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NEWS

TECH REPRESENTED AT ATL PRIDE p2 YDSA

NEWS
educates on
immigration
JONATHAN PENNIE
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In the pursuit of advocacy and

education of the student body,
YDSA hosted a teach-in on the
undocumented student ban in place
in the state of Georgia. Currently, the
University System of Georgia Board
of Regents (USG BOR) Policy 4.1.6
prevents undocumented students
from attending GT, UGA, GCSU,
Georgia State University and Augusta
University. This past week, YDSA
members took the time to expand the
student body’s understanding of not
just the bill but also what it means to
be undocumented in America.
The teach-in consisted of a presen-
tation led by four student speakers,
Ruby Hembree, Radha Jagwani, Kate
Wehrenberg and Davis Schultz, and
periodic breakouts, where audience
members were encouraged to speak
with one another about provided on-
topic questions.
The first student speaker Ruby
Hembree began by speaking about
important terminology when it comes
to an understanding of undocumented
immigrants and the current ban in
place. She went on further to discuss
the obstacles that undocumented peo-
ple in this country face.
Following the discussion of
terminology, Radha Jagwani and Kate
Wehrenberg delved into the origins
of USG BOR Policy 4.1.6 and Policy
4.3.4, which requires universities to
“verify the lawful presence in the
United States of every successfully
admitted person applying for resident
tuition status” and the effects they have
See TEACH-IN, page 4
Top L: Photo by Tom Hightower Student Publications; Top R: Photo courtesy of Elayne Ashley; Above: Photo courtesy of William Harrer

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Atlanta Pride 2019 technique
Josh Bowling
Students join Atlanta residents for the annual
LGBTQIA+ celebration 44 Friday,
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Jackets, trolley join in Atlanta Pride celebration

booths, several performances and “This year my partner and I everyone in the Tech community is several informative panels and
POLLY OUELLETTE community discussions. had the privilege of watching the always welcome to walk alongside Pridefest.
STAFF WRITER The main event, however, is Tech Trolley roll by from atop the them. This year, Pride Alliance The spirit of the weekend is
the Pride Parade on Sunday. Tech Fox Theatre,” said Aaron Fowler, was joined by Grad Pride, Tech’s largely light and celebratory, but
Rainbow flags hung from students march every year, Director of Transportation. “Our Pride Employee Resource Group Atlanta Pride has more somber
flagpoles, windows, storefronts escorted by a Tech Trolley decked Trolley has always been such a and even the roller derby club. origins. Atlanta Pride was first
and homes this weekend to out in flags, streamers and other joyful and beloved expression of “I know a lot of people love it, held in 1970, a year after the
celebrate the 49th annual Atlanta decorations. The parade “float” the Georgia Tech identity, and especially just because it’s a fun Stonewall Riots in which police
Pride, one of the largest and is jointly coordinated by Pride I was so grateful we were able time. You can see friends in the violently clashed with gay-rights
longest-running LGBT pride Alliance and the LGBTQIA to serve as a representative for crowd and run up and hug them. protestors after raiding a known
celebrations in the country. Over Resource Center. our Institute’s inclusivity in the Everyone is cheering you on,” said gay nightclub. Pride festivals,
320,000 people were expected to “There are a few reasons we Pride Parade.” Harrer. “It’s really cute to watch including Atlanta’s, take time to
attend 2019 Atlanta Pride. have the trolley,” said William The trolley is surrounded by people whose first pride it is. It’s remember those that were lost to
As an integral and active part Harrer, fifth year EE and VP of dozens of students dancing, so wholesome, and you can just the LGBT-rights fight. This year’s
of the Atlanta community, many Pride Alliance. “One is that it’s cheering and waving flags see [the excitement] in their eyes.” festival also included a memorial
Tech students dressed in their big, it’s obviously Georgia Tech - everything from the For Pride Alliance, the parade to those the Atlanta community
brightest colors and made their and it’s easy to identify. But two, rainbow gay pride flag, the is the culmination of Coming lost to AIDS. Much has changed
way into Midtown to partake in it’s accessible. If someone can’ blue and pink transgender Out Week. since 1970, but LGBT rights
the festivities. LGBT students walk in the parade, they can sit awareness flag and the gold Tech The week is full of celebratory remain a contentious topic in
and their allies alike marched on it.” flag. Harrer said that anyone and events such as the Big Gay Brunch, American politics.
in the parades and attended the
myriad events.
“I participate in pride because
it’s really cool to reflect on where
I’ve come as a person as well as
seeing how the community as a
whole has evolved,” said Christian
Sewell, fourth-year BA. “This is
my fourth Atlanta Pride and my
seventh pride [overall], and it’s
so empowering to be able to be
myself with so many others in the
community in an environment
where there shouldn’t be any
retaliation.”
Festivities began at the
kickoff party at the Georgia
Aquarium on Friday, Oct. 11.
Saturday featured three parades
for specific groups within the
LGBT community: the Annual
Trans Pride March to promote
visibility of the transgender
community, the Annual Dyke
March to honor and empower
women and the first occurrence of
the Annual Bi and Pan March to
promote visibility of bisexual and
pansexual communities.
Throughout Saturday
and Sunday, Piedmont Park
transformed into the headquarters
for proud celebrations. A free
festival through Saturday and Photo courtesy of William Harrer
Sunday featured Kesha and other Tech students representing the LGBTQIA Resource center, Pride Alliance and Grad Pride pose with a Tech Trolley
popular artists, art exhibits, vendor at the parade on Sunday. Students brought homemade decorations and marched next to the trolley or rode on it.

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Tech residents, Standard apt. management clash

poster, before going on to say that he was “still waiting for them to dard, said that it was “the housing curity deposits, had elapsed past
MASON FAVRO the delay in getting the units ser- contact me.” equivalent of Fyre Festival,” refer- the legally allowed windows for
STAFF WRITER viced left hundreds of residents Another issue that was raised encing the infamous 2017 music sending the documents, which
without cooling during some of by several reviews and internet festival and scam that ended in highlights the substandard man-
If you want to live near Tech’s the hottest days of this past sum- comments was that the length of disaster after leaving its attendants agement practices at the Standard.
campus, but not in Institute- mer, where the average tempera- summer leases at the Standard was stranded in the Caribbean. The Standard is owned and
owned housing, then you are left ture in August was nearly 88 de- insufficient. Summer leases ended Some of the only praise for managed by Landmark Proper-
with a handful of options. The grees. on July 31, while some summer the Standard comes in relation to ties, a real estate holding company
Standard is one such option, and Utilities are not included with courses offered by the Institute their amenities, namely the roof- that owns college student-focused
the eighteen-story apartment rent, and in order to get utilities had their finals scheduled for the top pool. The area has two hot apartment complexes in 27 states.
complex which opened last year serviced, residents are required to days between August 1st and 3rd. tubs and frequently plays host to The Standard is a brand name
has been plagued by complaints go through a portal charging $60, This meant that students living viewing parties of local sporting for them, and there are branches
from residents from the beginning. even if the residents don’t have in the Standard had to move out events on its large outdoor screen. across the country, including one
Construction of the complex utilities they need to pay for. of their housing before they were Another of the complaints in Athens, home of UGA.
was six months behind schedule In addition, some utilities, done with classes, leaving them lodged was that the Standard’s The Mark is another one of
when the first tenants began such as internet access, were only temporarily homeless during one management was slow with fol- Landmark’s brands, and one
to move in, and only one of the set up after repeated prodding of of the most stressful parts of the lowing up with residents both property under that banner is
two elevators was in service. the management at the complex. academic year. over email and through physical currently under construction
These initial issues were set aside, Antonio Levin, a resident of the The unreliable management mailings. Several of these issues, in East Midtown nearby the
as tenants expected the end of Standard, detailed his month has left many residents with a including returning security de- existing Standard. The Mark will
construction to resolve many of attempts to get internet in a bad taste in their mouths. Em- posits and sending itemized lists also be managed by Landmark
issues; it did not. Google review, where he said ily Young, a resident at the Stan- of damages deducted from se- Properties.
Currently, the Standard has a
rating of 2.2/5 stars on Google.
Comparable East Midtown op-
tions Square on Fifth and U
House have 3.6/5 stars and 3.9/5
stars, respectively. The comments
included alongside the negative
reviews provide insight into the
various failings of the Standard’s
management, the most glaring of
which are also chronicled in sev-
eral posts on the Tech subreddit.
One of the most common com-
plaints from residents was that
appliances provided by the man-
agement at the Standard did not
work upon move-in, and appli-
ances were only fixed after a delay
of multiple weeks. Kyle Lauben-
stein, a resident, posted a review
detailing his experience, saying
that “[our] washing machine got
fixed 2 weeks after move-in” and
that “our cable does not work and
has never worked.”
Heating and air condition-
ing units have also been a serious
issue at the complex, as detailed
in a post on the Tech subreddit Photo by Taylor Gray Student Publications
from September. “700 units were The Standard is one of several properties along Spring Street that cater towards Tech students and young
installed backwards,” details the professionals in the city. The Standard advertises directly to students via emails and ads around campus.
4 • October 18, 2019• technique // NEWS
born here. There were only 27 building up that consciousness The event concluded with Co-Chair Ariella Ventura, who
TEACH-IN FROM PAGE 1
undocumented students enrolled until it reaches some sort of break- Q&A, and an open invitation to organized the event, had some
state of Georgia. There was a in the top five schools at the time ing point of showing people that attend future opportunities for ac- parting words on YDSA’s next
discussion of the power structure that the ban was instituted.” they do actually have the power to tivism, including the SGA Resolu- steps. “Tech [students] need to
of the State legislature and the After a discussion of the ban change.” tion in defense of Undocumented know that this ban exists before
demographics of the Board of itself, the conversation switched Davis Schultz also had insight Students on October 22nd. In- we can overturn it. So, by telling
Regents. to how Tech students could take into making a difference in the terviewed students claimed they as many people about it as possible
There was also a discussion steps to be active on the matter. issue and the importance organi- left with a positive and more in- is the first step. Hopefully, by
of the social and economic YDSA member Nate Knauf had zation plays at Tech and at other formed outlook on the issue. “I telling people about the ban,
contribution undocumented thoughts on the topic of student Georgia schools. “There has been just think that undocumented more will feel empowered to work
immigrants have in the country, engagement in activism. a lot of organization on this [issue] students should have a right to at- towards overturning it. So, once
along with a rebuttal of arguments “If every single student on at UGA, and it’s definitely some- tend Tech,” said Izzy Sadek, third we have that mass movement, not
in support of the policy. “We’re campus just woke up one day thing to emulate in your attempt year BME. “It’s messed up that we only at Georgia Tech but also at
losing out on them just as much and was like, this is an outrage, to get organized,” Schultz said, don’t allow them to. As a group GCSU and UGA, we can work
they’re losing out on us,” said I’m just going to not go to class “It’s all about having organization of students, I think we have the together as a University System of
Jagwani. “Additionally, the and let’s have solved we probably among the different schools and power to change that.” Georgia because we the students
argument that undocumented get solved in like a week, because capitalizing on the fact that we’re YDSA intends to use this are the university system, they are
immigrants will be taking away of just business shutting down,” a city that has nine major universi- teach-in as a stepping stone to nothing without us. We will work
spots from people who deserve Knauf said. “As usual, the struggle ties with people that are interested more activism at Georgia Tech. to overturn the ban, and we will
it more somehow by being is going to be in sort of gradually in working on this issue” YDSA Immigration Committee win.”

ECE hosts T.I., talks technology and education

Computer Engineering. Egerstedt In attendance from local they not kind of cut you in on the that and an alignment with an
HELLY SHAH, said he hoped the fireside chat neighborhoods were more than business? Because they wouldn’t entity like Georgia Tech that
TOLGA USTUNER would bring in people from the 100 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) be able to receive the money could solve all three of those
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS local community. students, with whom the speakers from Ford if you weren’t paying things. Then I think we have no
“As a public school, we have on stage actively engaged. The attention to the ad so we just said choice but to advance.”
On Monday, Oct. 7, rapper, a public school mission, and audience also included members we’re going to share ad revenue Both Woods and T.I
entrepreneur and philanthropist that mission is to be a good from the Atlanta community and with everyone who downloads emphasized the importance of
Tip “T.I.” Harris visited Tech to partner in the local community, Tech students. this app,” explained T.I. understanding when you need
speak about entrepreneurship, local neighborhood, and if Joining T.I in the discussion Both Woods and T.I are help and asking for it.
Tech’s community outreach I’m completely honest we was his longtime friend and passionate about helping the “For me personally, failure
and the relationship between haven’t always done as good business partner Vernell Woods. local Atlanta community, and isn’t really an option,” Woods
technology and entertainment. job of reaching out,” elaborated Woods is a Georgia Tech Stamps the discussion revolved around said of his experience. “When
The fireside chat, as it was Egerstedt in his introduction President’s Scholar and the first community engagement and Tech you set your mind to something,
called, was organized by Magnus before bringing on the evening’s African-American Electrical in the latter half of the event. go for it, solve problems and just
Egerstedt, Steve W. Caddick guests. “We really want to be Engineering alumnus at Georgia “We are not always as effective challenge everything you can and
School Chair and professor in a better and more inclusive Tech. T.I has been an investor as we could be when it comes to understand you need help … It’s a
the School of Electrical and partner in our community.” in many of Woods’ companies, partnering with our immediate balance, you gotta have confidence
including their newest mutual neighbors and communities, it’s to attack this problem around you
venture Moolah Mobile. Moolah true that every year we get a little that no one is looking at or no one
was designed to allow under- better, our student population really believes you can solve. You
privileged communities to pay looks a little more like the gotta have confidence in you but
off phone bills by engaging with student population in the city you gotta have an understanding
advertisements on the Moolah app of Atlanta but there is room for of yourself. Here’s my limit, here’s
and receiving 10% of ad revenues improvement,” Egerstedt said where I need help, here’s where
towards their bill. before inviting his guest speakers I need to lean on Georgia Tech,
“If you have Metro PCS or to contribute their thoughts on here’s where I need more advice.”
Boost Mobile or Cricket … when how Tech can be more inclusive of T.I. added that the reason for
you kind of refresh your screen its local community. their success together was they
and you might see a Ford ad or In response, T.I stated, each did the things they knew
you might see other ads that “The problems that plague our really well and could depend on
pop up. When you have to look community, I think they can all the other to do the things they
at these ads whether you go buy be traced back to the lack of three didn’t do well.
Photo by Garrett Shoemaker Student Publications Ford or not, they are receiving things: The lack of formidable “Give 100% in one area,
Vernell Woods, T.I., and Tech professor Magnus funds for you watching that ad education, lack of opportunities, instead of 50% or 20% in areas
Egerstedt discussed, among other topics, education. and we just said, well why would and lack of exposure … We have you are not good at.”
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OPINIONS EDITOR: Vivian Wang technique

“
”
I believe that all anyone really
wants in this life is to sit in peace
and eat a sandwich. — Liz Lemon
October 18, 2019
5
Friday,

Remembering to read
OUR VIEWS | Consensus Opinion

Consumer power conquers corporatism

Reacting to NBA and others’ response to Hong Kong outside of the classroom
It is unfortunate that corporations like But because it is a P.R. strategy, as “In no class have I leanred
the NBA and Activision Blizzard have members of the public consumers have more — nor been quite as
chosen to react antagonistically towards an important role in holding businesses intrigued than in my favorite
support for Hong Kong protestors within accountable. Boycotts have strength when past-time of reading.”
their organizations. united around an issue more important
After Daryl Money, general manager of than whether or not cookie packaging has JAMIEE FRANCIS
LIFE EDITOR
the Houston Rockets, tweeted his support, a picture of a rainbow on it. Outrage has
he was effectively ostracized by the league already caused Activision Blizzard to cut
while they quickly attempted to smooth their consequences for the reprimanded
things over with their Chinese fans. Even e-sports player. Ever since I was little (at chance of friendship — is not a
least, more little than I am cape-wearing crimefighter nor a
Lebron James, who has historically been But, as consumers, students must now in my golden college wand-carrying wizard. There is
vocal in opinions regarding American remember to be consistent with their years), I knew that I had a best nothing remarkable about this
social issues, avoided engaging with the outrage. These corporations’ actions reflect friend in L.M. Montgomery’s Anne besides her imagination —
“Anne of Green Gables.” and there is nothing I believe to
issue directly. a calculation that the public will neither be I wanted to be just like Anne be more remarkable than that:
And when an e-sports player expressed too upset or upset for a long enough time Shirley — even if she did have to have the imaginative spirit to
support for the protestors in Hong Kong to hurt their business. red hair that she simply could always see the world for its best,
not imagine away. But how many and to share that hopeful vision
during an interview, Activision Blizzard And the unfortunate truth is the wonderful visions she could with others.
initially banned the gamer for a year and historical accuracy behind their strategy. imagine! Throughout my formal
I, too, wanted to imagine education I have been fortunate
rescinded his prize winnings. By catering Americans in particular move from one the white birches of blooming enough to learn so much
to the Chinese government, they endorse controversy to the next with the attention cherry blossoms as “a bride all in about the world: about object
its repressive strategies and ignore their span of a goldfish. Compare this to the white with a lovely misty veil.” oriented programming, matrix
I, too, wanted to imagine the transformations, carbon cycles,
human rights violations for financial gain. Hong Kong protests, which have lasted romance of not walking along the capital markets and more. But
But this is not a standalone case. for nearly five months and are not showing main road to attend to my daily in no class have I learned more
Corporate “activism” is inherently any signs of slowing. errands, but along — nor been quite as
dreamy places like “Just as the value intrigued — than in
motivated by money in a capitalist society. Organizations like the NBA do not “Lover’s Lane and my favorite past-time
When large companies like Nike stand think that consumers can talk with their Willowmere and of the practical of reading.
Violet Vale and the information taught It is literature that
for a cause, they promote it because it is wallet for long enough. It is time to prove Birch Path.” has most shaped my
popular — not because it is right. them wrong. Anne did in schools should vision of the world:
not just kept her
fanciful visions
not be discounted, of seeing the beauty
in blossoming trees
The Consensus Opinion reflects the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of the to herself, but the wisdom found or the romance in
she shared her daily experiences. It is
Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors. imagination with within literature literature that has most
those around her should also not be stirred my excitement
technique editorial board — even if they did
go unappreciated.
at the promise of every
discredited.” opportunity. Just as the
Zoie Konneker EDITOR-IN-CHIEF I have yet to find value of the practical
a better answer to a casual “How information taught in schools
Will Finch MANAGING EDITOR Allie Ghisson PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR are you?” than Anne’s solemn should not be discounted, the
response of “I am well in body wisdom found within literature
Josh Bowling NEWS EDITOR Jahziel Villasana-Espinoza WEB DEVELOPER
although considerably rumpled should also not be discredited,
John Edwards SPORTS EDITOR Josh Trebuchon ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR up in spirit, thank you, ma’am.” as knowledge can be found from
Jaimee Francis LIFE EDITOR Avni Shridhar HEAD COPY EDITOR What was the exact cause that more sources than just the credits
Baylee Friedman ONLINE EDITOR Beatrice Domingo DESIGN EDITOR turned Anne’s ever-optimistic that count towards graduation.
spirit into a state of such As the semester picks up
ruffledness? “You’d be excited, and I find myself reading
too,” Anne explained, “if you mostly textbooks or assigned
were going to meet a little girl supplements, I know there is still
THE RAMBLER | Satire you hoped to be your bosom more for me to learn about the
friend.” Even the faintest promise world — more than could be
of opportunity could stir up such learned from another class, or even
Flag Building stands in solidarity with Hong Kong by excitement for the starry-eyed one more book. In the words of
tenant of Green Gables. my literary heroine Anne, “Isn’t it
playing South Park on building TVs This same starry-eyed Anne splendid to think of all the things
— the one whose image of the there are to find out about? It just
Hanging from the ceiling changing the channel from a changing the channel and hiding world is so full of fancy, and makes me feel glad to be alive —
with over 100 other flags, the cable news nework that nobody the remote in the lobby couch the one whose spirit leaps at the it’s such an interesting world.”
Chinese flag could do nothing was watching anyway. But the cushions next to crumpled flyers
other than wave silently in the response has been astounding by and Chick-fil-A sauce.
presence of media banned in its Tech student standards. “Perhaps Tech students are Write to us: are responses to or commentaries on
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years under Communist rule. “Leave me alone, I in on the protests. Guggenheim, want to hear your opinion and want (1st, 2nd, etc.) and major. We ask that
“I don’t really watch the TV,” have a test,” the same for one, would play Houston to make it known to all of campus. letters be thought provoking, well
We also welcome your letters in written and in good taste. We reserve
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year INTA. “Although, it’s good Rumors are that China is However, the Scheller College as topics relevant to campus. We will for length and style.
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Relearning how to serve

“Service is important in on Sunday, and I feel good about
what we were able to accomplish.
all forms, whether it is The people of Columbus
accomplished through hands County have been hurting for
nearly three years now. Many
and feet or through a listening residents who cannot physically,
ear or a shoulder to lean on.” emotionally or financially
(sometimes a combination of all
three) restore their homes have
BAYLEE FRIEDMAN been waiting for assistance for this
ONLINE EDITOR entire time. But, one thing I was
told this weekend is that they have
For the past two years, I have this trip. I hurt for the people who also been waiting for someone to
spent many of my breaks off had lost so much to these awful come help — in any way. To not NCAA Grad Success Give Me a Break!
from Tech in the same way — on storms. I wanted to, in some way, feel abandoned or forgotten in the For six consecutive years, Students stepped back
service trips. A group of nearly 40 make it better for them. midst of this chaotic storm that Tech athletics has boasted an into their classrooms on
Tech students pack up in vans and Usually, these service trips are has left their life disheveled. NCAA Graduation Success Wednesday after a four day
travel to a community struggling fulfilling. They are restful, though I realized this weekend that Rate of above 80%. In the recess, but for many, it was
with the aftermath of a natural they often do not include much service is not always exclusively latest data released, the rate less than relaxing. Professors
disaster. Last year we went to rest. I leave at the end and I feel physical labor. Service is relational, for student-athletes that assigning work to do over the
Houston, Texas to work with accomplished, like we, as a group, too. Sometimes, it is sitting on a enrolled at the institute from break or scheduling midterms
victims of Hurricane Harvey that made a tangible difference and couch and having a conversation 2009–2012 was as high as immediately afterwards extend
hit in 2016. This year, we packed we can see the results and how when you need to take a water 88%. Specifically, nine of the stress of schoolwork into
up and hit the road for Whiteville, they will help someone. If we are break or when you do not have the Tech’s 13 sports actually have the equivalent of paid time off.
North Carolina, a town about 500 lucky, how they will help an entire proper equipment. Sometimes, it rates higher than or equal to How does Tech expect students
miles from Georgia Tech. community. is running around the yard and to enjoy their vacations when
the national average for their
Whiteville is a relatively small I remember that feeling so laughing with the family you are they are harbored by educators
respective sports. extending beyond their reach?
town in Columbus County, North vividly, of seeing an entire slab working with.
Carolina. Many of its residents emptied out and being grateful So often, we come and go
have lived there for generations, for our ability to work to restore for a weekend and hope to leave
and the population of Columbus a bit of hope and progress to physical reminders that we were
County is spread out over miles a community that has been there, that we served and worked
and miles of open land. The thing struggling in the aftermath of a and labored. But the conversations
about this community, though, disaster. To use our break from we share, the meals we eat
is that they have been hit by two school to work on making a home together, and the compassion we
major, devastating hurricanes in livable again is one of the greatest show people who felt forgotten
just two years. privileges. will never be covered over with a
The first storm was Hurricane When we stepped away from concrete slab or a new wood floor. Menstruation Nation Braves, Falcons ‘Reck’
Matthew in 2016, which caused our job unfinished this past The physical markings of our Today, Friday, Oct. 19 Fall break was a bad time to be
severe flooding and extensive weekend, I felt this feeling of trip may not have been exactly is the world’s first National a fan of Georgia sports teams.
damage. Many residents chose restlessness. what I hoped for, but that does Period Day. PERIOD, the The Braves were knocked
to stay, rebuilding and putting I felt guilty for not doing more not mean it was in vain. Service organization behind the out of the playoffs thanks to
their lives together piece by piece, physically; I doubted whether is important in all forms, whether movement organized rallies in a dreadfull defeat by the St.
little by little, over the last few our presence was of much value it is accomplished through hands all 50 states to elevate the issue Louis Cardinals, the Falcons
years. That is, until Hurricane to this family when we could not and feet or through a listening ear of period poverty and make lost their fifth game of the
Florence hit in September of 2018 complete the job we had been and a shoulder to lean on. It is not menstrual products more season in a close match with
— another devastating storm that given for them. If we could not exclusively one or the other but accessible for all. 35 U.S. states the Arizona Cardinals, and
rattled the community that had finish the job in their home, what rather a combination of using our still have a sales tax on period Tech was clobbered by Duke
barely, if at all, picked itself back good was it? time and energy to make a new products considering them in another ugly defeat. At least
up. Yet, I remember conversations friend feel just a little bit better nonessential items. And until a particular event in Athens
I had never wanted to help shared on one homeowner’s and hopeful in the midst of a it ends, join the conversation. was especially rewarding.
more than I wanted to help on couch in the midst of the work tragedy.

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Chasing burgers while we are still young

“These disparities present a had a long road ahead of us, but long ride fully set in, especially back into our cars and began the
somehow our goal felt so close after we settled into a game of long journey home over the same
compelling argument for we could taste it. I chalk this up leapfrog with a truck, speeding interstate we had traveled the day
dismantling the structure of to the fact that even though we past them and being overtaken for before.
knew how far it was and how long dozens of miles. Beyond the fact that this trip
American justice as it stands.” it would take, we did not have a It fully caught up with us when was absolutely ridiculous, as I
concept of what that would feel we got to our hotel in Shreveport, was told time and time again by
MASON FAVRO like. It is very easy to talk about Louisiana, where our midnight parents, friends and even some
STAFF WRITER driving for a full 24 hours before check in led to eight of us in a of the other customers at the In-
or after it is passed, but it feels room with only one bed. We slept N-Out, it also represents one of
like an eternity in the middle. on whatever — chairs, towels and those rare opportunities to do
In Alabama, though, we passed tables were available, and each of something spontaneous. We only
This past weekend I went and by Wednesday we had a things like Talladega Motor us passed out for a full eight hours have this kind of liberty for a few
to get a burger. Under most solid group of eight people in Speedway and a sign advertising after our twelve hour drive. years during and after college
circumstances this would not be two cars, all prepared to make rides in a military tank that helped The next day, we completed before the pressures of career or
remarkable at all; most of us would the ridiculous into reality. We left to liven the mood. the last leg of our journey, driving family decimate our free time.
eat a burger pretty regularly, from Tech on Friday afternoon, The second phase took place the last five hours into Dallas, Doing something outrageous
whether it is Cookout late at night and were soon on Interstate 20 in Mississippi. It was by far the and into In-N-Out. Whatever while we still can is a good way to
or a less than premium option heading west, with full hearts and quietest part of the trip, as we were you may have heard about their ensure that once our free time has
from one of Tech’s dining halls. empty stomachs. adjusting to the reality of being in burgers, I guarantee that nothing run out and we have settled into
This weekend, however, was fall Road trips, as with any long a car for an extended period of has tasted as good to me as that our comfortable routine we have
break, and the burger was located journey, pass through phases. time, and the need to sleep was burger that I had driven hundreds something to look back on fondly.
781 miles away at an In-N-Out On this trip, our phases aligned catching up with us. We slept in of miles across three states for. It is also a good reminder to not
restaurant in Dallas, Texas. with the states we drove through. shifts, and managed to make it I made sure to get my money’s settle into a routine just yet, to
The idea was proposed by one In Alabama, we were hopeful. through the state quickly enough. worth — we all did. After an hour enjoy yourself more and say yes to
of my friends earlier that week, We had just started driving, and In Louisiana, the delirium of a long lunch, all eight of us got the extraordinary.

Flying with Wi-Fi disconnects passengers

idea that flights should be a place things are taking place. Yet, I streaming music. The messaging
“Why should I be subjected to of peace and limited disruption. choose to connect silently in the ability on Delta’s flights does
Of course, there will always be form of messages rather than the trick, but it is far from the
the frenzy of media and alerts the crying infant, kids watching FaceTimes or phone calls. Once speed which messages are sent on
that I am inundated by when a movie on a device without in-flight Wi-Fi is made unlimited land. Some airlines offer free in-
headphones or an adult who just and free for all passengers, it flight Wi-Fi, but only for limited
on the ground?.” cannot seem to find their “inside is inevitable that some will amounts of time or data usage,
voice,” but why should I be abuse the ability in the form of which helps with the quantity of
EMILY DYKSTRA subjected to the frenzy of media communication that disrupts users and speed of the network.
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR and alerts that I am inundated by other passengers. Already, there I am no computer-whiz, but I
when on the ground? Flying used are reports of passenger arguments doubt that a flight of a couple
to be a time to unplug, as there that can escalate to banishment hundred passengers would all be
was not the option to connect from a flight — this will only able to utilize a Wi-Fi network at
Flying typically brings to mind and disruptive messages from using Wi-Fi provided specifically be escalated with widespread an altitude so far away from any
thoughts of exotic destinations, down below. When I fly, I use for this in-flight entertainment. availability of Wi-Fi. That person transmission or tower with any
thrilling new memories and the time for a variety of activities, I agree that in-flight talking loudly on the phone in a efficiency.
everything else summed into one some of which are productive entertainment using a personal quiet study space? Now they are My thoughts most likely
word — “vacation.” However, in the form of work or focused screen has its perks, especially next to you on a four hour flight fall short of any argument that
what happens when passengers reading, and some of which are when it comes to the amusement and you cannot simply up and would convince airlines to reverse
remain plugged in even when they relaxing like napping or listening of young children who become move. their progress, but I beg them to
are supposed to be “getting away?” to music. But what happens when restless after 15 minutes sitting in Logistically, I find it hard to consider limitations and standards
As many airlines make progress passengers cannot do any of those the middle of a three-seater row. believe that these airlines would to what can be done on a flight.
towards universalizing free in- things without disruption in such I take part in the free messaging be able to provide free unlimited Just as on land, we never know
flight Wi-Fi, I fear the day that my a confined space? ability of Delta’s network, which Wi-Fi at a speed that would allow what those around us are escaping
travels among the clouds are filled My main argument against while slow, is admittedly better passengers to be productive, from, nor do we know what they
with the chattering of cell phone free, unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi than disconnecting from friends regardless of if they are are trying to accomplish while we
conversations, notification bells stems from the aforementioned for hours on end when important downloading work documents or all speed from point A to point B.
Life
LIFE EDITOR: technique
Jaimee Francis Non-aligned utopias
ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR:
Lane Elder
Sengalese-French artist and curator Oulimata Gueye 8
Friday,
explored future realms as seen as through African art and
[email protected] sci-fi. 49 October 18, 2019

Dr. David Hu speaks at “Revolutionaries” series

“When I was young, I was the water using inertia and surface time at Tech, like a patent-pending build really cool devices just
LANE ELDER interested in animal movement, tension. Then he addressed the flexible hairbrush designed based from following things that look
ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR but just for curiosity’s sake,” he audience’s most pressing question: on a 3-D model of a cat tongue. interesting, and lastly, teamwork.”
explained. “But my parents are of whether humans could L’Oréal has expressed interest Kabariti, who helped found
This semester, the Student scientists. They always encouraged walk on water. in the project too, but, to the “Revolutionaries” with SGA in
Government Association me to not just enjoy things Hu thought it could be pos- dismay of many in the audience, 2018, is one example of a student
(SGA) has brought back the but to ask questions on how sible, but only if a human had a Hu shared it is not likely the who has been inspired by the
“Revolutionaries” speaker series things worked.” foot with the area of a square me- hairbrush will be available in stores revolutionary faculty at Tech. In
for a second year. At MIT, Hu’s main influences ter and an exoskeleton. anytime soon. fact, he dreams of becoming a
“Revolutionaries” highlights were Ig Nobel prize winners, the “It seems reasonable, like a foot “I learned from this a couple professor himself.
outstanding faculty at Tech group of researchers whose studies the size of a big garbage lid,” he things,” shared Hu at the end of “They’re people just like us,”
from diverse departments and invoke its students to laugh first told the audience. his presentation. “That following Kabariti said. “They’ve faced im-
backgrounds and gives these and then think. He later on won Additionally, Hu shared about your curiosity to its utmost limits poster syndrome too. Everyone
select professors a chance “to talk a coveted Ig Nobel prize himself some current projects from his is actually a lot of fun, you can has a chance to be just as great.”
not just about boring class stuff,” by studying the hydrodynamics
according to Saif Kabariti, 4th of mammal urination, studying
year ME and chair of the Student under professors who research
Faculty Development Committee phenomena like ponytail bounci-
with SGA. ness and teapot dribblings from a
“Our goal is to inspire Tech scientific perspective.
students and show what the “When I saw him, I thought,
revolutionaries have done and this person just looks like they’re
the difficulties they’ve faced,” playing their entire life. I thought
said Kabariti. that was a really good path,” he
“We want to look at how we said about the professor who ad-
can learn from them and extrapo- vised him in his research.
late from there.” Hu’s main research was in-
Dr. David Hu, Fluid Dynam- spired by his childhood interest in
ics instructor for the George W. animals, specifically the waterbug.
Woodruff School of Mechanical How do these waterbugs walk on
Engineering, gave the first talk of water, Hu often wondered.
the series on Oct. 1. Using high-speed cameras,
Even to students whose eyes he observed how only a portion
would glaze over at the words “fluid of the leg hair goes underwater
dynamics” and “engineering” so as not to break the surface
found themselves enjoying Hu’s tension. He described waterbugs
talk, which he started off by as moving across the water “like
dedicating his presentation to his a trampoline.”
mom, who was working on her “It’s all because their bod-
Ph.D. when he was born. ies are the hairiest surface in the
“I am not a revolutionary. But world,” Hu explained. “Their legs
my mom is a real revolutionary,” are the thickness of a human hair
he said with a laugh. but each leg is coated with 10,000
Dr. Hu received multiple hairs per square millimeter.”
degrees from MIT where During the course of his talk, Photo by Lane Elder Student Publications
he studied animals from an Hu showed clips of waterbugs and Pictured speaking above is Tech professor Dr. David Hu at SGA’s “Revolutionaries” series.
engineering perspective. other animals who move across Hu discussed adding humor and excitement into his research which focuses on fluid mechanics.

Behind the scenes with DramaTech Tap Troupe

their dance skills. The troupe the new dancers pick up as they
emphasizes its atmosphere as a start their career in tap dancing,
space where any skill level can noting the differences between
find opportunities for growth. this type of dance when compared
No previous experience with to others.
dance is required for troupe “I don’t really do a lot of dance
membership. In fact, tap dance outside of tap dancing, but I’d say
varies greatly from other types tap dancing is a lot more about
of dance. getting a consistent sound than
“It’s definitely more of a other dances,” said Williams.
learning troupe than a ‘We’re “Other dances don’t really
really good at tap, if you’re not make sound that much and for
then get out,’” said troupe leader tap dancing, it’s very important
and third-year CS Davis Williams. that the sounds are in sync.”
Williams, as well as several At a typical rehearsal, DT3 will
other troupe members, became break their activities into separate
HOPE WILLIAMS involved with DT3 through portions once they have properly
CONTRIBUTING WRITER mutual friends. DT3 secretary warmed up.
and third-year MSE Austin “The way a typical class will go
The world of dance, once Hughes discovered the group is that we’ll all get there, and we
constrained by specific moves, through Williams and is now will warm up together to a song
music and costumes, has been participating in his second year as and just like loosening up the
revolutionized by younger a troupe tap dancer. ankles and feet to do the taps later.
generations incorporating “I just went and tried and I was “And then whoever is teaching
pop culture and impromptu like ‘Oh this is fun’ and so I stuck for the day ... will teach first
playfulness into their routines. with it,” said Hughes. the techniques that will be in
At Tech, this revolutionized Hughes explained how the the combo, if there’s anything
form of dance includes new dance supportive and welcoming specific and stuff that’s not heavily
groups pushing the boundaries of environment has impacted his practiced, and then afterwards,
their traditional dance form. The involvement. we’ll do the combo, which is just
DramaTech Tap Troupe (DT3) “I think that’s kind of why we a song that they choose to make a
serves as one of these outlets for all stuck around,” said Hughes. dance to,” said Hughes.
revolutionized dance. “It felt like a place where like, you The tap dancers of DT3
Founded in 2016, DT3 has don’t have to be great, you don’t further pride themselves for the
around a dozen members who have to be some stellar dancer.” creativity they strive to bring to Photo courtesy of DT3
regularly rehearse choreographed Troupe leader Williams each performance. The DramaTech Tap Troupe (DT3) rehearses a routine. The group
routines and work to improve explained the techniques that See DRAMATECH. PAGE 8 emphasizes its welcoming approach for interested students.
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Non-aligned utopias as seen through African art

Gueye’s work currently to learn more about her niche said Gueye. “It bridges the past, Europe and in the United States
focuses on the impact of digital area of expertise and ask her any present and the future.” because for me it is very rare that
technology on urban popular questions they might have about In regards to the continent of the artist and the writer use the
culture and Africa. Her research is the topic. Africa, Gueye emphasized how term science fiction,” said Gueye.
based on science fiction products Noting the unique role of the upheaval the continent has In fact, when Gueye was
like literature, film and video science in art culture, Gueye faced over time has been heavily conducting her own research on
games which reveal the emergence discussed her personal interest in reflected in the science fiction the continent, she discovered that
of art from Africa as it enters into her specialized area of media and genre. Gueye explained how the storytellers of Africa almost
the global stage. art in terms of its ability to blend works by African creators and always use science to tell stories,
Prior to the round table the past with the future. artists exhibit the interactions despite not explicitly using the
discussion, Gueye hosted her “It is the science fiction between the continent’s present phrase “science fiction.”
own personal Q&A session in the genre that best reflects the and future. Gueye then went on to guide
Swann building on Oct. 8, giving interaction between the present “I use the world ‘sci-fi’, or the audience through different
JANNAT BATRA Tech students the opportunity and projections of the future,” science fiction as it emerged in examples of science fiction in
STAFF WRITER African culture, projecting
different works of art on
Over the years, not only have the screen.
the continents undergone changes Works included literature,
geographically, but they have film and paintings. Some science
also undergone major economic, fiction productions Gueye
political, social and aesthetic explored were short films like
transformations, molding the Neill Blomkamp’s “Tetra Vaal”
world and its culture. Specifically, (2004), “Les Saignantes” by Jean-
the present niche of art culture Pierre Bekolo (2005) and “Pumzi”
has been heavily influenced by by Wanuei Kahiu (2009).
technology and science, allowing For those trying to dip their
artists from continents such as toes into the deep waters of science
Africa to rise to prominence. fiction, Gueye recommends the
It is this rise of African art on novel “Who Fears Death?” by
a vast global scale that brought Nnedi Okorafor as a good place to
the Sengalese-French artist and start. The novel explores magical
curator Oulimata Gueye to Tech’s realism through the story of a
campus to participate in a round genocide that takes place in a
table discussion hosted by the post-apopalytpic Africa.
French Club at Tech as well as Gueye explained how science
the French department within the fiction products like this novel
School of Modern Languages. reveal how in the future — even
The round table topics covered though societies might change
Non-Aligned Utopias and new — the future is still linked to the
technologies in Africa, a specialty past.
of Gueye’s, and gave members Gueye exemplified how the
of Emory University, Spelman futures found in science fiction are
College and Georgia State Photo courtesy of ARTS@TECH connected to the past in terms of
University’s community a chance Sengalese-French artist and curator Oulimata Gueye visited campus from Oct. 8-9, along with sponsors our present human behavior, such
to also participate. from the cultural services of the French embassy and Tech faculty, to discuss the emergence of African art. See NON-ALIGNED. PAGE 8
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Paper and Clay: meet people while making art

making and tie-dye, among
HANNAH JANE BAUMANN other projects.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Grimmet stressed that these
opportunities, especially the class-
While midterms are taking es, are open to students of all artis-
place and stress levels are on the tic levels and backgrounds.
rise, many may be wondering “The classes are for both begin-
where to go to escape from the ners and more experienced art-
hectic buzz of class and homework. ists. Most classes are geared more
Tech’s “Paper and Clay,” located towards beginners but we just
on the third floor of the Student started advanced pottery classes
Center, might just be the escape this semester for people who are
students have been looking for, more experienced and have taken
as they can explore their more classes before. We have classes of
creative and artistic sides during all levels but most are definitely
these times of mental strain. geared towards beginners,” said
In order to learn more about Grimmett.
this space, the Technique sat down “Free Fridays” marks another
with one of the student managers initiative launched by Paper
at Paper and Clay. and Clay in which students can
“It’s the one place on campus come in and do a specific craft
where I am not stressed out,” said like Halloween decor, newspaper
fourth-year AE Jessica Grimmett. lanterns or mask making for free.
“It has a different vibe than Other festive celebrations include
everywhere else. It is very calming a “Winter Market” craft fair that
and fun even despite all of the will be hosted in December.
print orders.” Alongside all of the exciting
Second-year BME Bailey activities going on this semester,
Moore visited Paper and Clay for groups can rent out the “Inspira-
the first time last week and agreed tion Area” or tables in the back of
with Grimmett about Paper and the space to work on ceramics any
Clay being a safe space to relax. time of the school year. Students
“I really enjoyed my visit to Pa- and groups can also reserve the
per and Clay,” said Moore. “The pottery wheels if they are inter-
atmosphere was so calming and ested in creating ceramics of their
it was such a great stress relief for own. Walk-ins are also welcome,
me to go and paint ceramics with but it is recommended to reserve
some of my friends after a really the space for larger groups.
long week. “I think it is really important
“They had a really great playlist that we have a space like Paper
playing throughout the space too. and Clay on campus, especially
I would definitely like to go back at a STEM school like Georgia
sometime.” Tech,” said Grimmett.
Paper and Clay provides a “There is not really a place like
wide array of services and activi- this anywhere else on campus. Of
ties to students including poster course we have Ferst Theater and
printing, the “Inspiration Area”, DramaTech but there aren’t really
ceramic painting, workshops and art classes you can take on campus
classes, as well as sewing machines other than the ones offered here.
and pottery wheels available for It’s important to have a place like
use in the facility. Paper and Clay for people who are
The “Inspiration Area” looking to make art and who en-
includes unlimited access to paint joy doing stuff like this.”
brushes, paint, beads, yarn, fabric, In order to keep up with all
markers, crayons and many other of the upcoming events, students
art supplies for only ten dollars can follow Paper and Clay on Photos by Taylor Gray Student Publications
for every hour of use. Upcoming Facebook or at studentcenter. Photos above a closer look into Paper and Clay. Located on the top floor of the Student Center, this space
workshops include ones on candle gatech.edu/paper-clay. offers a variety of services and activities, including poster printing, ceramic painting, workshops and classes.

Blending art and science with glass blowing

JESSICA ZHANG entirely free of imperfections, Despite her knowledge in the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER which is essential for experiments technical realm of science, Ashley
where there needs to be very little still stressed the importance of art
Tucked away in the basement light distortion. in her work. The intricately made
of the Ford Building is the Glass Her various creations, glass apparatuses in her shop serve
Shop. In this tucked-away shop, specifically tailored to the as evidence for the importance of
Elayne Ashley turns glass into experiments they are going to be combining the uniqueness of art
various scientific instruments, used for, are so unique that they with knowledge of science.
ready to be used in experiments cannot be found in a catalog. “Training as a scientific glass-
conducted all through campus. Yet, her background in art blower mostly trains you in the
Ashley described the start of includes a scientific knowledge of techniques of fabrication, not re-
her career in this uncommon job: glass. As a scientific glassblower, ally in the background of the ma-
a fine arts major in her undergrad- Ashley’s work is not just creative terial. As an artist, I had to learn
uate years, she decided to explore but also technically grounded. a lot of the chemical background
the scientific glassblowing realm Ashley must be knowledgeable of the material in order to under-
because she wanted to “strive for of the various chemical composi- stand how to work with it, which
precision and skill.” tions of the types of glass she uses has helped inform my experience
“At the end of the day my cus- and how the chemical composi- here,” said Ashley.
tomers are furthering science and tion directly impacts the utility For those interested in learning
the endeavors of mankind,” she of the apparatus in research, as more, the Glass Shop hosts open
explained. “Something I make is various departments on campus houses throughout the year where
going directly into an experiment require different aspects of glass in anyone on campus can come see
that is helping a [researcher] prove the apparatuses they use. Ashley what Ashley does on a day to day
a theory.” discussed the importance of these basis, including her glass blowing
As she rifles through her varying compositions in her work. demonstrations.
drawers of glass, Ashley’s passion “Aerospace has me doing Ashley also encourages
for glass is clear. She produces a lot of quartz work as it’s a researchers on campus to consult
different samples of glass and material that gets to a higher with her on various issues they
explains their different uses in the temperature and it has a higher may be having to discover how
Photo courtesy of Elayne Ashley scientific world. There is a glass optical clarity,” Ashley explained. her work and knowledge in the
Glass blower Elayne Ashley specifically tailors her work to her customers, that she has designed to be able “[This is because] quartz is pure chemistry of glass can help solve
which unites the creative art of crafting with technical processes. to bend, and a glass that is almost silicon dioxide.” those problems.
// LIFE technique • October 18, 2019• 11
the number Scooby-Doo at the the highlight of her career not in because we’re just like ‘What does
DRAMATECH FROM PAGE 8 end because it sounded vaguely terms of a single performance, but everyone have?” said Hughes, who NON-ALIGNED FROM PAGE 8
These performances are held Scooby-Doo-ish. from what she has gained from points to the usage of Hawaiian as continuing to execute genocides
throughout the year, as a “So we had like five people the continued act of performing. shirts as a frugal solution. against minority groups.
part of DramaTech’s Let’s were the Scooby-Doo people “As with anything that’s artsy Looking to the future, Wil- Gueye also explained the value
Try This! (LTT). and a lot of us were monsters so or performative, it kind of like liams wants the troupe mainly to of these works of literature. The
Musical choices for the we just got to creep round the desensitizes you to anything that’s focus on recruiting and teaching unique value of these works is
routines have ranged everything back tapping.” potentially nerve-wracking,” said new members. their uncanny ability to create and
from Lizzo and Cardi B to The troupe’s performance Sosa. “So you do, as time goes on, “We just want to keep it alive, foster a national identity.
Broadway numbers. Dancers of Moana also stuck out to get more confidence and that kind because it’s still a fairly new “If a continent wants to be its
reflected on some of their more its members. of confidence bleeds into other as- troupe,” said Williams. “So we own force, it has to invent its own
memorable performances and “We kind of like pantomimed pects of your life.” want to make sure that it contin- way of forming the future, science
musical scores, which were often through what was actually hap- In addition to sharing the ex- ues to go past us and so the big fiction could also be a useful tool
filled with humor. pening in the song [Moana’s citement of each performance, thing is just making sure we’re for that,” said Gueye.
“Last year we did a fun one “Your Welcome’] but then also ev- troupe members also discussed constantly teaching new people.” Another notable feature of
that was, the music was not from eryone came out and did a dance the hardships of budgeting. In fact, new members are wel- science fiction as used in Africa
Scooby-Doo, the music was from with it as well,” said Hughes. “We have a very small budget, come to reach out to the troupe and Afro-futurism is the heavy
a Broadway musical from like the Ma Sofia Sosa, third-year so trying to assemble costumes, with any questions about joining. presence of female protagonists,
60s,” said Williams, “but we did CHBE and tap dancer, discussed that’s why it’s usually that creative The troupe is active on social as pointed out by a member of
media and welcomes newcomers the audience during the question
to their weekly rehearsals session of the presentation.
which meet on Saturdays in the Whether this is due to a
Peachtree Room of the Student purposeful movement by artists
Center. Beginners meet from 1:30 or if the media is simply focusing
p.m to 3:00 p.m., while advanced more attention on the works of
dancers practice from 3:00 p.m. young women and their portrayal
to 4:30 p.m. in the media, Gueye was not
Ultimately, the troupe quite sure.
stresses their non-stress approach Regardless of the intention, the
to dance. “We’re super friendly effect of science fiction remains
and supportive of each other,” said the same: to bridge the gaps in
Sosa, who encourages everyone society caused by time and to offer
to come try tap. The final result a measure of progress as compared
of the rehearsals is not just the to the past and present.
improved skills, but something Far more than a mere source of
more tangible as well. entertainment in today’s society,
“In the end we all do it togeth- Gueye revealed that science
er and we film it and it’s a good fiction acts as a catalyst of change
time,” said Hughes. that enables an entire continent
Members of DT3 will be to enhance human expression in
participating in DramaTech’s the midst of a rapidly evolving
upcoming performance of Yellow technological society.
Face, as well as LTT’s After Show. The cultural services of the
“Yellow Face,” which recounts an French embassy as well as other
Asian-American’s experience with departments within Tech will
his identity, will be showing from come together again on Oct. 30
Nov. 8-23. The Theatre also invites in the Student Center, where they
Photo courtesy of DT3 members of the community to will be putting on a concert that
Whether as a part of DramaTech’s LTT, stand-alones or as an open house, DT3 performs in various audition for their Culture Jam will focus on innovation within
shows throughout the year and strives to incorporate elements of pop culture and playfulness. on Nov. 11. French music.
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ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Josh Trebuchon
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Jack Cronin Friday,
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‘Zombieland’ sequel lives up to quality of original

FILM
time, they have since ascended
into stardom. Eisenberg appeared
Zombieland Double Tap as villains in “The Social Net-
GENRE: Action comedy work” and “Batman v Superman”;
Stone’s turns in “La La Land,”
STARRING: Emma Stone, “Easy A” and “The Favourite” dis-
Woody Harrelson tinguished her as a rare talent of
DIRECTOR: Ruben Fleischer both dramatic performance and
celebrity adoration. Meanwhile,
RATING: R writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wer-
RELEASE DATE: Oct. 18 nick struck gold with the “Dead-
pool” movies, and director Ruben
OUR TAKE: ««««« Fleischer became more firmly
established in the industry after
“Gangster Squad” and “Venom.”
JACK CRONIN Reflecting on all of this in a
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR recent interview with the Tech-
nique, Fleischer thought the break
When another horde of zom- between “Zombieland” films in-
bies arrive on their doorstep, stilled fondness for the cast and
Woody Harrelson repeats his crew. “I think we all just had an
iconic line: “It’s time to nut up or appreciation for how special the
shut up.” Quickly, a couple other experience of making the first
characters criticize the line for movie was,” said the 44-year-old
being crude and very 2009. This director. For him, the new proj-
comical exchange in the new film ect was as much about recaptur-
“Zombieland Double Tap” wink- ing the magic of the first film as
ingly acknowledges how much it was about recreating the terrific
time has passed since the first in- work environment that conceived
stallment in the zombie comedy it. “This cast was just truly won-
series was released. derful human beings and so col-
In fact, digging a little deeper laborative and so fun.”
into the ten-year gap between Fleischer admitted concerns
installations reveals a stark con- about tarnishing the legacy of
trast between career statuses for 2009’s instant cult classic, noting
nearly all involved. Although Jesse that some of the production delays Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures
Eisenberg and Emma Stone were stemmed from a desire to ensure Jesse Eisenberg (left) and Emma Stone (center) reprise their roles as Columbus and
established, working actors at the See ZOMBIE, page 14 Wichita in the new sequel to 2009’s cult classic action comedy film ‘Zombieland.’

‘Angel’s Pulse’ brings eclectic blend of sounds

Moi and is a simple, yet magnetic
MUSIC
song. Its background is composed
Angel’s Pulse of party chatter and soft-spoken
Blood Orange vocals. Another standout song
with a guest feature is “Tuesday
LABEL: Domino Records Feeling” featuring Tinashe. This
GENRE: R&B tune is slightly more up-tempo
than the other tracks but still
TRACK PICKS: “Benzo” bears the experimental sound
heard throughout “Angel’s Pulse.”
OUR TAKE: ««««« “Baby Florence (Figure),”
the mixtape’s seventh track, is
JOURNEY SHERMAN the perfect soundtrack to a chill
STAFF WRITER night out. Its steady beat lasts the
entirety of the song, creating the
Blood Orange takes listeners feeling of time passing. This song
on a psychedelic ride with mixtape features a chill vibe and stellar
“Angel’s Pulse” through its gentle mixing. It wonderfully finds the
vocals and bouncy synth sounds. balance between the music and
This mixtape is not intended for lyrics while the vocals slowly
someone that is listening to Blood morph into the other instruments
Orange for the first time, but present in the track.
rather for those that are already Another standout track,
fans and are looking for more “Benzo,” is the closest to any of
deep cuts from this artist. the tracks off of Blood Orange’s
Although “Angel’s Pulse” previous releases, especially his
released on streaming services in last album “Negro Swan.” This
July, the physical release of the track compiles soft horns and the
mixtape did not come until this vocalist’s smooth crooning. For
past week. The record sounds like those that have never listened to
the perfect mixtape for a hipster Blood Orange, this is mixtape’s
crush in high school. It drips in best song in order to get a real feel
nostalgia and flawlessly blends for this artist.
and folds each track into each Blood Orange’s “Angel’s Pulse”
other, creating the illusion of one creates a mixtape that compiles
seamless track. The only issue with and fuses different genres and
this is the lack of differentiation sounds together. It overlays
between tracks. It is perfect for laughter, conversation and street
a night drive with the windows noises with phenomenal mixing.
down. It feels like a slow-moving Although this transcendent
summer night and an album that mixtape is excellent in its own
is easy to play cover-to-cover. right, it is not meant for easy
“Angel’s Pulse” is loaded with listening. This is not album to
featured artists, with one track just throw on and enjoy on the Photo courtesy of Domino Records
standing out in particular. “Dark first listen. Instead, it relies on a R&B artist Blood Orange recently released a new mixtape titled ‘Angel’s Pulse.’ The mixtape
& Handsome” features Toro y listener with an acquired taste. mostly features deep cuts with a less poppy sound than most of Blood Orange’s music.
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Wilco’s ‘Ode to Joy’ brings lyrical, thematic variety

and performer, and it’s not hard to
MUSIC hear Tweedy meditating in those
Ode to Joy tracks, tracing the contours of his
Wilco life.
If Tweedy decided to press
LABEL: dBpm pause with his albums to look
GENRE: Alternative Rock back on his career, then “Ode
to Joy” represents Tweedy press-
TRACK PICKS: “Everyone ing play — carrying forward
Hides” and “Before Us” the same tones and themes with
renewed vigor. Beginning qui-
OUR TAKE: ««««« etly with “Bright Leaves,” a track
that would be at home at any of
JOHN EDWARDS Tweedy’s most recent solo efforts,
SPORTS EDITOR the album truly begins in earnest
with “Before Us,” a pounding,
Jeff Tweedy is particular. The pulsating track that gushes forth
Wilco front-man has never been with energy. “One and a Half
one to pick up an aesthetic for an Stars” and “Quiet Amplifier”
album and drop it by the time the paint pretty pictures of loneliness,
next one rolls around — rather, isolation and of “shy little flower[s]
Tweedy has been content to roll on the vine.”
with ideas and see where the road Tweedy’s introspective style
takes him, evolving and coalesc- especially comes into play with
ing until it sounds just right. the punchy “Everyone Hides” and
Wilco’s latest effort, “Ode to the meditative “White Wooden
Joy,” represents tracks well along Crosses.” With soft acoustic
with Tweedy’s journey down at- strumming and the “wah-wah”
mospheric alt-country, realizing of an electric guitar backing, on
further Tweedy’s own solo ef- the latter track Tweedy ponders
forts from the previous year while the strangeness of contemplating
building enough off of them to what it might be like to lose some-
sound like a true Wilco piece in one close: “My blood ran cold/as
its own right. these sad ideas passed through
Despite Wilco’s relative quiet- … What would I do / if a white,
ness since their previous album, wooden cross meant that I’d lost
2016’s “Schmilco,” Tweedy has you?” “Ode to Joy” moves fur-
kept busy, releasing three heavily- ther and further down-beat with
acoustic albums that represented a “Citizens” and “We Were Lucky,”
mix of covers of older Wilco songs before springing back in a new,
and original material. Bluesy, mel- hopeful direction with “Love is Photo courtesy of dBpm
ancholy and nostalgic, tracks like Everywhere (Beware),” as the The members of Wilco pose for a recent photo. Frontman Jeff Tweedy (center) flexes
“Having Been is No Way to Be” electric guitar finally supplants his songwriting muscles with the alternative rock group’s new album ‘Ode to Joy.’
and “Landscaped” were gorgeous, the acoustic.
echoing reflections — the sounds On the track, Tweedy warns this message: “Are we all in love, a melancholic, ambiguous note, absolute present of an album, writ-
of an artist looking back on his listeners not to be seduced by love, just because? / No, I think it’s po- reaching out and encouraging ing “Where the power lines are
career with longing. The material but to instead be energized by it. etry and magic / something too someone to have the same epipha- down / whipping sparks around
dropped around the same time It’s here that the “Ode to Joy” big to have a name” — Tweedy ar- ny in “Empty Corner” — “Come / like angels touching down / I
as Tweedy’s memoir, “Let’s Go moniker is earned, as Wilco seem gues against the passivity of affec- back, lonely / how sad, if only / see you there.” It is a powerful
(So We Can Get Back),” where to seize upon their own anxieties tion, and instead proclaims “carpe I don’t believe you don’t care / break from the otherwise intro-
Tweedy detailed his own struggles and declare a willingness to tri- diem” for his own happiness. you’ve got family out there.” spective nature of the piece, and
with creativity and fame, meditat- umph over them, to reach out. Despite the happy tones of the Tweedy’s lyricism is at its finest it is executed flawlessly by the
ing on his memories as an artist “Hold me Anyways” punctuates piece, Tweedy ends the album on here as he places the bow on this talented Tweedy.

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ZOMBIE amidst evolving zombies. The If any revelation is present in in post-production. “We always
FROM PAGE 12
subsequent journeys yield appear- the sequel, that is Zoey Deutch. kept the performances grounded CAMINO FROM PAGE 1
that “the script was really great, ances from Rosario Dawson as a Fleischer spoke fondly of her and and real, and that the chemistry remorse and self-hatred drive
and that we all felt confident en- strong, capable loner and from her improvised contributions. Not between performers is the most most of his being, and Aaron
tering into the sequel knowing Thomas Middleditch and Luke only does Deutch outshine the important thing,” Fleischer said, Paul excellently captures the
that we had a great starting place.” Wilson as uncanny lookalikes for trappings of her archetype — a adding that “making sure that it struggle the character has as they
To his credit and the credit of ev- Columbus and Tallahassee. ditzy, sexualized blonde woman felt like it had a consistent tone.” continue to come to terms with
eryone involved, “Zombieland: While the zombie genre cer- — but she completely steals the It feels rare for a sequel to live himself throughout the two-hour
Double Tap” certainly reflects tainly invites action, the lasting show, winning each of the scenes up to a beloved original, but the runtime.
the passion and joy that the power of “Double Tap” comes in which she appears. finished product of “Zombieland: This movie is not just fan ser-
director described. from the comedy. Reflective of Perhaps the most superordi- Double Tap” almost surpasses vice, it is designed to finish the
Despite being so well-adjusted Reese and Wernick’s work with nate quality of “Double Tap, how- its predecessor. Recreating a pro- story of arguably the greatest vic-
to life in a post-apocalyptic world “Deadpool,” almost every scene ever, is consistent maintenance of foundly special experience for tim by his partner’s actions. Being
and adopting the White House and line incites enthusiastic the tone and vibe of the original. all involved, the long-awaited strung along until he was over his
as their home, the family of hap- laughter. Fleischer highlighted Fleischer explains that he was care- reunion between cast and crew head, Jesse was rarely ever in con-
penstance experiences frustration the importance of improvisation ful to keep the balance between captures the magic of Fleischer’s trol of his fate. But Gilligan mas-
with the new status quo. Little on the set, saying, “I think it’s comedy and gravity just right debut feature, only now bolstered terfully uses “El Camino” to give
Rock (Abigail Breslin of “Little really important to have a loose from script-writing in pre-produc- by new additions and ten years the character not just an end but a
Miss Sunshine”) feels suffocated set environment.” tion and actual filming to editing of experience. future as well.
under the overwhelming nature Propelling this journey, both
of Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson within our protagonist and out on
of “True Detective” and “White the familiar streets of Albuquer-
Men Can’t Jump), who has taken que, is tension. The setting itself is
it upon himself to be her surrogate a race against time as Jesse dash-
father. Likewise, Wichita (Stone) es from one location to the next
freaks when Columbus (Eisen- while avoiding custody. The cin-
berg) asks to settle-down. The ematography highlights moments
women bail, opening the door for dramatically ironic and impos-
some new blood. sibly suspenseful with long takes
On the road, Little Rock and and purposeful focus. Even Aaron
Wichita stumble upon Berke- Paul’s acting confronts its audi-
ley — a stoner, pacifist musician ence with a character that may be
played by Avan Jogia (“Shaft”). too broken to succeed.
After he and Little Rock be- None of the references to it-
come romantically involved, they self are so ham-fisted that it takes
abandon Wichita. Returning to away from the experience. Each
the White House upset and dis- are purposeful and meant to con-
mayed, Wichita finds Columbus nect to Jesse, as it is his story now.
rebounding with a ditzy blonde “El Camino” removes any
named Madison, performed ambiguity from a character de-
terrifically by Zoey Deutch serving more of an ending than
(“Why Him?” and “Everybody a mere “they got away.” The film
Wants Some!!”). is not evidence of lightning strik-
Romantic entanglements aside, Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures ing twice. On the contrary, it
the group embarks after Little Stone and Eisenberg are again joined by Woody Harrelson and Abigail Breslin as well as is an epilogue that enhances its
Rock out of concern for her safety new additions Zoey Deutch and Rosario Dawson for the Rueben Fleischer directed film. original material.
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‘Joker’ fails despite excellent cast, cinematography

FILM iconic villain proves spectacular
for fans of the Batman universe,
Joker but problematic and flawed for
GENRE: Crime drama anyone with moral apprehensions.
Co-written by Scott Silver
STARRING: Joaquin Phoenix (“The Fighter”), the adaptation
DIRECTOR: Todd Phillips reimagines the titular charac-
ter as Arthur Fleck — a poor,
RATING: R downtrodden clown with an un-
RELEASE DATE: Oct. 4 specified mental illness prompting
spontaneous laughter — played by
OUR TAKE: ««««« Joaquin Phoenix (“Her,” “Gladia-
tor” and “The Master”). The plot
presents a series of misfortunes
JACK CRONIN that answer the usual origin ques-
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR tion, suggesting that the villain is
a product of the environment that
After “Joker” took home the molds him. An abusive childhood,
biggest prize of the Venice Film a crime-laden city and classist
Festival, a pandemonium of anxi- frustrations prompt the character
ety and debate erupted across the to put on the paint and confront
internet. Although the hysteria the world that scorns him.
might be overstated, the grounds Thus, analogies to Martin
for concern are valid. Since a gun- Scorsese’s similarly minded clas-
man likened himself to the famed sics “Taxi Driver” and “The King
Batman villain in 2012, numerous of Comedy” — the latter hav-
instances of mass violence have ing explicit allusions in Phillips’s
occurred. The worries suggest film — prove apt, but only to a
that the latest comic-book adapta- certain extent. “Joker” lacks the Photo courtesy of Warner Bros
tion might spur violence or enable authenticity of the former as well Joaquin Phoenix stars in director Todd Phillips’s new crime drama ‘Joker.’ The film is well
toxic behavior. Intensifying the as the satire of the latter. Criti- executed, with excellent performances and cinematography, but it struggles to win over viewers.
discourse even further, the press cisms of American society and
junket has pitted writer-director culture feel flat and undeveloped with his filmography, the lead definitely does not glamorize vio- of the viewer. Maybe the Arthur
Todd Phillips (“Old School” despite inklings of truth. Simply actor might be the best working lence nor condone it, the titular Flecks of the world need more
and “The Hangover”) against put: “Joker” is not as profound as actor since Daniel Day-Lewis re- character becomes not only the care and compassion in their
“woke culture.” it purports to be. tired a couple years back. Here, hero in his own mind, but also the lives. Then again, Arthur Fleck
What complicates the conver- Yet, the psychological drama Phoenix presents a deep-rooted hero of the film’s story. does not exactly exude those
sation the most, however, is the effectively subverts some con- pain behind every glance and Scores of civilians rally behind qualities himself.
fact that “Joker” is a pretty effec- straints of the comic-book genre. smile. Laughs arrive purposefully the symbol of Joker as a combat- Returning to the controversy,
tive psychological drama, as well The art direction pops with bright at the exactly incorrect times and ant against classism, even though few people will view “Joker” and
as one of the most stylish and best costumes to offset the dilapidated moments, shifting viewers un- the mob mentality is the antithesis have their preconceived opinions
acted movies of the year. Where setting, captured with striking, comfortably in their seats. When of the film’s implicit and explicit altered. Arthur’s journey may
lesser films can slip by the public grainy cinematography. Action, he inevitably erupts, his ferocity messaging. The resulting riots in embolden toxic behavior in those
consciousness unexamined and when it actually occurs, never provokes genuine fear. The physi- “Joker” are, thus, no more em- who see themselves in it. Like-
undissected, the merits of Phil- appears flashy, but rather with a cality of the acting sets it apart, as blematic of America’s cultural cli- wise, any concerned viewer will
lips’s work invite debate around shocking realism that reflects how the ungainly nature of Phoenix’s mate than those of “The Purge,” not be dissuaded from his or her
its morality. repulsive the violence is. The score shrinking frame morphs into a which is to say not representative moral stance on the film.
In a sea of think-pieces and and soundtrack heighten the im- foreboding prance and pounce in the slightest. “Joker” is about as well-made
animated dialogue, only one thing agery with eeriness and intensity. over the course of the narrative. Moreover, Phillips claims his as a comic-book movie can be, but
is certain about the latest superhe- The greatest feat of “Joker,” Despite being so clearly well- movie is a call for self-reflection it fails in that it proves hopelessly
ro-inspired release: “Joker” will however is the magnificent, com- produced and acted, “Joker” during interviews, but nothing unable to win over anyone who
not change anyone’s preconceived mitted performance from Joaquin struggles to shake debates of its depicted in the film warrants in- was not already interested in the
notions. The origin story for the Phoenix. For those unfamiliar morality. Although the movie ternal consideration on the part Batman series and the film itself.
16 • October 18, 2019• technique // COMICS

SARAH’S SCRIBBLES BY SARAH ANDERSEN

LIO BY MARK TATULLI

IN THE BLEACHERS BY STEVE MOORE

SMBC BY ZACH WEINERSMITH
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PENNEY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS BY LOGAN PENNEY

LUNARBABOON BY CHRISTOPHER GRADY PEARLS BEFORE SWINE BY STEPHEN PASTIS

SUDOKU PUZZLE

XKCD BY RANDALL MUNROE

18 • October 18, 2019• technique // SPORTS

Bergmann shines on the court for volleyball

tournaments representing her
HARSHA SRIDHAR city at a high level.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Soon after, Bergmann was
selected to represent Brazil in
Julia Bergmann stands out. competition. This, she says, is
That starts with her height. At when she began to realize exactly
six-foot-five, she is the tallest how special her talent might
player on Tech’s volleyball team be. “I was screaming around
by two inches. She is pursuing an the house and jumping, I was
uncommon major: physics. And so happy,” she remembers. “It
in her first semester at Tech, as was that I went to [the national
she balances college academics, team’s practice facility in Rio de
social changes and life in a Janeiro] ... I couldn’t imagine
new country, she has been one that now I was playing for the
of the team’s best contributors. national team.”
Bergman has been the forefront The success led Bergmann
of a resurgent Tech volleyball to change her routines. “I was a
team, and was just named ACC swimmer, so I used to swim and
co-Freshman of the Week after play volleyball. After I started
big games against Clemson and playing national-level volleyball,
Virginia Tech earlier this week. I stopped swimming and just
Competing in any sport at focused on my volleyball career,”
the NCAA level is no easy task, she notes. The swimming has
but if anyone is well-suited for helped her to this day, though;
the task, it is Bergmann. The she credits it with her excellent
sport runs in her blood. Both hand-eye coordination despite Photo courtesy of GT Athletics
of her parents were volleyball her height. A lack of coordination Julia Bergmann goes for a spike against Syracuse in Tech’s ACC opener. Behind Bergmann,
players, and while neither is the one pitfall for tall players, Tech finished off the Orange easily, 3-1. Bergmann recorded nine kills in en route to victory.
competed professionally, she so Bergmann’s skills in this
was introduced to the pursuit at department distinguish her as a tournament at the University and Mariana Brambilla, buy shoes to play volleyball. So
a young age. “They always took an athlete. of Nebraska and once for her respectively — are both Brazilian I think the bigger clubs — like
me ... to their tournaments, and Bergmann hesitates to pick a official visit to Tech. Adapting natives. “Oh, for sure,” she says professional ones — could give
I started playing in fifth grade. favorite moment from her youth to the U.S., she says, has when asked if it was useful to smaller volleyball projects more
That’s when I really started to career, but settles on a moment involved not only culture but have teammates and coaches money or even visibility so that
practice volleyball,” she said. from her international history. also style of volleyball. The rules with Brazillian ties. “Especially they can get more help.” As for
It was at this time when “I had so many good matches,” in the United States are slightly Mariana. At the beginning, she her team’s progress, Bergmann
Bergmann was adjusting to her she says. “But probably the year different, allowing more players was helping me so much.” is looking for an end on a high
first major move: as a ten-year- before last ... we played the to serve, and the ball can hit the Bergmann has goals, not only note. “We are practicing a lot
old, she moved with her family South America championship, ceiling without play stopping. for herself and her team but for and playing well, and if we keep
from Germany to Brazil. While and the final was a pretty The American game is also faster the future state of her spot in her this level up, then we have a good
she knew no Portrugese, she memorable match. We played and more focused on defense. home country. “A lot of [states] chance to win this conference.”
was already fluent in another against Argentina and won.” But making the transition don’t have enough investment, With Bergmann on the court,
language of Brazil — volleyball. Prior to attending Tech, easier is the fact that Bergmann’s so it’s really hard for kids to Tech is giving that shot — the
In just two years after she started Bergmann had visited the head coach and one of her travel to play in other places. Or Jackets were 3-3 in conference
practicing, she was playing in United States just twice: once for teammates — Michelle Collier they don’t even have money to play entering Friday.

Tech football struggles with bad injury luck

he was just as quickly taken out
EMILY DYKSTRA of the game against Temple with
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR an apparent hip injury that ended
his season, according to ESPN.
It is not uncommon to see Missing two impact players in
players sustain injuries during Cooper and Lee, the offensive
spring football practices, but they line was left with two huge sets
generally rebound in time for the of shoes to fill. Players such as
fall season where the injuries are redshirt sophomores William Lay
often pushed aside as athletes fight III and Zach Quinney, along with
for playing time. However, Tech’s redshirt senior Jared Southers
squad seems to be accumulating have stepped up in their place
severe, sometimes season-ending but Tech’s protection has still
injuries during the week at struggled. Tech ranks towards the
practice and on the field during bottom of the country among FBS
games with no end in sight. teams in sacks allowed per game
Despite a bruising matchup at 2.6. With Tech’s move towards
against reigning national a more pass-heavy offense, the
champions Clemson to begin the combination of inexperience
season, Tech started the season and additional pass-blocking
relatively unscathed. Redshirt responsibilities has left the Tech
sophomore left guard Mike offensive line.
Minihan and senior center Kenny Along with Lee and Cooper,
Cooper were both injured during quarterback Lucas Johnson was
the first few weeks of the season, out against Temple and North
weakening the offensive line, but Carolina due to a shoulder issue,
the players were not ruled out as reported by USA Today. Tech’s
permanently. QB depth has been tested this Photo by Allie Ghisson Student Publications
The Jackets’ injury luck took year with injuries to Johnson and Tech football has struggled with injury all year long, with numerous players atop depth charts
a turn for the worse, however, as Graham, as well as the transition going downfor the season. Their injury troubles have played no small part in their season so far.
senior offensive tackle Jahaziel Lee of Tobias Oliver to wide receiver.
went down in the third quarter of True freshman QB Jordan Yates — serving as Tech’s swiss army last year and was one of Tech’s players seem to be falling to the
the game against the Citadel in has jumped up the depth charts knife on offense. Again, Oliver’s most reliable playmakers in Paul sidelines due to an array of injuries.
mid-September, putting a damper with Oliver moving to a different expanded, do-it-all role has come Johnson’s run heavy triple option Yet, where one player falls, there is
on Cooper’s return to action role in Geoff Collins’ offense. about as a result of Tech’s depleted — last year, Camp finished no. another that steps up, ready to roll
in the game. Postgame, Tech Oliver himself has seen time all depth charts. 2 on the team among WR in — a part of Collin’s “Above The
announced that Lee suffered from over the field as a result of Tech’s Senior wide receiver Jalen recieving yards behind then- Line” philosophy that ensures that
a broken tibia, ending his season. injuries. While recruited as a QB, Camp is also recovering from a senior Brad Stewart. As Camp Tech has multiple players ready to
Redshirt freshman quarterback Oliver has played every offensive season-ending knee surgery, a has not redshirted thus far in his play at any time in any position
James Graham was also in a boot position except tight-end for Tech big hit to a Tech offense that has collegiate career and only played in a game. Collins has created a
on the sidelines for an undisclosed this year in addition to serving struggled in the air. Camp is an in four games this season, he culture and a roster scheme that
reason, but Graham was back in as its best kick-returner. Oliver experienced player with one of would be eligible for a fifth year if allows all players to step up to
action for the Carolina game. has to date rushed for 279 yards, the highest per-catch averages on he takes a redshirt. the challenge, which seems to
While Cooper returned to recieved 19 yards, passed for 177 the team at 20.8 yards. He started As the season steamrolls serve the team well in this time of
action quickly against the Citadel, yards, and returned for 253 yards in 11 of his 12 game appearances onward, the top tier Tech football transition and struggle.
// SPORTS technique • October 18, 2019• 19

NCAA should stand aside from new Calif. Bill

to countless stories of players
and their families struggling
while the NCAA profited from
the sale of their jerseys and use
of their likeness in video games.
The NCAA immediately attacked
the bill and threatened to ban
California universities from
NCAA competitions.
What does all of this mean?
As of right now, student athletes
in the NCAA are not allowed
to receive payment under any
circumstances. This means that
if a local car dealership wanted
GRAHAM LEWIS to pay Tobias Oliver to use his
CONTRIBUTING WRITER likeness in a car commercial, it
would be against NCAA rules
The hottest topic in college and would result in a suspension
football has not been about for Oliver.
a team or game, but about a Under the new California
new law signed by California. law, however, the NCAA could
Governor Gavin Newson recently not stop Oliver from being paid
signed a bill that allows players or punish him. The law does not
at universities within the state require schools to pay players Photo by Allie Ghisson Student Publications
to make money off of royalties, directly — it only gives players A new California bill, set to go into effect in 2023, would allow student athletes within the state to
meaning that an athlete playing the freedom to make money off profit off of the use of their likeness, directly opposing NCAA laws designed to protect amateurism.
sports at a university in California of uses of their name and likeness.
would be able to make money The bill stems from in part thought at first glance, consider jerseys, ticket sales and television to help their families rests on the
off of the sale of their jersey or long-simmering public outrage the situation. Many of the nation’s rights. Everyone would have “sanctity of the game,” perhaps its
the creation of their character against the NCAA and its policies. big-name athletes come from benefitted except for the players validity should be questioned.
in a football game. Immediately former UConn basketball star very hard upbringings in some themselves. This new rule allows The idea that the law would
after the bill was passed, former Shabazz Napier revealed that he of the roughest communities in players to benefit along with the make a fair playing field impossible
college football standouts like would often go to bed hungry America. The opportunity for schools who are using their talent. to attain is laughable considering
Tim Tebow and Herschel Walker because of NCAA restrictions on them to earn money off of their So this rule does not mean the massive difference in practice
condemned the bill as selfish for the number of meals colleges were own fame and help their families college athletes are going to facilities and resources college
the players, contributing to the allowed to give athletes. The story seems reasonable. If Kobe Bryant get paid by the schools; rather, athletes are given depending
erosion of amateurism in college sparked outrage, prompting the and Lebron James were forced to they can make money off of on the school they attend. In
sports. On the other side of the NCAA to allow colleges to give play college basketball for one year their own fame. When the best defending “amateurism”, they
issue, outspoken athletes such unlimited meals to athletes. like today’s basketball stars, the argument against a rule that are defending an industry for not
as Lebron James and Draymond While college players getting schools they chose and the NCAA would enable players who come sharing the profits of the industry
Green defended the bill, pointing paid seems like a wildly unfair would have made millions from from impoverished communities with those who are its backbone.

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SPORTS EDITOR: California/NCAA Clash technique
John Edwards
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR:
Emily Dykstra
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jackets vs.
hurricanes
offense offense
16.5 PPG, 309.8 YPG 29.5 ppg, 419.5 ypg
defense defense
32.0 ppg, 421.5 ypg 19.2 ppg, 290.5 ypg
Tech premiered a new look in their For Tech’s fledgling offense, Saturday
loss to Duke on Saturday, with Tobias represents their biggest challenge since
Oliver changing positions to reinforce the their season opener against Clemson.
decimated WR depth chart and James Miami ranks 25th in the country in points
Graham taking over full-time as QB. Despite allowed per game. After head coach Manny
the shakeup, Tech still struggled as it has Diaz made an effort to be more hands-on
on offense, but showed glimpses of hope, with the defense, the Hurricanes allowed
including an efficient opening drive. Graham just 9 points to No. 20 Virginia, an even
saw plenty of volume but was altogether more impressive effort considering that
inefficient under center, passing for 206 UVA reached the red zone three times
yards on 15-35 passing. TE Tyler Davis, an against Miami — against a Tech offense that
excellent receiving threat at UConn before ranks second-to-last in the ACC in red-zone
transferring to Tech, finally saw his strengths scoring percentage, the Hurricanes could
realized as he caught as many passes against just easily repeat their stellar performance.
Duke as he had all-season, averaging 7.3 Meanwhile, the Canes’ offense has
yards on four catches. Despite a decimated struggled as much as the Jackets when
offensive line and inexperience all around, it comes to offense. Aside from a 63
Tech’s 23 points against the Blue Devils point performance against FCS Bethune
understates the improvement the Jackets Cookman, the Hurricanes have scored more
saw with their offense, an offense that might than 30 points in a game just once this year,
finally be finding its rhythm. in a 35-42 loss to Virginia Tech. Miami’s
The other side of the ball was a disaster for struggles have come mostly on the ground
the Jackets against Duke — Tech allowed 41 — a year removed from averaging 5.2 yards
points, the most since their season opener, per carry, with star RB Travis Homer gone
and allowed Duke to score 38 unanswered to the NFL, the Hurricanes are averaging
in the first half. Duke ran over Tech, as Deon just 4.0 yards per carry this year. In the air
Jackson and Mataeo Durant combined for is another story, as QB Jarren Williams has
143 rushing yards and two touchdowns been electric for Miami. Williams ranks No.
on 33 attempts. Duke QB Quentin Harris 6 in the country in completion rate and No.
averaged 8.8 yards per attempt on 11-20 2 in the ACC in passer rating, but he will
passing in one of his best games this season, sit out against Tech as he did against UVA,
as Tech lost LB David Curry to a targeting allowing backup N’Kosi Perry to take over
attempt early in the game. under center.
Story by John Edwards
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