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The Souths Liveliest College Newspaper

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
Vidya Iyer
MANAGING EDITOR:
Nick Johnson
NEWS EDITOR:
Maura Currie
OPINIONS EDITOR:
David Raji
LIFE EDITOR:
Jonathan Long
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Kara Pendley
SPORTS EDITOR:
Harsha Sridhar
DESIGN EDITOR:
Brighton Kamen
PHOTO EDITOR:
Sara Schmitt
ONLINE EDITOR:
Kripa Chandran
WEB DEVELOPER:
Ross Lindsay
HEAD COPY EDITOR:
Alexis Brazier
Founded in 1911, the Technique is the
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VIDYA IYER

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Congratulations on your decision to attend one of the most
prestigious institutes in the
world.
Let me begin by the shattering
your expectations that fouryear plan of yours, it is probably
not going to play out the way
you want it to. If this happens,
pat yourself on the back because
youre doing college right.
Its no secret that Tech is a
difficult school, and though you
may not be used to it, you may
find yourself failing some assignments or perhaps even a class.
However, I dont believe little red
xs or letters on a transcript derail
people from their goals. Tech,
and college in general, is difficult
because there is suddenly a huge
responsibility thrust upon you in
a new environment, and its easy
to get scared and stick to what

you are familiar with.

But if you stick with what
you know, why bother attending
college? How will you grow as a
person? College can provide you
with a degree, that stamp of approval that you are competent to
work in the workplace, but more
than anything, college provides
the unique opportunity to surround yourself with exciting experiences alongside thousands of
other bright minds.
Everyone around you is in the
same boat excited, lost, confused, and maybe even lonely. I
can almost definitively guarantee
you that you will never be able to
have this equal of a playing field
again.
Freshman year, is all about
meeting new people and trying
new things. Everyone is looking
for a place to belong, so go and
introduce yourself. Get to know
everyone. Let these people open
your eyes and share with you ex-

periences and ideas you had no

knowledge of before. Become
wiser and change your goals to
reflect the person youve grown
to be instead of the person you
were. You never signed a contract
that chained you to your dreams,
so dont be bound by them.
Deviate from structured goals
and venture into unexplored territories. Its going to be terrifying, but you should always bet
on yourself. After all out of the
thousands of students that applied, youre the one that made it
to Tech.
Now, youre not missing out
on the college experience if you
stick with meticulously thought
out four-year plan. Your focus
and drive must be impressive,
but try not following it to a T
because looking back, you dont
want to have any regrets. At the
end of the day you arent going to
remember the grades you made
or your GPA. Youll remember

the messy moments and laughs.

Remember, you arent going to
get a second chance to experience college.
So no, college is not going to
go as you may have planned, but
dont be disappointed. Itll be
way better than you could have
imagined. Pulling all-nighters
with your friends, drinking coffee for breakfast, lunch and dinner, having a few nights you dont
even remember and a few regrets
you wish you could forget its
going to be an exhilarating ride.
Embark upon this journey
with humility and an open heart.
Its going to be rough and often
times, giving up seems like a better option than pushing through.
But believe me when you graduate from Tech in the next four,
five, maybe even six years, youll
look back at this moment and be
in awe at how little you knew.
Welcome to Georgia Tech, Class
of 2020.

The Backstory Nique History

The Nique, as we call our-selves, had its humble
beginnings on Nov. 17, 1911. Apparently, we were
just as preoccupied back then as we are now with
our football rivalry against U[sic]GA our first issue
revolved around an upcoming game against our old
foe (a game that we lost, incidentally), and featured
an article by legendary coach John Heisman.
At the time, we were Techs second student newspaper, preceded by The Georgia Tech. In 1916, the
papers merged, and since our name survived, we like
to pride ourselves on being Techs longest running
student newspaper.
We have chronicled everything from the first appearance of George P. Burdell on Techs rosters in

Fast Facts:
Circulation:

7000

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Sometimes I wonder why the clouds arent purple
I mean Ive always wanted to try it. but I dont want to fall off a
building, ya know?
Why cant happy hour be every hour?
Here comes dat boi
OH SHIT, WADDUP
Now that Bob Ross is on Netflix, I will cease to have a social life
because Bob Ross > everybody. Ever.
Not that I even had that many friends to begin with.
Braided bread is effing fancy you mother effer. You should have
just made hamburger buns with that brioche
People who do things with facebook likes as their sole motivator
are HORRIBLE PEOPLE
Beer is liquid bread therefore everyone who doesnt like beer
should also hate bread
But , like actually, beer is GROSS!!!!!
Bread is BAE. Almost as delightful as Bob Ross.
Maybe bread is your bae. That explains YOUR APPEARANCE.
OHHHHHHH
He really needs to stop caring about what people think about his
shoes. We are not paid to be your fashion consultants. Thanks.
Also, babies are ten times cuter than puppies and your face. combined.
sublime and insomnia are too overrated. Have you been to subway Oh, and hello krispy kreme.
Im the next virginia woolfe
Keep it loopy
Everytime I watch tasty videos.

New issues
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1920 to the peaceful, voluntary desegregation of the

Institute in 1961. Of course, we have kept up faithful coverage of Tech sporting events, including the
2220 whopper of a football victory (the largest college football victory in history) over Cumberland College in 1916.
Today, we are published monthly during the summer and weekly during the fall and spring semesters,
with the exception of Dead Week, Finals Week and
Spring Break. Around 30 students keep our paper running year-round, and of course, we always welcome
new writers, photographers and editors, so please
come check us out if you are interested. We meet at
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//FAQS

EVAN GILLON
NEWS EDITOR

WHICH MAJOR SHOULD

I CHOOSE?
Congratulations! You made
it to Tech; now decide what you
want to do with the rest of your
life before Phase II registration
ends. However, unless youre able
to point to an epiphanic moment
in your childhood where you discovered your lifes purpose, you
are likely still figuring things out,
and Techs here for you while you
do that.
You do not have to choose a
major immediately. Take time
to look up information for each
major and related career fields
on each majors respective school
website. Meet with academic advisors in various fields, and never
tell yourself that something is just
not for you without trying it
first. Talk to older students about
their experiences with certain
classes and majors, and do not get
discouraged by how challenging a
class is.
Most importantly, search for
your passion. A high salary is definitely an eye-catcher, but it is not
the only thing that matters. Tech
provides an excellent academic experience and great job placement
find something you love doing
and do it.
WILL I HAVE TIME TO JOIN
A CLUB OR ORGANIZATION?
Transitioning from high school
to college is difficult in many
ways, your life is about to change
like you have never expected. Its
no secret that Techs academics
are challenging, and theres a genuine concern for having time to
do well in school, but that doesnt
mean dropping all of your interests when you step onto campus.

Student organizations are a

great way to continue partaking
in activities you enjoy. Tech uses
OrgSync as a library for all of the
over 400 organizations that
exist, where contact information
of clubs executive members and
meeting times are listed.
If youre into Anime, heres a
club for that in fact, it is one
of the oldest in the state. Want to
try out skydiving? No? Then maybe the Underwater Hockey club
is your thing. If you like chess,
working out, politics or anything
in-between, it probably exists.
Even yours truly, the Technique,
is listed.
Dont get swamped down with
school. A healthy balance between
work and play is the key to academic success.

WHAT IF I DONT GET THE

SCHEDULE I WANTED?
So you didnt get the schedule
you wanted dont freak out.
There are 3000 students trying to
get into that same intro class you
are, so naturally, its going to be
difficult. If your schedule doesnt
reflect your Courseoff masterpiece
by the end of Phase I, keep your
eye out for Phase II which lasts
the first week of fall semester.
More importantly, keep checking
for classes to open up every day of
registration as students drop and
add classes throughout the duration of the week.
Worst-case scenario, you can
always get into that elusive class
opening next semester. Whats the
rush? Youve got five years ahead
of you anyway.

WHERE CAN I GET BOOKS

AND SUPPILES?
When it comes to books and
supplies, Barnes and Noble is
king. You can buy both new and
used textbooks on the top floor of
the store with BuzzFunds or personal money. If Barnes and Noble
doesnt have it, check the Engineers Bookstore on Marietta St,
and youre sure to find it. Be sure
to price compare between multiple sources so you know you are
getting the best deal.
For anything out of the range
of normal school supplies, log
right on to Amazon. Sign up for
that student Prime discount and
order away. Lookout for the new
Amazon pickup location opening in Tech Square this August,
which provides free one-day shipping and same-day pickup.
If youre looking to get cheaper
school supplies there are groups
on Facebook where students sell
their used school supplies and
typically charge reasonable prices.

WHAT IS GREEK LIFE AND

HOW DO I JOIN?
You have probably heard a lot
about frat guys and sorority girls
before you came to college, both
positive and negative. Take all of
that and throw it out the window. Greek life at Tech is entirely
unique from other colleges in
many ways, and is worth looking
into if you are even slightly interested. Greek life simply describes
the 40 fraternities and 14 sororities that exist both on and off of
Techs campus.
Greek organizations are broken into four categories, the
Collegiate Panhellenic Council
(CPC), which is women-only;
Interfraternity Council (IFC),
which is men-only; Multicultral
Greek Council (MGC); and the
National Pan-Hellenic Council
(NPHC), commonly known as
the Divine Nine.
If you are interested in joining
an IFC or CPC fraternity or sorority, you should plan on rushing

during the first week of school.

More information can be found at
greek.gatech.edu.
HOW IMPORTANT IS MY
BUZZCARD?
Your BuzzCard will be your
first best friend at Tech. With a
combination of BuzzFunds and
Dining Dollars, your BuzzCard
allows you to enter into your
dorm, pay for laundry, buy those
really good Dirty potato chips,
enter and exit exams, pick up
post-office packages, get access to
certain buildings after hours and
so much more.
You can get your card on the
second day of FASET on the top
floor of the Barnes and Noble,
where your aspiring freshman
face will forever remain on that
piece of plastic. Try not to lose it,
because more than the grief you
will experience from the loss of
that extension of yourself. A lost
BuzzCard is a $30 fee for a new
one, and for subsequent replacements, the fee only goes up.

WHAT IS IT LIKE LIVING

WITH ROOMMATES?
You and your roommate will
be two peas in a pod (or four peas,
if youre in a quad), if you learn to
accept that living with roommates
requires patience. Dorms generally have the same quiet hours for
studying, so try to respect that for
the sake of yourself and your buddies. Youll have a Peer-Leader
(PL) if youre doing freshman experience who will be there to help
with any problems that you might
have, both large and small.
Life will be easier for everyone involved in your room if you
keep a clean workspace, work
separately from where you study
and respect the sleeping patterns
of your roommates; do not steal
their things and set clearly defined boundaries. If you respect
your roommate, they will respect
you. If you genuinely have a problem communicate that to your
roommate, of if you really want
to switch, you can talk to your PL
and they will try to help you out.

Photo by Jamie Howell Student Publications

The Georgia Tech Barnes and Noble is a great place to get

textbooks, your Buzzcard and any other school supplies.

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On Campus Resources
NICK JOHNSON

MANAGING EDITOR
ACADEMICS
Every hero needs a sidekick,
and Tech provides incoming students with the resources they need
to succeed.
From an academic standpoint,
students have top-tier aid in the
form of the Center for Academic
Success (CAS). CAS offers student-led help PLUS sessions and
1-on-1 tutoring. PLUS sessions
are like going to class, except its
led by an older student who took
the class and understands how to
succeed in it. Its a great supplement to lectures as PLUS leaders
will usually explain the material
further and provide extra problems to go over.
1-on-1 tutoring is where students should go for that extra personal connection to someone who
understands the class. These tutors have seen dozens, sometimes
hundreds, of appointments across
several subjects they specialize in,
so they know with great detail
how to help their tutees.
CAS also provides the Communication Center (or Commlab)
where students can seek help with
resumes, presentations, applications, posters and other essential
modes of communication.
The Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED), the
Society of Hispanic Professional

Engineers (SHPE), the Society

of Women Engineers (SWE), the
Asian American Student Association (AASA) and every other
group with an acronym out there
are also great resources to tap into,
especially for networking. These
groups will often host events and
bring professionals to give talks.
Again, networking.
Those are all in addition to
the academic advisors, teaching assistants and the professors
themselves, who are not actually
the antagonists in this story. Yes,
despite being the cause of many
students woes, they can also hold
the keys to succeeding in the class
that they know better than most
others ever will.
Good students will take advantage of these resources. Great
students will do so multiple times
throughout the semester and
throughout their time at Tech.
HEALTH
Saving the world isnt all about
making good grades, though.
Many students struggle to get
through school, not just academically but also mentally. It can become overwhelming, and that is
why the Counseling Center exists.
Students can make appointments
(or rush a meeting in an emergency) to talk about stress management, wellness and other mental
health topics with licensed psychologists, therapists and counsel-

ors. A good few friends are also an

excellent resource.
More targeted resources exist
in the Womens Resource Center,
the Veterans Resource Center, the
LGBTQIA Resource Center and
the Learning Assistance Program
for students with disabilities.
For physical well-being, the
Campus
Recreation
Center
(CRC) is the best possible resource, with plenty of equipment
and pool space. Campus is also
large enough that students can
go for nice sightseeing walks or
runs. On the other hand, Stamps
Health Services is a students first
stop for when the walking flu
takes over campus again.
TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
To scratch that urge to create
something neat, the Invention
Studio hosts 3D printing, an electronics shop, a machine shop and
everything else needed to bring
ideas to life. Students who want to
be part of something they wont
fully understand until theyre seniors should look for undergraduate research. The Undergraduate
Research Opportunities Program
(UROP) under the Center for Academic Enrichment (CAE) connects students with professors to
work with. Not only is this good
networking and icing on the resume, professors who grow fond
of students write the best recommendation letters imaginable.

Photo by Will Folsom Student Publications; B: Photo by Jamie Howell Student Publications

Pictured are the CRC and Clough building. These are two of
the most popular locations on campus across all students.

Earn a Certificate in Construction Management

Benefits of a Certificate in Construction Management:

A certificate in Construction Management
expands your professional options as your plan
to graduate and begin your career.
Certificate students are permitted to participate
in Building Constructions annual Career Fair
and related career and networking events.

The certificate coursework leads to 2nd area

of expertise on resume.
Potential to intern in Building Construction
related positions.
6 credits of the certificate may later be applied
to BC masters

Junior and senior undergraduates can complement any Georgia Tech Bachelor's
program through this interdisciplinary certificate. There are 4 classes for a total of
12 hours.
For more information, contact: Laura.Alger@coa.gatech.edu 404-385-7089

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Things to do in Atlanta
KRIPA CHANDRAN
ONLINE EDITOR

Atlanta is an incredibly diverse and exciting city; no matter

what your interests are, you can
be sure to find something interesting to do. For starters, be sure
to adventure around Techs own
campus. Right down the street
from East Campus, you can find
the World of Coke, where you can
sample Coca Cola flavors from
around the world. A block away
from there, you can check out the
Georgia Aquarium, which is the
largest aquarium in the Western
Hemisphere. Just a few feet away
from there, you can meander
around Centennial Olympic Park
and frolic in the fountains.
If youre a lover of the arts, be
sure to check out the High Museum. They always have exciting
new exhibitions to check out.
Definitely visit the Fox Theatre
where you can watch the musicals you love less than a mile away
from campus. For more informal,
yet artsy scenes around Atlanta,
be sure to walk around Little Five
Points, or just go running around
the Beltline, where you can also
go skating or biking in the Old
Fourth Ward skate park. If you
enjoy the outdoors, head over to
Piedmont Park or climb up Stone
Mountain.
Atlanta is also host to several
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popular DragonCon. There are

also several food festivals happening around the city, where you
can experience truly unique foods
with an Atlanta twist.
For those of you music lovers
out there, Atlanta is a major musical hub in the Southeast, and
there are plenty of incredible concerts all year long at some truly
unique venues, such as the Masquerade or Tabernacle.
There are some other interesting places around Atlanta if youre
looking for a fun way to spend
an afternoon, be sure to take a
walk around Ponce City Market

or catch a movie in Atlantic Station. If youre interested in outdoor markets, there are plenty all
around the city, including Krog
Street Market, which features
unique artwork. Sure Atlanta is a
relatively sprawling city, but there
are many ways to get around.
Dont be afraid to use MARTA; its inexpensive and a great
way to get to many really interesting areas around the city. Also,
youve got the option of using
Uber or Lyft to get to pretty much
anywhere else in the city, so go get
out there and explore this great
city around us.

Photo by Blake Israel Student Publications

The Georgia Aquarium is the largest in the nation. Its close

proximity to Tech makes it a great place to spend an evening.

The Best Ways

to Get Around
JONATHAN LONG
LIFE EDITOR

Techs 400 acre campus, the

great green behemoth in the heart
of Metro Atlanta, can prove to be
intimidating to the uninitiated.
Much like learning to cook or
read, getting around campus is a
skill that takes time and effort to
master. Unlike cooking and reading, however, being able to navigate Techs campus is a vital part
of succeeding as a Yellow Jacket.
The simplest and most effective
method of getting around is also
the most difficult: walking. While
it may seem daunting, a crosscampus walk from the 5th Street
Bridge to the CRC takes little
more than 20 minutes. Bikes, and
even the occasional unicycle, are a
common sight, but Techs love for
inconvenient hills and staircases
make them more of a burden than
a help. With proper planning, a
daily schedule can be planned to
the second due to the predictability of walking times.
For the risk-takers, however,
Techs bus service can turn an uphill hike into a quick, air-conditioned miracle. While most people associate Tech with White and
Gold, to students of the Institute
its colors may as well be Red, Blue
and Green. Techs bus routes,
bearing the names of these three
colors, can be an integral part of
the college experience if used cor-

rectly. Waiting for busses can be

a half-hour affair, but on good
days it can save valuable time
and hard-earned calories. Along
with the Trolley and Stingerette,
the bus system gives students an
efficient but unpredictable system for getting around campus.
In most cases, however, walking
is the only way to guarantee timely travel.
Techs parking system makes
getting around Tech by car essentially impossible. Parking outside of ones assigned lot will very
likely result in a ticket, making
cars really only useful for traveling around Atlanta rather than
campus itself. Even then, between
MARTA and Uber there are plenty of viable ways to get around the
city without a car.
If its a little late at night and
youre nervous about walking
home, call a Stingerette, a free latenight cab service. Another good
option is the Midnight Rambler,
for those who dont want to call a
Stingerette.
Barring time and weather constraints, walking is the most effective way to get around campus.
The bus and trolley systems can
be helpful with some lucky timing, but other than that it usually
isnt worth it. At the end of the
day, though, there is really no excuse not to go out and experience
Techs beautiful campus and the
surrounding areas.

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DAVID RAJI

OPINIONS EDITOR
At Tech, students are surrounded by a veritable smorgasbord of dining options. The three
dining halls on campus traditionally provide most of the sustenance for freshman. Among them
are North Avenue, Brittain and
Woodruff, the former two being
located along Techwood Drive on
east campus and the latter residing on West Campus.
Freshman meal plans, which
are often highly encouraged by
Tech administration, permit access to the dining halls on either
an unlimited or weekly basis (12
visits per week), depending on
the plan. Each dining hall usually
has regular offerings, but a good
amount of the options tend to
change from day to day.
The second area that is immediately obvious is Techs Student
Center. Roughly centered within
the campus, the Student Center
features easily recognizable restaurants including Chick-Fil-A, Taco
Bell, Subway and Panda Express.
All are located on the first floor,
along with the newly opened Blue
Donkey Coffee.
On the second floor, Twisted Taco, Rays N.Y. Pizza and
Dunkin Donuts coexist with a
number of other eateries. It should
be noted that, while meal plans do
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in the Student Center, students

may use their meal plans swipes
from select vendors in the afternoon on certain days.
Important to mention as well
are the variety of food trucks that
usually dot high-traffic areas of
campus around lunchtime. In the
past, they have collectively provided another source for diverse
options for food.
The Starbucks in Clough is one

of the buildings defining features;

it is not difficult to spot a student
clutching a white paper coffee
cup while hurriedly walking to a
study spot. Be wary of planning
on visiting during a class change,
as lines tend to get very long near
or on the hour. If youd prefer to
acquire coffee elsewhere, multiple
buildings, including the College
of Computing, have historically
had coffee carts which are opera-

tional on weekdays. Coffee vending machines can also be found in

a variety of places on campus.
If on-campus selections are
proving tiring, a quick venture
across the highway on Ferst Drive
will take you into Tech Square,
which boasts many eateries. Only
restaurants on the south side of
the street have accepted BuzzFunds as payment.
Walk a little further east and

Photos by Brenda Lin Student Publications

Above are two popular campus eateries. To the left is the Quad Cafe, a modern coffee bar in the
Biotech Quad. To the right is VietNomies, a food truck that offers popular Vietnamese dishes.

north and youll start running

into classier spots. Noodle, on
Eighth and Peachtree, satisfies any
craving for ramen and the like.
Cafe Intermezzo, also Peachtree,
serves elegant faire along with
amazing desserts until well past
midnight, making it a great spot
for a late night date. Sushi enthusiasts should stop by Steel, which
offers a wide selection as well as
authentic, tableside-made wasabi.
For more long term investments in food and often times
a healthier option, students can
sojourn to Publix, located on the
corner of 9th and Spring Street. It
generally offers the nearest reliable
grocery selection, and is conveniently located nearby to the Midtown Marta station. Note that the
Tech Trolley stops at Publix all
operational hours on weekends,
but only after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Just outside of west campus
lie several much-loved establishments, including Sublime Donuts, which recently announced
that it would be now open 24/7
to satisfy that sweet tooth. Howell
Mill Road and Northside Drive
are dotted with popular spots like
Five Guys, Cookout and Vintage
Frozen Custard.
Lastly, students with difficult
financial situations may apply to
Klemis Kitchen. The service was
instituted to ensure that no students have to go hungry due to
lack of funding.

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Important places for new Tech students

1 - Woodruff Dining Hall
2 - Burger Bowl Field
3 - Student Athletic Center Fields
4 - Campus Recreation Center
5 - Howey Physics Building
6 - Georgia Tech Student Center
7 - Tech Green
8 - Clough Undergrad Learning Commons
9 - Skiles Classroom Building
10 - Brittian Dining Hall
- The Technique
- Red Bus Route (runs clockwise)*
- Blue Bus Route (runs counterclockwise)*
- Tech Trolley Route

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//TRADITIONS

Tech Traditions
ALEXIS BRAZIER

chaotic, energetic, exhausting and

fun! If you cant partake in it, be
sure to cheer on your team.

HEAD COPY EDITOR

GEORGE P. BURDELL
Born on April 1, 1903, this
Tech student has become a legend
around campus. Not only does he
possess nearly every degree that
Tech offers, but he also has attended Harvard and fought in
World War II. To this day, he still
appears on campus, and will even
sign up for classes and events.
In case you missed it, George
P. Burdell is probably not a real
person. Instead, when Ed Smith
enrolled at Tech in 1927 and received two applications in the
mail, he used the second to enroll
a ficticious persona Mr. Burdell. He enrolled George in classes
and was even able to convince
professors that Burdell was in fact
a real student, filling out exams
for Burdell to maintain the illusion. Burdell graduated from Tech
in 31, and continued as a Masters
student at Tech as other students
picked up the task of maintaining
Burdells grades.
The tradition of Burdell is still
alive and well on campus. Youll
see his name on sign up sheets, at
football games, and even writing
articles in the Technique.
THE VARSITY
To sum up the Varsity in a single word: greasy. Its overpriced,
its loud and rowdy, and its some-

Pictured are the Varsity, students participating in the Mini 500 and students wearing the ubiquitous RAT cap. All these are traditions most freshman chose to take part in.

RAT CAPS
Getting straight to the point:
dont wear the RAT caps. Yes,
they were once a Tech tradition,
and yes, maybe freshman used to
have to wear them. The perjorative
word being used.
As ridiculous as these caps may
look though, they will have a certain place in every Tech students
heart. They symbolize the beginning of some of the most exciting
years of your life.
It is traditional to write down
the football games and scores on
the cap, and makes the RAT caps
worth it. Even if you arent particularly passionate about football,
this writing will be something
that will bring you back to a time
youll likely remember with much
affection.

where every freshman needs to eat

at. Though the food may not be
particularly impressive, the experience is.
As a restaurant thats been at
the heart of Atlanta and in the
hearts of Tech students for 88
years, every student should eat
there at least once just to say
they have. There is a vast menu of
options to choose from: burgers,
hotdogs, onion rings, french fries
and more burgers. They are prob-

THWG
It is clean, old fashion hate!
Techs long held rivalry with u[sic]
GA began in 1891 with hostilities
toward school colors. Naturally,
the line, To hell with Georgia!
garnered the most attention.
Learn it. Know it. Shout it, loud
and proud.
Be sure to look out for the
Techniques annual To Hell with
Georgia issue the week before the
big game.

L: Photo by Michael James Student Publications; C: Photo by Jamie Howell Student Publications; R: Photo by Jamie Howell Student Publications

ably best known for their onion

rings though, so these come most
highly recommended.
So whenever you get the
chance and are feeling brave, steel
your stomach and head over to the
Varsity.
MINI 500
The Mini 500 is a tricycle race
that has been on campus since the
1960s. It is a 15 lap race that can
be completed as a relay between

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up to 4 racers. Most fraternities and sororities have teams of

their own, but other organizations like the freshman experience
dorms will also race. There is a fee
associated, but if you race with
an organization they will usually
cover this.
Its not uncommon that bikes
will break down mid race, and because of this teams can also have
a pit crew to keep the bikes in
working condition. The race is