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of his new career path was all over times of the year where itll be hot the first one to understand what A pit crew jumps into action during a NASCAR race. An effective
ESPN and NASCAR media alike. and certain times when its not. See FROMAYAN, page 19 pit crew is comprised of athletes, often former football players.
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ach week , this sec tion of BHANGRA-TIFICATION events, including the Red Cross questioned whether or not the
The Georgia Tech Bhangra Blood Drive, Relay for Life, Egg event was truly open to all Tech
News will include coverage
team, which has in the past few Toss, Tug of War and Tech Beau- students, given the inherent exclu-
of different aspects of bills years begun actively competing tification Day. sivity of Greek life. The organiza-
and resolutions that have passed in Indian dance competitions, The Greek Week Social is the tional representatives made clear
through Student Government. This will be participating in Raas Rave first event of the week, where all that while only Greek organiza-
will include the Undergraduate and Bhangra Blitz (R2B2), a na- fraternities and sororities table on tions can compete in the events,
House of Representatives, Graduate tional intercollegiate competition Skiles Walkway to raise awareness the intention of Greek Week is for
Student Senate and the Executive in Dallas, Texas, after perform- for their respective philanthro- all Tech students to spectate and
ing well at two regional competi- pies. The purpose of this, the IFC learn about Greek life, not just af-
Branch of both government bodies.
tions last semester. Bhangra, a folk representatives said, is for Greek filiated students.
dance that originated in North groups to show the Tech commu- The bill passed through both
TOKU SHI India, is one of a number of Indi- nity that Greek life is about more the House and the Senate without
CONTRIBUTING WRITER an dance styles actively practiced than what is seen on television. any issue.
on campus. GT Bhangras request IFC also requested funding
BILL SUMMARY for financial support for travel and for Greek Sing, an event where CAPOEIRA CASH
registration fees was passed with- Greek organizations put on a Capoeira is a Brazilian mar-
BILL AMOUNT GSS UHR
out opposition. [10 minute skit], usually about tial art that combines elements
JOuvert (CaribSA) $3,050 16-0-1 37-1-0 Georgia Tech and pop culture, of dance, acrobatics and music.
Leadership Conference (CaribSA) $590.40 16-1-0 35-0-0 MY BIG FAT GREEK WEEK according to the bill description. Cordao de Ouro Capoeira is a
Society of Physics Students Conf. $2,656 14-1-0 36-1-1 Representatives from Techs Previously, the Greek Program- Georgia Tech student organiza-
Highway Engineers Social $116.67 14-0-0 37-0-0 Interfraternity Council (IFC) ap- ming Board allocated money for tion devoted to the practice of
Bhangra Blitz/Raas Rave Fees $2,315.04 20-1-0 36-0-0 proached SGA to request funding this event, but recent budget cuts Capoeira; they also run a class
for two events in Greek Week: forced IFC to go elsewhere for two times a week at the CRC.
Greek Week Funding $4,354.25 15-6-0 37-0-0
Greek Sing and Greek Week So- funding. Greek Sing is the final The organization is hosting a
Tau Beta Pi Engineer Week/Pi Mile $1,240 22-0-0 35-1-1 cial. Greek Week is an eight-day event of Greek Week and will be visiting master from Albuquerque
Cardao de Ouro Capoeira $500 20-1-1 38-0-0 period where Tech fraternities held in the Ferst Center. for a workshop; financial support
Student Planning Association Travel $2,804 20-0-0 36-0-1 and sororities compete to earn Some Graduate Senators and to help pay for hosting him was
TEDxGeorgia Tech $4,191.86 16-0-0 36-0-0 the most points in a variety of Undergraduate Representatives passed by UHR.
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I have not struggled to get see them again after the semester.
where I am today. Should I have? Low-effort friendships, If they flake, it doesnt ruin your
Based on 133 respondents
Most people at Tech were top whole day. If they dont respond
of their classes in high school.
low-effort personal growth to your messages, its fine because
Then they came here, where CS and low-effort self-care you dont even have their number
1371 caused them to re-evaluate to start with. Youre not invested JIMMY TANG
themselves. Well, if you were in
dont sound nearly enough in their life for either of FOURTH-YEAR AE
that class exactly five years ago, I as neat. your actions to impact the other.
was the one who broke the curve I love it, but a passive friend- Its pretty obvious passes
on the test (sorry). NICK JOHNSON ship might not be as fulfilling as dont need to be that expen-
When a group of students is MANAGING EDITOR it could be. Conversely, however, a
asked if they had to overhaul their passive friendship might be better sive. The only work PTS does
study habits since high school, ev- than a relationship where one per- is remove free parking
eryone always raises their hand, that, but Ive met the challenges Weekly readings, weekly re- son is being used. Im not really around campus.
except me. In ninth grade, I start- head-on only twice.) The first readings, case studies; I even sure how to balance those aspects,
ed studying less and learning the time was when I couldnt see the joined study groups as if I was a and Ive certainly screwed up past
material during the tests, allowing chalkboard in kindergarten be- good student. I probably put a friendships by leaning too far in EMELIE RHENMAN
me to put minimal effort in. That cause I needed glasses, so I stood normal amount of effort in, which either direction. THIRD-YEAR CHBE
was an absolutely stupid fresh- a foot away from the board as my was a lot for me, and ended up Is it worth the struggle to be-
man plan, yet I havent needed to teacher underlined the first c in with a B. That B is the proudest I come invested when the other per- GT Parking is terrible. Not
change it. I am a terrible student Antarctica. The other time was have ever been of a grade. Inciden- son may not reciprocate? enough space. Also most
but an excellent test-taker. in Professor Hayes INTA 1110 tally, the class also made me care Magic math brains are nice, students do not have the
It worked, but it was specifi- class where my magic math brain about international affairs. but they usually also carry more
cally designed to not be perfect. could do nothing. All of that probably sounds baggage than a bellhop gets paid financial privilege of paying
I didnt get straight As like my Hayes section of Intro to In- dope, and I cant lie that I am to deal with. I have struggled with so much money for a
high school friends. I also got a ternational Affairs is as hard privileged in that regard. How- certain issues for a long time, is- parking pass.
C in a core engineering class and as getting good tech support, ever, that is some weak pathos. sues that would make you think
thought I failed the final. I could and I didnt have a choice with More often than not, low-ef- twice about stealing my brain.
have done better. When faced my schedule. For that class, he fort school worked for me; howev- Struggled is the wrong word: I HEATHER SCHIRRA
with scholarly hardship, though, I maintains the lowest GPA, high- er, academics are not everything. havent struggled so much as ac- THIRD-YEAR CS
would just rather not deal with it. est withdrawal rate, and high- Low-effort friendships, low-effort cepted my problems as part of my
I graduated summa and have a est number of people I never saw personal growth and low-effort earthly experience. Im not sure ... why are prices so high?
4.0 in my fully funded Masters, so again after he scared them away self-care dont sound nearly as they need to be.
is it even bad that I didnt struggle on day one. I got wrecked in the neat. I can tell you from personal Im used to being unwell, being
I know theyre not spending
to do better? first weekly quiz, but I am not experience that, in fact, none of in pain, being a disappointment. money on fixing the roads
Academically, from Pre-K to a quitter, for better or worse. I those are neat. Cest la vie. Cest la vie sans effort. because 8th Street has been
my second year of Masters, 19 couldnt cruise control this course A low-effort, Ron Swanson Is it worth struggling to im-
years of school, I have struggled like I eventually could my other friendship is like when you sit prove yourself if youre comfort-
janky for years.
twice. (I have been challenged 44 at Tech, so I put in the effort. next to someone in class every day, able with being uncomfortable?
in school far more often than First world problems. never learn their name, and never Yeah, probably.
Life
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Tech is home to over four-hundred organizations. Read
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life@nique.net range of clubs on campus. 49 February 24, 2017
VEGGIE FROM PAGE 8 They hold other events, like a The club tries to incorporate all of best place on earth. I think if TIPS FROM PAGE 8
vegan Thanksgiving potluck din- three of these concerns with their people could see it, their opinions
Veggie Jackets meets every ner, and each of their meetings various activities. would change. on the task at hand and the brief
other week, and regularly orga- has free food, vegan of course, for Every other week, members A tight-knit community seems distraction will break up the mo-
nizes additional events for their the attendees. from the club go to Full Circle, a to have formed as these plant- notony of studying.
members and other students in An upcoming event on March farm animal sanctuary in Warm minded individuals confront culi-
the Tech community. 6 will feature the documentary Springs, to visit the animals and nary challenges at Tech and in the OPTIMIZE ENVIRONMENT
Ketchum spoke of last semes- Forks Over Knives, which talks do volunteer work. Veggie Jack- Atlanta area. Students often plan Turn the lights on, play some
ters Lunch and Learn. about the health-related reasons ets encourages people who arent group dinners at local vegan res- music, and make yourself a little
We were introducing our- for veganism. vegan or vegetarian to join club taurants and interact on the clubs uncomfortable. This means no
selves to campus and going into a According to Ketchum, there members for these days as well. Facebook group. blankets and fuzzy socks.
little bit of detail on the perks of are three general reasons that Last month, we went and Ketchum spoke a little about By doing this, youll combat
being vegan. ... One hundred and people go vegan or vegetarian: built a goat playground, said her personal reasons for choosing the desire to sleep by creating out-
twenty people came. People were environmental, health-based or Ketchum. Its a really happy set- a vegan diet. side stimulus that will keep you
out the door. concerns about animal treatment. ting in general. I think its the I have always loved animals distracted from the sirens call of
more than anything. About five a comfy bed.
and a half years ago, I saw a video
on factory farming and slaughter- CAFFEINE
houses. I didnt know that any of This classic cure for drowsi-
that was going on, so from there ness is a go-to for those looking to
on I was vegetarian. pull an all-nighter. Its effects can
Soon afterwards, she learned put new fire into your efforts and
more about the dairy industry and make tiredness disappear, seem-
became vegan. She wants to break ingly by magic.
down some of the misconceptions However, in order to make the
that people have about veganism most of this go-to, be sure to ab-
and describes it as her life mission stain from caffeine in the nights
to be a voice for animals. before. By doing this, your body
I am proud of it and I like to will be more receptive to its ef-
help in any way I can, Ketchum fects, making that cup of coffee all
said. My life goal would be to the better at keeping you steam-
save a lot of money as I am work- ing ahead through the wee hours
ing and retire and build a farm of the night.
sanctuary.
The club has made a lot of RECOVER
progress in the last few months, For most students the all-
but they still have a long way to nighter will be more than a one-
go in terms of making campus time occurrence. In order to make
more vegan-friendly. They depend them more bearable and produc-
on support from Tech adminis- tive when the need arises, its im-
tration and other larger organiza- portant that you give your body
tions such as The Humane League time to recover. Add on an hour
and PETA. or two of extra sleep for the next
Photo by Maria Furukawa Student Publications It is certainly a testament to few days to replenish the stores,
Veggie Jackets was officially chartered in Fall 2016. The club is sponsored by Da- the ability to make change in a and be sure to take a few naps the
vid Bader and holds many activities in addition to meetings like the one pictured above. real and tangible way. day after pulling an all-nighter.
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Thursday, March 2 Wednesday, March 15
6:00 PM, Student Center Theater 5:30 7:00 PM, Flag Building, Room 117
Seoul Searching (Movie) Taking Action, Making Change: How to Engage in Effective Activism
In 1986, a group of foreign-born Korean teenagers attend a summer camp in South Korea. Join the Diversity Ambassadors and SLS as they explore the ins-and-outs of activism. They
Told as an Asian update to the Breakfast Club, come view this film about self-discovery. Co- will discuss the multifaceted methods one can use to fight for social justice causes and affect
sponsored by the Counseling Center & Student Diversity Programs positive change within your community. There will also be a discussion of how to get involved
with local Atlanta organizations. Co-sponsored by Serve Learn Sustain and the Office of
Friday, March 3 Student Diversity Programs.
5:30 PM, Student Center Theater
Lunafest
Thursday, March 16
LUNAFEST is a film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about womens issues, high- 2:00 4:30 PM
lighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities. Tickets and Trans 101
more details can be found at http://www.lunafest.org/atlanta0303. Sponsored by the Womens Trans 101 is the LGBTQIA Resource Centers introductory education program designed to
Resource Center (Womens Awarness Month). provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to support transgender, gender
non-conforming, and gender questioning individuals at Georgia Tech. Register at
Monday, March 6 http://lgbtqia.gatech.edu/content/trans-101-registration-fall-2016-and-spring-2017. Sponsored
4:00 7:00 PM, Campanile and Tech Walkway by the LBGTQIA Resource Center
GT Unite
GT Unite is a gathering of the amazing student organizations that we have on campus! Each
Tuesday, March 21
organization will host tables where participants will engage is specially designed activities. 12:30 4:30 PM
These activities will showcase the organizations and give members of the GT community the Safe Space Training
chance to get a taste of the great diversity we foster on campus. Participants will visit tables to Safe Space is Georgia Techs LGBTQIA ally training program for faculty, staff, and affiliates.
redeem for a GT Unite t-shirt. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association. In this training, participants will learn inclusive language, skills, and resources for practicing
allyship and supporting LGBTQIA students and colleagues who come out to them. Register at
Tuesday, March 7 safespace.gatech.edu. Sponsored by the LGBTQIA Resource Center.
7:00 PM, Student Center Ballroom
Night of Diversity
Friday, March 31
Night of Diversity is an annual event hosted by Delta Phi Lambda, where various cultural Noon 1:00 PM, Wesley Foundation 4th Street
organizations across Georgia Techs campus will perform in order to celebrate culture and LGBTQIA Interfaith Lunch & Learn
diversity. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Delta Phi Lambda. A joint initiative of the LGBTQIA Resource Center and the Wesley Foundation, the LGBTQIA
Interfaith Lunch & Learn series encourages conversation around the intersection of gender
Friday, March 10 identity/expression, sexual orientation, and faith traditions. Free lunch provided to those who
11:00 AM 2:00 PM, Womens Resource Center RSVP. RSVP at http://lgbtqia.gatech.edu/content/interfaith-lunch-and-learn-rsvp-march-2017.
Start Smart: Salary Negotiation Workshop Co-sponsored by the LGBTQIA Resource Center & the Wesley Foundation.
AAUWs Start Smart program is designed to empower women with the skills and confidence
to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits packages. By learning strategies and
Saturday, April 1
practicing effective language, participants gain valuable skills they can use throughout their Historic Academy of Medicine
lives. RSVP at womenscenter.gatech.edu/rsvp. Sponsored by the Womens Resource Center Womens Leadership Conference
(Womens Awareness Month). The conference is a gathering of women who have sought to become leaders in the classroom
and the boardroom as well as the communities where they reside. Registration Required
Monday, March 13 (www.wlc.gatech.edu) Sponsored by the Womens Resource Center.
6:00 8:00 PM, Klaus Atrium
Persian New Year (Nowruz)
Sunday, April 2
Celebrate this cultural event and learn about the Persian New Year by decorating eggs and 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM- 6:30 Student Success Center
growing Sabzeh for a haft seen. A haft seen will be on display in the Student Center on the Leadership Inclusivity Conference
second floor. Sponsored by Residence Hall Association & BuzzFunds. The purpose of the annual Leadership Inclusivity Conference is to give student leaders from
different communities the opportunity to interface with the common goal of fostering a stronger,
Tuesday, March 14 deeper, broader sense of community at Georgia Tech. Student leaders will be empowered
5:00 - 8:00 PM to think about how they, both as individuals, as well as representatives for their respective
Human Library organizations, can help create an environment that is actively inclusive of Yellow Jackets from
The Human Library project was started to foster understanding in the community and to chal- communities outside their own. This conference is invite-only, so please contact Anju Suresh
lenge stereotypes. How does it work? Simple. Fill out the interest form below. We will then at shilpa.anju.suresh@gmail.com if leaders from your student organization would like to be
send you a follow up questionnaire to learn more about you. You are now a book that can be invited. Sponsored by Culture and Diversity Committee (CDAC, SGA), Institute Diversity,
checked out! We will then pair you with a book of a different genre (another attendee) to read Student Diversity Programs.
over a buffet of delicious free food. We hope you will join us! RSVP @ https://goo.gl/forms/
T6A7yCROWTQN8qR62. Sponsored by the Culture and Diversity Committee (CDAC), SGA.
Monday, April 3
7:00 PM, Campanile
5:30 9:00 PM Take Back the Night
Safe Space Peer Education Take Back the Night is the annual candlelight vigil and speak-out for the survivors of sexual
Safe Space: Peer Education (SSPE) is Techs LGBTQIA allyship program for students. In this violence. Sponsored by VOICE, the Womens Resource Center and PAUSE.
training, participants will learn inclusive language, skills, and resources for practicing allyship
and supporting LGBTQIA peers who come out to them. Free dinner provided. Register at
Thursday, April 6
safespace.gatech.edu. Sponsored by the LGBTQIA Resource Center. 11:00 AM 2:00 PM, Campanile, Rain Date, April 7
Israel Festival
Come join over 1000 other GT students at the Campanile to experience a showcase of Israeli
life and culture. This event is open to all students and there will be free food, t-shirts,
giveaways, live music, and a real camel! Sponsored by Hillel.
For more information call the Office of Student Diversity Programs at 404-894-2561 or TDD 404-894-1664. Please let the Office know if you need a
reasonable accommodation to participate in these programs. For a detailed description of these events visit diversityprograms.gatech.edu.
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to one of the countless staff mem- stint in The Flats will be different BASEBALL FROM PAGE 20 to be an asset to Coach Howells
bers at the Georgia Tech Athletic from those of their predecessors. pitching lineup, at least in the ear-
Association whose duty it might This isnt to say that Paul Hurricanes off their pedestal the ly goings of the campaign.
be to handle fan interactions. Hewitt and Brian Gregory werent first chance they get. This season Confirming opinions of his
Pastner called the fan back. In nice guys, because by all accounts, Tech may find themselves flash- talent on the mound, senior Ben
a conversation, he apparently dis- they were. Hewitts success pre- ing back to 2014 and itching to Parr pitched a perfect fifth inning
cussed the merits of fandom and cedes him and Gregory was rarely defeat the Hurricanes in the ACC against Marshall. Eleven runs
collegiate athletics, and the duties pictured without a smile on his Championships for the third time up, Coach Howell gave a num-
of a fan to cheer on his team in his face. But there is a lot to like about in five years. ber of new pitchers the chance
own arena. Josh Pastners approach. Not a regular conference match to hone their skill on the mound
He was definitely surprised This is the man who encour- up for the Jackets, Louisville will during the final innings against
that the head coach of Georgia aged fans to email him during be another team that might give Marshall. In the third and final
Tech called him back, said Past- his homecoming keynote speech. the Jackets grief on the field. game of the weekend, sophomore
ner to the slightly bemused an- This is the man who has report- The Cardinals have only made Keyton Gibson pitched for five in-
nouncer, Andy Demetra. But I edly never cursed in seven years of it onto Techs slate one time in the nings against Western Michigan
call everyone back. coaching, and it shows. last five years and they won all and only let in a single run on
Surprised? Im willing to bet This may well be the man who, three games of the match up. Lou- two hits.
thats the understatement of the should the Jackets run the table, isville has earned a reputation as a It seems that any worries about
HARSHA SRIDHAR week. Because although Pastner leads Tech back to the Big Dance top ACC competitor with consis- growing pains in Techs pitching
SPORTS EDITOR has a lot in common with other for the first time in more than a tent high rankings in the competi- lineup were misguided. However,
coaches, such as his longstanding decade. Get in touch with him to tive Atlantic Division. Techs ability to replicate its suc-
I was listening to Josh Pastners and intense commitment to the let him know how you feel. Hell The Jackets will compete cess against conference match-ups
radio show earlier this week when craft, it is plainly obvious that his respond shortly. against the Cardinals midseason, is yet to be proven.
I heard a comment from the head on home turf, which should give Kel Johnson, Trevor Craport,
coach that piqued my attention. them enough time to work out Wade Bailey and a long list of tal-
After Tech narrowly defeated any growing pains on the field. ented freshmen used this weekend
the Syracuse, the head coach got Most of the growing pains for to prove how easily the team has
a voicemail from a fan of the Tech baseball will occur on the slid back into its pattern of grow-
Orange. The fan was angry that mound. With three pitchers lost ing success at the plate.
Jackets fans had taunted Syracuse to graduation and one to injury, It is one thing to win convinc-
guard John Gillon with chants of Techs pitching lineup is in serious ingly against weak non-confer-
Airball! after the graduate stu- need of reinforcements. ence opponents, and another al-
dent missed a three-pointer by a Its not all bad news though, together to do so when the games
wide margin early in the game. pitching coach Jason Howell ro- matter the most, during the con-
These voicemails are probably a tated in a number of pitchers over ference schedule. Techs unproven
staple of every coachs inbox, like- the weekend that proved to be in- pitching staff lacks consistency, let
ly accompanied by drunken and strumental to the start off strong alone a proven ace, and that flaw
vague threats and pleas to shift strategy that earned the jackets could be exposed against quality
from zone to man defense more three victories. matchups. But the early returns
often. Most coaches would ignore Freshman Xzavion Curry led are strong.
the message; after all, there are the jackets through five scoreless This year is Head Coach Dan-
prospects to recruit, film to watch innings against BYU at their first ny Halls 22nd at the helm of
and players to manage. game of the Atlanta Challenge. Jackets baseball, and like each be-
So Pastner did the opposite. Photo by Casey Miles Student Publications With four solid innings of no runs fore, it brings its own set of chal-
He didnt just listen to the voice- Josh Pastner greets the crowd after a buzzer-beating win against Marshall, redshirt fresh- lenges. They are well-equipped to
mail and delegate responsibilities against Notre Dame. Pastner has brought a unique style to Tech. man Jonathan Hughes proved handle that adversity.
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