Friday, March 2, 2012 • Volume 97, Issue 26 • nique.net Hope through art A North Korean artist uses satire to shed light on a regime he says needs change. 415 TechniqueThe South’s Liveliest College Newspaper NADH late-night attendance remains weak
After 2 a.m., the number of SEPTEMBER 46 patrons per hour at NADH 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. drops quickly. To the right is a OCTOBER 63 breakdown of when students 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. visited it during a representa- NOVEMBER 70 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. tive day each month while it 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. oered 24-hour service. GT 68 FEBRUARY 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Dining did not collect data in December and did not oer 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 24-hour service in January. Number of patrons at NADH Infographic by Lisa Xia / Student Publications
By Sam Somani This poses a challenge for the “Reinstating is not a perma- cause of that December break,” Martin said. “So, you were see- Staff Writer longevity of 24-hour service at the nent decision, in the sense that the Flores said. “We wanted to open ing a lot more interesting, creative location. During most business numbers aren’t speaking to what back up and be transparent and and more proteins, on the menu Despite the reinstatement of hours, an average of 30 people the students want,” said Eran communicate to students saying, because we are better able to af- 24-hour service and hot break- enter NADH every 15 minutes. Mordel, SGA Vice President of ‘There is low participation and for ford those things when we better fast at North Avenue Dining Hall However, between the hours of Campus Affairs. “The administra- us to continue this program that utilize our food dollars.” (NADH) earlier this semester, 2 a.m. to 7 a.m., fewer than five tors will look at this again.” everybody says they would like, The closure allowed for effi- student traffic between 3 a.m. and students enter the facility during At the beginning of this semes- we need you to use it.’” cient allocation of staffing time. 7 a.m. at NADH remains weak. each 15-minute interval. ter, Dining removed hot breakfast According to Dining, the clo- “We also redistributed labor “We are seeing a little more “We want to be sustainable as from the menu at NADH and sure of the aforementioned ser- at Brittain and NADH so they activity from the 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. well and utilize our resources and cut its hours between 2 a.m. and vices at NADH allowed them to opened up an additional breakfast time period, but after 3 a.m., there put them where people are actu- 7 a.m. This provoked a reaction reallocate resources to other proj- line,” Flores said. are many 30-minute windows ally using them,” said Staci Flores, from students who felt that they ects and services. Following the outcry, Dining where there are no students com- general manager for Dining. were no longer receiving the ser- “When we did close during agreed to reinstate the cancelled ing in,” said Dori Martin, market- The reinstatement has been vices they had paid for at the be- that time period, all of that food services at NADH. The data that ing director for Dining. “We have prolonged to the end of this se- ginning of the year. that was under-utilized was food Dining acquires this semester will a facility open, food out, staff mester as sort of goodwill to the “We didn’t have enough time dollars that we could put towards present and no customers.” community, according to Martin. to communicate it properly be- the lunch and dinner programs,” See Dining, page 7 GOP race sees talk of college, science Students hold By Mike Donohue regarding higher education, as paign. Most recently, Rick San- News Editor well as science and technology. Higher education has come torum raised eyebrows when Concerns about a growing na- up in the campaign partly as a he called Obama a “snob” for conceal carry As the Republican presi- tional debt and suspicion of proxy punching bag for those what Santorum said on Meet dential nomination race hur- college-educated elites have whom the GOP candidates the Press were Obama’s calls tles towards its ten-state Super colored each candidate’s rheto- believe are “elite,” including for all Americans to attend col- license debate Tuesday contest on March 6, ric as their public statements President Barack Obama, and lege and be remade in Obama’s By Jordan Lockwood the four remaining candidates have drifted rightward since partly as an example of federal Staff Writer have each staked out positions the beginning of the cam- overspending. See Election, page 7 Students gathered on Feb. 23 for an open forum to share student perspectives regard- ing the proposed Georgia House Bill 981. HB 981 would allow the concealed carry of a firearm on all educational campuses in Georgia, except for private institutions that choose to maintain their restrictions. Should the bill pass, Tech would not be able to opt out of the requirement to allow concealed carry on its campus. The College Republicans, GT Marks- manship Club and Students for Concealed Carry sponsored the forum. The moderator for the discussion was David Wilkes, vice president of the Marksmanship Club. Some Photos by Gage Skidmore / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License students in attendance felt that this one- Newt Gingrich Ron Paul Mitt Romney Rick Santorum sided sponsorship contributed to the heavily Newt Gingrich repre- Ron Paul, currently serv- Mitt Romney has held Rick Santorum is a former biased nature of the debate. sented Georgia in the House ing Texas in the House of positions in both business senator from Pennsylvania “I thought that if they had reached out of Representatives for twenty Representatives, is a staunch and politics, serving as CEO who has crafted a presidential directly to more organizations, a more bal- years, four of which he served libertarian, garnering a con- of Bain & Company and campaign from a resolutely anced debate could have been had,” said as Speaker. He is credited sistent minority vote on the Governor of Massachusetts. conservative social ideology. John Koch, president of the College Demo- with unifying and molding GOP ticket. He proposes a He is the most moderate of He argues for the presence of crats of Georgia and a fifth-year HTS major. the modern Republican Par- deconstructivist domestic the candidates and is thus government in determining “I look forward to trying to work with them ty during his tenure, which policy coupled with an iso- considered most electable by social values and promotes to have a more fair discussion of the issues.” was marked by a refusal to lationist foreign policy, plac- many voters. His significant conservative Christian posi- “It was a bit disappointing that more compromise and a tight fis- ing him at odds with many wealth and aloof persona tions on marriage and repro- people who are against it didn’t come out cal policy. Despite shutting mainstream voters. Paul have at times distanced him ductive health. His persistent to let their thoughts be known,” said An- down the government for draws most of his support from less well-off voters. He and rigorous campaigning drés Celedón, chairman of the Georgia Tech weeks, his Congress passed from the younger end of the remains the most success- ethic has given him a recent College Republicans and a third-year PUBP a balanced budget under the conservative electorate, who ful in terms of delegates and sweep of success and made major. Clinton administration in often state that he receives many believe he is the most him the second most success- Many students at the debate spoke in favor the late 1990s. too little media coverage. likely to win the nomination. ful candidate. See Debate, page 5 2 • March 2, 2012 • Technique NEWS
From the files of the GTPD... for providing false information. Technique Tenth Street Confusion The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper Campus Crime On Monday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m., officers arrived at the intersection By Lauren Brett of Tenth Street and Fowler Street Founded in 1911, the Technique is the student newspaper of the Contributing Writer Georgia Institute of Technology, and is an official publication of the in reference to a mentally ill per- Georgia Tech Board of Student Publications. The Technique publishes son. Officers met a female who, on Fridays weekly during the fall and spring and biweekly during the BFFL’s rived at the main door entrance, when questioned, gave officers a In the early morning of Friday, he recognized a student standing blank stare. When officers offered summer. 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She was tak- First copy free—for additional copies call (404) 894-2830 vestigate and heard the sound of super speeder ticket. The suspect en into custody and transported glass being broken. When he ar- was released and given a warning to Fulton County Jail. NEWS Technique • March 2, 2012 • 3
House spokesman Jay Carney Council Clippings said. This week in Student Government Breaking In exchange, the U.S. has the promised to meet North Ko- ach Tuesday, elected members of the two houses of the Student Government Association, the rea’s nutritional needs, offer- Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR) and the Graduate Student Senate (GSS), convene to ing them 240,000 metric tons Econsider allocation bills and discuss issues facing campus. Here is a summary of those two meetings. Bubble of food aid in return, and more if needed. The U.S. halted By Sam Somani, Staff Writer food aid in 2009, when talks “The reason the graduate stu- U.S. plumbing bill: about nuclear disarmament Bill Summary dents were against this was be- $1 trillion fell through. If the agreement cause it was an improvement to moves forward, this would be private property, but this property According to a study by the considered a significant policy Bill Amount GSS UHR is located on Tech property, so the American Water Works Asso- shift by North Korean leader representatives in the committee ciation, the U.S. may need to Kim Jung-un, who took over Sailing Club $14.00 23-1-0 42-0-0 felt that these projects actually spend $1 trillion over the next from his father late last year. Spanish Speaking Org. $446.00 27-0-0 PASS served the best of our students’ 25 years to improve plumb- — Reuters Public Speaking Club $75.00 12-11-3 49-0-1 interests,” said Sophomore Rep. ing infrastructure. The grid of Public Speaking Club $54.00 27-0-0 50-0-1 Nicholas Picon. pipes created in the late 19th Automobile Rearview Tech Beautification Day $2197.65 4-22-0 47-0-3 CS Rep. Daniel Farmer spoke century and throughout the STAC $142.00 25-0-1 --- against the bill during the UHR 20th century is approaching Cameras Mandated En2Em $208.55 21-0-2 49-0-0 meeting. He agreed with the grad- the end of its life span. These by 2014 Erato $467.89 19-0-0 --- uates. pipes are responsible for car- Black Graduate Students Assoc. $487.50 16-2-0 47-0-0 “I was against it initially be- rying drinking water through- The National Highway Prior Year: $285,248 Capital Outlay: $725,108 cause the student activity fee was out cities, which are decaying Traffic Safety Administration going to one part of campus, es- rapidly. The payment for these is planning to propose a new pecially when there was none for repairs, however, may not come bill to Congress that would re- other organizations such as CCF,” from taxes but directly from quire the installation of rear- Tech Beautification Day ity fee revenue to improve private Farmer said. household water bills. view cameras in all new cars Funding for the fourteenth property, and with the precedent —The Huffington Post beginning 2014. The mandate annual Tech Beautification Day that would [be] set,” wrote CE T-SPLOST could result in over $2.7 bil- (TBD) came under close scrutiny Sen. Aaron Greenwood, who A new resolution was brought lion of total extra installation this past week during consider- served on the conference commit- up in open forum of UHR sup- N. Korea Agrees costs for automakers each year. ation by the GSS. tee between the House and Sen- porting the new Transportation “Safety is the number one The initial versions passed by ate, in an e-mail. Investment Act. This act, also to Drop Nuclear priority at the Department of each house were different and had Greenwood went on to say that known as T-SPLOST, will seek Activities Transportation — and we give to be reconciled in a conference he was against funding the clean- to improve the transportation especially high priority to the committee before this week. up of all private property, not just of metro Atlanta through its At- North Korea has agreed to safety of children. While the The bill was ultimately passed Greek houses. lanta Streetcar line, as well as the a suspension of its nuclear and department has made progress due to support from UHR, which “We made very clear that it Atlanta Beltline Project by imple- long-range missile tests after toward a final rule to improve overrode the GSS vote by exceed- didn’t matter who owned the menting a transportation special discussions with the U.S. This rearward visibility, it has de- ing the enactment ratio needed for property (Greek letter organiza- local one-percent sales tax (T- will allow the International cided that further study and the funds to be awarded. The pri- tions, religious groups or even SPLOST). Atomic Energy Inspectors to data analysis — including of mary reason for opposition in GSS citizens outside the Tech commu- “I think it lines up with every carefully monitor the activi- a wider range of vehicles and was the fact that funds awarded to nity), we did not feel that improve- initiative that Tech pushes,” said ties of all nuclear plants and to drivers — is important to en- TBD would be used for projects ments funded through the SAF Eran Mordel, SGA Vice President confirm the shutdown of their sure the most protective and that would improve Greek prop- were appropriate,” Greenwood of Campus Affairs, citing the pos- nuclear reactor in the city of efficient rule possible,” the erties on campus, which are tech- wrote. “We’re certainly grateful itive effects to campus safety, ac- Yongbyon. NHTSA said in a statement. nically not considered to be Insti- for all of the Greek involvement cessibility to Tech, the aesthetics, “These are concrete mea- Each year, 17,000 people tute property. in TBD, but we’re not comfort- less congestion and sustainability sures that we consider a posi- are involved in an accident due “Greek students have shown able with funding improvements in the nearby area. tive first step toward complete to a reversing vehicle, includ- their commitment to improving to private property owners.” The resolution will be in old and verifiable denucleariza- ing 228 deaths, according to campus year after year. However, However, UHR still chose to business for next week’s meeting, tion of the Korean peninsula the New York Times. the Senate was extremely uncom- fund the bill with a near unani- when a vote on the measure could in a peaceful manner,” White — The Los Angeles Times fortable with using student activ- mous vote of 47-0-3. be held.
sliver www.nique.net Rapunzel whips her hair back and forth. Tangled is a very delightful movie. looking for a cute asain girl -_- Ever notice that Vonage now features Indians in all of their ad- vertisements for cheap international phone service. There’s a joke there somewhere, but I just cannot nail it down... The DOP from RHA rocked Comedy @ Tech Really NAA Dining? 2 meat sauces for the pasta... when the clock strikes midnight vegetarians be damned! i am indeed the boss please, Sliver King, tell your readers to come watch volleyball! Dear sophomore arch student, no one in the lab want to hear your music blasting... its 2am --your older arch friend can you add a print button for the online technique articles? thanks Just walked past a guy looking at porn on his phone. In the Culc. What the heck?! Keep that stuff private! SOC 1101 makes me dumber... Girl on the elevator who couldn’t remember what floor you lived on, I hope you remembered what room you lived in. Letters to the editor submission tool is broken :( Sometimes I wish that slivers had a “like” button... Babe-raham Lincoln Community Returns Six Seasons and A Movie Vehement DANGIT! exclaimer, thank you for the entertain- ment. Hey cutie in my ME 4210 class, wanna go to formal with me this weekend? Next time, we’ll try not to make sandwiches while you’re in class. for all of you trying to find girls at Tech, we are hosting a volley- ball tournament on Saturday! love having a coffee place in the CULC now. too bad I gained a lot of wait and lost a lot of money cus of that starbucks.... got caught making out in library and they just apologized and left so we kept making out
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Debate from page 1 the Institute’s academic mission and would pose serious safety is- of the proposed legislation, saying sues for the average Tech student,” Tech facilities seek LEED seals it would be a positive change for Koch said. By Lauren Brett overall safety on campus and the Those students opposing HB Contributing Writer surrounding area.. 981 are not alone. Both Chief of “I have been waiting for a bill GTPD Teresa Crocker and Insti- As the emphasis on green tech- like this for a very long time. I be- tute President G.P. “Bud” Peter- nology has continued to increase lieve that the constitutions of our son have voiced concerns about over the past few years, Tech has state and country afford me the allowing concealed carry on cam- become home to more LEED right to keep and bear my arms,” pus in the past. No representatives (Leadership in Energy and En- said Stuart Michelson, CS grad of the police department or of the vironmental Design) certified student. President’s office attended the de- buildings. LEED is a certification Other students in favor of the bate. that can be awarded to buildings legislation cited the dangerous HB 981 also allows concealed that meet certain requirements areas surrounding campus (in- carry in places of worship, state established by the U.S. Green cluding Home Park and English mental hospitals, polling places, Building Council (USGBC). This Avenue), the inconvenience of bars, school zones and govern- certification verifies that a build- not having their weapons on their ment buildings. ing was designed and built using person and the unfairness of being Citizens involuntarily commit- environmentally friendly strate- unarmed given that criminals do ted to mental health hospitals or gies. Photo by Sho Kitamura / Student Publications not obey concealed carry restric- drug or alcohol rehabilitation cen- Tech has increased efforts to A LEED Gold seal hangs in the North Avenue Apartments. LEED tion as reasons to allow concealed ters may not receive a concealed receive LEED certification in certification is a signal of environmental sustainability benefits. carry on campus. carry license within five years of recent years and now has a total A few students, however, were discharge, unless allowed by a of seven LEED-certified campus sumption and reduce the cost of With emphasis on green and vocal in their opposition to the probate judge. buildings spanning classrooms, utility bills. According to Tech’s sustainable design only increasing legislation. Many of them said The bill also removes the gov- offices, athletics and residen- Office of Environmental Steward- in society, Wertheimer is aware of that relaxed gun restrictions ernor’s right to remove firearm tial buildings, with “six or eight ship, the sustainable technologies the impact LEED-certified facili- for young, stressed and densely rights in an official state of emer- projects in the works” according in place result in an 11 percent ties could have on students mak- packed college students would be gency, allows the use of silencers to Howard Wertheimer, Tech’s reduction in energy consumption, ing their college decisions. a recipe for trouble. for hunting purposes and requires director of Capital Planning and resulting in $7 million in savings. “[LEED certification] is some- “The College Democrats at GT the return of confiscated firearms Space Management. Motivation for this certifi- thing potential student’s would believe that HB 981 would create to their acquitted owners follow- LEED certification comes at cation is fairly obvious. “As a look at when considering Tech,” an environment detrimental to ing legal trials. specific levels, Platinum and Gold university, we own and operate he said. being the two highest. Current these buildings forever…so the Tech’s five million square feet policy states Tech’s new construc- initial up-front cost is pretty in- of sustainable buildings have al- tion and renovations will also be significant in the grand scheme of ready received significant media designed and constructed to be things,” Wertheimer said. “Most attention with regards to its work LEED Gold certified or higher, as of the time, our return on our towards environmentally friendly of 2009. investments is in less than seven and efficient facilities. The Princ- However, this lofty award years.” eton Review named Tech as one comes at a price. As a state institu- “We can take those savings… of the “Greenest Colleges in the tion, Tech does not receive a tax and reinvest them,” Wertheimer U.S.,” placing it and 17 other break or other financial assistance said, “[having technologies like] schools on its 2010 Green Rating for these projects, and up-front lights that go off when people Honor Roll for maintaining the costs for the technology needed leave rooms… and continuing to most sustainable practices, poli- to qualify as any kind of LEED add controls to make things for cies and course offerings among certified building, especially Gold automated… further reduce our all campuses rated for their envi- or Platinum, can be high. “The carbon footprint and energy con- ronmental friendliness. Tech also cost is in the plaque recognition”, sumption.” received recognition on Forbes. Wertheimer said. “The focus is on doing the com on their list of “America’s
Buildings constructed and ren- right thing… designing every- Greenest Colleges in Universities” Photo by Sho Kitamura / Student Publications ovated to meet LEED standards thing in the most sustainable and in 2010. Students gather to speak during the conceal carry debate. A bill often help to pay for themselves, appropriately economical way that as they help to reduce energy con- we can,” Wertheimer said. See LEED, page 7 before the Georgia Assembly would allow guns on campus.
sliver www.nique.net Ukrainian black metal is my anti-drug If I don’t get an explanation for why fire was shooting out of that building... You guys saw that too right??? It was like a flamethrower going straight up It’s ok to publish that thing I said about Barbo, he doesn’t know we call him that pair a, pair a, pair a dice, bankrupt when she rolled snake eyes. things you hear in analysis: i have finitely many balls i always go the extra mile to avoid doing things She said yes! Swoldiers get swole. I’m on the HH train!! Choo Choo! Apparently, rolling the dice is not a good way to “find the deriva- tive” :/ AE 3515 sucks... like seriously... 2 pizzas and a 2 liter for under 10 bucks? #couponwin OMG...taxes -__- neeeeeeeeddddd slllllleeeeeeepp pppppp...... The RHA Auditor is so awesome Hashtags are *not* ok for slivers To the girl who asked if you could FedEx things from the GT post office, I hope you eventually see the irony in your question true love: the willingness of one person to share his/her Girl Scout cookies with another Space planning hates students. hi chris PINEAPPLE FLAVORED RUM EXISTS... BEST NEWS EVER As a biker, I’m not going to hit you. Calm down. The picture of the guy staring at a painting at the art crawl is hilarious Tech, I’m a ECE PhD student who’s never come within a hun- dred yards of a Women’s Studies class, and I’m starting to think I’m in the top five campus feminists. Y’all need to step up your game. ALL NIGHT LOOOONG!
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Dining from page 1 Colorado Caucus be made available to students be- fore any changes are made regard- REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RESULTS Date: Feb. 7, 2012 ing future service offerings. Winner: Rick Santorum “What we’re doing at North Percent of vote: 40.3 Ave. every week is letting students know, on our plasma screens in Santorum’s first outright win fact, ‘Hey look, this is how much after the drawn-out Iowa cau- the participation was each day cuses injected his then-flagging from a four-hour time period at campaign with new momentum. North Avenue’ and kind of invit- His victory in Colorado was ing them,” Martin said. joined by simultaneous victories Individual components of the in the Minnesota Caucuses and plan, however, were attacked. the non-binding Mississippi pri- “Regarding hot breakfast, it mary. needs to be consistent,” Mordel said. “If they are providing it at Michigan Primary Brittain and Woodruff, then this option need to be consistent across Date: Feb. 27, 2012 the board too. No qualms there.” Winner: Mitt Romney Percent of vote: 41.1 LEED from page 5 Fending off a resurgent Santo- The Clough Undergraduate rum, Romney took his boyhood Learning Commons (CULC), one home of Michigan in a hard- of the several projects in the pro- fought battle. Despite several cess of receiving certification, is gaffes highlighting his wealth, aiming for LEED Platinum stand- the former Massachusetts gover- ing. If accomplished it will make nor proved to some pundits that the CULC the largest LEED he is still able to connect with Platinum university building in conservative voters. the country. Tech has worked to Infographic by Ian Bailie / Student Publications make the CULC more sustain- able, equipping it with solar pan- Election from page 1 the government to get out of the the reasons the country has not by 2020, funded through private els and an underground cistern. student loan business, although fully recovered from the 2008 investment. He has also called for This prevents it from having to use image. In later statements, Santo- he says he would not immediately crash is decreased investor confi- more funding for the National potable city water, which, accord- rum clarified, saying he takes is- end student loan programs. He is dence due to unsustainable gov- Science Foundation. ing to Wertheimer, “saves 6500 sue with what he believes is the against any federal assistance for ernment spending. Few, however, Romney has called for an in- gallons of water per day.” liberal tilt and political correct- universities, believing that state have addressed funding of science crease in the number of H-1B “It’s not just about LEED. I ness of college campuses, not the and local government should and technology head-on. visas, which bring in high-skilled think that it is a very good bench- act of going to college itself. handle them. Gingrich, known for his self- workers from outside the country. mark…but at the end of the day Ron Paul has called for the Each of the GOP candidates described “grandiose” ideas, fa- Those new immigrants would be it’s about doing the right thing complete elimination of the De- have called for lower federal mously claimed he would work able to work in the science and and being good stewards of our partment of Education and for spending, claiming that one of to establish a base on the Moon technology fields. environment,” Wertheimer said. Opinions Editor: Chris Russell Technique Dawn: When men of reason go to bed. 8 —Ambrose Bierce Friday, Opinions ”“ March 2, 2012 OUR VIEWS | Consensus Opinion WAM builds support, Late night dining fosters community“‘Community of sisterhood is Nighttime food options severely lacking on campus powerful...the gathering of With GT Dining looking at It is important to keep in mind that GT women in solidarity leads to the discontinuing late-night dining and hot Dining has complete control over students’ development of their voices.’” breakfast at the North Avenue Dining Hall late-night options. Many of the options (NADH) in Fall 2012, dining on campus students used to have for late-night meals Julia Turner needs to be reevaluated with an eye toward — like Quizno’s and Wingnuts — are no Chair, Women’s Awareness Month Committee what students really need. longer nearby, and the only option is Waffle Students ultimately need food options House, which is not close enough to the Women’s Awareness Month of images that promote women late at night. If it’s not financially viable, center of campus to make it good for a started as a week of women’s pro- as objects rather than humans, as grams in 1997 and grew to a full only valued for their bodies and getting rid of the NADH’s late night option quick bite. month in 2000. For 12 years, not their minds. is perfectly understandable. However, that Dining should also reevaluate the value WAM has been highlighting At WDS we bring together leaves Tech students to fend for themselves of the options it offers campus. Specifically, women’s empowerment, focusing women for a day of service, in for late-night food. If Tech has a library if it gets rid of the hot breakfast options at on issues like heart health (the what, I think, begins to address number one killer of women in some of the issues raised by the that’s open for 24 hours and classes that NADH, aspects of the pricing and quality the U.S.), sexual violence, gender Miss Representation video. In a require students to use it, there should be scheme need to be modified. As it is, the stereotypes and much more. small way, WDS begins to show somewhere students can go to get some kind cold breakfast it offers costs the same as Back in September, the WAM us how we can change the world, executive committee went on a re- one project at a time — and more of food after normal dining hours. Such an a hot breakfast elsewhere on campus, treat to figure out how we wanted importantly, how we can change it option would not need to be comprehensive; which makes little sense, considering the to shape this year’s month. In dis- together, as a sisterhood. expanding the food selection at Starbucks high cost relative to the value of the meal. cussions and brainstorming ses- Clothesline, a new event this sions for the theme, we kept com- year, supports women who have or replacing Jazzman’s with a Buzz-By grab- While Sodexo is an outside contractor, its ing back to what had called us to been affected by violence. The and-go would be more than sufficient. Since overall performance and quality reflect on participate in WAM: the women symbolic support of the line, the students in housing presumably have their the Institute, both in terms of recruiting we met. The staff at the WRC, shirts hanging shoulder to shoul- the other women volunteers, the der — a visual representation of own food for those hours, options in the and the well-being of current students. women from the various event the community WAM upholds. center of campus would make more sense, Therefore, Dining should insist that Sodexo committees — these connections In a similar way, Take Back so people working late could get something maintain a wide variety of options at a high were what got us excited about the Night provides a safe space for WAM and the events held during victims of sexual abuse to reclaim more than a candy bar. level of quality. the month. We were able to step some of their power. One of the out of the “woman” box, but we most powerful effects of the space The Consensus Opinion reflects the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of the were only able to step out together. TBtN creates is that it encour- Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors. Arriving at this conclusion, ages women who have not spoken we found the following quotation about their rapes to speak out as to assert what we were all think- well. By having the audience par- Technique Editorial Board ing: “Community of sisterhood is ticipate in a candlelight vigil, we Vijai Narayanan, Editor-in-Chief powerful...the gathering of wom- provide a community of support Kamna Bohra, Managing Editor en in solidarity leads to the devel- for those who share their stories. Maddie Cook, Production Manager Nishant Prasadh, Development Editor opment of their voices, their skills I like that we’re ending the Mike Donohue, News Editor Chris Russell, Opinions Editor and knowledge. Unfettered by ex- month with the Red Dress Fash- pectations of submissiveness, sur- ion Show this year. Not only Will Folsom, Photography Editor Alex Sohani, Sports Editor rounded by peers, a woman can does the event raise money for a Siddharth Gurnani, Focus Editor Hank Whitson, Entertainment Editor Ian Bailie, Design Editor say what she needs, share what charitable organization geared to- she knows, ask for credit where ward women’s heart health, it also it is due, learn her rights…She brings women from diverse areas Priorities By Casey Tisdel rises above the noise and discov- of campus together to support a ers her presence, her gravity, her common health issue — one that wisdom.” is also a major problem for men. From this expression of the WAM has always been about power of female community, we creating a safe community for came to the theme “Together We women on campus. As a collective Rise above the Noise.” We wanted of powerful women, we want to to emphasize the community that step above the noise created by the WAM creates, not only during the media, popular culture, societal month, but also for Tech women gender norms and stereotypes. We in general, at all times. Our advi- hope that at month’s end, mem- sor, Melanie DeMaeyer, summed bers of the Tech community come it up by saying, “We feel it cap- away with a better understanding tures all that women in our com- of the issues we are raising, and munity face each day and that it more importantly, the reasons speaks to the power that resides why we are raising them. in community of women. We are proud to be a part of developing our own community of women Write to us: and hope that as you attend our programs this year that, you too, [email protected] will be proud of our commu- nity and be inspired to continue We welcome your letters in to nourish and advocate for it response to Technique content as well as topics relevant to campus. throughout your time at Tech.” We will print letters on a timely On Tuesday, as a preview event and space-available basis. for WAM and as a program for Letters should not exceed 400 Body Image week, we screened words and should be submitted by Miss Representation, a documen- Tuesday at 7 p.m. in order to be tary about women in the media… printed in the following Friday’s and about how women are not in issue. Include your full name, year the media. The film highlights (1st, 2nd, etc.) and major. We re- some of the “noise” we thought of serve the right to edit for style and when coming up with our theme length. Only one submission per for this year. The constant deluge person will be printed per term. OPINIONS Technique • March 2, 2012 • 9 01001011010Two Bits01010100110 BUZZ Layers of procrastination escape undergrads Around Campus Greetings, friends. ers lurk in the murky depths of As a grad student, I consider this ring. Much like the tar pit procrastination to be an area in Dante’s opus, once trapped I excel in. In fact, given that I by them, one does not simply What do you think of the can’t really remember what I’m escape the draws of this behav- here studying—given the num- ior. With an almost Pavlovian NADH since it restarted hot ber rats I see here, I assume it is sense of conditioning that keeps breakfast and late night? somewhere in the field of biol- you coming back looking for ogy, though I wouldn’t swear more, there are no casual users by it—I would go so far as to for these sites. Once here, you’re call it my area of expertise. here for eternity. So, when I hear you ador- Past this, you get to the real able undergrads talking about honey badgers of Procrastina- how much you procrastinate, tion Hell: the ones who really I can’t help but smile at your just couldn’t give any less of a naivete. While I have no doubt damn if they tried. The name of that some of you spend more this pit of despair? Grad school. time on Facebook than you Here, at the bottom level of should, you clearly don’t un- Procrastination Hell, are the derstand the subtle shades of people who when asked, “What procrastination in the same are you doing?” can, in all hon- Teryn Adler way I do. esty, respond, “Nothing.” Sit- Third-year BCHM As a general thought exer- ting, staring at the ceiling. Stir- cise, I like to compare each dif- ring your coffee while staring “I don’t eat there much as I ferent flavor of procrastination ahead in a daze. Throwing little to a different level in Dante’s thing useful is done. While trying to convince others that paper balls into a glass. True, think the service is terrible.” Hell. The metaphor is really you occasionally see hardcore they’re staying busy. Here, we mindless, apathetic nothing- quite apt: a depressing spiral, procrastinators here on a rare find excuses like organizing ness. Now don’t get me wrong, where the deeper you go, the guilt-trip to the land of produc- to-do lists, making life plans, everyone does this occasionally, worse and more vile the of- tivity, Procrastination Hell’s making coffee and—my per- but the denizens of this ring of fences you encounter. main resident is the freshman sonal favorite—cleaning out Hell take it to another level. The occupants of the first trying to convince himself that their inbox. Things that, in Every morning, they wake up, ring of Procrastination Hell he actually is a hard worker. an abstract sense, could make take a shower (optional) and can, at some level, be consid- At this tender stage in life, them more productive but that, drive to their lab with abso- ered productive, much in the students like to think well of in all actuality, won’t. lutely every intention of staring same way that the residents of themselves. Their fragile egos Once we enter the third into space for hours on end. Limbo aren’t necessarily evil. just can’t bear to admit that ring, we reach the point of no So, my friends, keep this in At this level, procrastination they don’t want to work, so return. Once you engage in mind when next you bemoan is avoiding one assignment by they find things to convince the behaviors, there’s no easy your procrastination. While doing another. It’s answering themselves they’re staying busy. way back, if any at all. Reddi- you may be unproductive at the emails. It’s procrasticleaning. In the second ring, on the tors, Stumblers, Tumblrs, serial moment, just remind yourself: At the end of the day, some- other hand, we find students blog-readers and Netflix-watch- at least I’m not in grad school. Cambre Kelly First-year BME “I love the hot breakfast and am glad it’s back.” Direction,As I walk down Tech Walk- identity needed forcollaborate success to host an event way (formerly known as Skiles) “Create your own identity first or to push an initiative that and through the Student Cen- so that when organizations only benefits those in your ter to get to the Technique of- spheres of influence, which fice each day, I am accosted by seek to collaborate, they know are typically only members flyers, free swag and awkward what you have to offer.” of the involved organizations. conversation-starters from or- Furthermore, collaborate with ganizational representatives. Kamna Bohra organizations with different It might be an attempt to con- ideas, skills and types of peo- vert me to Spiritual Cause A. It Managing Editor ple to bring to the table. might be a request to purchase From the moment you step flowers for a charity drive. It onto campus, you are inundat- might be a bake sale to fund nal grander purpose. Does it hosting events and producing ed with the idea of giving back a trip to the park. It might be still serve that purpose? For relevant services. If a student to Tech before you’ve even at- another, entirely separate at- older organizations, you’ll of- happens to find those events or tended a class or joined a club. tempt to convert me, yet again, ten find that the purpose has services cool enough, not only Don’t get me wrong—nearly to Spiritual Cause A. evolved, but be sure that evo- will he be able to communi- three years at the Institute have Apoorv Jain Across these dozens of re- lution is a product of time and cate your organization’s ideals provided me with countless ex- Second-year CS quests, I might remember the the changing community and to his friends, but he’ll also feel periences and a priceless edu- organizational representative not an abandonment of seem- compelled to join. By doing cation, and I do want to give “Not as good as it was earlier, who tricked me into at least ingly lofty goals. You should this, you roll your techniques back to it. But take a step back looking at a flyer by sticking also consider other organiza- for recruitment and awareness when considering your organi- as it’s now by request only.” it under my face and saying, tions with similar goals and into one. zation in the context of Tech, “Hey, will you throw this away purposes, and avoid repeating More recently, I’ve noticed and begin to think beyond for me?” But otherwise, I have organizations. Duplication or a more collaborative approach Tech to Atlanta, to Georgia, to little recollection of what spiri- even triplication dilutes your to programming and pushing the U.S. and to the world. tual philosophy I entertained ability to achieve your organi- initiatives on Tech’s campus. When you graduate, you’ll for five minutes, and I cer- zation’s goals and often con- Collaboration is great because begin to contribute to the tainly cannot remember what fuses students who are inter- it consolidates large groups of greater community, and what event I partially funded with ested in your purpose. people with similar visions, better time is there to practice the change in my wallet. When looking for students and pragmatically speaking, engaging with those outside of This series of events, cou- to join your organization or it generates more funding. the Tech bubble than starting pled with short-term memory your cause, don’t just host re- But don’t do it for the sake of now? loss, makes me wonder: What cruitment drives. Unless those adding “collaboration” to your Finally, don’t start an orga- makes an organization memo- flyers involve free donuts or organization’s long list of ide- nization for the sake of saying rable, unique, useful and rele- Taco Bell, I will likely throw als. Create your own identity you started an organization or vant to anyone’s daily life? This them away within 30 seconds first so that when organiza- for the satisfaction of typing question applies to all kinds of of your shoving them into my tions seek to collaborate, they that line onto your résumé. Jaequce Marine organizations, from ones that hands. Unless the emails I re- know what you have to offer. Your organization will never have cropped up since you ceive from signing up involve Also, be selective about collab- be particularly sustainable or First-year BME started reading this editorial free donuts or Taco Bell, I oration—join forces with the long lived if you can’t transfer “Breakfast at 3 a.m. is to ones that have existed for a will likely filter them into my appropriate organizations on its ideals or your passions to its century, like this paper. Spam folder. You should in- large events or major initiatives next generations of leaders or if always good.” When evaluating your or- stead seek to raise awareness that target every demographic you don’t consider its longevity Photos by Sharad Gopal / Student Publications ganization, consider its origi- of your purpose to everyone by of the Tech community. Don’t in planning. 10 • March 2, 2012 • Technique OPINIONS
OUR VIEWS | Hot or Not Together we must end domestic – or – violence, change attitudes HOT NOT More than 20 years ago, I “...ending dating violence and read a study of junior high school sexual assualt isn’t just a matter students in Rhode Island that included one finding I’ve never of laws and legislation. It’s about been able to get out of my head. Students were asked if a man who education. It’s about attitudes.” spent money on a woman during a date was entitled to force her Joe Biden into sexual activity. An astound- Vice President of the United States Accessible Rank Hot Hot Hot ing 25 percent of the young boys According to a soon-to-be- On Sunday, Feb. 26, a fire said yes—and even more astound- published book, College Suc- alarm went off in the north ing—17 percent of the junior high day, the risk is still much too high. It’s just not true, and it’s a point cess for Students With Physical wing of North Avenue Apart- school girls agreed. That’s why I joined with Edu- that I make on college campuses Disabilities, Tech now ranks ments. While this is nothing You may think that sounds like cation Secretary Arne Duncan all across the country. Rape is as one of the most accessible new to residents of the com- a long time ago—and it was. But, last April to announce historic rape and no means no. No means schools for students with dis- plex, what was new was that sadly, dating violence remains a new guidelines for colleges and no whether drunk or sober. No abilities. The book, which aims an actual fire did set off the very real problem in our coun- universities about their responsi- means no whether in the dorm to inform and guide students alarm. A grease fire went off in try—especially on college cam- bilities under Title IX to prevent room or on the street. There is with physical disabilities, in- a student’s kitchen, triggering puses. sexual assault. Under the federal never an excuse. Young women cludes a listing of schools — the alarm. Moreover several Today, while in college, nearly civil rights law, schools have an and men alike need to understand of which Tech is a member students in the building said one in five women will be a vic- obligation not only to respond this. Under the new definition, — that provide more than the that while their alarms started tim of sexual assault and one in appropriately when an assault oc- rape occurs when there is no con- requirements of the Americans blinking, no alarm was being ten teens will be hurt on purpose curs, but also to create a climate sent, and it also includes sexual with Disabilities Act. sounded. by someone they are dating. These on campus that makes such vio- assault against boys and young aren’t just statistics, these are peo- lence unacceptable. men in national law enforcement ple you know: your roommates, I also started an initiative called reporting. your friends, your sisters, your 1is2many to help reduce dating These are important changes, classmates. This is a problem we violence and sexual assault among but ending dating violence and all have to face. teens and young adults. We har- sexual assault isn’t just a matter Awareness is the first step to nessed the power of technology to of laws and legislation. It’s about pushing back against a problem get our message out, launching a education. It’s about attitudes. It’s this big. When I held Senate hear- national contest to develop “Apps about your participation. I need ings on violence against women Against Abuse.” The two winning your help to address this issue in more than two decades ago, do- apps—which will be available your dorms and on your campus- Dominant Drive Sudden Slide mestic abuse in American society later this spring—will let you get es. Studies show that men’s ideas The women’s basketball At 7-3 through its first was rarely spoken about in pub- in touch with your friends quickly about what other men think is team finished off one of its 10 games, the softball team lic. I’ll never forget the stories of and safely so you can call for help one of the strongest determinants best seasons ever on Sunday, seemed to be fine despite some abuse I heard in over a thousand if you need it and stop violence of how they act. So guys, you need Feb. 26, defeating Clemson early struggles—and then hours of hearings. The brutality in its tracks. We’ve also made to speak out. 62-50 on Senior Day to fin- last weekend happened. Tech of family members, acquaintances sure the National Dating Abuse The ultimate measure of a civi- ish the year with a 12-4 record dropped four games in two and strangers against the women Helpline can be reached by text, lized society is how its laws and in ACC play. That mark is the days on Feb. 24-25 and lost a in their lives was absolutely dev- online, or phone 24/7. culture treat the abuse of women. best conference record in pro- fifth game on Wednesday, Feb. astating. Last month, the FBI changed Attitudes can change. Violence gram history — and for the 29, to fall to an even 8-8 on It was those hearings that led to the way the federal government can end. But it can’t happen with- first time ever, the Jackets have the season. Only one loss was the Violence Against Women Act, defines rape. The narrow, - out out universal understanding that secured a bye in the first round to a ranked team, and Tech’s and since then annual incidents of dated definition—unchanged dating violence and sexual assault of this weekend’s ACC Tour- hopes of remaining in the top domestic violence have dropped since 1929—said the assault had will never be tolerated anywhere, nament. 25 are essentially shot. by more than 50 percent. But for to be forcible and against a wom- at any time, for any reason. Peri- women in college and younger to- an’s will to be classified as rape. od. That’s all of our responsibility.
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LBATBy Gaines Halstead offers ence a culturereal-world or understand the employers experience to candidates. Inter- ing agents in and foreigninternational stock tions languages outside of the classroom. I Assistant Focus Editor business ethics from the interna- national job markets are fierce brokers of Tech to immerse them- took up to the Korean 2002 level tional experience? and require students to master selves in the cultural and econom- here at Tech. Though I did learn Part of Tech’s strategic educa- In a tough economic environ- not only different languages and ic practices of their target country. the basics of the Korean language, tion plan focuses on providing ment like today’s, it is becoming cultures, but also the ability to Students are given the chance to I yearned to learn more about the students with the opportunity to clear that students must find a understand the business ethics of spend four to 10 weeks of their culture in a different way,” said acquire some sort of international way to reinvent the traditional the world. In an effort to provide summer semester living, working, Seol Lee, fifth-year ChBE major experience by the time they gradu- education strategies in order to students with the highest possibil- and traveling in one of nine dif- and participant in the Korean ate. With study abroad programs, make themselves more competi- ity of success, Tech has created the ferent countries in order to gain a LBAT program. exchanges, international intern- tive in today’s job market. Languages for Business and Tech- global perspective and new under- Each country’s program is ships and more, picking the right While studying abroad can nology program (LBAT). standing of a particular country. specific to both the economic and program can be a challenge. Does open the mind to different cul- The LBAT program provides “I felt like it was a great oppor- cultural practices, but follows a the student want to have fun and tures and experiences, a Eurotrip the opportunity for future cur- tunity for me to learn more about travel or learn a language, experi- isn’t necessarily going to attract rency traders, importing/export- Korea and its history and tradi- See LBAT, page 14 FOCUS Technique • March 2, 2012 • 13 Language Institute teaches communication skills By Gaines Halstead work,” said Karen Tucker, direc- one else in the Atlanta commu- tions worldwide. and King Abdullah University of Assistant Focus Editor tor of the Language Institute. nity. “Instead of just intensive pro- Science and Technology created Run by an expert faculty “I’ve been here in America for grams, we’ve expanded our ser- to address Tech’s growing inter- Nestled in the northeast cor- trained specifically to teach Eng- eleven months and the experience vices. We do special exchange est in Middle Eastern culture and ner of campus, just behind Mew- lish as a second language (ESL), has been great. I improved my groups now for the campus. For languages. born Field, is a slightly unassum- the IEP provides highly special- language skills and it’s been a real- example, there’s a Chinese sum- Last year, Anna Potter, associ- ing looking building that goes ized programs to help aid lan- ly great experience,” said Moham- mer program where Americans ate director of the Language Insti- largely unnoticed by the majority guage skills development. Dur- med Aljaizani from Saudi Arabi. can go over to Shanghai Jioa Tong tute, conducted a recruiting fair in of students here on campus. Yet ing the course of the semester, The Language Institute’s de- University and so we host Chinese Brazil. for some, this large and architec- students study for twenty hours sire to further the education of students here,” said Tucker. “Brazil has a growing market turally distinguished building a week in one of the many core language skills for its students is Additionally, the Institute has for international students. The represents more than just Tech; classes offered in order to develop not confined to the borders of I-75 created the Fulbright program, a open doors report [published by to them, it represents a nation, a proficiency in reading, writing, and Ferst drive. By reaching out to conglomerate between Tech, the the Language Institute] tells us a populace, and a language. It is speaking, and grammar. other programs across the globe, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corpo- where international students are here that one finds the Language Along with this core curricu- the institute now has partnerships ration (ENEC) in the UAE, the coming from and Brazil has really institute. lum, students can choose from with universities and organiza- Turkish Ministries of Education, shot up [recently],” Potter said. Located in the halls and cor- a variety of electives that range ridors of the O’Keefe Building, from movie making, podcasting Tech’s Language Institute serves for pronunciation, and survival as a middleman between the uni- English. versity and the large number of Not limited to just Tech stu- international students who come dents, the program is open to to Tech to study in the U.S. students who may be looking to Established in 1958, the Lan- attend other universities through- guage Institute was created in or- out the nation, non-academic pro- der to provide non-native English fessionals, and anyone else who is speaking students with the oppor- looking to polish off their English tunity to improve their English language skills. grammar and communication “We also had business people skills through an intensive Eng- that would come to improve their lish program (IEP). English and sometimes people “[The Institute] started in came for social reasons, but prob- modern languages. It was just ably 80 percent are college bound. a summer program and then They could be Tech students, they through the years it kind of ex- could go to other places,” Tucker panded. Because it’s a non-credit said. Besides providing help with program, in the Eighties it shifted the English language during the over to what’s now called Georgia year, the institute provides sum- Tech Professional Education. For mer educational programs such many years we were just an in- as pre-MBA work, graduate prep Photo by Sho Kitamura / Student Publications tensive English program getting workshops, and a short-summer The Language Institute, created in 1958, teaches different courses in grammar, communication and students ready to do university IEP course for students and any writing to non-native speakers and others looking to learn the English language at the Institute.
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Email from page 12 fessor,” said Cameron Grace, a STUDENTS SPEAK fourth-year ME major. Careful word choice should be Though professors may be Each week, the Focus section seeks student opinion on some of the most important and able to express emotions without friendly, it is best to assume they pertinent questions related to the theme of the week. the use of punctuation. would like to be addressed profes- Still, some students prefer to sionally through email. The best use colloquial language in email way to do this is to include a prop- to create a closer bond with their er greeting and signature with a International students find options for native food professors. descriptive subject. By Madison Lee On the other hand, some stu- cially popular during the warmer “I know all my teachers by Before sending any email, read Contributing Writer dents find it a bit more challeng- months in Denmark. first name because I go to their over the content to make sure that ing to get a taste of home here in Yet, luckily for some, the tradi- office hours. They never - com there are no spelling mistakes and Living away from home can Atlanta. tional fare of some countries can plained when I shot them a short no slang language such as ‘dude’ mean a lot of changes for many “The most [typically] Danish be very similar to foods found in email filled with errors or forgot or ‘lol’ and the email isn’t signed students, but the experience can food I buy is from Ikea, where they the U.S. and somewhat easier to to address them as Doctor or Pro- off ‘xoxoxo.’ be dramatically different for in- sell a rye bread mixture. Iit’s really come by. ternational students and those the closest you can get to the Dan- “I would eat lots of different LBAT from page 12 [and were] able to converse with who have spent much of their lives ish bread anywhere around here,” vegetables, potatoes, lamb, cab- some high-up executives from growing up in another country. said Birgitte Krag, a second-year bage, salmon and rashers, or back general template in which after large German companies. I am Food is an integral part of a CM major from Denmark. bacon, which is very lean and completing the required language currently in the process of finding culture that becomes embedded Some are lucky and end up doesn’t have as much fat as the prerequisites here at Tech, stu- a summer internship with a com- in a person’s lifestyle over time. finding restaurants that cater to bacon you get here,” said Conor dents continue learning the coun- pany that we visited while on the A diverse city like Atlanta offers their tastes. O’Malley, a third-year EE major try’s language through language program,” Ruppert said. many restaurants that reflect the “I know there is a restaurant from Ireland. immersion classes, which are The LBAT program is current- varied tastes of its occupants. called Babette’s Café nearby, Traditional dishes are not al- coupled with visits to historic and ly conducted in Senegal, Germa- However, some national dishes named after the title of a Danish ways a rare commodity and many leading economic sites through- ny, France, Spain, Peru, China, are harder to come by than others, movie. I think it’s actually mostly cultures can be fairly represented out the country. South Korea, Jordan, Russia and and like sleeping in a different bed European or French, but it also in one’s diet with simple recipes Students are equipped with Japan. or driving a new car, going with- has some Scandinavian food,” and nearby dining. the knowledge and skill on how “The whole experience is some- out something that one has grown Krag said. “I like beans on toast, porridge to pursue internships or intended thing I would never trade. I am accustomed to can lead to serious When the search for cultural and fish and chips, all very Eng- careers within their country of only half-joking when I say that withdrawals. delicacies yields less than fruitful lish,” said Nikita Rao, a third-year study. Germany feels like a second home For some international stu- results, sometimes preparing their STaC and ALIS major from India “My heritage is German. My to me. I am actually going back dents, their favorite dishes and own traditional dishes is the best who was raised in the U.K. mother was born there and mar- this summer to participate in a other favorite foreign fare can be way for students to satisfy their “There’s one [dish] that’s native ried my American father. Once internship,” said Emily Jackson, a found just a car ride away or with- longing for that elusive national to my region of India. It’s like a I came to Tech, I decided that I third-year IAML major. out even leaving the house. cuisine. lentil and tomato-based soup with wanted to learn German and gain Even though the deadline for “I love all kinds of Korean “There’s a kind of thin yogurt lime and spices, and you mix it in a minor in [it]. The LBAT pro- the LBAT programs this sum- meat, Korean barbeque. I go to called koldskål that I had for Val- with rice called rasam or saaru. gram helped me achieve that,” mer has passed, students should restaurants in Korea Town, and entine’s Day that’s really good,” There’s also a place that sells food said James Ruppert, a fifth-year plan early for 2013 and take there are special events in the said Michala Mathiesen, a second- that’s close to Indian street food ISyE major. classes accordingly in their next iHouse like iKorea where we cook year CM major from Denmark. called Chat Patti, and a North In- “I am very interested in inter- semesters to free up their sched- foods from different places,” said Usually made with buttermilk, dian restaurant called The Palace, national corporations, and specifi- ules. For more information, visit Joon Kim, a fourth-year CHBE raw eggs, sugar, vanilla and lem- but of course my mother’s home cally German ones. I think we vis- http://modlangs.gatech.edu/ major from Korea. on, koldskål is a dish that is espe- food’s the best,” Rao said. ited between eight and ten firms lbat. [email protected] Technique Entertainment Editor: Hank Whitson 15 Friday, Assistant Entertainment Editor: March 2, 2012 Entertainment Jonathan Peak Song Byeok presents new perspectives on North Korea By Joe Murphy Byeok’s art now uses satire by the Tech Chapter of Liberty dom of speech has nothing to do to be,” Byeok said. Contributing Writer where it once showed propaganda in North Korea (LINK), Song with North Korea.” Therefore, it seems that Byeok on behalf of the state. A paint- Byeok’s visit consisted of a lecture And that is just what Byeok de- depicts Kim less as a single per- Freedom and peace. Those are ing of Kim Jong-il’s face with by the artist himself and a slide- picts in his artwork: the freedom son and more as a representation the themes of the Korean art- the body of Marilyn Monroe is show of artwork from his latest to speak out against your govern- of the North Korean government ist Song Byeok, a man who lived one example of Byeok’s unique exhibition titled Departure. ment if you choose. as a whole. under and escaped from one of style; he hopes to expose the un- “My goal is to be the light of Many of Byeok’s pieces center Despite all the hardship Byeok the most oppressive regimes on believably oppressive nature of the hope… to people under oppres- on the caricature of Kim Jong-il; has suffered through in the past, Earth, and who, on Feb. 23, came North Korean government simply sion,” Byeok said about the under- the glasses, the high hair, and the the aim of his artwork is not to to Tech to share his both his story by showing just how ridiculous lying meanings of his artwork. “It boyish smile of the former North promote hatred or spite against and the new direction that his art it looks in his eyes. Other recent is time to reform and open North Korean Supreme Leader are regu- the North Korean regime, but has taken. pieces by Byeok include a paint- Korea, so that North Koreans can lar subjects of Byeok’s satirical rather to prompt change from Byeok began his career as a ing of expressionless, complacent see what the real world is. Free- work. within it. propagandist for the government North Korean soldiers, and one Byeok does not expect the re- “Instead of portraying North of North Korea under the reign of of a group of schoolgirls who “Instead of cent death of Kim Jong-il to Korea as a bad country, I try to the late Kim Jong-il over two de- are blissfully unaware affect his artwork. find a different perspective that cades ago. His art at the time de- of anything beyond portraying North Korea as a “He isn’t the will allow viewers to see it in a picted North Korea as a glorious the borders of their bad country, I try to find a different god he [por- different light,” Byeok said. country of privilege and power; own country. perspective that will allow viewers to see it in a t r a y e d ] Although it is so easy to label however, when famine struck in Sponsored h i m - North Korea as an example of the 1990s and Byeok was thrown p r i m a r i l y different light.” -Song Byeok s e l f absolute oppression, through his into prison for trying to escape to artwork, Byeok hopes to change China to find food for his family, that label and convince people the artist’s opinion of his coun- that his homeland is simply a try’s government turned to- country in desperate need of ward contempt. freedom. After enduring near- Byeok plans to use his starvation in prison and art to spread his mes- the death of his family, sage across the globe, Byeok successfully escaped beginning here in At- the country in 2002 and lanta and continuing on resolved to show to the to cities like New York entire world the truth and Washington about the machine that D.C. is North Korea.
Photo Courtesy of Goat Farm Art Center Photo illustration by Brittany Miles / Student Publications Limited acoustics subdue Dark Star’s Dead tribute CONCERT haps best jam band. Drummer Dark Star Orchestra Rob Koritz noted some of the complexities of recreating an act PERFORMER: Dark Star that spawned a generation of fans Orchestra across the globe. LOCATION: The Variety “We certainly aren’t playing Playhouse it note for note; it would be im- possible and that would defeat DATE: Feb. 25 the purpose of playing improvi- sational music. What we’re going OUR TAKE: «««« «« for when we recreate a show is [to accurately portray] the set list By Brian Edmonds that they played that particular Contributing Writer night, the tones that their instru- ments had during that particular A unique blend of people era, the tempos of the songs and crowded the Variety Playhouse arrangements of the songs during on Saturday, Feb. 25 to see and that particular era,” Koritz said. It hear Dark Star Orchestra recreate is a big task but we were all dead a Grateful Dead concert. The au- heads before we joined Dark Star. dience ranged from veteran dead We’ve all seen the shows. We’re all heads to teenagers too young to students of the music, being mu- remember the Dead’s figurehead, sicians and fans of the Grateful Photo courtesy of Brian Edmonds / Student publications Jerry Garcia, pass away in 1995. Dead.” the improvisation jamming that Playhouse did not lend itself to loud volume to often large, open Dark Star has been touring for This particular night, Dark Dark Star and the Grateful Dead the grand spectrum of the Dead’s amphitheater venues. Variety 12 years and has over 30 years of Star played a set from June 29, are known for, along with “Brown set. In the late 70s the Dead pio- Playhouse, on the other hand, is a Grateful Dead concert material 1976. Highlights included a fast- Eyed Women” that had the audi- neered a speaker system known as small venue with limited acoustics to recreate. The Grateful Dead is paced rendition of “The Music ence singing along to almost ev- the “Wall of Sound.” This mam- known as the original and per- Never Stopped,” which featured ery note. However, the Variety moth set up delivered incredibly See Star, page 16 16 • March 2, 2012 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT
Star from page 15 in comparison. While Dark Star Tim and Eric parody film with bizarre humor was able to play the classic Dead FILM movie, the Schlaaang corporation. hits with precision and accuracy, Tim and Eric’s Billion Faced with the prospect of repay- the concert experience lacked the ing their billion-dollar investment festive environment that can be Dollar Movie after having blown it on frivolous heard even in old concert record- GENRE: Comedy luxury items, the pair end up ings. watching a kitschy advertisement On a different note, the seven- STARRING: Tim Heidecker, with a ‘successful’ shopping mall ties-era set list did have a country Eric Wareheim owner (Will Ferrell) inviting any- twang and sound that cannot DIRECTOR: Tim Heidecker, one to come manage the business simply be defined as rock and roll. Eric Wareheim to make a billion dollars. Drawn Koritz explained the process the by this exaggerated promise, they band goes through to choose their RATING: R skip town to live out their new material. “It’s actually a pretty RELEASE DATE: March 2 dream as shopping mall managers complicated thing to do. We have while avoiding their debt. As one one guy who does it, because if ev- OUR TAKE: ««««« might expect, this task is hardly a ery one of us tried to throw in our cakewalk and isn’t made any eas- two cents we would never agree By Andrew Ho ier by the peculiar residents and Photo courtesy of Magnet Releasing on a show to play,” Koritz said. Contributing Writer shop owners that live in the mall. a number of gross-out moments faced in the transition. He went on to explain some Rounding out the cast are well- which are presented in bad taste, In person, the duo possesses a of the different parameters that Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar known actors taking odd roles, but these may also be part of the similar deadpan humor, but re- determine their song preferences. Movie is even more absurd than such as John C. Reilly, Will Forte joke. Tim and Eric aren’t content sponded seriously to the notion “Some of the Dead setups are it sounds. Taking the role of writ- and Zach Galifianakis. Aside to simply parody any medium, that their show and film had no very small with one drummer and ers, directors and actors, Tim from the strangeness of their roles, but they instead take the absurd narrative sense, and were against some of them are enormous with Heidecker and Eric Wareheim these characters can be surpris- or silly elements out of things such the term ‘anti-humor’ being ap- a massive drum set behind them of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, ingly entertaining to watch inter- as PSAs, commercials, trailers and plied to their work. with an organ and a keyboard,” Great Job! have now taken their acting with the deadpan Tim and big films and throw them into the “We think it’s a misnomer. Our Koriz said. “Also, we take into bizarre brand of humor into the Eric. There are also some poorly audience’s face. intentions are always to be funny, consideration what type of show domain of feature-length cinema acted roles, though Tim and Eric Heidecker and Wareheim were to make you laugh, but we’re just we did last time we were in your with exceedingly mixed results. are also known for their use of recently in town for a student not relying on tired old staples to market. If we did a seventies show While many movies often have amateur actors along with celeb- press interview while touring the be very comfortable for people. last time, we probably won’t do a fairly broad or numerous audi- rity look-a-likes. country. But we’re not against comedy, another one because we want to ence that they keep in mind, Tim Beyond this minimal plot and “Well we’d made 50 episodes, we’re all for comedy.” Heidecker give each market the flavors of ev- and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie is amusing cast, it is hard for view- and felt like we finished that chap- said. ery era. Sometimes for fun, we’ll almost unquestionably geared to ers to follow. From the start of the ter, wanted to expand into short Tim and Eric’s Billion Dol- be able to play a show from the satisfy viewers who already love movie, terrible commercials and films. We’ve always wanted to lar Movie won’t win any critical Fox Theatre in Atlanta. But we the sketch comedy antics seen on public service announcements make a movie from the very be- awards, but that is not what the have it all set before the tour be- the television show. pull the audience out of the story ginning,” Heidecker said of why movie was created to be. It will gins.” The bare plot in this film re- before tossing them right back in. they made the move from televi- make an audience chuckle, laugh Dark Star is an interesting act. volves around the creation of a While it is hard to understand sion to film. and squirm in various ways, so it’s However, those who aren’t origi- fictional billion dollar movie by their humor, it is worth noting that “Just like how the TV show is pivotal that viewers keep this in nal dead heads and were born a Tim and Eric, with a subsequent the surreal nature of their humor very much about television, so our mind while watching. Fans will be generation too late might want and vigorous condemnation given can be appreciated if one doesn’t film is very much about movies,” thrilled to watch, but it’s not likely to buy a concert recording of the by the executives who fund the attempt to figure it out. There are Wareheim said on the challenges to win over new audiences. Grateful Dead instead. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • March 2, 2012 • 17 Tech Idol showcases strong singers The Alliance’s Wizard By Brent Hornilla Contributing Writer enchants all audiences Last Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Stu- dent Center Programs Council (SCPC) held its first Tech Idol competition. The event was host- ed by Mr. Georgia Tech, Jacob Tzegaegbe, and showcased the tal- ents of 12 students, four of whom went on to participate as finalists in the second round. Kicking things off was Jerica Photo courtesy of Sho Kitamura / Student publications Richardson, a fifth-year BME ble, off-beat rhythm, but the audi- accompanied by Tech’s Jazz En- major, singing “Hero.” While she ence participation may have been semble. dazzled with her gold dress and a stretch. Casey Jordan, third-year As a panel of three judges rich voice, her a cappella perfor- MGT major, sang “Crazy” and scored the first round, there was mance could have been better. managed to wow with high notes, a brief intermission featuring A Bryan Lewis, a third-year CM but the in between made it not the cappella group Taal Tadka, whose major, sang “Everything” kara- best song to highlight his voice. signature South Asian/World fu- Photo courtesy of Alliance Theatre oke style, but in spite of missing a Hengyi Liu, a fifth-year Econ sion was a welcome addition to By Allan Martell SHOWS verse, he was quick to shake it off major, set herself apart with Chi- the evening. The second round Contributing Writer The Wizard of Oz with a positive attitude and a pow- nese pop song “Lonely Bowling featured Bryan Lewis, Hengyi erful register. Niranjana Mani, Ball,” a strong choice due to its Liu, Tamryn Parkinson and Pres- It has been 110 years since the PERFORMER: Sharisa ECE grad student, followed with wide vocal range and use of vibra- ton Mayo singing “Hallelujah,” first theatrical adaptation of The Whatley, Lowrey Brown a piano-accompanied “I Believe to. MBA student Nathan Settem- “To Be Loved,” “Stop and Stare” Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1902. LOCATION: Alliance Theatre I Can Fly,” but seemed to play it brini, played and sang an acoustic and “Me and Mrs. Jones” respec- The Alliance Theatre celebrates safe during the song’s bolder mo- “Set Fire to the Rain,” but failed to tively. this anniversary and brings the DATE: Feb. 25 - March 11 ments, failing to make it her own. capture the bold moments. Tam- At the end of the night, Preston classic play back to the stage. Fanye Abbey, a fifth-year ME rynd Parkinson, a fourth-year BA Mayo was crowned Tech Idol via Once again, the whole family can OUR TAKE: ««««« major, sang “Golden Train,” but in major, also sang a song by Adele, text entry by the audience. While walk down the yellow brick road spite of a strong falsetto and stage but opted for “Turning Tables,” a number of live TV shows have on this 70-minute journey. of Dorothy Gale, a young child presence, the song itself didn’t fit demonstrating a wide vocal range adopted this method, it retains Even though this story origi- from Kansas who arrives in the his vocal range. Anne Meadows, with nice swells. Maria Samuel, a the same fundamental flaw re- nates from the famous book by land of Oz after a tornado blows a first-year BA major, delivered an first-year BME major, sang “Ain’t gardless of where employed: open- L. Frank Baum, the version the away her house. Sharisa What- impressive, acoustic rendition of No Other Man,” and displayed ing a poll to an audience sacrifices Alliance directs is based on the ley embodies this innocent main oldies hit “(Sittin’ On) The Dock a strong voice, but her inability professional opinion and turns 1939 classic film directed by Vic- character. Whatley’s performance of the Bay.” Erin Lightfoot, a first- to handle the microphone led to a competition into a popular- tor Fleming. American television grows as the plot develops, due in year IE major, chose an original some fluctuation and feedback. ity contest. Voting mechanisms popularized this version and it has part to her playful empathy for piece titled “Another Me,” playing Rounding out the competition aside, the contestants gave splen- been aired repeatedly ever since the Scarecrow (Lowrey Brown), both piano and vocals; the song it- was Preston Mayo, a second-year did performances, setting the bar 1956. self was catchy and had a memora- BA major, with “Feeling Good,” high for next year. The Wizard of Oz tells the story See Wizard, page 19
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GLobal Vibes: South Korea Wizard from page 17 the Tin Woodsman (Jordan Craig) and the Cowardly Lion (Brad Raymond). BIGBANG bounces back with Alive Reay Kaplan, another cast MUSIC member, also deserves mention. She displays great artistry enact- BIGBANG ing Kikko and manipulating The Alive Crow. While the first character LABEL: YG Entertainment is the head winged monkey, the second one is a bunraku-like crow GENRE: Korean Pop puppet. To embody a non-human TRACK PICKS: “Blue”, “Bad character like Kikko, Kaplan in- Boy” and “Wings” vests a lot of energy. She has to move in unfamiliar ways at all OUR TAKE: ««««« « times. Moreover, puppeteering the Crow demands her full atten- By Jonathan Peak tion in the mechanical operation Assistant Entertainment Editor while maintaining a convincing performance. BIGBANG is back. This past Photo courtesy of YG Entertainment Besides the cast, the produc- Wednesday, an exciting event tion team earns recognition too. unfolded unbeknownst to many a car accident that resulted in “Blue” most openly faces painful enough to stand alone, this severe- The Wizard of Oz employs clever Americans: the unleashing of one the death of a motorcyclist. Even memories while not falling into ly limits the potential success of techniques to mimic depth and of South Korea’s foremost idol though it was an accident with no the usual K-pop melodrama. the tracks as they compete not just long distances. The producers dis- group’s (boy band) latest album drugs or alcohol, he was labeled a K-pop groups largely com- with other artists but themselves. play certain items on the center Alive. This release is notable for “murderer” by the media and ne- pete, at least seemingly, with each Also disappointing is the image stage at one moment, and imme- many reasons as Korean pop (K- tizens, forcing him into seclusion other to see who can win the vo- they have decided to take for this diately after, the same item shows pop) becomes a definite force in and an onslaught of guilt and de- cal Olympics, dance the most album, which is decidedly bad up again on a smaller scale in the the world, and this release is an pression. inhumanly or wear the most out- with even stranger haircuts and upstage. This succession gives the important recovery in the group’s Soon after, BIGBANG’s lead- landish clothes. BIGBANG often clothes than usual. As all tracks audience the sensation of move- career, but most importantly be- er GD fell under a great deal of participates in these antics, but have music videos being released ment along an open space. cause the music is simply pretty scrutiny for testing positive for on “Blue” they opt for the subtle. at the same time, this poor image Within the story, the Land of awesome. marijuana usage — even a min- Rappers, GD and TOP, lose their will be reflected six times with no Oz represents the human drive for Even though the quintet re- iscule amount of pot usage by a cocky inflection and the three opportunity for change. improvement: cowardice in search leased an album, Tonight, almost celebrity in Korea is a big deal. vocalists don’t sing at the top of That being said, BIGBANG of courage, naivety looking for exactly a year ago, the reality is He was forced to withdraw from their lungs to express their hurt, has the potential to at least be- wit, indifference wanting to turn the gap seems much longer. Previ- promotions and with two out of making “Blue” soothing and sad gin breaking into the American to tenderness and solitude hoping ous to that album, the group had five members out BIGBANG’s — nothing short of a masterpiece. music market with Alive, leading to go back home. been on a two-year hiatus as they future was unclear. Each member The rest of the album is far the way for even more Korean art- The play may refer to two promoted themselves in Japan and had solid solo careers they could more upbeat as BIGBANG navi- ists. In the past few weeks they separate worlds, but the constant launched solo careers. And even pursue instead and it could have gates through a different genre for have managed to produce num- struggle of good versus evil con- though Tonight was well crafted as easily been the end of Korea’s best- each track. From the electronica bers that are hard to ignore. The nects both. After all, while some ever and sold well, their hopes of known and most-bankable group of “Love Dust” to the R&B “Bad “Blue” music video was viewed witches torment their lands with re-entry into the public eye were worldwide. Boy” to the dance “Fantastic over 10 million times in a week on cruel enchantments and flying shattered when two of their mem- This makes Alive’s release Baby,” they acknowledge and of- YouTube, featuring in the most brooms in Oz, others just need bers faced headlining controver- all the more important – a true ten outdo even the most popular viewed, and their album hassold unfair laws to infuse fear in Kan- sies and promotions were put on comeback. BIGBANG does not artists stateside. well, staying in the Top 10 on sas. Nonetheless, this play proves hold. shy away from their past, but rath- The only problems with this al- iTunes for days despite little to no that fellowship and love are stron- Korea can be a notoriously er embraces it. From the claims of bum come from strange manage- promotion in English. With an ger than any evil deed. difficult place for stars, where “I’m still alive” over the intro track ment decisions by their label. All upcoming world tour and strong Overall, The Wizard of Oz fandom abounds. The fans are to the ending solo outing of Dae- six songs from the album (a typi- sales, BIGBANG may soon break promises a magical, entertaining extremely devoted and fervent, as sung the pain is acknowledged, cal length for a Korean release) are beyond just Asia and Europe and moment for the family while ex- are the detractors. Vocalist Dae- but more so the triumph over it. being simultaneously promoted tap into the largest music market posing a deep truth: There is no sung faced these difficulties after Easily the best track on Alive, as singles. Though all are strong in the world — America. place like home. 20 • March 2, 2012 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Umma’s dishes tasty Asian cuisine RESTAURANTS Umma’s House Restaurant and Cafe LOCATION: Tech Square CUISINE: Korean, Japanese COST: $10 HOURS: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. CITY SCENEPhoto by Chris Gooley / Student Publications PHONE: (404) 477-3255 By Jonathan Peak and Lauren Payne OUR TAKE: ««««« Assistant Entertainment Editor / Staff Writer
By Jillian Broaddus Contributing Writer Relay for Life Concert Tonight, March 2, Alpha Phi Omega is holding a Although virtually all Tech benefit concert for Relay for Life. Performers include students can say that they have Photo courtesy of Umma’s House Restaurant and Cafe Charley Winter, Taal Tadka, The Smangers and The enjoyed dining out at Moe’s, Ray’s, Tin Drum or the ever- to stop in and complete some budget. After all, one can walk Tides. The night will include a raffle for an iPod shuffle, popular Waffle House, few have work in the quiet, zen-like zone. around the corner and get an giftcards and other alongside the performances. The heard of Umma’s House Restau- In terms of meals, Umma’s of- oversized chocolate-chip waffle show takes place at Under the Couch from 8 to 11 p.m. rant and Cafe. Located just across fers an assortment of noodle, rice, for around $3, spend a few bucks Tickets are $5 in advance but $10 at the door. the parking lot from Yogli Mogli and sushi options—with portion for a kids’ meal at Moe’s, or spend in Tech Square, this Korean and sizes that can easily provide left- Buzz funds — better known as Japanese restaurant opened last overs. A range of available appe- parents’ money — for a large or- Ponce Crush Art Stroll fall and seems to be the perfect tizers—from customary Korean der of pizza. option for gourmet meals in walk- classics to ordinary salads to tasty Though many businessmen can Along Ponce de Leon Avenue this Saturday, March ing distance. broths—are affordable and help be seen happily dining in Umma’s 3, three galleries will be opening their doors for their Upon first entering the café, to complement any meal. during their lunch break, perhaps monthly public art stroll. Walk between the Beep Beep diners will notice the simple, low- Whether you are picky and the semi-costly price range ex- Gallery, Young Blood Gallery and Kibbee Gallery and key atmosphere with a sophisti- simply looking for a delectable plains why the restaurant has not view works from artists like Mike German, Ed Trask, catedly comfortable, urban feel. teriyaki chicken entrée or whether yet caught on with the campus Servers are certainly friendly and you truly want a traditional, cul- population. Plus, the prices don’t Jaynie Crimmins and Grace Kim. Each exhibit has a the overall interior seems like an tural hors d’oeuvre, the menu is seem competitive enough with different theme and distinctive works. The galleries will attractive, brighter-than-normal diverse enough to please a crowd Tin Drum, which serves meals all be open from 7 p.m. through 10 p.m. noodle shop. The place appears yet concentrated enough to re- just a few short yards away — and clean and the ambiance is invit- main a “well-being oriented Ko- also accepts Buzzcards for that Soweto Gospel Choir ing, with trendy wall art and plen- rean & Japanese restaurant.” matter. ty of open space. Plastic utensils However, no matter what Nevertheless, Umma’s offers Music fans should not miss the Soweto Gospel are merely one aspect of this met- course you decide upon, the chefs a perfect option for a special oc- Choir’s performance at the culturally prosperous Fox ropolitan dining experience that at Umma’s do not disappoint. The casion night out within walking Theater on Sunday, March 4. Originating in the womb makes you feel right at home. salmon is absolutely delicious, as distance of campus. It provides a A variety of organic teas and was the wasabi, chicken curry and refreshing break from the routine- of Johannesburg, South Africa, choir directors David coffee brews are offered, - mak dragon rolls. ly tiresome dining hall visits and Mulovhedzi, Beverly Bryer and their army of vocalists ing the eatery an ideal spot for a The only downside to Umma’s the food is not only delicious, but have overcome a number of cultural barriers in the in- student-on-the-go to socialize for is that the meals generally cost high quality and healthy as well. ternational stratus of music. Come celebrate the intrin- a quick bite or sit down for a full at least $10, after tax and tip; al- For those looking to skip that lunch or dinner. The interior of though this is relatively inexpen- weekly burrito or that large or- sic vision and talents of the Soweto Gospel Choir that the building is large and open, sive for sushi-lovers, it may not der of pizza, give Umma’s in Tech surpass the constrictive label of “world music.” Tickets with Internet access for students be ideal for students on a college Square a try. start at $35 and the show starts at 7 p.m.
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Baseball from page 28 rhythm early in the final game of With the game out of reach the weekend en route to a 13-4 in the sixth inning, Tech began in the second inning, when soph- blasting of the Buckeyes. In the substituting players, bringing in omore Zane Evans and senior bottom of the first, Davies hit a a pinch hitter for all four batters Jake Davies drove back-to-back three-run homer to score junior that inning. All but three Tech doubles to tie the game. The team Brandon Thomas and sophomore starters had been replaced by the scored four runs in the next inning Kyle Wren. Then, in the third in- end of the game as the Jackets won and another three in the fourth to ning, freshman Connor Lynch by a final score of 13-4. put the game out of reach for the stepped up to the plate with the The Jackets then returned to Buckeyes. Sophomores Daniel bases loaded and blasted a bases- action on Wednesday, Feb. 29, Palka and Chase Butler homered clearing double over the left field- when they hosted Kennesaw State. for the Jackets, and Palka, Davies er’s head to give Tech a 6-1 lead. The game time was postponed and sophomore Paul Kronenfield The fifth inning was an explo- twice due to expected inclement each had multiple RBIs. sive one for the Jackets as they weather, but this uncertainty did The Jackets could not find sim- scored six runs and ran two Ohio not seem to faze the Jackets, who ilar success on Saturday, dropping State pitchers out of the game. won the game 11-5. This was the the game by a final of 7-3. Ohio The first three batters of the- in fourth time in five games that State took an early 1-0 lead in the ning walked to load the bases they scored double-digit runs. first inning on a solo shot that for Palka, who then hit a double Freshman Cole Pitts got the start was just over the glove of right to the left-center gap that scored for Tech, going four innings and fielder Kronenfield. The Buckeyes two. A wild pitch during the next giving up no runs on three hits then scored another two runs in at-bat brought Thomas home, and while striking out five. He only the second inning. The first four Davies brought in another run faced 16 batters, being pulled ear- Ohio State batters reached base to with a double to right. An error ly after Tech went up 11-0. bring in a run and load the bases by the third baseman off a Lynch Tech scored three runs, all un- with nobody out. Then, sopho- grounder scored Davies and Evans earned, in the second inning off more pitcher Matt Grimes got the and gave Tech a 13-1 lead. of a few errors by the Kennesaw next batter to ground into a 6-4-3 The Jackets’ pitching on Sun- fielders before blowing the Owls double play, followed by another day was much more consistent away in the third. This seven-run groundout to end the threat. than the previous day’s. Sopho- inning saw back-to-back triples by In the bottom of the third, Ev- more pitcher Dusty Issacs kept Wren and Thomas immediately ans brought home freshman A.J. the Buckeyes batters at bay early. followed by consecutive doubles Murray on a single for Tech’s first After giving up a leadoff triple and by Palka and Evans. Wren’s triple, run of the game. a run in the first inning, he settled his first of two in the game, came Tech continued to dig them- down and pitched four scoreless with the bases loaded and netted selves into holes defensively, facing Photo by Josh Sandler / Student Publications innings before being pulled in him three RBIs, tying him with three bases-loaded, no-out situa- Buck Farmer on the mound against Ohio State. Farmer opened the sixth. Overall, he went 5.2 in- Winn for the most of the day. tions in consecutive innings. The the weekend striking out a career-high 13 batters in six innings. nings, giving up three earned runs Kennesaw did not go down first time, which occurred in the on five hits while walking three without a fight, scoring four runs second inning, they allowed two up a run. The third time prompted hits while walking five and strik- and striking out three. in the inning after Pitts’ depar- runs. In the next inning, sopho- Tech to change pitchers as Ohio ing out one. Tech’s offense sparked Issacs faced a difficult situation ture. However, they were unable more Alex Cruz came in at pitcher State scored another three runs. in the sixth and seventh, but these in the fifth, with runners on first to maintain the surge and Tech to relieve Grimes. He struck his Grimes started at pitcher for late runs were not enough to over- and third and only one out. But he won the game. first batter out and got the next to the Jackets but did not last long, come the Buckeyes’ early lead as persevered, getting the next batter The Jackets return to action ground into a double play to get being pulled in the third inning Ohio State won the game. to ground into a double play to this weekend when they face the Tech out of a jam without giving after allowing three runs on three The Jackets’ offense found its end the inning. Rutgers Scarlett Knights at home. SPORTS Technique • March 2, 2012 • 25
Softball from page 28 with no outs. A walk sent Rush to first base nessee scoring run. The Volun- and brought Hilton in for the teers scored four times on four hits fourth run of the game for the during the sixth inning to further Jackets. Rudnik hit a deep fly push open their lead over Tech to ball all the way to the right field 7-0. fence, allowing Chelsie Thomas Tennessee would go on to score and Ashley Thomas to cross home two more runs in the seventh in- plate for the Tech 6-0 victory. ning to finish off the Jackets 9-0. On Wednesday, Feb. 29, the Tech would only get four hits No. 25th-ranked Jackets then compared to the Volunteers’ 15 traveled to Panthersville, Ga. to hits. face off against the Georgia State Day two of the NFCA Leadoff Panthers. A Georgia State home- Classic was not much better for run in the bottom of the sixth in- the Jackets. Tech faced Massachu- ning gave the Panthers a 2-1 lead setts in what was a pitcher’s battle over Tech that eventually won it and later competed against Mis- for Georgia State. sissippi State, losing 1-0 and 5-3, The Jackets had won the last respectively. With the losses, the ten meetings between the two Jackets dropped to a 0-4 record teams, giving the Panthers their on the weekend. first victory over the Jackets since In the first inning against Mas- 2008. sachusetts, freshman Kylie Klein- In the top of the fifth in- schmidt had a tough start with ning, the Jackets were the first to two walks, a hit by pitch and a Photo by Josh Sandler / Student Publications score when Ashley Thomas beat wild pitch that allowed the Min- Hope Rush at bat in a home contest earlier this season. Rush was one of the lone bright spots for out a single, stole second base utemen to score a run. This put Tech over the skid, shutting out Illinois State pitching, while hitting a double with the bases loaded. and moved to third base from Massachusetts up 1-0, which was a groundout to second base by all they needed to finish with the The Bulldogs drove in an- the game, tallying two of Tech’s Hilton drove a hard ball to sec- Downs. Thomas scored on Rud- win. other two runs to gain a 4-1 lead three runs. ond base to allow Kates score the nick’s straight liner that was mis- Kleinschmidt had 6.1 innings in the top of the sixth inning. In On the final day of the Classic, first Jacket run for a 1-0 Tech lead. handled by Georgia State’s short- of no hits, which was broken up by the bottom of the inning, Ashley Rudnik’s two for four effort led Chelsie Thomas was walked to stop, giving Tech a 1-0 lead. Massachusetts’s Diaz-Patterson’s Thomas hit another single up the the Jackets to a 6-0 shutout victo- load the bases and Ashley Thom- In the bottom of the fifth in- single to the left. Kleinschmidt middle and stole second base. On ry over the Illinois State Redbirds. as hit a choppy single, allowing ning, Kleinschmidt gave up a was strong on the mound with her a sacrifice bunt by Kuzma, Ash- Rudnik’s hits, both doubles, drove Downs to cross home plate for the double that led to a run for Geor- first career start, recording nine ley Thomas moved to third base in a couple of runners. 2-0 lead. gia State to tie the game 1-1. In the strikeouts, the most of any Tech and ran across home plate on a Rush was superb on both In the sixth inning, the Jack- bottom of the sixth inning, a Pan- pitcher this season. groundout to the shortstop by ju- the mound and home plate. She ets continued their momentum. ther runner hit a homerun over In the second game of the day, nior pitcher Hope Rush, putting pitched seven innings, allowing Rush hit a strong ball to left cen- the left field wall to give Georgia the Mississippi State Bulldogs the score at 4-2. only two hits and striking out a ter field for a double. Freshman State the 2-1 victory. were the first to strike in the game. Mississippi State got another season-high six batters. Rush went Caitlin Coffey replaced Rush on Kleinschmidt had a no-hitter With the bases loaded in the first run in the top of the seventh in- one for three at bat with a double the bases, and moved to third base for four innings, ultimately al- inning, a Mississippi State single ning from a suicide squeeze play, to left field and a walk with the on Rudnik’s deep fly ball to right lowing two runs on three Georgia up the middle led to the first run. scoring its fifth run. bases loaded. field. State hits. She had a strikeout in Tech senior Caroline Hilton mis- To begin the seventh inning, At the top of the fifth inning, On a heads up play, Coffey slid every inning except for the fifth handled a ball that allowed a Bull- freshman Katie Johnsky was the Jackets were the first to score in for Tech’s third run of the game inning, amassing seven strikeouts dog to run across home plate for a walked and moved to second base a run. Johnsky, who was walked, on a wild pitch by Illinois State’s throughout the game. 2-0 Mississippi State lead. after a pitch hit Dike. Johnsky was replaced on the bases by soph- pitcher, giving the Jackets a 3-0 The Jackets return to action to Tech responded in the bot- stole third and scored a run af- omore Kaitlin Kates. On a sacri- advantage. host the Winthrop Eagles this Fri- tom of the third inning. Ashley ter a throwing error by the Bull- fice bunt by Dike, Kates moved to At the top of the seventh in- day, March 2, in Woodstock, Ga., Thomas hit a single up the middle dogs’ second baseman, bringing second base. ning, the Tech batters came alive. for the Buzz Classic. The Jackets and stole second base on the next the score to 5-3. This score would Fullem’s single to centerfield Hilton started things off with a will also compete against West- pitch. Kuzma hit a single up the stand for the game. put her on first base and Kates on hit on the first pitch of the inning. ern Kentucky, Tennessee-Martin, middle that allowed Thomas to Rush gave up five runs, four third base. Fullem was replaced Then, Chelsie Thomas and Ashley Southeastern Louisiana and Elon, pick up a run for Tech, setting the earned, on seven hits, while Ash- on the bases by sophomore Hay- Thomas beat out their sacrifice playing fives games over three score at 2-1. ley Thomas was two for three in ley Downs. bunts, which loaded the bases days.
sliver www.nique.net life is so good Dear Roommate, tell your other friends how ‘horrible’ we are, we weren’t the ones to get into trouble with the law It’s not fair for her, so I know what I need to do now. Let the ****storm come. Look at the stars, look how they shine for you I’ve been reading the slivers for 4 years hoping someone would mention me. Oh well George P. Burdell is in a relationship. I will ask you out. But I’m afraid you will say “yes”. Sliver guy, how you doing? I’m doing well, I’ve got plenty of slivers to choose from. Thanks for asking... no one does anymore. I don’t know which is harder to find, girls or an internship. i slivered cuz baba told me to i cant wait for vegas with my brothers why does tech get easier the further you get? my guilty pleasure is watching survivor and amazing race Not everyone looks good with hats. So I see you printed my duel proposal. Does that mean you ac- cept my challenge? Oh no, please do tell another joke. I gave up 9gag for lent..now I desperately hope for someone to email me so I can procrastinate on homework. Spring Gamefest NEEDS Melee. Was so happy to hear Georgia Tech in the TWD Here we go... the return of the zombies is it wrong to borrow a shaver? idt so #mean roommates freshmen... take care of your friends on the weekends, its the right thing to do I still can’t sign up for housing Taco Bell, y you no cook food properly? Shout-out to Professor Tolbert: the situations surrounding last weeks test were a nightmare, but thank you for being fair. did anyone else watch the abc family disney movie marathon sat- urday night? 26 • March 2, 2012 • Technique SPORTS Men’s hoops tops Maryland, falls to Boston College By Hattie Arnau ing a comeback. Tech held a small to the free throw line and hit one Contributing Writer lead until Maryland guard Nick of two attempts, helping to keep Faust scored a three-pointer with the Jackets in the lead despite a The men’s basketball team 3:49 remaining and gave the Terps Stoglin three-pointer with just managed to pull out a narrow vic- a one-point lead. The half ended three seconds left in the game. tory on Saturday, Feb. 24, against with Maryland leading 37-31. On Wednesday, the Jackets Maryland that ended with a score Less than a minute into the traveled to Boston College to of 63-61. It was only the second second half, Maryland guard Ter- take on the Eagles in their second win in Philips Arena for the Jack- rell Stoglin made three free throws matchup of the year. A month ets and the team’s third confer- to give the Terps their largest lead ago, Tech had an important 51-47 ence victory for the season. of the game. The Jackets were able victory over Boston College, who With the suspension of junior to gain the momentum for the came into the game off a four- guard Glen Rice Jr., the team’s remainder of the half, tying the game losing streak and tied with leading scorer, each of the start- game after a dunk by Miller and Tech for 11th place in the ACC. ers was called to play at least 31 two successful free throws by Hol- The game started off slowly minutes in the game on Saturday. sey with 13:21 left to play. with several missed shots for both The Jackets were ready, and red- Maryland was only successful teams, and Tech stole the lead shirt sophomore forward Kamme- on two of its 22 shots for the be- early, taking a 7-5 lead 4:30 into on Holsey led the team with his ginning of the second period and the game. The Jackets were able first career double-double with 16 finished with a shooting average to hang on to a close game until points and 10 rebounds. of 23.3 percent for the half. The 12:33 left in the period when Bos- Tech started the game off Jackets had an even-handed of- ton College broke away and held quickly with two three-pointers fensive performance with six play- the lead for the remainder of the by sophomore guard Jason Morris ers scoring at least seven points half. in their first two possessions of the throughout the game and led by At the start of the second half, game. Redshirt sophomore center six multiple times in the second Tech was behind 33-22. The Jack- Daniel Miller added four points half. Maryland regained the lead ets were able to close the gap to soon afterward, and the Jackets when Stoglin, the leading scorer five points after a Holsey layup had their biggest lead of the game, in the ACC with a 21.1 points- with 17:40 left to play. The Eagles up 10-2 with 17:43 remaining the per-game average, scored on a la- had their biggest lead of 17 points in the first period. yup with 2:03 left to play to give 10 minutes into the second peri- Junior guard Mfon Udofia the Terps a 56-55 lead. od, but an 18-3 run by the Jack- notched a career-high nine assists A three-point play by Udofia ets closed the gap to two points. in the matchup, four of which oc- gave Tech a two-point lead head- Holsey had a tip shot with 2:21 to curred in the first three minutes of ing into the final, action-packed play, but two free throws by Lon- the game. Holsey scored his ini- 30 seconds. A three-pointer from nie Jackson stretched the Boston tial points on a dunk with 16:47 redshirt sophomore guard Bran- College lead to 56-52, and the remaining in the first half, and don Reed put Tech ahead by five Eagles were able to hold on to the senior guard Nick Foreman came at 61-56 with 27 seconds left. lead the remainder of the game. in off the bench and drained back- Maryland center Alex Len scored The Jackets play their final reg- Photo by Virginia Lin / Student Publications to-back three-pointers to put the off a dunk and brought the Terps ular season game Saturday, March Kammeon Holsey attempts a shot over defenders earlier this year. Jackets ahead 18-11. within three with 18 seconds to 3, against Wake Forest at the Phil- Maryland quickly began mak- play. Holsey and Reed both went lips Arena. Holsey had his first career double-double against the Terrapins. SPORTS Technique • March 2, 2012 • 27 Men’s tennis drops ACC opener Women’s hoops closes By Matt Schwartz Contributing Writer season with two wins The Men’s Tennis team lost By Alex Mitchell their 22nd game of the season their conference opener on the Senior Staff Writer with a 72-50 win over the Tigers. road against Florida State 6-1 this Instead of their usual home at past Saturday, Feb. 25, dropping The Georgia Tech women’s bas- the Gwinnett Arena, the Jackets to 5-6 overall and 0-1 in ACC ketball team extended its winning hosted Clemson at Forbes Arena at play for the season. streak to five games with a pair Morehouse College due to Senior Despite the lopsided defeat, of wins over Virginia Tech and Day. The game proved memorable Tech got off to a fast start, as se- Clemson. The two wins clinched for the Georgia Tech seniors as nior Kevin King won his singles Tech a first round bye in the ACC the win gave them 37 conference match at the No. 1 spot 6-1, 6-2 Tournament and extended its victories and 91 total victories in with little struggle. King and ju- school record for conference wins their collegiate careers — both of nior Juan Spir also won their dou- in a season to 12. which are school records. bles match 8-4 in the Jackets’ lone On Feb. 23, the No. 17 Jack- Midway through the first half, doubles victory for the day. King ets traveled to Blacksburg, Va. to the Jackets found themselves has arguably had the best year of take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. down 13-10. The Jackets proceed- his career thus far, moving to 14-3 The Jackets won the game 76-66, ed to go on a 13-2 run that was in singles play and 8-4 in doubles but the close final score was not a started by a three-pointer from play for the season. good representation of the game. freshman guard Sydney Wallace. However, these were the only The Jackets outrebounded the Wallace also finished the run with bright spots for the slumping Hokies 35-24 and shot better another three, giving Georgia Jackets. In doubles play, apart from the field in three-pointers, Tech a 23-15 lead. from King and Spir, the Jackets free throws and overall field goal Wallace, who started the game could not come up with a victory. percentage. Georgia Tech’s back- on the bench, finished the game The freshman pair of Eduardo ups also outscored the Hokies’ with a team-high 16 points that Segura and Sebastian Lopez lost backups 26-6. included four three-pointers. Wal- 8-5 to their opponents Ander- The Hokies managed to get lace played an important part in son Reed and Dominic Cotrone, within three points of the Jackets the game as the Jackets’ bench while junioe Juan Melian and with five minutes to go in the first scored 44 of the team’s 62 points. freshman Vikram Hundal lost to half, but the Jackets ended the half After leading by eight at half- their opponents Andres Bucaro on a 16-3 run. Senior center Sasha time, the Jackets found them- and Benjamin Lock, 8-6. Goodlett sparked the run for the selves leading by just five with ten In singles play, Florida State’s Photo by Josh Sandler / Student Publications Jackets with six points during the minutes to go in the game. From Blake Davis quickly defeated Spir Kevin King preps to hit the ball back in a rally. King has had a five-minute span. that point, Georgia Tech went on 6-1, 6-3, breaking the junior’s stellar season in singles play, posting a 14-3 record through 2012. Goodlett finished with team- an 11-0 run that gave the team the serve five times. This performance highs in points and rebounds with lead for the rest of the game. was indicative of Spir’s up-and dropped Melian to 6-3 overall in ardo Segura and Sebastian Lopez 18 and eight, respectively. Georgia Tech’s five seniors -down season, as he is 3-4 at the singles play this season. lost their matches 6-1, 7-5 and Virginia Tech got within seven — Goodlett, Walthour, forward No. 2 singles spot. In the No. 4 singles match, se- 6-3, 6-1, respectively to clinch points of the Jackets’ lead with just Laquananisha Adams, forward The day’s drama centered nior Dusan Miljevic fell behind the team match win for the Semi- over two minutes left in the game, Chelsea Regins and guard Mo mainly on the No. 3 and No. after dropping his serve late in the noles. but six points from senior point Bennett — finished the game 4 singles matches. At the No. 3 first set, 7-5. Miljevic would storm The loss dropped the Jackets to guard Metra Walthour down the with a combined 18 points and 19 spot, Melian found himself in a back though, taking the second 5-6 on the season, below expecta- stretch sealed the win. rebounds. hole after losing the set to FSU’s set in commanding fashion, win- tions for the team ranked No. 15 Walthour finished the game The Jackets’ next game will Christian Gonzalez Mendez 6-4. ning 6-0. But just like Melian be- in the nation coming into 2012. with 14 points and two assists, be March 2 against either North However, Melian fought back, fore him, Miljevic could not seal The team will look to turn things while posting a perfect 7-7 line Carolina or Clemson in Greens- pulling even and seizing the sec- the deal and lost the deciding set around as they take on conference from the free throw line. boro, N.C. for the ACC Tourna- ond set 7-5. However, this was as 6-3. rival Clemson at home on Sun- Following the road win, the ment. The Jackets will most likely far as he would get, dropping the The Jackets’ struggles were not day, March 4, at Bill Moore Ten- Jackets returned home on Feb. 26 face North Carolina, who enters third set tie-breaker 10-2. The loss over for the day. Freshmen Edu- nis Center. to face Clemson. The Jackets won the tournament as the fifth seed.
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ACC releases Tech’s schedule for 2012 season On Monday, Feb. 27, the ACC released the conference’s 2012 football schedule. The Jackets will kick off the season with a primetime Monday night game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Labor Day. Photo by Josh Sandler / Student Publications After a Sept. 8 date against FCS oppo- Catcher Zane Evans hits a pitch in a game earlier this season. Evans had a solid outing against the nonconference nent Presbyterian, the Jackets will face two opponents, with four hits over 12 at-bat appearances and three RBIs. Evans is hitting at a .321 percentage for the season. more conference opponents at home in Vir- ginia and Miami before a fourth straight By Joe Sobchuk 7-3. them to swing at anything of the team was three for 29. home date against Middle Tennessee State. Staff Writer Starter Buck Farmer struck near the plate. Meanwhile, the Jackets The Jackets then travel to Clemson, S.C. to out a career-high 13 batters as Tech found itself trailing found success throughout the face the rival Clemson Tigers on Oct. 6. The Jackets opened the sea- the Tech offense put on a show 1-0 early after the Buckeyes’ lineup. Five Tech players had After an open date on Oct. 13, the Jackets son at home with a weekend in game one. Farmer, earn- Josh Dezse hit a solo shot in a multi-hit game, and the of- have two more home dates against Boston series against the Ohio State ing his first win of the season, the second. It was the first of fense as a whole scored twelve College and BYU before hitting the road to Buckeyes on Friday, Feb. 24. gave up three runs on six hits three home runs in the game runs on fifteen hits. The unit face Maryland and North Carolina. The No. 10 Jackets took two through six innings, throwing for the first baseman, who fin- also went eight for 15 with The Jackets will have their final home of three games from the Buck- a total of 105 pitches. He kept ished the day three for four runners in scoring position. game on Nov. 17 against the Duke Blue eyes, winning on Friday and the Ohio State batters guessing with three RBIs. But that was The Jackets began to click Devils before closing out the regular sea- Sunday, 12-4 and 13-4 respec- all afternoon, getting ahead in about all the Ohio State of- son on Nov. 24 in Athens, Ga., against rival tively, but losing on Saturday the count early and forcing fense could muster, as the rest See Baseball, page 24 Georgia. Softball struggles, drops five of six nonconference games By Danielle Sharpe double to left field and a sin- Later that day, the Jackets Contributing Writer gle up center field, to lead the faced No. 9 Tennessee in the Jackets 4-0. DePaul did not second game of their double- The 17th-ranked Tech score for the remainder of the header. Off of a couple of bunt softball team competed in game. hits, the Volunteers were the the NFCA Leadoff Classic In response, Tech got its first to strike in the top of the in Clearwater, Fla. this past first run in the bottom of the third inning. With two run- weekend. On the first days of third inning. After reaching ners on base, a sacrifice bunt the classic, the Jackets dropped first base on a DePaul walk, allowed each of the runners two games to DePaul and No. sophomore Ashley Thomas to advance one base, allowing 9 Tennessee. Tech lost to the moved to second on a stolen Tennessee to gain a 1-0 advan- DePaul Blue Demons in a 4-2 base due to a DePaul error. tage. A hit to the left field that game. Later that day, the 9th- Thomas advanced to third got by Ashley Thomas allowed ranked Volunteers handed the base from a groundout to the another Volunteer to score and Jackets a 9-0 loss for their first shortstop by senior Kate Kuz- give Tennessee a 2-0 advan- shutout of the season. ma and crossed home plate on tage. In the first two innings of an illegal pitch by the Blue De- In the fifth inning, the the first game, there was mini- mons, setting the score to 4-1. Volunteers added to their lead mal action from both teams Tech kept the momentum when a batter sent a shot out to apart from a first-inning error in the bottom of the fifth, centerfield. After a Tech pitch- by the Jackets. In the third in- putting up another run when ing change, freshman Karly ning, the Blue Demons were freshman Chelsie Thomas got Fullem went to the mound for the first to get a run. on first base on a walk, stole the first time this year. DePaul’s Ciezki sent a line second base from a bunt by Fullem began with a walk, drive straight to senior Dani- sophomore Hayley Downs but made solid pitches after- elle Dike, who mishandled the and went to home plate on a wards; however, a few illegal ball allowing Ciezki to get to chopper to first base by Ashley pitches led to a single out into Photo by Josh Sandler / Student Publications first base. Taking advantage Thomas. This was the last time left field, which began a Ten- Shannon Bear slides to avoid getting out in a game earlier this season. Bear of the error, the Blue Demons that Tech scored, ending with batted a single to right field, a a 4-2 loss to DePaul. See Softball, page 25 did not post a hit through the six game stretch as Tech lost five matchups.