one spot up ogy major. “The numbers show how from the College’s ranking in 2008. the quality of classes is improving from According to this year’s U.S. News Within the College of Engineering, their already high standards.” and World Report, Tech ranks num- individual programs top the lists. In Graduate rankings are stellar as well. ber seven among public universities in specialty areas, Industrial Engineering The College of Engineering is at No. the United States. This is the highest ranks first in the nation, Aerospace Engi- four nationwide for top graduate engi- ranking in the history of the university neering second, Biomedical Engineering neering programs, and ten of its eleven and a spot that the Institute has main- third, Mechanical Engineering fourth, programs rank in the top ten for their tained for three consecutive years. while Civil Engineering and Electrical respective fields. IE stands at No. 1, In addition, for the past ten years, Engineering both rank fifth. Of these BME No. 2, AE No.4, EnvE No. 5, CE Tech has been counted among the ten programs, Mechanical Engineering and No. 6, EE No. 6, ME No. 6, CompE top public universities in the United Electrical Engineering were not in the No. 7, MSE No. 8 and NRE No. 8. States. Among all national universi- top five last year. The College of Management made a ties, Tech ranks 35, and on the “Great “Rankings are a part of life, and jump from 29th last year to 22nd this Schools, Great Prices” list, Tech ranks they reflect many different factors. I am year, tying with Emory in the ranking 47. pleased that our reputation for under- of full-time MBA programs. “When you get up to the top of that graduate education, graduate education, “I think part of the reason that the ladder, the competition gets extreme- and research in engineering continues to College of Management has been able ly fierce, and moving further up is a increase,” Schuster said. to make such large leaps in national matter of great difficulty,” said Gary Notably, the College of Management rankings is due to of course our excel- Schuster, Provost and Vice President of now ranks 35 nationally for Best Busi- lent faculty and new building with its Academic Affairs. ness Programs, while Tech’s internship first-rate facilities. This shows that not Tech’s engineering programs con- and cooperative education programs are only our engineering but our other pro- tinue to take the lead in national rank- listed under “Programs to Look For.” grams, such as the liberal arts, are ris- ings, with the College of Engineering “I think higher rankings will en- ing in national recognition as well,” said (still the largest in the nation) tying courage more students to look at Tech, Schuster. Freshman enrollment at its highest in Tech history By Vijai Narayanan for this year’s freshman class is making it a very competitive en- in American history,” said Rick multiple dates. Senior Staff Writer expected to be roughly 2690 vironment for college-bound stu- Clark, the Director of Undergrad- Once students were admit- students, with around 250 enter- dents. uate Admissions. ted, they were given access to The Institute saw an increase ing during the summer semester. “One of the reasons we had so According to Clark, another their Buzzport accounts, through in the number of applicants to Tech also admitted 1200 transfer many applicants this past year was reason for the increase in applica- which they could accept their ad- Tech for the coming fall semester, students. that this incoming class had the tions this year was the state of the missions offer and follow through a trend that has been continuing The number of college appli- highest number of high school economy. on other tasks. for several years. The enrollment cations rose across the country, graduates than any other class “People see the value in a Tech In addition, preview programs degree and they recognize that such as Connect with Tech were our students get a practical educa- enhanced to provide prospective tion that can land them a job, and students with more information in this climate that is not a given,” about the Institute and help them Clark said. make the decision to apply to In addition, Clark credited a Tech or to attend once admitted. savvy marketing campaign that Campus tours and open houses was launched recently to get more also saw an increase in interest students to apply to Tech. from prospective students and This year, Tech also saw an in- their families. crease in the number of applicants “On-campus programs like from abroad. This was in part be- Connect with Tech have been cause of the weak dollar, which with us for a long time, and they made it cheaper for international are designed for students to im- students to pursue a degree in the merse themselves into Tech cul- United States. Furthermore, ris- ture and decide whether this is ing population in the Southeast the place for them,” said Leslie and especially in states where ma- Jackson, Program Coordinator triculation to the Institute is tra- for Admissions and Undergradu- ditionally high contributed to the ate Recruiting. rise in applicants. Another recruitment tool that The Undergraduate Office of has proved highly useful in at- Admissions tried several new ini- tracting new students this year tiatives this year to streamline the was a blog posted by the Admis- application and admission pro- sions Office to encourage those cess. who have applied or have been Unlike previous years, in admitted to matriculate (actually Photo by Jamie Howell / Student Publications which decisions were made on a enroll in classes) at Tech. This An unprecedented number of students enrolled this fall, representing 54 countries. This increase can rolling basis, the admissions office be attributed to new admissions initiatives undertaken by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. posted decisions online on a set of See Freshman, page 9

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Construction crews and crime on campus library staff have spent a By Zimu Yang ane stated at a June 23 press busy summer converting Staff Writer conference that the Atlanta the second floor of the West Police Department has met Commons (2 West) into a The Georgia Tech Police regularly with the GTPD more usable and productive Department is implement- about shoring up police space for students. Previous ing a new plan in coopera- activity around the Tech renovation projects led to tion with the Atlanta police campus. big changes in the East and department to combat rob- “Utilizing various re- West Commons, including beries in Zone 5 (the area sources, we’ll be putting expanded study areas and encompassing Midtown this into effect immediately, Jazzman’s Café. The main and downtown Atlanta running it over the next few purpose of this project was which also includes Tech’s weeks and reassessing the to provide more power and campus). Although statisti- crime, seeing where we go data connections in 2 West cally speaking, crime rates with the trends and if we and create more spaces for Photo by Dottie Hunt/ Library Staff are down 10% this year, impact [them],” Spillane collaborative work. Construction continues within and around the main library building over the there has been a surge in said. “You’ll see an increase “We saw that once the summer in order to completely revamp the second floor West Commons. crime concentrated around in the number of police of- East Commons filled up the Tech campus, punctuat- ficers around the Georgia during high traffic peri- students and groups,” said and discussion panels to be reopened by the start of ed by serious incidents such Tech campus…but there ods, students moved up Bob Fox, Associate Director gather student opinions on the fall semester, although as the separate shootings of will be other people in the to 2 West. So we started for Library Administration changes to be made in 2 some features will be up- a Georgia State student and area you will not see.” the process a while back to and Public Services. West. Construction on the dated during the semester. a Tech student. Tech president Bud Pe- make that space a more aes- Throughout the plan- space began immediately One of the major themes The current GTPD terson is also confident thetically pleasing as well as ning and design stages, the after the spring semester roster has 71 officers - di about the plan. a more productive place for library held open forums and the area is expected to See Library, page 11 vided into four twelve-hour “We have reviewed these teams, each composed of plans and the actions that eight to twelve officers. have been taken prior to They patrol the four hun- today, over the past month dred and eighty acres of or so, and have identified describedProfessor as “alleged viola arrested- Khayyal’s computer for illicit that cluding activities adherence to Insti- land comprising the Tech several additional oppor- tion of the university’s com- was commonly associated tute policies,” Nagel said in campus and Home Park. tunities that we think can puter usage policy.” He was with illicit activities, and a an online statement released In addition to that, a strike continue to foster the close arrested Tuesday night on follow-up to the virus re- by the institute. “In cases team whose prerogatives are relationship we’ve had with charges of child pornogra- port determined that the where we have reason to be- targeting designated hot the Atlanta Police. [Atlanta phy. matter should be reported lieve that policies and pro- spots of crimes has been es- Mayor Shirley Franklin] Al-Khayyal was charged to the GBI. The GBI then cedures have been violated, tablished. continues to assure me that with 15 counts of sexual raided Al-Khayyal’s house incidents are aggressively GTPD’s new plan will the police department will Photo courtesy of www.isye.gatech.edu exploitation of a child, ac- and seized his computer in reviewed and appropriate include an increase in al- collaborate with Georgia cording to the Georgia order to search for evidence action is taken.” located resources. What Tech and with other safety By Craig Tabita Bureau of Investigations of child pornography. OSCAR lists Al-Khayy- this means is there will be organizations within the Online Editor (GBI). He is currently being GBI representatives re- al’s only instructional com- more roadblocks, check- area,” Peterson said. held without bond at the fused to comment on the mitment this semester as points, undercover and There is the possibility of Tech associate professor Fulton County jail. ongoing situation. teaching graduate course plains clothes agents and furloughs ending for Atlan- Faiz Al-Khayyal was placed According to Institute “Georgia Tech expects called Deterministic Opti- an overall increase in officer ta employees, which could on indefinite suspension spokesman Matt Nagel, its employees to maintain mization, with 85 students presence. Zone 5 assistant without pay last Friday by Tech’s Department of Au- the highest standards in all distributed among three commander Joseph Spill- See Police, page 6 the Institute for what was dits detected a virus on Al- aspects of their conduct in- sections. NEWS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 5 SGA leaders discuss goals for the upcoming year

By Zimu Yang Johns on Tenth Street to Staff Writer try to get fliers with safety tips put on all the pizza The Student Govern- boxes that are sent out to ment Association (SGA) the area.” has a myriad of goals for this Another area the task upcoming year. One of the force is looking at is trans- major concerns of SGA and portation. Currently there Tech as a whole is the recent is ongoing discussion with spike in crimes in the past Parking and Transportation year and efforts to combat about the possibility of pro- it. Additional issues include viding different off-campus further attempts to reach transportation options at out and communicate with night. the student body as well One example is Sting- as faculty members. The erette service, which has student government plans expanded to include Home on implementing various Park, Centennial Place, policies and events over this and the Marta station over course of this school year the summer. However, the that will go towards achiev- expanded service seems un- ing these stated goals. likely to remain in the fall With regard to achiev- due to the influx of students ing increased safety, SGA and subsequent higher de- will be focusing most of mand. its efforts towards raising “They’re expecting more the student population’s students to take advantage awareness of crime hap- of the service. At the busi- penings and ways to stay est times last year they were safe around campus. One having 800 calls in one new strategy is the creation night” Pico said. of the student safety task Photo by Ben Keyserling / Student Publications To compensate for the force. Alina Staskevicius, Student representatives in the Undergraduate House of Representatives vote on funding bills. Some of SGA’s concerns lost service, the task force undergraduate student for the upcoming year include student safety awareness, expanding transportation services, and dead week policy. is entering into discussion body president, explained with other car companies to the reasoning behind the student organization. This ing input for things like pecially as they’ll be living safety awareness night. see if they are willing to as- task force’s creation. organization will be com- broken gates or increased in the city, as well as some “They’ll be giving safety sume off-campus transpor- “Student government posed of and will be open lighting,” Staskevicius said. of the international stu- tips and crime prevention... tation responsibilities. members felt the need to to all students. Examples The SGA safety task dents who are coming in they have in turn invited Other areas on SGA’s create a task force so that of the off-campus organi- force is organizing a safety from different areas…we’re the Atlanta Police Depart- agenda involve academic we can better voice stu- zation’s responsibilities will awareness night that will also looking at students ment to speak. We have also areas at Tech. One proposal dent concerns and try to include presentations on take place on August 27 at who are living off campus invited one of the students involves extending the add/ get some students directly neighborhood watches. 7 p.m. because there are so many who have been involved in drop deadline, while anoth- involved with and fix the According to Staskevi- “It will be open to prevention tips they could crimes to come speak,” Pico er involves an elaboration of issues and address crime cius, SGA hopes that even- the larger community,” be taking advantage of.” said. “We’ll also be handing dead week policy. around campus,” Staskevi- tually the organization will Staskevicius said. “We re- According to Brenda out fliers and safety tips [at “Right now the policy is cius said. come to represent students ally wanted to focus specifi- Morales-Pico, chair of the the event]…I know that the pretty much just a sentence The task force has al- in home owner’s associa- cally on freshman who may Institute-wide committee police department as well as and we want to elaborate on ready been formed over tions. be unaware of some of the in SGA, the Georgia Tech Georgia Tech communica- it and hold professors to it the summer but it will be “I think it’ll be a great safety programs they may Police Department will be tions and marketing have organizing an off-campus body for lobbying and giv- be taking advantage of, es- giving a presentation at the been working with Papa See SGA, page 9

sliver www.nique.net Fin aid office sucks. Faxed them 3 times. Emailed 4 times. Called twice and still they say I’m missing stuff. FAIL hi there yooo hooo Good Luck on your finals Val! kelvin....spell check, man Summer!!!!! Christina Bourgeois - FML Seriously girls, just because I’m talking to you doesn’t mean I want to screw you. Get over yourselves and let’s have a decent conversation. Albert Einstein is a librarian at Tech. Go to information services and you’ll find him. I can’t wait for football season! akins Screw kinetics Can someone show me how deep the rabbit hole really goes? ME2016 Blows!!! Psuedo----> Rocks!! Junoon=Suckiest Dance Team @ Tech I just heard that MJ died... FML Neitzel just might be the devil. little did i know that all georgia fans are vampires test yo HS Summer volleyball camp might as well have been a jailbait convention... CHICKEN! I’m gonna eat you! Lee N. is the most amazingly stunning woman I have met. why is GT planting new grass when we have a major budget defi- cit Shruti is irritating With every breath you take and every move you take I’ll be out partying since I dumped your butt. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government! 6 • August 14, 2009 • Technique NEWS

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Economy spurs GT Lorraine enrollment mean an increase of up to twenty ordinator for GT Lorraine. officers. “Not only is GT-L located at “That would be basically eigh- the heart of Europe, it also offers teen million dollars to remove the classes taught by Tech professors furloughs for police officers or in English language, removing other public safety workers. It will the worry to make sure credits surely put twenty officers back in transfer,” Bass said. Another rea- Zone 5,” said Councilman Kwan- son why space was limited was to za Hall, whose district includes maintain the GT-L experience of Zone 5 and parts of Home Park. having small class sizes and the Although there has been a spike ability to freely explore Europe on in crime around campus, Spillane weekend trips. does not believe Tech students are “With the number of applica- being targeted as a group. People tions we received we really wanted are being robbed everywhere but to make sure to protect student Tech cases are more high-profile. experiences. We wanted to make What student victims and At- sure that we had the faculty there lanta citizen victims have in com- to support our students,” said mon is that they were often indi- John Schuman, Marketing Man- viduals alone at night. ager for GT-L. “If you read the reports, [the The primary reason for the in- crimes] happen between 10 p.m. crease in enrollment seems to be and 4 in the morning,” Spillane the downturn in the economy. As said. “If you look at the crime co-ops and internships have be- statistics and the number of rob- come more competitive, students beries in Zone 5 and you look at have looked for unique ways to the number of students robbed, Photo courtesy of further their pursuit of a Tech de- the number is relatively low. We’re 200 students attended the GT Lorraine program in , , this summer, which spans ten weeks. gree. Just this past year, internship concerned with robberies every- and co-op placements fell by 30% where, but we want to make sure By Vijai Narayanan summer, fall or spring semesters dents. Living space is usually due to the state of the economy. the students at Georgia Tech feel Senior Staff Writer to gain international experience leased from neighboring facilities Economically, GT-L is cheaper safe and that you know that we’re and take classes offered by Tech in and around Metz, which pres- compared to regular costs at the working with [GTPD] to make The GT Lorraine (GT-L) pro- professors. ents unique logistical challenges. Atlanta campus for out-of-state that happen.” gram experienced the highest at- Over 250 applications were “We received a huge number students, who spend significantly Despite the attention sur- tendance rate this summer since received for the summer semes- of applications this year, and un- less on a summer abroad at GT-L rounding the recent crimes, police its founding, in large part due to ter and only 200 were selected fortunately we had to turn away campus. “GT-L is a great invest- stress that they do not feel there the poor economy. GT-L is one for the program, reflecting a 58% many students. One of the factors ment, especially for out-of-state is a reason to be overly worried of Tech’s international campuses enrollment increase. The primary limiting the size of the program students. They save an average of and that the campus is still a safe and is located in Metz, France. reason for turning away so many was our ability to provide housing $6000 while studying abroad in place. Students can elect to spend time applicants was the inability to to students,” said Catherine Bass, “The campus is very safe for abroad on the campus during the house any larger number of stu- the Undergraduate Program Co- See Lorraine, page 8 our students,” Spillane said.

Internship • Co-op • Full Time Open to GT Students and Alumni only Undergrad • Grad • PhD

Bring your Buzzcard and resume Wear appropriate attire Georgia Tech Career Fair 2009

In the Campus Recreation Center

Monday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 15th

Want to be a liaison? Apply online at www.career.gatech.edu/careerfair NEWS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 7 New athletic ticketing system explained

quick facts about new football ticketing

Online through the Athletic Association. The system will be managed by Method of registration Paciolan, a subsidiary of Ticketmaster.

2,900 season tickets will be available for $36. The remaining 6,100 tickets Student ticket options will be free single-game tickets.

Students will need to scan their Buzzcards at stadium gates to enter. Entry requirements Paper tickets will no longer be used.

Block seating Groups applying for block seating will need to purchase season tickets.

Cost $35,000 from SGA + $115,000 from AA = $150k

actually the result of two years’ between sections 112 and 120. in the first ticketing option. to be made online. Each student is worth of discussion,” Staskevicius Students may also register as The second option for students limited to one extra guest ticket. By Zimu Yang said, elaborating on the reason for part of a group. Each group will is on a first-come first-serve basis. Guests will have to accompany Staff Writer the change. “The new system is will submit a single payment on The dates at which students may their host student to the game. entirely online. All you need to get behalf of the entire group. Al- claim their individual tickets are At the entrance, the guest ticket The athletic department, in in with is your Buzzcard.” ternatively, students may join available at www.ramblinwreck. will be a second scan on student’s cooperation with SGA, has insti- However, that might lead to SWARM. If the student does not com. Buzzcard. tuted a new ticketing policy for long waiting times similar to what wish to join any group, then he or These tickets will be free, ex- Guests are required to sit at the students starting this fall. happened at the Gardner-Webb she could purchase a reserve sea- cluding the already paid student general admission seating in the “Our goal is to ensure the in- game last year. According to son ticket individually. athletic fees. Students will not be end zone, so reserved season ticket tegrity of student tickets,” said Staskevicius, SGA had considered Registration for season reserva- able to claim both a season reser- holders will be unable to sit with Alina Staskevicius, Undergradu- this and had implemented a viable tions is done on a seniority basis vation and a free individual ticket. guests. ate Student Body President. solution. calculated by the number of hours Approximately 2500 tickets will Basketball ticketing will be “These tickets are for students as “We purchased, SGA has accomplished by the student. be available each week under this similar to football ticketing as opposed to alumni who are try- funded and the athletic associa- The order is as follows: stu- option. well. ing to sneak in. With this system, tion has funded the purchasing of dents with 90-plus hours will be For students interested in invit- At regular season games, stu- it guarantees students receiving a new turnstile so you shouldn’t able to register 8am on August 14, ing non-Tech students to games, dents will simply have to show their tickets.” have too long of a wait to get into 60-plus hour students can begin student guest tickets will be avail- their Buzzcard at the ticket booth. “The students’ problem was the game,” Staskevicius said. registering on August 16, 30-plus able should ticket inventory re- Post-season home games will that a lot of alumni were getting Eligible students have two op- hour students may register on main on Wednesdays prior to the cost $5. All other varsity sports in and not students, which wasn’t tions in receiving their tickets. August 18 and any students with game. These guest tickets will cost will follow a similar policy: stu- fair because they weren’t paying The first one is by reserving a sea- fewer than 30 hours can register $25 each except for the Jackson- dents will have to show their an athletic fee. So [the change] son seating at a cost of $36. The on the August 20. In total, six ville State game which will cost Buzzcards in order to gain admit- was initiated by students. This is seats will be on the north end zone thousand tickets will be available $12.50 each. Payments will have tance. Communications and marketing release survey results By Emily Chambers then asked to rank how well Tech age score of 6.0. the students would be in terms of 7 preferred options. Facebook was Editor-in-Chief was performing in each of the ar- Perception ratings tended to be their interactions with each oth- preferred by 47%. eas previously ranked. higher among younger students, er,” Wallace said. Students were finally classi- This May the department of The data released by Commu- females and students who had “This all fits in with my -plat fied by advocacy levels, which Communications & Marketing nication and marketing focused taken GT1000, while out-of-state form of building a stronger Tech were divided into four groups. released the results of the Student on four areas; quality of overall students and students who listed community, which is why we are Students were either loyal, favor- Experience Survey conducted this experience, friendly & welcoming no extra-curricular activities had sharing all this with SGA this able, vulnerable of dissatisfied in Spring. The survey, which was atmosphere, ease of offering opin- distinctly lower perception rat- week.... We are focusing on more relationship to their Tech experi- sent out at random to 5,520 stu- ion and likely to recommend. The ings. feedback with things like our new ence. Loyal students gave their dents via email, 1,326 of whom data was then analyzed based on The scores for ease of offering website and on more student in- Tech experience, the Tech atmo- responded, evaluated the Tech demographics of the respondents, opinions, for example, fell from teraction,” said Alina Staskevicius, sphere and their likelihood to rec- experience in terms of importance such as the year, major, gender, 34% 8-10 ratings from first-year Undergraduate Student Body ommend all ratings of 8-10, and and performance on a number of race or campus involvement level respondents to 20% 8-10 ratings President. comprised 32% of the respon- subjects. of the student. Financial factors, from fifth-year respondents The survey also focused on dents. Favorable students com- “This survey is unique,because such as scholarships or grants “We ultimately want to see communicating with undergrad- prised 55% of the rankings with it is the first time that students received, were not considered, loyalty and perception improving uate students evaluating the ways only 13% of the respondents clas- were invited to define the factors although the scores of in-state as people spend more time here, that students share their opinions sified as vulnerable or dissatisfied. that drive their experience here” students were compared to out-of- but to seems in some cases even about their experience as well “The thing to remember here is said Kathi Wallace, Direct of Re- state students. when they become more famil- as the ways that students receive you are not trying to bring the low search & Analysis. “We looked “We considered a ranking of iar with the institution they still news and updates. end to the high end, you are try- at this experience through a stu- 8-10 to be a strong positive rank- don’t know where to go to seek as- 68% of students claimed to ing to bring the favorable students dent lens. We haven’t really found ing on the performance part of the sistance,” Wallace said. talk with other Tech students fre- up with strategic targeted efforts,” much similar work out there at survey,” Wallace said. Scores and importance rank- quently about the student experi- Wallace said. our peer institutions.” The question “would you be ings were also broken down into ence, while only 11% spoke about The results of the survey were “This is fairly new to colleges likely to recommend Tech to a classifications of importance, it with an administrator and only shared with the associate deans of and students. Its common prac- qualified peer” received 68% 8-10 which were used to isolate key ar- 7% spoke frequently with and colleges as well as campus depart- tice in the business world, but not rankings, with an average ranking eas of opportunity in the student SGA representative. ments, SGA and other student a lot of people are letting students of 7.91 53% of students ranked experience. 64% of students expressed a leaders. do evaluations of their experi- the quality of overall student ex- Both the quality of interaction preference for information in the “I am excited to see what will ence,” said James Fetig, Director perience between 8 and 10 with with other students and the social forms of emails from the admin- happen in the future. It is one of Communications and market- an average score of 7.29. 41% of life on campus had low perception istration, with Georgia Tech web- thing to get this information, it ing. respondents gave Tech’s friendly ratings on campus, or low rank- sites as the second most-preferred is another thing to send it out, to Students who participated in and welcoming atmosphere 8-10 ings on a performance score. method with 57%. act on it and to see it to fruition,” the survey were asked to rank while only 26% responded that “I found it more enlightening MySpace was the least pre- said Brian Tyson, fourth-year w various aspects of their experience the ease of offering opinions/feed- than I expected, I don’t think I ferred method, with only 1% of and Freshman Experience Survey in terms of importance, and were back deserved 8-10, with an aver- could have projected how candid students selecting it as one of their committee member. 8 • August 14, 2009 • Technique NEWS An introduction to President Bud Peterson

Nominations and applications are due. The committee re- G. P. “Bud” Peterson is President Wayne Clough an- ceives nearly 100 applications. announced as the finalist nounces his departure from Tech for Institute President. to become the 12th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute. Presidential search begins with first committee meeting. Interviews begin.

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Presidential search Presidential Search Forum takes committee is formed. place to gain student input in the committee’s decision. President Clough steps down and Provost Gary Schuster becomes the Peterson is officially named the 11th interim president. President of Tech.

By Sijia Cai In order to ensure the quality Schuster, Interim President dur- intercollegiate athletics, diversity, fect lasting change around the News Editor of the selection, the Board of Re- ing the search process and current research and commercialization, world as president of Tech. gents brought in a search consul- Provost and Vice President of Aca- student life, internationalization, “When you think about insti- After former Institute Presi- tant company, R. William Funk demic Affairs. and their perceptions of Georgia tutions around the world that can dent Wayne Clough left in March and Associates, to help with solic- Nominations and applica- Tech. And then we just asked have a dramatic impact on [areas of last year to become the twelfth iting nominations and attracting tions for the position were taken any questions that came up dur- such as energy and sustainability], Secretary of the Smithsonian In- candidates. through November, with a final ing each individual interview,” Georgia Tech in particular is an stitution, the Tech community be- “We set out with the clear vi- tally of nearly 100 applicants. On Wellkamp said. institution with [those] charac- gan its search for the next perma- sion of finding the best president October 30, the search committee On February 9, the Board of teristics. If we’re going to solve re- nent president. The process taken for Georgia Tech. We didn’t want distilled the pool to a short list of Regents announced Dr. G. P. Bud ally challenging problems...they’re to find current President George a transition president or a short- 10-15 candidates, which was then Peterson, former chancellor of the going to be solved at places like P. “Bud” Peterson was methodical term president but one that could further reduced to 5 to 7. Mem- University of Colorado at Boul- Georgia Tech,” Peterson said in a and required the input of many take us to the next level,” said bers of the search committee con- der, as the sole finalist for Tech’s brief address shortly after the an- different facets of Tech as well as Nick Wellkamp, former under- ducted “due diligence activities,” presidency. Peterson had been the nouncement of his appointment. the Regents of the University Sys- graduate student body president which included extensive research chancellor of CU since 2006, after In the speech, he mentioned tem of Georgia. and a member of the search com- on the candidates. six years as provost at Rensselaer that Tech has become an exam- The 21-member presidential mittee. Off-site, one-and-a-half-hour Polytechnic Institute and 19 years ple to other universities, citing a search committee was formed in The search committee’s work interviews were conducted with at Texas A&M. Previously, he was memo one of his associates sent July and comprised eight Regents, kicked off on Aug 12 with its first these candidates on December a walk-on wide receiver while an to CU’s faculty. “He said, if you seven professors, two Tech-affili- meeting, in which some goals and 7-9 and only a very small number undergraduate at Kansas State, want to know how institutions ated foundation chairs, two busi- logistics were set out. On Septem- of finalists were recommended to and spent several years teaching at improve, look at Georgia Tech,” ness sector representatives and ber 17, Presidential Search Open the Board of Regents for inter- high schools in Kansas. Peterson said. two student representatives. The Forums were held in the Student views in mid-January. After the President Peterson formally He proposed an engineering- faculty representatives and the Center Theater in order to gather search committee made its last took office as Tech’s eleventh like approach with which he will student representatives were cho- student feedback on what quali- selections, the Board of Regents President on April 1. try to maintain the quality of a sen in particular through recom- ties they find vital to being a good consulted non-directed references Peterson has been CU’s chan- Tech education and a tradition of mendations and lists from the stu- university President. (people that the Board of Regents cellor since July 2006, during improvement despite dwindling dent body, other faculty members, “The next president needs to thought would know more about which he led the university’s ini- state revenues. “It’s easy to do departments and the president’s know the culture of Georgia Tech the candidates but whose names tiative to reinvent itself as a flag- more with more. What requires office. Included in the committee in planning its strategy, and also were not provided by the candi- ship university of the 21st century. innovation and creativity and are also notable Tech alumni Joe needs to be efficient, effective dates themselves) in making their At that period, the institution had leadership is to be able to do more Rogers, one of the cofounders of and organized... to be able to in- final decision. been struck by several scandals, with less,” Peterson said. Waffle House, and Chris Young, spire people. The president needs “We asked questions about the which threatened the university’s The investiture ceremony for the chief of protocol and direc- to be more than a manager, but candidates’ previous roles, their reputation. President Peterson will take place tor of international affairs for the needs to be a leader...to inspire responsibilities, their experience Despite his success at CU, Pe- on September 3. All students are state of Georgia. confidence and trust,” said Gary with finances and fundraising, terson saw an opportunity to ef- welcome to attend this event.

Lorraine from page 6 requirements while abroad. Over the 10-week program, France, and we’ve actually had students attend classes for four several students go back for that days a week and can spend the reason,” Schuman said. three days traveling around Eu- The variety of courses offered rope. at GT-L is another reason why “One of the great benefits of students, both in-state and out-of- GT-L is the flexibility it offers state, find the program attractive. students to do what they want to The courses offered at GT-L come do. They can choose to immerse from a wide range of subject areas, themselves in the French culture including engineering, language, or choose to travel across the con- social science and computer sci- tinent,” Schuman said. ence courses. Students can opt Unlike other study abroad pro- to take a mix of core courses and grams, GT-L students are not led electives. by faculty but instead are respon- Accrding to Bass, a targeted, sible for to coming up with their grass-roots advertising campaign own plans. Still, this can pose also led to the boost in enroll- challenges to some students. ment. “You don’t want to go to Greece “Generally our best advertisers on the weekend and carry around are our students, those who have your books, so our students usu- been on the program before and ally learn to organize themselves can share their experiences,” Bass very quickly,” Bass said. said. The response to this year’s pro- The program targets specific gram has been overwhelmingly majors in the Institute to take positive, and Bass hopes that the part in GT-L, partnering with enrollment at GT-L will continue different departments to design to remain high in not only future programs that maximize students’ summers, but also during the fall chances of advancing their degree and spring semesters. Photo courtesy of Georgia Tech Lorraine NEWS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 9

Leading in Tech furthers green initiative with GreenBuzz, Mission Zero sustainability and sustainable education

By Vijai Narayanan tons of game-day recycling outside the stadium alone. Senior Staff Writer Student collaboration with departments across cam- pus has also led to numerous sustainability programs. For For the second year in a row, Tech was named to the example, a student led push to expand the Sustainable Princeton Review’s sustainability Honor Roll. The Insti- Move-Out Initiative led to collection of over two tons of tute landed in the top 15 with a perfect score, in no par- food. A student organization called Students Organizing ticular order. Tech also had the distinction of being the for Sustainability has worked together with Dining to only school from the Southeast to receive this recognition. reduce their water usage dramatically over several years. “This is not the first time that our sustainability - ef “When students come up with an idea to en- forts have been recognized and certainly recognition isn’t courage sustainability we really support them to go the most important thing, but Tech is regarded as a leader out and try to achieve that. There are plenty of ex- across the country when it comes to sustainability, thanks amples on campus where student initiatives have to the dedicated work of students, faculty and staff,” said led to a more sustainable campus,” Mallory said. Sarah Mallory, the Student Communications Direc- Sustainable buildings are another reason why Tech tor for GreenBuzz, an on-campus sustainability resource. is recognized as a national leader on sustainability is- Among the reasons for this honor is Tech’s commit- sues. The Institute is committed to sustainability in its ment to sustainable education. The Institute has had a buildings by requiring all new and renovation projects to long standing commitment for every student to take at follow LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmen- least one course related to sustainability during their tal Design) standards. Currently, Tech has ten build- time at Tech. Architecture, for example, provides numer- ings that are LEED certified including one gold certi- ous courses on sustainable building and urban planning. fied building, the Klaus Advanced Computing Center. “From engineering to the liberal arts, departments across Tech has also partnered with community orga- campus are making an effort to increase sustainability through nizations in the Atlanta area as well as participated ground breaking research. That’s one thing that students can in nation-wide initiatives to spread sustainable prac- get involved in just by talking to a professor,” Mallory said. tices. Tech was recently named a founding partner Research into sustainable technologies across all majors for Mission Zero, an online resource where individu- and disciplines is a major aspect of sustainability on cam- als and businesses can share ideas and tips on how to pus. Dr. John-Paul Clarke, an AE associate professor, and his make their homes and businesses more sustainable. team came up with the idea of a continuous descent flight Tech was the only university on the founding panel. that could save over $80 million dollars per year in fuel costs. “When you look around, whether you know it or Aside from the academic initiatives, various depart- not, you are part of a sustainable campus,” said Mal- ments on campus have made sustainability a priority. Din- lory. She hopes that sustainability efforts will con- ing hopes to begin composting its waste and move com- tinue to grow and that students continue to come up pletely to tray-less dining. Nearly every residence hall has with new ideas to improve sustainability on campus. access to a recycling center. This coming football season, “There is so much going on campus related to sus- they hope to add game-day recycling inside the stadium. tainability and students can get involved simply by This past year, the recycling department collected over 10 asking around or talking to a professor,” Mallory said.

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Freshman from page 3 SGA from page 5 Regents pass budget decisions website offers student perspectives because a lot of the time we find By Sijia Cai to continue. In April, the Board placed a major constraint on in- on a wide range of topics includ- that students are cramming and News Editor of Regents also approved a Fiscal stitutional funding and how well ing course load, work periods, and turning in projects or homework Year 2010 budget of $2.17 billion, we can adjust to economic shocks. study abroad experiences. and taking tests during dead week Faced with declining state tax which includes federal stimulus Contrary to popular belief, it does From over 11,500 applicants when really there shouldn’t be any revenue and deep budget cuts funds of $92.6 million. Addition- not actually save students money for the fall semester, around 59% of that happening,” Staskevicius statewide, the Board of Regents of al funds in state appropriations because they simply average the of students were offered admis- said. the University System of Georgia include $79.4 million for enroll- projected tuition over four years, sion. That comes out to approxi- Change is also occurring to (USG) has taken decisive mea- ment increases. so you end up paying more in the mately 6,800 students. The in- SGA itself. Freshman elections sures to cope with the economic As for Fixed for Four, the beginning and less in the end.” coming class had an average SAT will be held for the first time to recession in several key meetings Board decided that no changes On May 12, the Board of Re- score of 1366 on the combined give the incoming class of students in recent months. will be made to the tuition paid gents approved the modification reading and math sections, 2 a voice in the legislation. Elections In April, Erroll Davis, Chan- by currently enrolled students. of all employee contracts, giving points higher than last year’s class. will be held late in the fall. cellor of the USG, held an infor- However, incoming students of University Presidents the author- This year was also the first year In order to help students hit mation session and dialogue with the Class of 2013 and beyond are ity to furlough any employees, that Tech considered the writing by the economic downturn, SGA SGA representatives from schools no longer able to take advantage including faculty. In this context, section. Taking that into account, has procured 8,000 notebooks all across the state. During this of the guaranteed tuition plan. furloughing means asking an em- the average score on the SAT was and 8,000 planners from differ- meeting, Usha Ramachandran, They will pay tuition at the same ployee to take one or more days off 2040. ent companies and will distribute vice chancellor for Fiscal Affairs, per-credit-hour rate charged last without pay. “Diversity is a very important them free to students at the stu- gave a presentation on the USG’s year but will be subject to future Originally, about one fourth aspect of Georgia Tech and this dent center and the library. overall budget situation. It showed tuition raises. In addition, Tech of the University System’s 40,000 incoming class contributes to that A welcome back party, sched- that state tax revenue for this fis- students taking six credit hours or employees were protected by their tradition,” Clark said. uled for the same day as President cal year had dropped 8% from last less will be charged a flat tuition contracts from being furloughed, Over 45 different states are Bud Peterson’s investiture, is also year, and proposed a three-tiered of $1,800 per semester, and stu- but these employees accounted for represented in this year’s incom- being hosted by SGA. The cel- budget reduction plan. dents taking more hours will pay more than one half of all person- ing class, out of a potential 48 in ebration will be held on 7 p.m. Included in the budget reduc- a flat tuition rate of $3,035. All nel costs. After this contract mod- the applicant pool. Citizens from at September the third. The event tion plan for the upcoming year students will continue to pay the ification, all employees, regardless 54 different countries are repre- will showcase different student or- is an 11.6% cut in institutional $100 mandatory fee. of tenure or position, can be fur- sented, reduced from a possible 79 ganizations, a performance by the budgets across the state, despite “We’re glad to see the end loughed if the need arises. countries. Furthermore, the num- GTG’s and a fireworks show. SGA the fact that USG enrollment of Fixed for Four,” said Nick “What the Board of Regents ber of female students increased was also responsible for the foot- has steadily increased in the past Wellkamp, former undergradu- 1.4%, thereby changing the ratio ball ticketing changes that take five years, a trend that is likely ate student body president. “It has See Regents, page 11 to 33% female and 67% male. effect this year. Costa Rica Join ORGT on an Eco-Adventure! December 12-20, 2009

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www.crc.gatech.edu/orgt/international NEWS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 11 Peterson announces 25-year plan for Tech’s future By Zimu Yang previously been implemented reduce the proposed themes to Staff Writer with success. The plan developed approximately 10 themes which it nearly 10 years ago set the stage then will present to stakeholders. Over the coming weeks and for many of the infrastructure A tentative timeline for the months, the Institute will devel- and construction projects that process is as follows. After meet- op a strategic plan that envisions have since been implemented on ing with the steering committee Tech’s future and provides a road- campus. Like the previous plan, on August 24, President Peterson map for achieving that goal. The the current one aims to focus the will formally announce the plan- purpose of the plan is to transform Institute on a path that helps serve ning process for the initiative Tech into the premier educational the campus and the broader At- during his investiture ceremony institution for the 21st century. lanta community. on September 3. Following that The hope is to develop a plan and One of the proposed strategic announcement, the steering com- to implement it over the next 25 themes is to explore how educa- mittee will hold a series of town years, in time for the 150th anni- tion can be delivered more effec- hall style meetings with students, versary of Tech’s founding. tively. “One of the things we re- faculty and alumni. “The principal question is: ally want to explore is how we can Peterson stressed that he be- what should Georgia Tech be like better deliver content, and give lieves student involvement is in 25 years? What do we expect students a more interdisciplinary critical to making the plan a suc- Georgia Tech’s international foot- and experiential education,” Cross cessful one. “I really encourage print be like in 25 years? What said. students to get involved in the will the student experience be Other important themes in- strategic planning process. The like? How is that going to change clude global health, the role of steering committee has been de- what we do from an educational Tech’s international operations veloped simply to give some struc- perspective? Those are some of the and the role of the Institute in the ture to this broad task. We need questions that we want to answer,” state of Georgia. the students’ creativity and their said Institute President Bud Peter- “Anybody who wants to come innovation to come up with a son. and get involved will have a chance good plan,” Peterson said. “The purpose of the strategic to. We want all the students, fac- During the spring, the com- plan is to lay out what we need to ulty, and staff to get involved and mittee will come up with road- do in the next 3-5 years, the next help clarify and define the themes maps to achieving different 10-12 years to achieve the vision of central to Tech,” Cross said. themes. After reviewing the plan making Tech the foremost univer- Members from the President’s with various constituencies, the sity for students and the commu- cabinet and other administrative committee is scheduled to come nity,” said Steve Cross, Director of units met on August 3 to develop up with a draft of the plan by the Georgia Tech Research Institute a steering committee for the de- end of the spring semester. Dur- and a member of the President’s velopment of the strategic plan. ing the summer, the committee cabinet. The steering committee consists will spend time refining and pol- Cross explained the logic be- of 75 individuals from a wide va- ishing the plan for finalization. hind a strategic plan. “What we riety of backgrounds who interact “Once the plan has been com- want to do is to develop a plan with Tech on a variety of different pleted, departments across cam- that can guide the different col- capacities. Alumni and students, pus can adjust their budgetary leges and administrative units in along with faculty and staff play and administrative tasks towards their planning and budgeting to- an important role in the steering achieving the goals. In addition, wards achieving the stated goals committee. The steering commit- the plan will be an important step and to setup benchmarks to test tee currently has six students rep- in continuing fundraising for the their performance,” Cross said. resenting the student body. Capital Campaign for Georgia Photo by Robert Combier/Student Publications Previously, strategic plans have This steering committee will Tech,” Cross said.

Regents from page 9 Library from page 4 been replaced based on student in- to facilitate laptop usage. The de- on back-order,” Fox said. put, and nearly all of the pieces are sign committee for the renovation One of the features that will movable. The balcony overlooking chose not to purchase more desk- have to be completed during the wanted to do was provide each of the redesign was to create de- the presentation room will also be top computers due to high main- fall semester is the group areas University President with all of fined, yet flexible spaces. Upon open for viewing. tenance costs. with docking stations. the tools available to manage the entrance into the 2 West area, “We used to have large ten- Changing the lighting was an- In addition to renovating 2 current fiscal crisis, and furloughs one sees three rows of group person tables that were rarely other major focus in this project. West, the library also updated the are one of those tools,” said Gary and collaborative work spaces. filled, and that’s why we decided Previously, the lights on 2 West equipment in the East Commons. Schuster, Provost and Vice Presi- These spaces are designed for a to go for smaller tables and newer were thin-tube fluorescent lights All of the renovations were com- dent of Academic Affairs. maximum of six people and are chairs,” Fox said. meant for bookshelves. pleted without state money, as the On August 12, the board ap- enclosed with semi-transparent The new space will have 40 “They were long, narrow and library’s budget was cut last year proved six mandatory furlough screens, designed to give an open fewer chairs than before, but Fox harsh for studying,” Fox said. and is expected to be cut again. days for faculty and staff, to be feeling to the surroundings yet believes that more of the new They have been replaced by “We were able to use the Tech- implemented over the remainder still allowing groups to maintain a chairs will be occupied under the energy efficient lights that sense nology Fee money to update our of Fiscal Year 2010. This will af- sense of privacy. Each group space new arrangement. the ambient lighting and adjust desktop computers. However all fect all 40,000 USG employees, features wired data and power The most important change to appropriately to provide adequate of the renovations were done us- except the lowest paid (annual ports, as well as a movable white- the space is probably the prolifera- lighting. Unfortunately, 2 West ing funds in the Price Gilbert en- salary of $23,660 or lower), and is board. tion of power ports, which were will not be fully renovated at the dowment and through separate equivalent to a three percent pay In addition, the floor includes scarce on 2 West in the past. The start of the fall semester. grants,” Fox said. He stressed that cut. Classes and employee retire- a lounge-like area for groups to new design also carves out space “Because of the economy, ven- because state funds are unavail- ment plans will not be affected. meet and discuss ideas. Almost all for group enclosures with docking dors aren’t stocking large amounts able, any future renovations will In this most recent meeting, of the furniture on the floor has stations and flat screen monitors of products and so a few parts are take several years to initiate. the board also approved changes in health insurance programs af- fecting almost 5,000 employees enrolled in the USG’s indemnity plan, which will be eliminated. Before After “These are difficult reductions for all,” Davis said in a press re- lease. “We are spreading the pain among our employees and with- holding the direct financial pain to our students as an absolute, last resort. But we are committed to serving our students – all of our students – with continued high academic quality.” The regents also approved a a Fiscal Year 2011 capital budget re- quest of $275.6 million, which in- cludes $19.7 million in equipment for six new facilities, $157.9 mil- Photo by Dottie Hunt/ Library Staff Photo by Dottie Hunt/ Library Staff lion in new construction or reno- vation, $68.9 million in both de- Library space was constrained and inflex- More spacious and more diverse facilities available sign and construction funds and ible, causing significant student inconvenience. for students to study individually or in groups. $75 million in funds for major repair and rehabilitation projects. Opinions Editor: Kaitlin Goodrich Technique The important thing is this: to be able to sacrifice at any moment what we are for 12 “ what we could become. Friday, Opinions ” —Charles Du Bos August 14, 2009 YOUR VIEWS Letters to the Editor OUR VIEWS Consensus Opinion Student-based strategy Technique copy- A year of planning awaits Tech editing error The incoming class this fall will be and local businesses should be better ad- Please do a better job editing. the first at Tech to begin their education vertised. In Mr. Narayanan’s article, “Tech Write to us: helps launch ‘green vision’,” she under Dr. Peterson. The formation of his Students also crave more interaction quotes Sarah Mallory as saying [email protected] 25-year strategic plan is an extraordinary with their professors. Tech has one of the “The more information and in- tereaction...” We welcome your letters in opportunity for Tech students to involve highest student to faculty ratios in the na- response to Technique content as In-teraction? That word doesn’t well as topics relevant to campus. themselves in the future of the Institute, tion, a statistic which much be improved, exist. We will print letters on a timely an opportunity that should be taken ad- and many students feel that they can’t ap- It makes Tech students look and space-available basis. like idiots when writers start using Letters should not exceed 400 vantage of. proach their professors outside of class. dashes in the middle of words at words and should be submitted by The Student Experience Survey re- The typical Tech student was the top of will. Tuesday at 7 p.m. in order to be I am really disappointed. printed in the following Friday’s leased this May is a guide to the issues their class in high school, not the student issue. Include your full name, year that students and administration should who spent lots of extra-time with their Katherine Hamblin (1st, 2nd, etc.) and major. We re- Third-year HTS serve the right to edit for style and keep in mind, while remaining open to professors. In order to encourage students length. Only one submission per other areas of improvement within the to interact with faculty, the faculty must person will be printed per term. Tech community. meet students half-way. The issues of student life, campus envi- Events such as “Take a professor to ronment and student feedback should be lunch” could be reversed, and professors OUR VIEWS Hot or Not central focuses of the development plan, could take a more active interest in their but students should also weigh in on is- students as individuals, not just as answer sues such as campus development and sheets. – or – student body growth, issues not touched Students must be encouraged to submit on by the survey. feedback on the class, and kept abreast of HOT NOT The social environment at Tech leaves how their feedback is used. Procedures much to be desired. Students here are a like the end-of-course surveys could be different breed, and in many ways their made mandatory, or at least have the re- needs are catered to. The competitive, sults made more directly available to stu- goal-oriented nature of many students at dents during registration. Tech creates a mature population of stu- These changes would make Tech an dents focused on graduation and employ- instantly better place while paying divi- Food Frenzy Illicit Embarrassment ment. dends in the long-run. It is this long-term With the beginning of the It is an embarrassment for While this approach if fantastic for the growth that must be the key focus of any fall semester comes the much any member of the Tech cam- anticipated and never under- pus to be associated in any way job market, it doesn’t encourage students development plans under Dr. Peterson. rated free food bonanza. From with child pornography. If this to take time away from their resumes to Our Student Center and Library need rushing through the frate incident involving associate plan and participate in “fun” activities. expansion to deal with our increased stu- rnity houses to the first meet- professor Al-Khayyal turns out ings of the semester of nearly to be a gross misunderstand- The social experience of students af- dent body. Adequate parking and trans- every club on campus, if stu- ing, an outcome which is most ter their first-year should be a priority for portation must be provided, especially as dents pay for a meal this week, preferred, then we hope all the they are simply not trying hard best for the professor. Howev- student leaders and staff. Pre-organized streets and walkways close throughout enough. Besides, most of these er, if the allegations turn out to events like GT Night at the Aquarium or campus. event are great ways to meet be true, then it must be made Sting Break are one way to encourage stu- Campus safety must be prioritized, new, albeit sometimes overly clear that there is no place for interesting, people. such actions at Tech. dents to socialize, and their rampant suc- with a more comprehensive plan devel- cess illustrates the need for similar outlets. oped to accommodate student popula- Local arts and culture venues should also tions living and commuting from off- be utilized. campus. Tech has expanded enrollment The city that we live in could offer in the past years, and our planning and much more to students. Departments on policies must expand in kind. Tech must campus could partner with local venues have a predictive plan for growth with ex- to get discounts for students. Any rela- panded services and facilities instead of tionships that already exist between Tech reacting to new students haphazardly.

The Consensus Opinion reflects the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of the Rankings Repeat Forced Furloughs Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors. U.S. News and World Re- On Tuesday the Board of port released their annual Regents decided to mandate rankings. The institute held six furlough days for most em- steady for a third consecutive ployees under the University Technique Editorial Board year as the No. 7 public school System, including faculty. It is in the nation, and 35th overall. disappointing that the regents, Emily Chambers, Editor-in-Chief Both ME and EE jumped up a who initially decided to leave Managing Editor Jonathan Saethang, spot in their respective catego- the ability of using furloughs Hahnming Lee, Business Manager ries. The College of Engineer- with the presidents of the ing also jumped up a spot to schools, decided to mandate Jennifer Aldoretta, Entertainment Editor Matt Hoffman, Advertising Manager fourth in the nation tied with this action for all universities Sijia Cia, News Editor Kelvin Kuo, Photography Editor Illinois and Caltech. While and colleges. In the future, re- Nishant Prasadh, Sports Editor Siwan Liu, Layout Editor the rankings should not define fraining from monthly shifts Kate Comstock, Business Manager Reem Mansoura, Development Editor Tech, they are an affirmation in policy would be preferred Kaitlin Goodrich, Opinions Editor Craig Tabita, Online Editor/Editor Emeritus of Tech’s success. from the board. OPINIONS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 13 Do not sleep through the next few years From my first few weeks “Maybe you will wake up each On those weeks when B Z at Tech onward I heard the day fully rested, with all of you skip on sleep, or bail on U Z mantra that students here a friend, or miss homework Around the Campus want three things; sleep, good your homework done and all don’t despair. grades and a social life. We Do not panic if you wake students want all three of these of your friends seen...” up one day and have forgotten things, but we are only allowed that homework assignment. two of them per semester. Emily Chambers Yes, it will probably hurt your What were you up to this Long before I heard this Editor in Chief grade, but no, it will not be the cursed rule of three, I learned sole difference between you summer? that absence makes the heart and graduation. It has hap- grow fonder. pened to every-one, or at least Combine these two axi- of the nap, the power-nap, the will wake up each day fully almost everyone. oms and your can explain my snooze button and the 18-hour rested, with all of your home- Do not feel bad if you have heart-felt longing over the past weekend catch-up sessions. work done and all of your to call your friend and cancel three years. I have had a long My health hasn’t suffered over- friends seen and satisfied. I am that dinner, your friend will distance relationship, from the much, and I am happier for it. sure it has been done. survive. It might be nice to of- end of my first week here till By forgoing the sleep I love Good grades can be at- fer to drive next time you go today, with sleep. Like all long- so dearly, I have been able to tained. If you study, attend out though. distance relationships, sleep get decent enough grades, that class and ask for help when No matter what impres- and I see each other rarely, I am not all that scare as I ap- you need it, you will get good sion you get from that older usually on the weekends. Our ply to law school this fall. By grades. girl in your sorority, or your weekend dates are romantic managing my sleep schedule Friends can be kept. If you PL, no-one at this school has rendezvous, and I rarely leave I have built relationships with are punctual, or even just po- it perfect yet. There is not a Caleb Galeos the bed. people that I hope to main- lite, and are willing to eat na- student here with a 4.0 GPA. Fourth-year CS I have tried to explain to tain for years to come, both as chos, gossip, and walk to class a perfect best friend and a lov- sleep that if only he wasn’t friends and professional col- in a slightly different pace ing, gorgeous significant other, “Graduating” so demanding of my time, it leagues. than your normal walking the perfect body and a healthy might work out better. If only Without sleep I have sat speed, then you will graduate sleep-schedule. This student I could get some work done through countless Technique with friends. If you are will- does not exist, and so while while seeing him, or maybe go deadlines, Mock Trial tourna- ing to put in the effort of an this idealized student is a good out for a drink with my friends ments, finals sessions and even occasional facebook post and goal, it is not one worth driv- and bring him along, then we the occasional party. Without birthday party, its a guarantee. ing yourself crazy over. A nor- could see each other more. But sleep I flew across the country Sleep, despite my personal mal college life is hard enough alas, no, sleep is possessive, to study abroad, and with very experience, can happen. If you to manage. and when we are seeing each little sleep I flew home. make it a priority, if you sched- Perfection, for most stu- other, there is no room for a Each student should of ule it and keep your health dents, is like sleep is for me. third wheel. course, pick their own sched- in mind, then you will sleep It is illusive, fun to fantasize This is how I have chosen to ule and preferences. If you plenty. about, and mostly unattain- negotiate Tech; sleep deprived, cannot safely get by with less In fact, you can get all of able. Put the idea of it in the but happy. It is amazing, in than eight hours a night, by all these things, in some doses, back of your mind, and work retrospect, how little sleep you means, get your eight hours. every week. You just might not towards it as hard as you can, need to get by. I have spent Maybe you will be the excep- get them all the time, every but when you don’t get there, three years mastering the art tion to the rule. Maybe you week. relax. No-one else has either. Tyler Meehan Third-year CS “Went to the beach with my family” StartWith the upcoming school Fall with purpose and frivolityThere are almost 20,000 semester rapidly approaching, “While we are on the subject students on this campus. I will Tech is engulfed in a flood of passion, make sure you find it hard to believe if you of timid critters who move in can’t find at least one friend. packs, desperately clinging to do something that you really A great way to do this is to their sharpened #2 pencils and enjoy” be sure to get involved with campus maps. something you’re passionate Only a short time ago Reem Mansoura in. You will find people with they were royalty among un- similar interests and passions derclassmen, masters of the Development Editor that you can connect with. lunchroom, geniuses of the Your passion is key in helping classroom and Dwyers on the you thrive instead of just sur- field. Now these critters are The rest is up to you to fig- OK I lied it’s not hazing; it’s vive at Tech. And while we are back to where they started ure out. However, I will share optional. Each year, freshmen on the subject of passion, make four years ago. They arrive to some of the more important line the streets to participate sure you do something you re- class fifteen minutes early on aspects of Tech life that you in this race that started as a ally enjoy. Rachel Munnerlyn the first day of school…they should definitely not miss out mandatory race for all students That drive is what is going show up to all their classes fif- on. back in 1911. to keep you going 20 years Fourth-year CS teen minutes early…they just The fountains have been From what I’ve heard of from now, and it’s one of the “Going to Stone Mountain show up to all their classes in turned back on! Freshmen, recent races, the guys’ race is only things that will keep you general. you may or may not under- pretty brutal. going to your 8 a.m. classes ev- and doing the sky hike” They wander campus with stand why some of us are so ex- If you want to see real Tech ery other day of the week. a befuddled look around their cited, but we at Tech have had spirit, you have to check out Don’t lose sight of what you face, looking longingly at the to endure a drought-ridden the freshmen boys who will be truly love to do. If you have an upperclassmen with suave de- and fountain-less campus for trampling each other in a fran- interest in one of the sciences, meanor who know exactly the past two years. tic attempt to win a kiss from the engineering schools or lib- where they are going. They Before we find ourselves Ms. Georgia Tech. Yes, I know eral arts, follow that interest. have yet to acquire the fine engulfed in another two-year 6 a.m. is early to wake-up on a With a degree from Tech, you taste in attire that is sweat- drought, take advantage of a weekend, but it is totally worth could do what you love and pants and free t-shirts. They time-honored Tech tradition. it. make money doing it. Who are freshmen once again. Make sure you take the time to One of the most important could ask for a better oppor- As freshmen, you must swim in Tech’s fountains. Do aspects of college life is mak- tunity? have had a plethora of infor- it now before you miss your ing friends. I would encourage Now I don’t want to get mation and advice thrown at chance. everyone to go through frater- cheesy, but as you go through you when you entered high What better time to act nity or sorority recruitment. your decades here at Tech, school. frivolously than your freshmen Even if you don’t pledge a keep reminding yourself of The same may have been year? And what better way to fraternity or sorority, you will why you’re here, whether it’s done when you started your cool off from the late August meet a number of people who the love you have for higher Amanda Magabo college selection process-what heat than a dip in the Campa- you will connect with. education or the free pizza the college to choose, what to do, nile. Don’t be afraid to meet new Technique offers on Tuesdays Third-year CE what you should major in, Freshmen don’t be fooled. people. You’ve got to make at nights at 7 p.m. in the Flag what type of organizations you Hazing occurs on campus… active effort to get to know Building room 135. “Going to Costa Rica” should join. As a rising third in the form of the Freshmen your hall mates, your class- If you do this, you will year, there are only so many Cake Race that takes place mates and even your lab part- be one of those at Tech who Photos by Kelvin Kuo things I could advise you on. during Homecoming week. ners. thrives. 14 • August 14, 2009 • Technique OPINIONS

EDITORIAL CARTOON By Craig Tabita

Discover“If you, Tech like me, are through experiencing explore choicesyour interests as well as a committed group of faculty and your first fall semester at Tech, staff who care about seeing you I encourage you to reach out to succeed. There are unlimited op- portunities waiting for you – get your peers and faculty” started! If you are a returning student, G.P. “Bud” Peterson I encourage you to take a closer Institute President look at the Tech you think you know. You will undoubtedly see the Tech Tower standing tall, the Some things at Tech never look like in 25 years?” comings and goings of the cam- change. Since my arrival in April, The Tech that I see today is pus community at the sound of I’ve learned that the letter “T” has a remarkable place where tradi- the whistle, and the unmistakable been, and will always be, a highly tions and tenacity meet innova- white and gold “GT” on many sought-after token of school spirit, tion and independent thought. A well-worn t-shirts. that Junior’s Grill serves some the place where learning does not just But, if you take a moment to South’s best chicken fingers, and mean “making the grade” in class, examine your Tech experience be- that you can set your watch by the but also asking difficult questions yond the obvious, you may realize whistle’s daily blasts. formed from the human experi- there are a few “firsts” you have Some things never change – ence and relentlessly seeking an- to stumble upon. Have you ever but as I begin my first fall semester swers through technology. stopped after class to speak with at Tech, I am eager to experience It is a place where life outside your professor just to get to know the traditions that await me in the the classroom is just as important her? coming months. to learning as the time you spend Have you wondered what Tech I am excited to experience my in class; where you can grow from is doing in countries such as In- first Tech football game on Sep- a Tech student into a globally dia, China, Ireland, France and tember 5 as our nationally ranked minded graduate by participating Columbia? Have you ever asked Jackets face Jacksonville State in one of approximately 70 study yourself what it means to be suc- University. I can only imagine the abroad programs. cessful? proud display of community and The Tech of today is, in fact, Have you ever thought about tradition that awaits me at my first both a university and a research what makes you, as a Tech stu- Team Buzz community service institute – a place where we are all dent, different from every other day. I also hear there is a tricycle working together to answer some college student in the world? race on campus – the Mini 500 – of the world’s most challenging I certainly cannot answer any and it is a “must see” event. questions. of these questions for you. But, I The fall semester also brings You are a part of that tradi- can attest to the fact that Tech is my official Investiture as Tech’s tion. You work and study side by the place to be if you have ques- 11th president and the kick-off of side with some of the world’s most tions, because I am confident that the Institute’s strategic planning renowned scholars. You examine if you look closely enough, you initiative. Each of you is invited to today’s accepted wisdom and find will find a community of faculty join in the festivities, beginning yourself on a trajectory to solve and staff who sincerely want to with the Investiture Ceremony in problems we’ve yet to define. help you search for answers. I look Alexander Memorial Coliseum on If you, like me, are experienc- forward to learning more about September 3 at 11 a.m. ing your first fall semester at Tech, each of you as the entire Tech Following the Investiture, the I encourage you to reach out to community participates in the campus community is invited to your faculty and peers to learn strategic planning process. engage in the first public conver- something new about the Insti- Innovation begins when we, sation on the strategic vision for tute and yourself. It’s important for the first time, see something Tech. for you to ask yourself what you familiar through a new set of eyes. I hope this day will mark not want to accomplish while you are Together we will envision a fu- only a first for the Institute, but at Tech besides a degree. ture for the Tech we’ve all come also a first for you, as we ask our- There are more than 400 stu- to know. selves, “What do we want Tech to dent organizations to help you See you September 3.

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Traditions volved in. and in a circle of classmates of Your fellow Jackets will go Tech opened its doors in 1885 You should know though that such high ambition.” through calculus and chemis- to the first class of Tech students. it is truly the spontaneous and try with you; someday, though, Since then, GT has become random moments that you will Alina Staskevicius they may join the Peace Corps, a university with numerous rich treasure and remember more than pursue graduate studies, find a traditions of which all alumni and your GPA or a group meeting. So Undergraduate Student Body President cure for cancer or HIV-AIDS, or students are exceptionally proud. take a 2 a.m. trip to Wingnuts. run for President. Be proud to be So keep the traditions alive! Pick Watch an entire season of your in an academic environment of up a RAT cap at Freshman Con- favorite TV show on DVD in Freshmen: by now, you have the week of August 24, campus such high caliber, and in a circle vocation. one day. Say hello to other stu- undoubtedly heard that the years organizations will showcase their of classmates of such high ambi- Know that your school colors dents and learn about their back- you spend in college will make missions, talents, and events. tion. (Also: be proud to be a part are White and Gold. Learn about grounds. Escape your comfort up some of the best days of your Take an active role in pursuing of the first year in its history that George P. Burdell and Sideways zone. life. It was in the graduation cards membership to a student group, Tech has more than 30% female the Dog. Memorize the lyrics to I could go on all day long about you received last spring, in the whether it be a freshman leader- students!) the Ramblin’ Wreck fight song, how Tech is this wondrous place sage words your aunts and uncles ship organization, Greek life, a Sports Up With the White and Gold and and how it will change your life. shared with you, and in the ad- cultural club, or any of the other Tech is a Division I ACC uni- the Alma Mater. And under no But instead, I am asking you to vice your older friends gave. But student groups on campus. versity. At how many schools can circumstances should you touch experience it for yourself. Expe- did anyone bother to tell you the Find a cause that you care you stand on the floor of the bas- the Reck before the end of your rience it to its fullest. Open your “why” and the “how”? about and dedicate yourself to it. ketball stadium, or cheer on the freshman year. eyes to our campus and take it all The reasons you will love life After all, college is about doing volleyball team in a gym louder The Unexpected in. Your time at university goes by in university stretch beyond living what you love and exploring your than a MLB baseball game? The You can plan out your life at far too fast and there’s no time to away from home and finally not interests. Be selective, but make spirit of Tech students shines at Tech as much as you want: orga- waste. having a curfew – although those a choice. these events. are some pretty nice perks. Still, Academics Each of our athletic teams those reasons apply to any uni- The professors at Tech are - ar has something unique to offer, Dr. GP. “Bud” Peterson can be reached at: versity with a largely residential guably some of the most intelli- and student support only helps [email protected] campus. gent people you will ever meet. our athletes succeed. Become Since you have chosen Tech, Introduce yourself after class an active Tech fan! Attend the Alina Staskevicius can be reached at: though, the reasons your college one day, ask them questions, en- Traditions Night (T-Night) on [email protected] experience has the potential to be gage in research with them, and September 9th, and wear your phenomenal are truly endless… say “Hi” to them when you see white during our 2nd Annual Graduate President Linda Harley can be reached at: but what follow are a few of my them walking around campus. student-led White Out football [email protected] favorites. They have dedicated their lives to game on September 10th. Also, Involvement enriching yours. if you haven’t yet, register online You have learned about many But to get through some of the for your student season football SGA website: www.sga.gatech.edy of our campus organizations at tests these professors will throw tickets. Visit the SGA (www.sga. FASET, through pamphlets, and at you, you will need to study in gatech.edu) or the Athletic As- To find your representative look at: through work of mouth. During groups and ask questions of your sociation (www.ramblinwreck. http://www.sga.gatech.edu/legislative/reps.php

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InstituteBy Kate Comstock dent celebratesBody President. all classes will Peterson’s be cancelled from with President Peterson presidency and rep- thing our administration does. Focus Editor “This year, we have the unique 12 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. resentatives from the Office of the So, it is our responsibility to share opportunity to literally shape Among other things, Presi- President regarding the plan. in the Investiture of our new Pres- The Institute will be hosting a the future of our Institution,” dent Peterson is expected to speak The meeting will take place in ident. It is our duty to participate full day of activities to celebrate Staskevicius said. about the launch of the Institute’s Tech Square. There will be two in the Strategic Planning process the investiture of President “Bud” The day will begin with the Strategic Plan. Peterson’s Strategic meetings, an hour and a half long with the campus leadership, and Peterson, Tech’s tenth president, 11 a.m. Investiture Ceremony in Plan features goals for the Insti- each, where five different topics communicate our ideas and vision on September 3. the Alexander Memorial Coli- tute that he hopes are achieved regarding the Strategic Plan will for the future of Tech,” Staskevi- The events aim to celebrate seum. Many distinguished guests over the next 25 years. be discussed. cius said. the historical event with the Tech including Atlanta mayor Shirley After the Investiture Ceremo- The meeting is intended for To wrap up the Investiture ac- community. Franklin, several Georgia state ny, President Peterson will host a students to take an active role in tivities, SGA is organizing a Cam- “As students, we are extremely legislators, presidents from other Strategic Plan discussion to dis- the Strategic Planning process pus Welcome Back Celebration in lucky to be able to partake in this Georgia universities and all Tech cuss the points of Tech’s strategic and gives President Peterson the Calloway Plaza at 7 p.m. entire process -- from the investi- faculty are just some of the guests plan for the future. opportunity to explain his vision The event is a student-led cel- ture to aiding in the development invited to the event. Students and anyone interested for the Institute. ebration that will feature student of the Strategic Plan,” said Alina Students are also encouraged in Tech’s future are encouraged to “As students, we often hear organizations as well as free food Staskevicius, Undergraduate Stu- to attend the ceremony. Therefore, participate in active discussions that we are at the heart of every- and T-shirts. Representatives from SGA promise that there will be plenty of high quality entertainment for the students and faculty to enjoy. The finale of the day’s celebra- tions will be a fireworks show in Bobby Dodd Stadium. This event is a chance for the Tech community to come to- gether and celebrate with the new Photo by Blake Israel/ Student Publications president, as well as an opportu- nity to start a new Tech tradition. If the event is popular enough with students and faculty, the Welcome Back Celebration could become a regular fixture in the fall schedule. “[I’m] really excited with the opportunity to have this event. It’s a great opportunity to foster the welcome back spirit in the Geor- Photo by Kelvin Kuo/ Student Publications Photo by Vania Ho/ Student Publications gia Tech community,” said Corey

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Development Editor Tech in 1891 with a degree in me- thoroughfare, Ferst Drive. contributed in some way to the The original seating only held chanical engineering. construction. 5,600 spots but by 1925 the stadi- While frantically running He is known for his help in Howey-Physics It is reported that the Col- um’s capacity had reached 30,000. around campus trying to get to the creation of the Georgia Tech lege of Architecture designed the The stadium underwent a from classes to dorm rooms, most Alumni Association, of which he The Howey-Physics building, building, the textile department steady series of renovations to students don’t take the time to became president in 1921. home to physics, calculus and made the tapestries that hang on add more seating. After the South stop and appreciate the historic After graduation, Glenn a variety of other lectures, was the walls, the ceramic department Stands were demolished in 1985, value of the buildings they spend worked for the Georgia Railway named after Joseph H. Howey in made the tiles and the light fixture the William C. Wardlaw Center so much time in. Some build- & Electric Company and the 1976. Howey served as chair of supplies were donated by the me- was built for the Athletic Associa- ings were named after important Southeastern Compress & Ware- the School of Physics. chanical department. presidents, deans and professors house Company. Brittain has been ren- Klaus Building ovated four times once Folk Residence Hall in 1964, 1999, 2002 and The Klaus Advanced Com- 2007. The Folk Residence Hall puting Building is named after is named in honor of Edwin Christopher W. Klaus. He is the Russ Chandler Stadium H. Folk, a renowned English founder and former CTO of In- professor who taught at Tech ternet Security Systems which he Russ Chandler Sta- from 1924 to 1959. founded in the early 1990’s while dium is located on the He became one of the he was a student at Tech. previous Rose Bowl Field most popular professors dur- Klaus became a generous con- constructed in 1930 with ing his time on campus. tributor to Tech when he gave a the money that Tech re- $15 million naming gift to build ceived from going to the Blake R. Van Leer Building the new home of the College of Rose Bowl. Computing. The field was com- This building, which pletely reconstructed houses Tech’s school of Elec- D.M. Smith with a $9.7 million reno- trical and Computer Engi- vation in 2002 but is still neering, was named after The D.M. Smith Building referred to as “The Rusty Photo by Joey Cerone/ Student Publications Blake Ragsdale Van Leer, is one of 12 structures making C.” tion and the stadium was reduced Photo by Michael James/ Student Publications Tech’s fifth president from up Tech’s Historic District. The to 46,000. After Bobby Dodd’s of Tech. 1944 until his death in 1956. building is named after D.M. Bobby Dodd Stadium death in 1988 the Board of Re- To help you out, here is a list Van Leer received his degree in Smith, a professor and mathema- gents voted to change the stadium of major Tech buildings and the Electrical Engineering from Pur- tician at Tech. Bobby Dodd Stadium is named name to “Bobby Dodd Stadium.” significance behind their names. due University. The building houses several after Tech’s Director of Athletics During his time as Tech’s academic departments. from 1951-76 and football coach Cherry Emerson Building Harrison Residence Hall President, the school started ad- He attended Vanderbilt Uni- that led the football team to one mitting women for the first time versity, earning a Bachelor of Arts of its most successful periods in The Cherry Emerson building, The Harrison Residence Hall and took significant steps towards degree in 1905 and a master’s de- their history. the home of Tech’s biology de- is named after President Edwin achieving integration. gree in 1906. The expansion rebuilt the low- partment, is named after alumnus Harrison, Tech’s sixth president. Smith was often seen around er-East seating bumped the seat- Cherry Logan Emerson, ME 1908 Harrison earned a master’s Guggenheim Building campus driving a black coupé au- ing capacity up to 55,000. and EE 1909. in mechanical engineering from tomobile resembling the Ramblin’ E m - Virginia Polytechnic Institute in The School of Aerospace En- Wreck. e r s o n , 1948 and received his doctorate gineering is named after Daniel the son from Purdue University in 1952. Guggenheim, an industrialist and Gilbert Memorial Library of Tech’s I n philanthropist. first dean 1 9 6 1 , In the 1920’s, One of the buildings students William w h e n he and his son spend the most time in is the H e n r y the first created the Judge S. Price Gilbert Memorial Emerson, b l a c k Daniel Guggen- Library. The library was named w o r k e d students heim Medal for after Judge S. Price Gilbert, a at West- were ad- A c h ie vement Georgia Supreme Court Justice. inghouse m i t t e d in aeronautics. Gilbert was also a member of the Electric, to Tech, This award pro- Georgia House of Representatives D u k e Harrison vided grants for from 1888 to 1893. He served as P o w e r , ordere d Tech’s aeronau- a superior court judge in Georgia and Rob- students tical research from 1908 until 1916. ert and to re- department. C omp a- m a i n Lyman Hall ny, where peaceful he was or face Ferst Theater Erected in 1905, this admin- n a m e d e x p u l - Photo by Michael James/ Student Publications istrative building is named after president sion. Or ig i na l ly Lyman Hall who was Tech’s first in 1933. Upon his resignation in 1969, named the Georgia Tech Theater mathematics professor and the In- He re- Harrison was presented with a for the Arts when it opened its stitute’s second president. turned to “T” that had been taken from doors in 1992, the performance He graduated from West Point Tech in Tech Tower. center was soon renamed to honor and was reportedly the first fac- 1945 as the memory of Robert H. Ferst, ulty member to suggest that Tech the dean Glenn Residence Hall a Tech alumnus from the class of build on-campus dormitories to of the 1938. curb behavioral problems. Photo by Jon Drews/ Student Publications C o l l e g e The Glenn Residence Hall is Ferst later went on to serve as Lyman Hall Laboratory of of Engineering, and served as vice named after William H. Glenn, the chairman of Scripto Pen & Chemistry was named in his Historic Grant Field president in charge of expansion P e n c i l . honor after he died from health from 1948 until leaving in 1955. The Ferst problems attributed to stress from Grant Field was built f a m i l y , fund-raising for a new chemistry in 1913 and was named i n c l u d - building. after the Grant family ing Tech that donated $15,000 to a l u m n i Brittain Dining Hall build the first concrete M o n i e structure around the (ME ‘11), Brittain Dining Hall was field. F r a n k opened in 1928 and is named after The name, Hugh In- ( C h E Marion Brittain. Brittain served man Grant Field, came ‘21), and as the president from 1922-1944. from the Grant family’s A l v i n Before he was named president he deceased son. (IM ‘43), served as the superintendent for The stadium is the is also the state of Georgia. oldest on-campus field in m e m o - He is credited with establishing NCAA Division 1-A. r i a l i z e d the Daniel Guggenheim School of The space served as a for their Aeronautics and with nearly dou- makeshift field beginning contribu- bling the Institute’s enrollment in 1905 but did not be- tions and while he was president. come an official stadium service to The construction of Brittain until students build the Photo by Jon Drews/ Student Publications the insti- was a multi-departmental event stands with the money Photo by Michael James/ Student Publications 4 • August 14, 2009 • Technique FOCUS Tailgating 2009: Your guide to a perfect tailgate By Reem Mansoura Development Editor

Every fall semester, thousands of students, parents, faculty and alumni flood Tech’s campus to partake in an old Jackets’ tradition: tailgat- ing before football games. Tailgating began decades ago when friends, neighbors and families came together to celebrate in anticipation for an upcoming sporting match. Traditionally, tailgating parties occurred around vehicles in open parking lots, literally on tails of open truck- beds. Over the years, the art of tailgating has evolved and expanded to include tents, lounge chairs, televisions and green spaces. Though tailgating is growing rapidly, both in followers and in flair, it still serves its original purpose for bringing people together to celebrate the team and the game. If you are a tailgating professional, lucky you. If you’re new to tailgating, there’s no better time to start than now. Follow this tailgating guide and tailgate your way through a fantastic football season, no matter what the score is at the end of the day.

Photo by Jon Drews/ Student Publications Alums and family relax in the shade with some crucial tailgating snacks Tailgating checklist The essential gameday accessories

Location, location, location! Grill: small enough to cart around with you, but large enough to grill dozens of unneeded hot When it comes to tailgating, location is everything. dogs and burgers. If you can’t handle a grill, try to befriend someone who can. With Yellow Jacket Park overtaken by the construction of the Charcoal: for the grill, nothing else please. It has taken facilities months to get the lawns back Clough Undergraduate Learning Center, green space is limited up to par after the water ban ended, and they are just so pretty. on campus. Try these alternative locations for pre-game revelry: Hot Dogs and burgers: tofu dogs, or corn, and potato chips, cheese, french fries, coke, beer and any other necessary beverages. Also, don’t forget hamburger buns and ketchup or other condiments. • The parking lot behind Howey-Physics building is always full of alumni and their Everybody forgets those. kids grilling out and hovering over their cars. Cooler: While any ice-storage contraption will work, preferably electric rolling cooler with • Skiles Walkway is a central location with a great view of the band’s warm-up and nearby restrooms. Plus, with the addition of a new green fence, it is even more multiple storage compartments. Watch out though, those things are vehicles, and come with all the shady than before. subsequent laws. - • Architecture lawn, or at least what is left of it, is a safe refuge from construction, Boombox: any sort of noise maker will work, from expensive car radios to expensive computer also with handy bathroom access, and easy viewing of the shennanigans at Greek sound systems, as long as it will play whatever music you need to excited for the game. houses. Tent: not the camping kind, the tall kind that you set up for limited shade and to stake out your • The green space behind Tech Tower, a classic location complete with historical markers, makes for a more sedated tailgate. private tailgating territory. Tents must be either blue, white or gold, and should be adorned with Tech - logos and symbols. Chairs: your parents have some left over from soccer games that they aren’t attending any lon ger, steal them and relax in style while your peers lounge on the ground. These are especially handy when one is tailgating in a parking lot away from benches. Football tickets: while obvious, new ticketing policies make it even more important to make All about the pre-game sure you have registered or paid for a seat and have your BuzzCard in hand when you enter the sta dium. While grilling and eating might seem like the only thing to do at a tailgating party, spice up your fun with these games: • Play football, flags if you have any on hand or touch if you don’t fear the asphalt. • Watch television or listen to the radio, especially pre-game commentary. If you aren’t interested, try watching other, less-important games, say, SEC games? • Paint faces. While initially more attractive to the younger crowd, you haven’t really attended a game until you have done so in yellow and black face paint, chest paint and potentially arm and leg paint. • Play cornhole, horseshoes or any other game that involves throwing small objects at arbitrary targets. Don’t keep score though. The only winning that matters on gameday is Tech’s. FOCUS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 5 Tailgating 2009: Your guide to a perfect tailgate By Reem Mansoura Development Editor

Every fall semester, thousands of students, parents, faculty and alumni flood Tech’s campus to partake in an old Jackets’ tradition: tailgat- ing before football games. Tailgating began decades ago when friends, neighbors and families came together to celebrate in anticipation for an upcoming sporting match. Traditionally, tailgating parties occurred around vehicles in open parking lots, literally on tails of open truck- beds. Over the years, the art of tailgating has evolved and expanded to include tents, lounge chairs, televisions and green spaces. Though tailgating is growing rapidly, both in followers and in flair, it still serves its original purpose for bringing people together to celebrate the team and the game. If you are a tailgating professional, lucky you. If you’re new to tailgating, there’s no better time to start than now. Follow this tailgating guide and tailgate your way through a fantastic football season, no matter what the score is at the end of the day.

Photo by Jon Drews/ Student Publications While a bit extensive for on-cam- pus storage, this gril is an excellent Tailgating checklist example of gameday preparation The essential gameday accessories Dress her in white and gold Grill: small enough to cart around with you, but large enough to grill dozens of unneeded hot Even if you aren’t the lucky daughter of an alumni, there are dogs and burgers. If you can’t handle a grill, try to befriend someone who can. plenty of wardrobe options for gameday. Charcoal: for the grill, nothing else please. It has taken facilities months to get the lawns back • Uniformed homogeny, a la The Swarm or marching band, will never go out of style. These up to par after the water ban ended, and they are just so pretty. classy fans dress the part every game day and help make sure the stands are full of screaming white and old gold. Hot Dogs and burgers: tofu dogs, or corn, and potato chips, cheese, french fries, coke, beer and • Go in preppy-formal, even if you aren’t Greek. There are so few excuses these days to wear any other necessary beverages. Also, don’t forget hamburger buns and ketchup or other condiments. bow ties and gold ribbons, use the few you have. Everybody forgets those. • Paint faces. Yes, already mentioned, and a perfectly appropriate gameday stable. This accessory Cooler: While any ice-storage contraption will work, preferably electric rolling cooler with is best paired with matching chest paint. Ladies, please wear matching garments as needed. multiple storage compartments. Watch out though, those things are vehicles, and come with all the • If all else fails, throw on a t-shirt and get out there. Also, remember to look out for games like subsequent laws. the White Out or Old Gold, where special wardrobes are requested, and sometimes provided for you in the form of a free t-shirt. Boombox: any sort of noise maker will work, from expensive car radios to expensive computer - sound systems, as long as it will play whatever music you need to excited for the game. Tent: not the camping kind, the tall kind that you set up for limited shade and to stake out your private tailgating territory. Tents must be either blue, white or gold, and should be adorned with Tech - logos and symbols. Chairs: your parents have some left over from soccer games that they aren’t attending any lon Music to a Jacket’s ears ger, steal them and relax in style while your peers lounge on the ground. These are especially handy After hours of waiting, no matter how when one is tailgating in a parking lot away from benches. enjoyable, the game is always a welcome change of Football tickets: while obvious, new ticketing policies make it even more important to make pace, complete with a new sound track. See our sure you have registered or paid for a seat and have your BuzzCard in hand when you enter the sta dium. Freshman Survival Guide for complete lyrics. • The fight song Ramblin’ Reck, in which you will declare you are a Ramblin’ Reck from Georgia Tech and a Hell of an Engineer, no matter what your major is. • Up with the White and Gold is another fight song, traditionally played after touchdowns. Like all good Tech cheers, this song calls out down with the red and black, no matter what school we are playing. • The Budweiser Song. This is the easiest of them all to learn. You simply bounce your legs and yell “When you’ve said Budweiser, you’ve said it all.” • The Good Word. What’s the Good Word? To Hell with Georgia! How ‘bout them dogs? Piss on ‘em!

Photo by Jon Drews/ Student Publications 6 • August 14, 2009 • Technique FOCUS

Georgia Tech Student Tickets first day on sale!

Tickets to all shows in the Ferst Center’s 2009-2010 Season go on sale to students on Thursday, August 20 at 10 a.m. at the Ferst Center.

GT Student tickets are $10 to any show and you can I TECH purchase up to 2 tickets at $10 each per performance.* Welcome Free CD for each order (while supplies last)! Home

Bringing you a world of great entertainment in 2009-2010! Keiko Matsui kEiko MATSui BAllET FolkloriCo Friday, September 25, 8 p.m. DE MExiCo DE AMAliA hErnánDEz Colin MoChriE Friday, February 5, 8 p.m. and BrAD ShErwooD The 3rd AnnuAl FArewell Tour MASTErS oF Saturday, october 10, 8 p.m. PErSiAn MuSiC Friday, February 26, 8 p.m. PArSonS DAnCE with EAST VillAGE MonTErEy JAzz FESTiVAl oPErA CoMPAny on Tour featuring ThE kEnny Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood in rEMEMBEr ME BArron Trio, rEGinA CArTEr, kurT EllinG, ruSSEll MAlonE Friday, october 23, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 8 p.m. kiM wATErS Arlo GuThriE Saturday, october 24, 8 p.m. ThE GuThriE FAMily riDES AGAin rhonDA VinCEnT Friday, March 5, 8 p.m. AnD ThE rAGE : Friday, november 6, 8 p.m. EilEEn iVErS BEyonD ThE BoG roAD Parsons Dance and East Village Opera Company TiS ThE SEASon: Friday, March 12, 8 p.m. An EVEninG wiTh EArl kluGh PiloBoluS Saturday, december 5, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 8 p.m. MoSCow STATE rADio SyMPhony orChESTrA ThE PEkinG ACroBATS Saturday, March 27, 8 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 5 p.m.

ThE PirATES oF PEnzAnCE PAT METhEny Solo GuiTAr AnD orChESTrion by the nEw york GilBErT AnD SulliVAn PlAyErS Thursday, April 8, 8 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 8 p.m. The Pirates of Penzance TAo–ThE MArTiAl ArT lES BAllETS TroCkADEro oF DruMMinG DE MonTE CArlo Friday, April 9, 8 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 7 p.m. rASTA ThoMAS’ nATAliE MACMASTEr BAD BoyS oF DAnCE and DonnEll lEAhy: Thursday, April 22, 8 p.m. MASTErS oF ThE FiDDlE Sunday, January 31, 5 p.m.

STuDEnT TiCkET noTES *Buzzcard ID required for purchase. Tech students may purchase up to 2 tickets at $10 each per performance. Pat Metheny A non-student guest must be accompanied by a Tech student. 15% discount available for additional tickets. After August 20, tickets are on sale in the Box Office in the Student Center. Limited ticket availability. All programs subject to change.

Student Ticket program Sponsored by Division of Student Affairs sponsored by Enriching the Educational Experience (E3)

349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech 404-894-9600 www.ferstcenter.org FOCUS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 7 Looking for a job? Check out these helpful tips By Kate Comstock Practice can help those looking “After tapping into these two to the GT Co-op Program, sug- vice is true even when the econo- Focus Editor for a co-op, internship or a work offices, my two biggest pieces of gests networking at career fairs, my is doing well. abroad position. job search advice are: A) network corporate information sessions “Prepare a powerful resume Feeling a little blue because you Career Services can help pro- and B) be focused,” said Ann Blas- and student professional organi- that will give you a competitive did not get your dream job/co-op/ vide resources for students also ick, Assistant Director of the GT zations. edge when interviewing for co- internship this summer because of looking for an internship or work Internship Program. “In order to make it less over- op or internship opportunities,” the crumbling economy? after they graduate. Networking can seem intimi- whelming, think of it simply as Payne said. Don’t despair, you are definite- The Division of Professional dating but can actually be accom- talking to as many people as pos- “Highlight your academic ly not alone. A new school year is a Practice and Career Services have plished anywhere. sible about your job search and achievements, leadership skills, new beginning, and with it brings databases, P2D2 and CareerBuzz, Websites like LinkedIn and tapping in to any connections employment history, computer new opportunities to land that where students can look through Facebook can often provide a they may have,” Blasick said. skills and honors,” Payne said. dream job. employer job postings. great way to meet other people Blasick explained that being One of the best ways to make A great place to start or contin- Both offices have countless that your friends and contacts focused means that you are very sure that you find a job is to begin ue your search is the Division of resources about anything that know who might be able to help aware of what kind of work and your search early, apply to a vari- Professional Practice and Career might be necessary in finding a you get an inside contact at a com- the type of organization that you ety of places and practice, prac- Services. job including resume critiquing pany that you are interested in. are looking for and that is espe- tice, pracitce. The Division of Professional and interview tips. Tina Payne, Assistant Director cially important when so many The earlier you begin your people are looking for jobs right search and begin to build relation- now. This might include a great ships the better off you are. Blas- deal of research but will help you ick suggests to start looking six in the future to when you are months before you actually need speaking with potential employers or want the job. because they will see that you have “On average, employers start specific goals for yourself. looking for candidates about six “I would argue that being fo- months in advance,” Blasick said. cused is more important than “Most recruiters start recruit- having a very high GPA or tons ing in the fall at the Career Fair. of leadership experience,” Blasick It’s really easy to meet company said. representatives there to gain initial “The first step to being focused contacts that you can use to open is taking time to figure out what doors,” said Becca Belka, third- you want to do including the type year MGT, who has had a co-op of work, type of organization, lo- at Canvas Systems since 2008. cation, and work environment,” For more information on how Photo by Michael James/ Student Publications Blasick said. you can land your dream job, visit Tech students attend the annual career fair held in the CRC. The career fair attracts major companies Also, never underestimate the http://www.profpractice.gat- from around the Atlanta area as well as all over the U.S. who are looking for qualified employees. power of a good resume; this ad- ech.edu/. Tech alumna to run for city council representative By Emily Chambers running. the 40th annual Peachtree Road with the Institute, completing city”, Azizi said of her two posi- Editor-in-chief She joined fellow candidates Race. post-doctoral research in the tions. Steve Brodie, Liz Coyle, Alex ‘The Peachtree Road Race chemistry and biochemistry de- “Georgia Tech is a huge asset On July 4 Tech administra- Wan and Miguel Gallegos. brings people from all over At- partments. She recently began not only to Midtown but also to tor Bahareh Azizi announced her Azizi, who has lived in the lanta and the U.S. together to the work in an administrative posi- the city of Atlanta as a whole, at candidacy for the Atlanta City same building in Midtown ever streets, working together, and its tion within the chemistry and Tech we breed some fantastic stu- Council District 6 seat represent- since enrolling at Tech, is focus- about endurance,” Azizi said. biochemistry departments. dents and if they fall in love with ing Midtown, Morningside, Dru- ing her campaign on safety, com- “I thought, what better way to “The knowledge I have from the city…we can utilize the prod- id Hills and Virginia Highlands munity development and educa- explain my campaign,” Azizi said. working with [research facilities] uct of Tech, these great students, after the incumbent, Anne Fauver tion. Azizi received her doctorate and helping them grow will help as an advantage for the city,” Azizi announced that she would not be She declared her candidacy at from Tech in 2005 and stayed me with some institutions in the said.

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Photo by Michael James/Student Publications 2 • August 14, 2009 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Theme Crossword: Queen for a Day By Robert Zimmerman United Features Syndicate 48. Teen woe 77. High degrees 49. Aquarium fish 78. Asner et al. ACROSS 50. Make amends 79. Elizabeth I in 2000 TV 1. Diner 51. Mere’s infant film 5. Racetrack posting 52. Way prefix 81. T-bone, perhaps 9. - B’rith 53. “Pretty Baby” director 82. U.N. food agcy. 13. Strategies (1978) 83. Some are striped 18. Paint crudely 54. Top boss, vaguely 84. 29 Down, condensed 19. Thumbs-down votes 55. Shady spot 85. Nebraska river 20. Rack companion 56. ORD posting 86. Bluegills, e.g. 21. Laundry helper 57. Gob’s greeting 88. Recruit routine 22. Elizabeth I in 1912 film 58. Water nymph 90. Mauna - 25. Heard from kittens 59. Like a fox 91. Danson or Williams 26. Pine for 60. Dr. Salk 92. German pronoun 27. A Ford 62. State flower of Indiana 93. Speak at length 28. Favorite 63. Sorority letter 94. Role for Jay Silverheels 29. Actress Ryan 64. Gucci, e.g. 96. Rudy of “Stein Song” fame 32. Serpentine curve 65. French market town 99. Elizabeth I in 1968 TV 33. Yarns 66. Agua holder play 34. Businessman’s pet? 67. Oddball 104. Sounds from the nest 38. Refer to, indirectly 70. Gemstone surface 105. Irish Rose’s husband 40. Radial 71. Sir Georg, the conductor 106. Brainstorm in Bayonne 41. Show the door 72. Plumber’s helper 107. Myths, perhaps 42. Miss MacGraw 73. Computer’s heart 108. Melon leftovers 43. Eats sparingly 74. Really dark 109. Wife of Osiris 44. Elizabeth I in 1955 film 75. Sign of fire 110. Songstress Vikki 47. NFL data 76. Actor Chase 111. Stringed plaything

DOWN tion? 34. Prompting an actor 1. LP successors 14. Reluctant 35. Elizabeth I in 1998 film 2. Top bond rating 15. Yoko 36. Kind of network 55. Pond growth 71. Big hit 3. Pelt 90. Independent person 16. Wood for archery bows 37. More prudent 58. Like some pronouns 72. Sandbar 4. Auction site 93. Resort near Santa Barbara, 17. AARP mbrs. 39. Shoshonean language 59. Sleek 75. Hidden supplies? 5. Diamond location? Calif. 21. Stalemate 40. TV abroad 61. Toe the line 76. Alpine retreat 6. Active folks 94. Invitation to applause 23. Pays attention 41. Egg-shaped 62. Lively dance 77. Potluck grp. 7. “Middle Age Crazy” star 95. De Gaulle alternative 24. Providing abundant nour- 44. Neckties, of sorts 63. Captive worker 80. Friendly relations 8. ID number 96. TV adjunct ishment 45. Audacious 64. Four-wheeled carriage 81. Candidate list 9. Ben of the Post 97. Yellowfin 29. Marie Curie, formally 46. Cornered 65. Times of prosperity 83. Bodybuilder’s display 10. ER figure 98. Actor Cariou 30. Provoke, as a response 49. Taj - 66. Early afternoon 85. Think over 11. Helpers 100. -, haec, hoc 31. Elizabeth I in 1971 TV 51. Fedora feature 68. Modernize 87. Smoothed the nails 12. Crossing borders: abbr. 101. Michigan’s - Locks miniseries 53. “Olympia” painter 69. Like some elephants 88. Trounces 13. Expert in mass produc- 102. “Kid” of jazz 33. Deed 54. New Zealander 70. Medieval land titles 89. Spokes 103. Classical lead-in ENTERTAINMENT Technique • August 14, 2009 • 3

Latest Harry Potter installmentthe second consecutive bewitches Harry Pot- delicate emotionalism fans and have ter move that Yates has directed, awkwardly overacted in scenes and one can see he’s matured his requiring no finesse. But finally vision, which makes for a better in this movie, Gambon’s Dumb- experience all the way around. ledore provides a little more of Of course, singing the praises the twinkling eye so necessary for of Yates is only one part of the the character’s effectiveness and a chorus. Steven Kloves’ screenplay little less of the maniacal side that is no shoddy work. His ability detracted so much. to weave dialogue that is a fit for Watson has just calmed down the characters and sounds natural in general, allowing the audience coming from the actors is unques- to realize just why Harry and Ron tioned. He was spot on in finding keep her around. She has some the inner thread of the novel, and right nice moments interspersed despite some of the darker themes in the film. But the real star of the and happenings in Rowling’s sixth cast is Tom Felton as Draco Mal- novel, there is lightheartedness foy. He gets much more screen and humor to spare. time in this movie than in what The new cast recruits do an ex- seems like the others combined, cellent job of keeping the acting and he does not disappoint. He bar high. Jim Broadbent as Hor- does a magnificent job of portray- ace Slughorn, the newest Potions ing a boy on the cusp of manhood professor, steals every scene in in an untenable situation. Even which he appears. His portrayal is though he plays a larger role as an eerily perfect, and the Felix Felicis antagonist in the story, the audi- scene is absolutely the funniest in ence can’t help but ache for his the movie. plight. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures The introduction of Cormac You should be forewarned that McLaggen as a potential love the foibles of the book are not interest of Hermione’s provides made any better by the movie. The FILM new potions professor who seems This is a feat easily accom- comic relief. Be sure to pay at- serious lack of plot-driving action Harry Potter and the Half- much more interested in col- plished in Half-Blood Prince most- tention during the Christmas in the outside world and the rather lecting students than in teach- ly due to David Yates’ cinematic fête. And Jessie Cave as Lavender large amount of back-story in this Blood Prince ing them and the Half-Blood style and intelligence dealing with Brown must have been born for book is necessary for Rowling’s STARRING: Daniel Radcliffe, Prince—a curious book defacer walking the narrow line between this part. Words cannot express tale to come to a tidy end in the Emma Watson and Rupert who seems to know more than alienating fans and pulling in how incredibly perfect she is in seventh book. Yates’s Half-Blood Grint Libatius Borage does in the pages the audience that hasn’t read the this role. Prince reflects this, and even of Advanced Potion Making—life books. Of course, the old standards leaves out quite a bit of back-story DIRECTOR: David Yates is quite hectic. And that doesn’t Yates has an intuitive under- do quite well themselves. Dan that Dumbledore imparts to Har- RATING: PG even begin to cover the mounting standing of what in the books Radcliffe and Rupert Grint (as ry. Strangely what he leaves out tensions in the wizarding world as must stay unchanged and what in Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, in terms of action, he more than RELEASED: July 15, 2009 Lord Voldemort steps up attacks the storyline can be finagled to fit respectively) continue their his- makes up for in sexual tension. It OUR TAKE: ««««« on the magical and muggle com- flawlessly into the larger picture. tory of excellent performances, was a bit much, but provided for munities alike. He acknowledges his time limi- as does Maggie Smith (as Profes- some comic relief. For having such richly crafted tations, and instead of trying to sor McGonagall). Unfortunately, But don’t let that keep you By Alexandria Stephenson source material, the movie adapta- minimize the damage caused by Michael Gambon as Headmaster from going; it’s definitely worth Contributing Writer tions so far have been anemic both condensing 169 thousand words Dumbledore and Emma Watson the price of the ticket. The various in terms of cinematic quality and into 153 minutes, he embraces the as Hermione Granger have for elements come together to make a It’s Harry Potter’s sixth year at fidelity to the series, but I finally changes he can make in the name quite some time left something fantastic movie that has you leav- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft learned with the last one to ignore of continuity, thus bringing forth to be desired in their perfor- ing the theater impatiently wait- and Wizardry, and between jug- everything that was left out and a better end product visually. Most mances. They’ve each alternately ing for the next one to come out gling a Quidditch captaincy, a focus on the good. importantly, Half-Blood Prince is been wooden in scenes calling for in November 2010. Funny People reveals the dark side of Apatow comedy FILM the main themes of the film is the film where Simmons seem- validates the realism of the char- Also, the story meanders as coming to grips with death, and ingly turns into a jerk at the drop acters. though it can’t decide where it Funny People Funny People often takes a very of a hat, but he is really just a man Of course, the film is not with- wants to go, especially during the GENRE: Comedy, Drama serious tone. This is not a bad fighting a disease and struggling out its problems. The main issue second half. This is actually ex- thing by any means. It is actu- with the idea of dying alone. plaguing Funny People is its run- tremely fitting for the characters STARRING: Adam Sandler, ally refreshing to see how honest Seth Rogen is in top form as time. Clocking in at almost 2.5 involved, but it makes for some- Leslie Mann and Seth Rogen and non-glazed over the issue is. well. Wright is an ambitious guy hours, Funny People is a marathon what of an awkward and slow DIRECTOR: Judd Apatow While many comedies might use with great ideas, but he lacks the of a movie, especially by comedy viewing experience. death as a way of shaping the plot knowhow. His conversations with standards. Though The 40-Year- Taken for what it is, Funny RATING: R and keeping the story moving, his more successful comedian Old Virgin and Knocked Up also People is quite good. Though it RELEASED: July 31, 2009 Apatow, being both an excellent roommates and his later dealings had substantial runtimes, those suffers from its length, it contains writer and director, uses it instead with the erratic superstar make for films were more focused on stick- arguably Apatow’s most fleshed- OUR TAKE: ««««« to shape the characters. a character that is both genuine ing to a story. Funny People, on the out characters to date and focuses Adam Sandler plays George and interesting to watch. other hand, doesn’t mind letting on interesting and mature themes By Danny Spiller Simmons, the ill-fated superstar. Leslie Mann plays Laura, Sim- you watch these characters even like growing up and eventually Senior Staff Writer Simmons (basically an alternate mons’ love interest. As always, when nothing particularly inter- dying. As long as you’re not ex- version of Sandler) is the star of Mann is a delight to watch, and esting is happening, making the pecting a gut-buster, Funny People I would imagine a lot of peo- goofy, lowbrow comedies that she becomes a key part to the sec- movie feel overly long at times. is well worth your time. ple are going to leave the theater require him to make silly voices. ond half of the movie. scratching their heads after seeing Seth Rogen plays Ira Wright, a The real star, though, is Apa- Judd Apatow’s latest film, Funny young comedian struggling to tow. Just as with The 40-Year- People. The trailers led us to be- find his voice. The two happen to Old Virgin and Knocked Up, his lieve it was going to be a funny meet one night at a comedy club screenplay and direction have cre- and heartwarming tale about a when Simmons, after learning of ated characters that are very real. mega-famous comedian/star (now his rare disease, decides to per- They’re cranky, tired, ambitious, doomed with a terminal illness) form on a whim. His set barely friendly, lonely, horny and spite- who tries to reconnect with people gets a laugh, and Wright decides ful. And are they funny? Actually, by helping out a young comedian to turn his set into one that com- they are. Even after all the serious- and trying to rekindle an old rela- ments on Simmons’. Simmons is ness, Funny People is funny. Not tionship. both perturbed and impressed always in a “funny ha ha” way, but The main thing audiences with Wright, and soon after asks also in a “funny sad” way, and a won’t expect is how heavy it is. Wright to be his assistant. “funny-because-it’s-so-true” way. Any synopsis, trailer or TV spot From here, the plot is basically Apatow has also done a great can tell you the main plot of the set, and the rest of the film be- job of instilling a sense of nos- film, but you’re probably heading comes multiple character studies. talgia and what it means to grow to the theater in hopes of laugh- Sandler does an excellent job por- older. Old footage of Sandler and ing. traying the very flawed Simmons. Mann gives Funny People an extra Image courtesy of Universal Pictures It’s easy to forget that one of There were multiple times during feeling of authenticity and further 4 • August 14, 2009 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT ww Great College isn’t By Patrick Hodges just studying Contributing Writer Especially in Atlanta hether you’re fresh out of the nest or a returning Te- Wchie, we are here to remind you not to let yourself get consumed in the hustle and bustle of life as a college

student. College in Atlanta is a unique experience; there is 2007 The ShinsStudent @ Publications Gwinnett always something to do and places to go. We have put to- gether the best of the best and picked out the most popular Photo by Colin Ake/ restaurants, music venues and entertainment that Atlanta Photo by Ayan Kishore/

has to offer us as students. So as you are getting to know Student Publications our great city or reacquainting yourself with it, keep these places in mind and embrace the good times!

By Yameen Huq Contributing Writer

Good Food1. Tech Square Down Time Tech Square is a convenient place to fuel up between classes. The restaurants here are most familiar to stu- dents, capable of satisfying the pickiest glutton. One in the mood for something American and familiar can head to Ribs and Blues or Ray’s Pizza, both providing staple comforts rang- ing from Ray’s New York-style pizzas to the southern-style barbecue grub found in Blues. Moe’s SW Grill in Tech Square The more frugal student can find even faster relief in the Southwestern food of Moe’s. And when the dining hall’s imitation of Asian cuisines doesn’t quite cut it, the Tin Drum can provide temporary relief in its Asian-American fusion foods.

2. Junior’s Grill

The res- taurant gem found on campus is Ju- nior’s Grill. Located behind the football stadium near the Student Success Center, this classy little diner is a nice counterpoint to the nearby dining hall with its friendly, charming staff and delicious food. The restaurant survives both lunch and breakfast (it is consistently praised in both) but closes before evening. The food remains in the fast food hemi- sphere but is a cut above the rest. The breakfast has received particular praise. “I like Junior’s. The guys are really friendly and the chicken tenders are amazing,” said Graham McAdory, a 2nd-year BME major.

3. The crisp taste of wings drenched in a saturated sauce from Wingnuts may be hard to beat at night, but Tech’s famous Junior’s Grill it pales in comparison to the cultural power of The Varsity. A symbol of Southern soul cooking Student Publications

and human gluttony, the Varsity’s spirit-satisfying fast foods is perfect for a true experience of Photos by Michael James/ Southern indulgence.

4. Campusfoods.org The Varsity @ North & Spring

This website is a simple, easy-to-use interface that allows students to order food with the same instrument they use for homework. It features a vast number of restaurants in its listing which includes some that aren’t normally reachable on foot, such as the Chinese restaurant Lucky Buddha and fast food joints like Burger Joy. It provides much needed relief during Dead Week as well as any other stressful, busy time of the year (which can often be all the time). ENTERTAINMENT Technique • August 14, 2009 • 5 ww 1. The Tabernacle Music The Tabernacle is nowt your average music venue, but over the past fifteen years it has become one of the most popular venues in Atlanta. Located in a former church, the venue features two balconies of seating while the main floor remains standing room only. The Tabernacle has featured many large acts and tends to only have artists with a larger following. In the next few months they will feature such artists as Asher Roth, Kid Cudi, Mos Def, Mute Math and Snow Pa- trol. Luckily for students who are without vehicles, The Tabernacle is easily accessible using MARTA. 2. The Masquerade T h e Masquerade is both a large night- club and music venue featuring multiple stages at a former mill. The inside consists of three areas called Heaven, Hell and Purgatory, all of which can host separate acts.

Student Publications Most of the larger acts will play upstairs in Heaven while small or local acts will play in one of the smaller rooms. The outdoor stage behind the building tends to only be used for larger The Ting Tings @ Variety acts. The Masquerade is one of the better venues at booking local talent as well as large acts.

Photo by Eric Turner/ Despite being such a large venue, it is somewhat rare to see acts at The Masquerade that won’t fall somewhere under the term of rock.

3. Variety Playhouse Variety 2007 The ShinsStudent @ Publications Gwinnett Playhouse is a medium-sized venue located in Little Five Points. The former theater has a lot of history and manages to attract many big and small names alike. Inside there is a mixture Photo by Colin Ake/ of theater style seating, tables with chairs and open floor space for standing room. They offer The Tabernacle 2005 a large variety of acts of all genres. Of course, this also means it is unlikely that the Variety Photo by Ayan Kishore/ Playhouse will be a place you attend shows regularly, but don’t be surprised if you hear your favorite band is playing there. Student Publications 4. CW Midtown Music Complex

If you like live music and you live in Atlanta, you will likely be tempted by at least one show play- ing at the CW Midtown Music Complex in the next few months. Most people know of the venue by the names of its different stages: The Loft, Center Stage and The Vinyl. The Vinyl is the smallest and is located in a bar setting that is perfect for smaller acts. The Loft is a mid-sized venue that has catered well to many artists who are just growing in popularity or larger artists who want a more intimate show. Center Stage is the largest of the three stages offering plenty of space for larger acts.

Down Time By Kenny Phillips Senior Staff Writer

1. Possibly the site most students have become accustomed to for their dining and entertainment needs, At- lantic Station is conveniently located directly north of campus. One needs only follow State Street from the Howey-Physics Building to arrive at this most decadent of shopping centers. Yes, for those of you seeking the excitement of a mall, Atlantic Station will provide a quick fix with high-end stores and restaurants. It’s enjoyable for its outdoor atmosphere.

2. Midtown Art Cinema This cin- ema is a bit more pandering to the needs of the independent film market. Midtown Art Cinema may be a bit out of the way as it sits just fourteen blocks up 8th Street past Boulevard Drive (a good hour CMF @ Ferst Center and one half’s walk from the east-side of campus). However, this theater may be the only place for some releases, not to mention it is quite a nice little theater. It has a historic atmosphere Shopping in Atlantic Station built up with the posters of bygone favorite films such as Amelie, 2001: A Space Odyssey and A Student Publications Photo by Julia Bunch/ Clockwork Orange. The actual quality of the theater seats is lacking.

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Student Publications 3. Fox Theater The Fox Theater has been a fixture of Atlanta since the 20s. It is a fabulous place and carries Broadway right to the heart of Atlanta. One of the wonderful qualities about the Fox is that it is so close to campus. Just blocks from campus, the walk is a small price to pay to see a great musical, ballet, comedian or movie in a building of beautifully aesthetic architecture. The large price of one of these grand evenings will be the ticket price, which is usually around fifty to sixty dollars for seats.

4. Ferst Center for the Arts

Placed at the center of campus, the Ferst Center for the Arts sus- tains a central flow of entertainment for the currently enrolled academic parties. Indeed, the Ferst Center constantly allows the students to get a glimpse of the world. It is a marvelous location. The seats are comfortable and many, everyone has a perfect view of the stage and it is great for presentation. Also, Tech’s own theater house, DramaTech, is located behind on the right side of the Ferst Center. 6 • August 14, 2009 • Technique COMICS

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RichBy Nishant athleticPrasadh was built tradition in 1913 by Tech students changed emblazoned its seating capacity. The Russ in Chandler sporting Stadium O’Keefe venues Gymnasium Sports Editor and is the oldest active on-campus most recent renovation took place Russ Chandler Stadium, the O’Keefe Gymnasium was used stadium of any NCAA Division I this summer, as the sound system home of Tech baseball, opened by O’Keefe High School during Tech has a long and storied Football Bowl Subdivision team. was improved and a $4.5 million, in 1930 with the funds that Tech the 1950’s and was given to Geor- athletic tradition, and the sports In 2003, the stadium under- 2,400 square foot video board was collected from the 1929 Rose gia Tech in the 1960’s. It has been facilities in which the Jackets play went renovations that increased erected above the South end zone. Bowl game. It is known to some the home of Tech’s volleyball team are a major part of each sports the stadium’s capacity to 55,000 Tech named the stadium in fans simply as the “Rusty C.” since 1995. team’s history. The sections that seats. The largest crowd at the honor of former Head Coach The stadium was reconstructed The gym is able to host around follow detail the home stadiums stadium since then came in a Bobby Dodd in April 1988. Dodd in 2002 and has a listed capacity 1,000 people. The Pep Band helps of several of Tech’s major varsity game against No. 2 Notre Dame led the Jackets to a 165-64-8 re- of 4,157. The attendance record of keep the crowd energized during sports teams. in 2006, with 56,680 fans in at- cord in his 23-year tenure as the 4,609 was set on April 9, 2008, games, leading them with a cheer tendance; the most in Tech his- head coach and served in some when Tech hosted Georgia. of “Point Tech!” every time the Bobby Dodd Stadium tory was 60,316, when the Jackets capacity with the institution for Tech has hosted numerous Jackets win a point. Bobby Dodd Stadium at His- hosted Georgia in 1973. 56 years. The field was originally NCAA Regionals and ACC tour- toric Grant Field houses one of Because of the stadium’s age, named after John W. Grant, a naments at the stadium over the Bill Moore Tennis Center the most storied programs in col- it has gone through numerous re- one-time member of the Georgia past two decades. The stadium Tech’s tennis program hosts lege football history. The stadium constructions that have constantly Tech board of trustees, in 1914. also served as a training site dur- one of the nation’s best tennis fa- ing the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. cilities with the Bill Moore Tennis It was named in honor of A. Center. Its namesake, Bill Moore, Russell Chandler III, who donat- is a member of the Georgia Tech ed much of the necessary money Hall of Fame who provided the needed for its renovation in 1985. funding to help open the Center in 1988. Alexander Memorial Coliseum The center features outdoor Tech’s Alexander Memorial courts that can seat 1,500 and a Coliseum has been home to the two-story indoor court structure. men’s basketball team since 1956. The arena has gone through Shirley C. Mewborn Field several renovations, each time Starting in March 2009, the adding seating capacity while still softball team began playing its maintaining the intimacy and home games at the newly built character of the arena. Its origi- Shirley Clements Mewborn Field nal capacity of roughly 7,000 has after 21-plus years at . been expanded over time to 9,191. Mewborn Field can seat up The Coliseum’s popular nick- to 1,500 spectators, and like the name of the “Thrillerdome” was baseball field it has both chairback coined by former Tech announcer and bench seating. The facility Brad Nessler during the 1983-84 also features indoor batting cages season after five games ended in and bullpens along the sidelines.

Photo by Michael James / Student Publications exciting fashion. The inaugural season was a his- Since the Coliseum opened, toric one, as Mewborn Field was Bobby Dodd Stadium’s new video board above the South end zone was constructed during the the men’s team has had a home the site of Tech’s first NCAA Su- summer. At 2,400 square feet, it is more than three times as large as the previous video board. winning percentage of over .700. per Regional appearance in May. SPORTS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 3

BaseballBy Steven Cappetta players spend summer in Cape Codhas played League and scored 10 runs. Assistant Sports Editor The last two Jackets in the CCBL, sophomore pitcher Mark Eight Tech baseball players Pope and sophomore third base- participated in the Cape Cod man Matt Skole, are on the Fal- Baseball League (CCBL) over mouth Commodores, who are the summer. The CCBL is a ten- 17-23-2. Pope, who notched eight team summer amateur league saves as Tech’s closer in 2009, has in which numerous top college seen time as both a starter and baseball players participate to reliever with Falmouth and has keep playing during the offsea- thrived in both roles; the right- son. It is one of the eight leagues hander is 2-2 in 34.1 innings with in the National Alliance of Col- a 2.10 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP and lege Summer Baseball, which is 32 strikeouts. Skole, who earned sanctioned by the NCAA. Many Louisville Slugger Freshman All- future Major League Baseball American honors, has struggled players have played in the Cape to find his power at the plate with Cod League during their college a .178 average and just one home years, and MLB has provided fi- run in 90 at-bats, but he does have nancial support to the league for a solid ratio of 20 walks against over 40 years. Because it attracts just 28 strikeouts. top-tier college players, the level of In addition to these eight play- competition in the league is often ers participating in this summer considered the equivalent of high- league, several other Tech players A Minor League Baseball. Photo by Michael Schneider / Student Publications have kept the baseball mindset in Of the eight Jackets in the Left-handed sophomore outfielder Jeff Rowland swings a a pitch at the 2009 Children’s He- other leagues throughout the na- league, three are playing for the lathcare of Atlanta’s Spring Baseball Classic at Turner Feild against UGA. The Jackets lost 7-5. tion. Five players are competing Cotuit Kettleers, who play their in the Sunbelt Baseball League, home games in Lowell Park and seven stolen bases through more catcher Cole Leonida—have slightly down with the Jackets including junior outfielder Chase were 20-18-5 through August than 40 games. Still, the league joined the Wareham Gatemen, in 2009 after he earned Fresh- Burnette; four in the Coastal 4. First baseman Tony Plagman has historically been dominated who play at Clem Spillane Field man Hitter of the Year honors the Plain League, including two play- is one of the three; the rising se- by pitching, and the Tech hit- and were 19-18-6 through Au- previous season, but he still had ers who split time between pitch- nior was Tech’s cleanup hitter for ters are hardly the only ones to gust 4. Brewster was the Jackets’ a solid year, batting .311 with 10 ing and hitting in senior Patrick much of last season, batting .354 be struggling offensively. Junior primary left-handed reliever in home runs and a .937 OPS. With Long and sophomore Jake Davies; with a team-leading 87 hits and Brandon Cumpton is no excep- 2009, finishing the season with a Wareham the shortstop’s batting two in the Cal Ripken Sr. League, 73 RBI. He has struggled during tion; the right-handed starter has 3.73 ERA in 31.1 innings pitched eye has allowedw him to lead sophomore left-handed starter his time in the CCBL, hitting just made three starts, going 1-0 with with a solid 35 strikeouts and just the team with 27 walks, 26 runs Jed Bradley and sophomore in- .195 with a .283 slugging percent- a 1.59 ERA and allowing just 16 walks. He has struggled in six scored and 50 total bases. Leonida fielder Connor Winn; and one age. Rising junior center fielder three runs and three walks in 17 appearances with the Gatemen, — who was the main backup to player each in the Alaska Base- Jeff Rowland is doing slightly bet- innings. though, allowing 12 baserunners Jason Haniger last season — has ball League, Great South League, ter with a .238 average, but his 36 Three Tech juniors—left- in 6.2 innings and amassing a seen limited action, with only 54 Hampton’s Collegiate Baseball, strikeouts are third-most on the handed pitcher Zach Brewster, 5.40 ERA. at-bats, but he has posted a strong Northwoods League and Valley team, and the speedster has only shortstop Derek Dietrich and Dietrich’s numbers were .385 on-base percentage when he Baseball League. 4 • August 14, 2009 • Technique SPORTS Return to Photo by Blake Israel / Student Publications ‘09 Season Preview By Matt Hoffman & Hahnming Lee Advertising Manager / Business Manager Glory year ago, the Jackets were expected to struggle as they adjusted to new head coach Paul John- son’s unique option-based offensive scheme. Instead, Tech adapted quickly and pulled off a A9-4 campaign, ended long losing streaks against Florida State and Georgia in dramatic fash- ion, and earned a berth in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. Most of the 2008 squad returns, and while there are holes to fill, there is plenty of reason for optimism as the Jackets head into year two under the defending ACC Coach of the Year.

Photos by Michael Schneider, Michael James, Brian Casey / Student Publications Historical victories 1917 - Tech vs. Auburn 1948 - Orange Bowl 1952 - Sugar Bowl At 9-1 heading into the game, Tech was once again on the Bobby Dodd-led Tech squad the brink of a national title, endured a fierce battle in their having gone 11-0 leading only meeting to date with the up to the game and having Kansas Jayhawks. Tech man- surrendered ten points in a aged to secure a 20-7 lead in the game only once all season. third quarter, but Kansas added a Facing Ole Miss, they al- Tech was a dominant force in the college football world in 1917, having touchdown in the fourth quarter lowed the Rebels the first allowed just 17 points all season including the season finale against Au- and drove down the field late in touchdown but responded burn. While the Tigers would eventually emerge as one of Tech’s main ri- the game, reaching Tech’s goal with four straight scores vals, they were no match for the Engineers, as Tech crushed Auburn 68-7 line. However, Tech managed to to win 24-7. It was the

2009 Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Football Preview Football Jacket Yellow Tech Georgia 2009 ootball to clinch the school’s first national championship. The win concluded a force a fumble and recover to pre- school’s third national title 9-0 season under Head Coach John Heisman. serve the six-point win. and Bobby Dodd’s first. SPORTS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 5 Photo by Blake Israel / Student Publications Offense Defense After proving last season that his offense was certainly a force to be reckoned with While the running game and the offense get most of the attention, the defense could in the ACC, Head Coach Paul Johnson looks to take his triple-option offense to new be a cause for concern in some respects this season. While several top playmakers return, heights this year. With nine starters returning on offense this year, including the de- the unit also suffered heavy losses, particularly on the line. Additionally, the defense al- fending ACC Offensive Player of the Year, junior B-back Jonathan Dwyer, the rushing lowed an alarming 80 combined points over the final two games of the 2008 season after attack of the Jackets appears to be well on its way to another highly productive season. allowing 81 through the first seven games, raising speculation over whether the defense However, this season Johnson hopes to implement more of his playbook and develop a would hold up against stiffer competition. With big tests early on this year, including a greater passing threat to balance the run-heavy offense. There has been plenty of specula- September 10 matchup against ACC Player of the Year candidate C.J Spiller and a potent tion that ACC defenses will catch up to the option attack in year two, and Johnson and Clemson offense, the Jackets’ defense will have to replicate its success from the first part his players will look to silence the critics by delivering on the field. of 2008 for the team to be a contender in the ACC. Quarterbacks Defensive Line Junior Josh Nesbitt started 11 games for the Jackets last season, completing 54 The Jackets lost three starting defensive linemen—end Michael Johnson and passes for 808 yards and two touchdowns, but he completed only 43.9 percent of tackles Vance Walker and Darryl Richard—who had combined for over 100 his passes. Nesbitt demonstrated his ability to lead the team on several occasions, starts for the Jackets and were all taken in April’s NFL Draft. The lone returning but how well he adapts to the more pass-intensive offense that Johnson plans to lineman is junior defensive end Derrick Morgan, who emerged as one of the best implement will be a key this season. If the junior handles pressure as well as he ends in the ACC last year with seven sacks and 51 tackles, including 9.5 tackles year ago, the Jackets were expected to struggle as they adjusted to new head coach Paul John- did last season, then the new offensive approach could prove highly successful. for loss. Morgan will anchor a line that is still in flux heading into the season and Sophomore Jaybo Shaw will once again be Nesbitt’s main backup this year. could see some high turnover early on. son’s unique option-based offensive scheme. Instead, Tech adapted quickly and pulled off a Shaw started against Duke and got playing time in three other games, and As it stands, three former redshirts are likely to be the opening day starters: while he was erratic at times, he proved ready to take over when called upon. If Junior Robert Hall is a fast pass rusher at the other defensive end position, while 9-4 campaign, ended long losing streaks against Florida State and Georgia in dramatic fash- Shaw goes down, redshirt freshman Tevin Washington would get the call. sophomore Jason Peters and junior Ben Anderson should open the year as the A starting defensive tackles. Several other players, including 350-pound redshirt ion, and earned a berth in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. Most of the 2008 squad returns, and while there Running Backs freshman defensive tackle T.J. Barnes, should receive plenty of playing time. are holes to fill, there is plenty of reason for optimism as the Jackets Tech’s backfield is a clear strength on the team and is considered by many to Linebackers be one of the deepest units in the nation. Dwyer will anchor the B-back position head into year two under the defending ACC Coach of the Year. once again in 2009 after rushing for nearly 1,400 yards last year, and if he builds The linebackers were plagued by injuries last season and struggled to create on his success, he could emerge as a dark horse Heisman Trophy candidate. Red- pressure and stop the run. Depth remains a major concern, so Tech will com- shirt freshman Richard Watson will be Dwyer’s primary backup. pensate for this apparent weakness and its strengths in other areas by shifting Meanwhile, the A-back rotation is not as clear-cut. Sophomore Roddy Jones to a 4-2-5 scheme with two linebackers and five defensive backs, an uncommon will certainly be seeing the majority of the action at one starting slot after a strong defensive scheme in both professional and college football. Senior Sedric Griffin 2008 campaign. However, juniors Anthony Allen and Lucas Cox will both see and redshirt sophomore Kyle Jackson will likely be the starters to begin the year. time at the other slot. Both Allen and Cox could also see some time at the B-back Griffin had played sparingly prior to 2008 but emerged as the leader of the line- position—especially Cox, a short-yardage specialist. With sophomores Embry backing corps, notching 53 tackles, eight tackles for loss and three sacks. Jackson Peeples and Marcus Wright also in the mix, the carousel of talent should keep had 61 tackles, third-most on the team. things interesting for opposing defenses all year. Griffin and Jackson will form a rotation with junior Brad Jefferson and sopho- Wide Receivers more Steven Sylvester. Jefferson was the starter at middle linebacker to open the season before suffering a wrist injury, but he returned late and posted strong per- Junior Demaryius Thomas will return as the primary receiving threat after formances against North Carolina and Georgia. Sylvester was a reliable reserve as leading the team with 39 receptions for 627 yards last season. Sophomore receiver a freshman and should remain in that role this season. Tyler Melton started seven games in 2008 and should be the other opening day starter. Depth behind Thomas and Melton could be an issue since previous re- Secondary ceiver junior Correy Earls was converted to defensive back during the offseason. Considered the weakest part of the team several years ago, this unit will be the New talent included junior Kevin Cone who transferred to Tech from Shorter strength of the defense in 2008 thanks to plenty of depth and talent. Cornerback College and walked on last spring. After sitting out 2008 because of the transfer, Jahi Word-Daniels is gone, but since he missed the second half of 2008 with an he performed well in spring practice. True freshmen Stephen Hill and Jeremy injury, his replacement—sophomore Rashaad Reid—got plenty of playing time Moore could also be factors. in his absence. Reid will be the starter opposite junior Mario Butler, who started all 13 games. Redshirt sophomore Michael Peterson will be important in nickel Offensive Line and dime packages, and sophomore Jerrard Tarrant, who was suspended for the Injuries allowed sophomore Nick Claytor and junior Austin Barrick to receive 2008 season, should be a major factor. starting experience at both tackle positions in 2008. Still, replacing a pair of Junior Morgan Burnett was one of the top safeties in college football last sea- seniors in David Brown and NFL draft pick Andrew Gardner will not be easy. son, tying for the national lead with seven interceptions, which was more than the Senior left guard Cord Howard earned Second Team All-ACC honors in 2008 entire team collected two years ago. He will play alongside redshirt junior safety and returns to the line along with sophomore Joseph Gilbert. In the middle, se- Dominique Reese, who had three interceptions. Sophomore Cooper Taylor, best nior center Dan Voss started every game last year but is facing competition from known for his game-saving forced fumble to preserve Tech’s victory against FSU junior Sean Bedford, who saw action in two games last season. last year, will be the starter in a hybrid linebacker/safety position called the “wolf” as Tech shifts to the 4-2-5 scheme. Special Teams Junior Scott Blair returns after serving as the placekicker and punter for the Jackets last season. Blair, the first Tech player to handle both duties since 1983, hit 12-of-19 field goal attempts and averaged just under 39 yards per punt in 2008. He will have competition at both positions from sophomore Chandler Anderson, who was the holder last year and made five punts during the Duke and Gardner-Webb games. Roddy Jones returned 15 kickoffs for 354 yards and will probably be the main kick returner for Tech once again; he and Jerrard Tarrant will be the main candidates for punt returner after the departure of Andrew Smith. This unit was a major weakness for the Jackets, and the team has spent time working to improve in the offseason. Coaching Staff

Paul Johnson silenced many of his critics with Tech’s surprising 9-4 record in a season many thought would be devoted to rebuilding the team and teaching players his unusual scheme. In Johnson’s first year as head coach at the U.S. Naval Academy, the Midshipmen went 2-10 in year one before achieving five straight winning seasons. Rather than hiring an offensive coordinator, Johnson will continue to call the plays for the offense, Defensive coordinator Dave Wommack transformed the defense into a unit very effective at creating turnovers. He retained some of the pressure schemes of his predecessor, Jon Tenuta, and combined them with his own defensive plays. The special teams play had its ups and downs, and coordinator Jeff Monken will look to bring some consistency to the unit. The amjority of the staff from 2008 will return. Photos by Michael Schneider, Michael James, Brian Casey / Student Publications

1952 - Sugar Bowl 1991 - Tech vs. UVA 2005 - Tech vs. Clemson On Tech’s way to its most recent na- In one of the most dramatic come- tional championship, they defeated one backs in Tech history, freshman wide of the preseason favorites and then-No. receiver Calvin Johnson caught three 1 team in the Virginia Cavaliers 41-38 touchdown passes, including two in at Charlottesville. The No. 16 Jackets the last two minutes of the game, to came back from an early deficit to top- defeat Clemson in Death Valley. Tech ple the fourth No. 1 team during the trailed by 10 points with just over unpredictable season with a last-minute three minutes left in the game, but the field goal. Tech jumped to No. 7 in the Jackets scored a quick touchdown and national rankings after the win and caused a fumble which lead to another ootballwould eventually ascend to a tie with touchdown to secure the 28-24 victory. Colorado and be declared National It was just Johnson’s second game of Champions. his three-year career at Tech. Photos by Charles Fray / Student Publications 6 • August 14, 2009 • Technique SPORTS Volleyball begins Tonya Johnson era with high hopes By Nishant Prasadh last year’s squad. Gone are out- ters with a .258 hit percentage. Kissman) also joining the team. top players in Georgia to stay Sports Editor side hitter Talisa Kellogg, middle Johnson also had a strong off- Johnson highlighted Mead home—that’s always a goal. There hitter Callie Miller, setter Al- season on the recruiting trail, and as a player to watch this season. are some pockets of the country The 2009 season comes during lie Niekamp and libero Michelle the Jackets will welcome six fresh- Last October, ESPN Rise profiled where volleyball is just better, a period of transition for Tech’s Kandell, all of whom were vital to men in 2009. The coach expects Mead as a rising star of the sport— and we want to keep recruiting volleyball team, as the squad will the team’s success last season. that all six will likely see consider- a powerful, athletic 5-foot-10 in those pockets…[but] it’s start- take the court with a young but Seven players return from the able playing time this season. left-hander whose leaping ability ing to pick up in the Southeast. talented roster and a new head 2008 team, and at the forefront “I think at some point they’re allows her to thrive on the front So I would hope that in [the near coach. Still, the Jackets have are a pair of seniors in outside all going to be able to contrib- line, even at a position where most future] we’re able to keep the top strung together three straight 20- hitter Chrissy DeMichelis and ute…they’re here to compete for players are over six feet tall. players in Georgia,” Johnson said. win seasons, and the players have middle/rightside blocker Brittany playing time, and that’s going to Mead graduated a semester As for the lineup, Johnson has had little trouble adapting to their Roderick. DeMichelis was sec- be a big plus,” Johnson said. early and enrolled at Tech in the made it clear that the girls must new and accomplished coach. ond among Tech players last year Tech students who follow col- spring to start working with the earn their playing time. “Our gym Head Coach Tonya Johnson with 3.17 kills per set and will lege football will see a familiar program early. “She’s a little bit is opportunity-oriented; you don’t takes over the Tech program after likely take over as the Jackets’ pri- name among the freshmen: Nicki ahead of everybody. I think she’s get to play because you’re a senior, the departure of Bond Shyman- mary outside hitter. Roderick was Meyer, a 5-foot-6 libero from going to be a pretty special and you get to play because you’ve sky, who coached the team for sev- fourth on the team in kills and to- Gainesville, Fla., is the daughter talented player,” Johnson said. earned it,” Johnson said. en years before resigning in De- tal attacks and should once again of University of Florida head foot- Of the six freshmen, Mead is Tech will open the season on cember to become the head coach be a fixture in the starting lineup. ball coach Urban Meyer. Austin, the only one who attended high August 28, when they take on at Marquette University. Johnson Johnson will be looking to the Texas native Hannah Tucci will school in Georgia. Johnson’s past the Georgia Bulldogs on the first brings plenty of experience to seniors to demonstrate leadership also help shore up the libero po- coaching stints have given her a day of the Georgia Tech Regency Atlanta, having been involved in on the relatively young squad, and sition. The class is fairly balanced number of connections outside Suites Invitational. The Jackets coaching Division I volleyball for she expects that they will respond between offense and defense, with the Southeast, and while she does will compete in three other invi- 11 years. She was an assistant at well. “I think we have good lead- an outside hitter (Susan Carl- intend to search within Georgia tationals, and the ACC schedule LSU from 1998-2002 before mov- ers in [Roderick] and [DeMiche- son), a rightside hitter (Monique for talent, she prefers to look all will begin in earnest on Septem- ing on to an assistant job at Texas, lis], and I think they want to go Mead), a middle blocker (Annie across the country for recruits. ber 25 when North Carolina State where she has spent the last six out on a high note,” Johnson said. Czarnecki) and a setter (Jordan “We’ll try to get some of the comes to O’Keefe Gym. seasons. The Longhorns have had Two juniors will be on the great success in the strong Big XII 2009 roster, including setter Conference since she arrived; they Mary Ashley Tippins, who played have reached the NCAA Tourna- sparsely behind Niekamp but had ment each of the past five seasons a strong 10.18 assists per set for and made it to the Elite Eight the the season. Also returning is li- last three, including a 2008 Final bero Jordan McCullers, who was Four appearance when Johnson second among Jackets players with served as associate head coach. 243 digs and will replace Kandell Texas was one of four Big XII as the main defensive specialist. teams in the top 20 of the Ameri- Because Tech brings back only can Volleyball Coaches Associa- four upperclassmen, the team will tion’s final 2008 poll, while the have to rely on its younger players highest-ranked ACC team was frequently, especially on offense. No. 35 Duke. However, Johnson Thankfully, the three sophomores believes that volleyball is growing on the roster received plenty of in the Southeast and that the level experience last season. Roderick of play in the ACC is rising. will have help from fellow middle “I think the ACC is an up-and- blocker Asia Stawicka, who played coming conference...there are a lot in 19 games last season and led of young coaches, but there are the team in hit percentage at .390. [also] some veteran coaches who Outside hitter Alison Campbell are starting to take their programs started 27 games in 2008, notch- Photo by Jaime Howell / Student Publications to another level,” Johnson said. ing 147 kills and 23 service aces. Then-junior middle blocker and rightside Brittany Roderick makes a save against the Universi- She will inherit a Jackets squad Another outside hitter, Bailey that lost four key seniors from Hunter, led all Tech outside hit- ty of Maryland in a match last November 22 in which the Jackets beat Maryland in a 3-0 sweep.

sliver www.nique.net Fin aid office sucks. Faxed them 3 times. Emailed 4 times. Called twice and still they say I’m missing stuff. FAIL hi there yooo hooo Good Luck on your finals Val! kelvin....spell check, man Summer!!!!! Christina Bourgeois - FML dude FML u Seriously girls, just because I’m talking to you doesn’t mean I want to screw you. Get over yourselves and let’s have a decent conversation. Albert Einstein is a librarian at Tech. Go to information services and you’ll find him. I can’t wait for football season! Happy Fall WHEN IS REGISTRATION OPENING Screw kinetics Can someone show me how deep the rabbit hole really goes? ME2016 Blows!!! Psuedo----> Rocks!! Junoon=Suckiest Dance Team @ Tech I just heard that MJ died... FML Neitzel just might be the devil. little did i know that all georgia fans are vampires HS Summer volleyball camp might as well have been a jailbait convention... CHICKEN! I’m gonna eat you! Lee N. is the most amazingly stunning woman I have met. why is GT planting new grass when we have a major budget defi- cit The release of NCAA football and Fight Night within a month of each other is ruining my life I HATE GODZILLA there is no one on campus so excited about football!!! SPORTS Technique • August 14, 2009 • 7 Basketball recruits generating optimism for 2009-10 Another freshman who could basket. Like Holsey, he may not contribute early and often is Mfon play much right away but should Udofia, a 6-foot-2 point guard contribute down the road. Oliver from Miller Grove High. The is the only Tech recruit who went quick, left-handed Udofia was one to high school outside Georgia; of ESPNU’s Top 100 prospects for the 6-foot-6 forward from Dela- the Class of 2009, and like Favors ware is best known for his strong he led his high school to a state jump shooting ability. championship as Miller Grove Along with the recruits, two took the Georgia Class AAAA names more familiar to Tech bas- title. The Jackets already have ketball fans have confirmed they two established point guards in will be returning for the 2009- Shumpert and junior Moe Miller, 10 season. Senior wing forward but Udofia should compete for D’Andre Bell missed all of last playing time. season after being diagnosed with Power forward recruit Kam- spinal stenosis—a congenital nar- meon Holsey is tall but thin, rowing of the spine—but a medi- standing 6-foot-8 and weighing cal redshirt allowed him to retain roughly 195 pounds, and unlike his final year of eligibility, and he most post players he relies on was cleared to play for the Jackets length and explosiveness to play in 2009. Bell emerged as Tech’s his position. While many of his best perimeter defender two years opponents may be stronger, Hol- ago, and his defense, versatil- sey’s leaping ability and quickness ity, and leadership should aid the make him an excellent rebounder young Jackets squad greatly. Also and shot blocker. Holsey is more returning is power forward Gani of a raw talent and may not play as Lawal, who entered his name for much right away, but his athleti- the 2009 NBA Draft but with- Photo by Josh Sandler / Student Publications cism and potential earned him an drew and decided to return for his Incoming freshman and No. 2-ranked recruit Derrick Favors of South Atlanta High announced ESPNU Top 100 distinction. junior year. Lawal was the focus of his intentions to attend Tech during a conference last winter at Buckhead’s ESPN zone. The biggest player in the class Tech’s offense last season, finish- is Daniel Miller, a 6-foot-10 center ing second on the team with 15.1 By Nishant Prasadh big man Alade Aminu. both quality and quantity, bring- from Loganville Christian Acad- points per game and posting a Sports Editor The Jackets are prepared to re- ing in a deep and talented six-man emy who originally committed to team-high 9.5 rebounds per game. bound in a big way, though. This class headed by a player with the Georgia before switching to Tech “We know as a coaching staff Last season, Tech’s men’s bas- year, Tech will welcome the No. 7 same star power as Shumpert. in April. Miller is the fourth and that the most important things ketball team was very competitive ranked recruiting class in the na- That star is Derrick Favors, an final Tech recruit in the ESPNU that have happened to this pro- in the majority of its ACC games, tion according to ESPN.com and athletic 6-foot-9 power forward Top 100, and although attending gram are [Bell] being cleared and as ten of its conference matches bring back two stars whose fu- who also earned McDonald’s All- Loganville meant he did not play [Lawal] making the decision to were decided by five or fewer tures with the team were in doubt. American honors as a high school against many other major NCAA come back,” Hewitt said. points. However, the Jackets’ 1-9 “I was excited about our re- senior. Favors was ranked the No. prospects, he played well enough In total, four starters and sev- record in those close games tells cruiting class. Our coaching staff 2 overall prospect in the nation to draw attention from several eral reserves from last season’s the story of one of the most dif- did an outstanding job in bringing by Scouts Inc. and Rivals.com, Division I basketball programs. team return, and the result will be ficult seasons for the program in this class together,” Head Coach and he backed up that ranking Miller is a solid player who should a very crowded roster. However, recent memory. Tech finished Paul Hewitt said in an interview on the court, leading South At- provide the Jackets with quality Hewitt is not worried about find- with an 11-18 record, including a with ramblinwreck.com. lanta High to the Georgia Class depth in the frontcourt. ing playing time for everyone. league-worst 2-14 mark in ACC Last season, Hewitt pursued AAA State Championship and The last two players in the class “It’s a good problem to have, play during a season in which it quality over quantity on the re- contributing 38 points and 14 are shooting guard Glen Rice Jr. because you never know how seemed nothing could go right for cruiting trail, and the result was a rebounds to power his team in and small forward Brian Oliver. things will shake out. When we the Jackets. Additionally, the team single recruit—Iman Shumpert, a the title game. Favors possesses Rice, the son of longtime NBA get to practice, and we start work- would be losing two key seniors McDonald’s All-American combo the departed Aminu’s athleticism three-point specialist Glen Rice, ing out, guys start to separate from the 2008-09 team, leading guard from Oak Park, Ill. This and the strength to provide a solid has a different skill set from his themselves. It will work itself out. scorer Lewis Clinch and energetic year Hewitt was able to secure post presence from day one. father and prefers to drive to the It always does,” Hewitt said.