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NEWS EDITOR:
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ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR: Women have been at the Institute in an
official capacity since 1917, and their legacy is
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within the nation’s prison system LIBRARY RESOURCES up, they visit library.gatech.edu/ “All investigative efforts, at all
where gangs are able to operate March 4-8 was Open Educa- reading-lists. levels of classification, concluded
freely and comfortably from their tion Week, an event in which that most sightings were ordinary
cells. An expose published by El the Tech Library raised aware- PENTAGON ALIEN UPDATES objects and phenomena and the
País, one of Ecuador’s most prom- ness related to multiple initia- After a self-investigation result of misidentification.”
inent news outlets, highlighted tives in place that give students at prompted by Congress, the De- The report includes multiple
the corruption within the Ecua- the Institute affordable access to partment of Defense (DoD) has examples of now declassified na-
dorian penitentiary system. educational resources. stated that it has found no evi- tional security programs that
“The Inter-American Commis- According to their website, dence of alien spacecrafts on or AARO found to be associated
sion on Human Rights, which vis- Open Education Week included surrounding Earth. The Penta- with erroneous UAP reporting.
ited the country in 2021, told the 276 events hosted by 148 orga- gon report found no evidence Well-known examples included
government in a document: ‘Un- nizers from 131 locations. Ad- that the government was with- nuclear bomb testing associated
precedented corruption within ditionally, 124 open assets re- holding knowledge of extrater- with the Manhattan Project in
the prisons, as a result of the years- lated to education were shared restrial technologies nor any 1942 and the V-173 aircraft nick-
ALEC GROSSWALD long state neglect of the peniten- with students. The library boasts evidence to corroborate human named the “Flying Pancake” for
NEWS EDITOR tiary system, as well as the absence a suite of resources available to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena its round appearance and mul-
of a comprehensive criminal pol- students that, according to the (UAP) sightings. tiple satellites and high speed
ECUADOR EMERGENCY STATE icy,’ has led to ‘self-government,’ library, saved students more The All-Domain Anomaly aircrafts that used advanced,
Last week, Ecuador President implying that internal control is than $65,000 in 2023. Resolution Office (AARO) is a classified technology during the
Daniel Noboa extended the na- exercised by the detainees them- The main resource that the subsidiary of the DoD, and they Cold War. Due to these projects’
tion’s state of emergency by 30 selves,” stated the publication. library advertises is Reading published the report on the U.S. classified nature at the time of
days, as his administration con- In Oct. 2023, Noboa ran a suc- Lists by Leganto, which allows government’s involvement with their execution and their unique
tinues to grapple with gang-re- cessful campaign on a platform of instructors to add library re- UAPs, otherwise known as Un- aerial appearances, AARO con-
lated violence in multiple areas. restoring order to a country facing sources, web resources and their identified Flying Objects (UFOs). cluded that UAP reports during
Soldiers continue to occupy areas a growing security crisis. own academic resources directly AARO conducted the investiga- the 20th century likely referred
of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s larg- He narrowly beat out his op- to Canvas. Reading Lists by Le- tion because many of the claims to these instances.
est port city and the epicenter of ponent Luisa González, a leftist ganto streamlines access to lit- regarding UAPs involve highly This is the first report of two,
these crimes, with widespread lawyer backed by Correa. As an erature from multiple Open Edu- classified government programs, with the second one slated to re-
curfews and regular security heir to one of Ecuador’s largest cational Resources (OERs) that and the only researchers with lease at the end of Fiscal Year
checkpoints through the city. fortunes, Noboa holds more mod- offer free or subsidized access to the proper clearances to con- 2023. Overall, AARO empha-
The state of emergency began erate political views focused on materials for Tech students. duct a thorough investigation sized that they were not able to
in January following a sweeping strengthening the nation’s domes- GALILEO Open Learning are within AARO. reach a conclusion about any
wave of violence that entailed tic military presence. Materials and OpenStax also al- “AARO found no evidence that of the specific sightings be-
the interruption of a live televi- As a result of Noboa’s recent low students to view openly li- any USG investigation, academic- cause there is not enough e
sion broadcast by gunmen and actions, the nation has achieved censed textbooks and other peer- sponsored research, or official vidence to reach one.
the kidnapping and hostage- a delicate sense of peace. At reviewed resources. review panel has confirmed that With no clear answer avail-
holding of over 200 prison staff the onset of the state of emer- The Massachusetts Institute any sighting of a UAP represented able to Americans, conspiracy
and police officers. In response gency, Noboa designated 22 of Technology (MIT) Open- extraterrestrial technology,” states theories regarding extraterrestrials
to this, Noboa deemed Ecua- gangs as terrorist groups. CourseWare offers an extensive AARO in their 63-page report. continue to proliferate.
dor’s prominent gangs as terror- According to a decree from repository of MIT course content
ist groups, enacting sweeping him, intentional homicide rates including textbooks authored
military operations that led to have fallen from 24 per day to 12. by MIT professors, syllabi and
nearly 2,000 arrests. Guayaquil’s mayor Aquiles Álva- homework assignments.
Ecuador had sustained itself as rez says that the people of Ecuador The Multimedia Educational
a relatively peaceful nation isolat- “applaud the iron fist” and claim Resources for Learning and On-
ed from the South American drug that it has “helped bring peace.” line Training (MERLOT) is
trade network, but Guayaquil has The continuance of the mili- another extensive database of re-
recently grown to become a sig- tary presence in Guayaquil, while sources available to all University
nificant transit point in the drug deemed necessary by Noboa, System of Georgia students. These
trade between South America and brings the long-term effective- OERs are all available to students
the rest of the world. ness of his initiatives into ques- through Reading Lists, which
Additionally, gang activity has tion from the country’s citizens. they can easily access online.
proliferated amidst a period of Though inevitable, many citizens Students can create their own
government corruption and insta- fear the resurgence of gang vio- Reading Lists for each of their
bility following the end of former lence when the military pulls out, courses if their professors have Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Buendia El Paso Inc.
President Rafael Correa’s regime illustrating the need for a more made the page available on Can- A soldier poses in front of a line at soldiers. The Army has taken
in 2017. Its effects are evident sustainable solution to the issue. vas. For a guide on how to set it over the Ecuador prison system leading to stricter regulations.

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A recollection of women’s history at the Institute

moted to Director of Libraries in
SANIKA TANK 1953. Her mark is embellished
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR in the graduate section of the li-
brary, which was renamed to
A timeline paints the walls of Crosland Tower in 1985 after her
a hallway on the first floor of the retirement in 1971.
Smithgall Student Services build- Crosland was not only a dedi-
ing, leading up to the Tech Wom- cated librarian but also a pioneer
en’s Resource Center. The events for women in education. Along
begin in 1917, displaying a long with Tech President Blake Van
history of the women who have Leer, she advocated that Tech end
blazed a path in their respective its exclusion of women, asking
fields for generations to come. the Board of Regents to welcome
Their names have been ce- women to the Institute as students
mented, not only onto this display with unreserved privileges, a re-
but across campus as well, cel- quest that was not delivered for 20
ebrating their contributions. Tech more years to follow.
students are familiar with names It was not until after World
such as Crosland, Van Leer, Ful- War II in 1952 that women were
mer, Mewborn and many more first allowed to enroll at Tech, and
that follow students around Elizabeth Herndon and Diane
daily, but the depth behind the Michel began classes on campus
ingrained history is often lost. that fell under one stipulation:
These names serve as reminders of they were only allowed to enroll
those who have fought for wom- in programs that were not offered
en’s right to attend the Institute, at other schools. The Board of Re-
important figures and landmarks gents allowed women to enroll in
of Tech history. This Women’s all available courses in 1968.
History Month, the Technique In 1956, Diane Michel and
aims to bring to light the ac- Shirley Clements Mewborn be-
complishments of these women, came the first women to graduate
and in honor of their legacy, from the Institute. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Aycock Student Publications
paint a picture of women’s life In 1954, Ella Wall Van Leer, Dorothy M. Crosland Towers stands at the top of Freshman Hill. Connected to the Clough
at the Institute today. the wife of President Blake Van Undergraduate Leaning Commons, the building houses literature and study spaces for students.
1917 marked the opening of Leer, invited 5 women enrolled
Tech’s Evening School of Com- at Tech to her home, wanting to tended this program and were faculty member to be promoted However, many believe that
merce, which was the first oppor- create a support system for the placed into permanent roles. and tenured as a full professor at Tech’s progression in diversity still
tunity for women to attend the women. Through this, she helped In the next 40 years, the first the Institute in 1980. needs to be built upon.
Institute. Located in downtown establish Tau Sigma, which even- women’s dorm, Fulmer Hall, Finally, the Women’s Re- Women represent 39.2% of
Atlanta, the school ultimately led tually became the Gamma Eta opened its doors, the women’s source Center, home to this time- the undergraduate student popu-
to the creation and opening of chapter of the national Alpha Xi basketball team played its first line of notable events, opened its lation according to the Fall 2023
Georgia State University (GSU). Delta sorority, Tech’s first soror- game and the first woman was doors in 1998 aiming to “give Student Demographics and
Due to its off-campus location, ity chapter. Today the Alpha Xi selected to drive the Ramblin’ women a voice on campus.” To- 28.0% of the graduate student
women were able to bypass a 1920 Delta house still has a dedication Wreck; these are just a few of day, the center aims to provide population at Tech.
law prohibiting enrollment of for Mewborn, former President the milestone achievements by gender equity for women with However, many current
women on Tech’s main campus. of Alpha Xi Delta and one of the women at the Institute. opportunities for “community women across campus report
In 1919, Anna Teitelbaum first female graduates of Tech. The Diversity grew through initia- building, transformative learn- feeling “steamrolled” in their
Wise became the first woman to house also has a dedication for tives pertaining to race, increased ing, collaborative leadership and classes, being talked down to
graduate from the School of Com- Gay Kimbrough Dull, treasurer enrollment of women, graduation identity development.” by their male counterparts or
merce and eventually she became of the Alpha Xi Delta Building rates, faculty employment, mas- Events and recognitions such overall being ignored.
the first female faculty member at Corporation for 40 years. ters programs and athletics. as craft circles, book clubs, the “Seeing all different types of
Tech and GSU as a part-time in- Across the United States, In 1966, Sally Lam Woo be- celebration of Women’s History women who are empowered and
structor in commerce. women were required to step up came the first Asian woman to Month, the annual Women’s invested into STEM or liberal
The legacy of Dorothy M. their involvement during World graduate from Tech. Adesola Ku- Leadership Conference, Sexual arts or just really anything is re-
Crosland began in 1927 when War II, and in 1942, Tech was joure Nurudeen, Tawana Miller, Assault Awareness Month and ally nice to see. But also recog-
she was promoted from assistant the second school to host a gov- Grace Hammonds and Clem- Domestic Violence Awareness nizing that when you’re in an
librarian to librarian. Her impor- ernment-sponsored training pro- mie Whatley became the first Month aim to address marginal- environment where it’s not per-
tance to Tech only grew, when in gram to teach students how to Black female students to enroll ized voices at the Insititute. fect, you’re going to have these
1945, she was named Woman of serve as Chemical Service Officers in 1970. Dorothy Cowser Yancy “I think that it’s really impor- injustices sometimes and you’re
the Year in Education and pro- for the U.S. Army. 30 women at- became the first Black female tant to show on Georgia Tech going to have men who don’t
campus that we value the popula- think you’re as smart as them.
tion of women and marginalized But that’s something that makes
genders who aren’t as represent- you stronger,” said Alexa Bowman
ed in other spaces,” said Taylor Olay, second-year PUBP.
Bischoff, the Assistant Director of The diversity and tech influence
the Women’s Resource Center. on the Institute is what contributes
“It’s really important that to the culture; however, the voices
we have spaces for them where of women on Tech’s campus have
they can come and make sure been consistent in declaring the
they feel safe and can be them- need for more resources and assis-
selves, and it’s also the same tance towards uplifting women in
with these events.” all aspects of their lives
Bischoff plays a large role “I have had several experiences
in organizing events and has at Tech where men have talked
emphasized including gradu- over me or mansplained things
ate students and the idea of to me. So many boys at Tech just
wellness in their initiatives. innately think women are less
According to Bischoff, her intelligent than they are, and it’s
programming aims to create an clear in the way they treat women
“understanding [that] there are in academics,” said Esha Panse,
people out there who have had second-year NEUR.
similar experiences, who under- For years, the voices of the
stand the way that, you know, community of women on cam-
you’re going through life.” pus serve as a reminder of not
The Womens Resource Center, only the progress made but the
in part with several organizations yet progress to be made.
such as the office of Sexual Violence These words, fixated on the
Prevention & Victim-Survivor walls of Smithgall, echo a genera-
Support(VOICE), the LGBTQIA tional sentiment: “I do not seek
Resource Center, the Division of any special privilege, or ask any
Arts, Belonging and Community special favors because of sex. I
and the Equity and Compliance hope to obey all rules just as all
Photo courtesy of Joseph Zollo Flickr Programs, to name a few, all work freshmen are required to do so,”
Fulmer Hall was the first women’s dorm opened at the Institute. The dorm opened its doors in together to create a more equitable said Elizabeth Herndon in the
1969, and previous to this, female students could not live on campus during their time at Tech. community at Tech. Technique on Nov. 25, 1952.
4 • March 15, 2024 • technique // NEWS

Georgia primaries pose concerns for young voters

mate action agenda in history, government on several issues. Ul- the most elevated positions are the eager to participate in the same
TEHREEM HUSSAIN championing LGBTQ rights and timately, however, I am picking ones who get there,” said Kapiloff. vote I participated in as an 18
MANAGING EDITOR nominating Supreme Court Jus- this candidate not because I am Furthermore, some Tech stu- year old first time voter. It’s hard
tice Ketanji Brown Jackson. By a supporter of him but because dents volunteered their time and to ignore what the implications
Editor’s Note: The elec- voting and supporting Biden, as a country we have forced our- services to help work the election of voting means. On one hand a
tion results quoted in this article CDGT believes that we will be selves into a corner where we have polls on the day of the Georgia vote for Trump would mean a po-
are accurate up until 5 p.m. on able to provide all Americans with simply become complacent with primary elections. With first- tential regression in my own per-
Wednesday, March 13. a truly free life, and ensure that the idea of ‘picking between the hand experiences of the process, sonal civil liberties. On the other
The long-awaited Georgia we make even more progress in lesser of two evils’ and think this they offered a unique insight hand a vote for Biden means be-
primaries were held on Tuesday, the years to come.” an acceptable approach.” into overall voter sentiment and ing complacent in the war crimes
March 12. Serving as a crucial However, for some, Biden’s re- Kapiloff expressed his concerns their concerns regarding the they are committing in Palestine.
swing-state in the upcoming 2024 cent foreign policy decisions have regarding the dangers of politi- upcoming general election. I genuinely don’t think I’ll vote
general election, the Georgia pri- created mistrust of both Biden cal parties and how they limit the A student volunteer at the in the next presidential race if
maries set the stage for the front- and the Democratic Party for responsibilities of citizens in tak- polls, Adaiba Nwasike, fourth- the Democratic National Com-
runners of each political party. As students directly tied to the im- ing ownership of the country’s year PUBP, said, “This is now mittee (DNC) doesn’t produce
of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March pacted communities. Many feel leadership, essentially watering my fourth or fifth election, and another candidate. Nobody is
13, according to a poll reported directly let down by Biden, after down power held by the people I initially signed up because I happy with Biden right now, and
by the Washington Post, former Biden’s 2020 presidential bid was in elections. He mentioned his wanted to be behind the scenes of everybody keeps telling me not
President Donald Trump led the secured by the high voter turnout hope to see improvements in the Election Day, especially after the voting is a vote for Trump, but
Republican primary results with of American Muslims in crucial electoral college, with improved mistrust developed from the 2020 the DNC’s refusal to invest in a
an estimated 84.5%, with for- states like Michigan. systems void of political parties election in our processes. The one fresh voice is them committing to
mer South Carolina Governor Iman Emdad (fourth-year and instead instituting voting sys- thing I have learned from working a Trump presidency.”
Nikki Haley following behind PUBP) said, “As a Muslim, I tems consisting of ranked choice the polls is that there are so many Nwasike emphasized the need
with 13.2% and Florida Gover- think there are a lot of things at voting, along with term limits. areas of misinformation and mise- for a new candidate endorsed by
nor Ron DeSantis coming in at play right now. For one, we should Finally, Kapiloff expressed his ducation when it comes to voting the DNC. She mentioned that
1.3%. On the other side of the be deeply cautious about former disappointment in the candidate that voter support is definitely the at the precinct she was help-
aisle, President Joe Biden led the President Trump’s threat to de- choices across both parties. only plausible solution rather than ing out at, voters were making
Democratic primary results with mocracy — a structure funda- “The flaws in all of the candi- this recent move towards voter use of blank votes, since voting
95.2%, with Marianne William- mental to the American way of dates are to no end. However, spe- suppression. An example is that uncommitted isn’t allowed in
son at 3.0% and U.S. Representa- life. But we should also be angry cifically with many of the other so many people show up at the Georgia. Of the 59 voters at the
tive from Minnesota Dean Phil- when the person we voted for re- candidates, their guiding princi- wrong precinct because the dis- precinct she was at, 17 issued a
lips at 1.8%. With these results, peatedly seems to sacrifice some of ples only lie in their back pockets. trict lines have been redrawn and blank vote, which was a num-
Trump and Biden are regarded as its politically active, marginalized I am not voting for someone to get they weren’t made aware. Some ber calculated by subtracting the
the presumptive nominees for the communities in favor of war and into office to only increase their couples live in the same house total voters for Republican and
Republican Party and the Demo- border policies that resemble core power and their bank account. It but will still be assigned to differ- Democratic candidates.
cratic Party, respectively. Republican ground. There’s a lot is quite disheartening to look at ent precincts. Also many people “That’s nearly 30% of vot-
With Tech situated in Mid- of frustration right now that peo- the historical accounts of candi- show up not realizing that you ers [at my precinct] so unhappy
town Atlanta, the Georgia prima- ple are thinking of articulating in dates promising better things to can’t vote at any location. All in with our choices, they took time
ries and the upcoming national the form of not voting for Biden their unwitting constituents, as all I think voting often feels like a out of their day to issue a warn-
election directly impacts the Insti- in the presidential election.” well-meaning as they may be, only privileged experience rather than ing message. I think that’s in-
tute’s constituency, primarily con- Emdad continued to say, “As to use those promises becomes lies the right it’s supposed to be and I credibly powerful, and shows the
sisting of students. For many stu- the party solidifies Biden as their to get to the top of the political wish people had the knowledge to wide range of choices that citizens
dents, topics such as student loan pick for president, I think voting system and leave with a much feel empowered to go to the polls.” who are dissatisfied, unhappy and
debt, foreign policy, reproductive uncommitted is a clear and im- higher net worth at the expense of Talking about voter disenfran- angry have to ensure that their
justice and sustainability are im- portant way to show the Demo- the taxpayers. Those who seem to chisement, Nwasike continued, government starts to work for
portant issues on the ballot this cratic Party that Muslims do vote, be willing to do the worst to get to “I know personally I’m far from them,” Nwasike said.
upcoming election cycle. How- and they are capable of swinging
ever, the Institute’s diverse stu- the election, especially with the
dent body consists of a wide range margins so tight in states like
of backgrounds, personal beliefs, Michigan and Georgia. Gaza is
experiences and more, making it not a fringe issue that American
difficult to chart student opinion Muslims are sweeping under the
on the presidential candidates as a rug. From a religious standpoint,
homogeneous monolith. we believe that the struggles of
For students involved in po- part of the ummah (global Mus-
litically affiliated organizations on lim community) affect the whole.
campus, it is important to recog- And that’s not what’s clicking for
nize the work done by the incum- many establishment Democrats,
bents, whilst also acknowledging is that we care and have cared
areas of improvement. for quite some time about the
As such, Shruthi Mohana Sun- constant, low level ‘conflict’ in
daram (fourth-year BA) spoke in the Middle East. It really doesn’t
a representative capacity for Col- have to be this way.”
lege Democrats of Georgia Tech Conversely, there are some stu-
(CDGT) and said, “CDGT sup- dents who feel that if the choice
ports Joe Biden in the upcom- came down between Trump and
ing presidential election. While Biden, they would garner their
we absolutely take the time to support towards Trump.
criticize his shortcomings, we Grayson Kapiloff (fourth-year
also acknowledge the tremen- PHYS and AE) said, “While I
dous progress he has brought to find some of Trump’s economic
this nation in his term, including policies acceptable, he lacks in Photo courtesy of John McCosh Georgia Recorder
creating millions of jobs, imple- many other areas including grant- People line up at a voting station as they prepare to cast their votes. Voter disenfranchisement
menting the most aggressive cli- ing too much power to the federal and the current candidate options presented have discouraged many young voters from voting.

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OUR VIEWS | Consensus Opinion

Women’s fashion
SGA Year in Review the top that American Eagle cur-
rently has on sale and to the corset
covers from over a century ago.
An overview of SGA’s initiatives from 2023-2024 This particular example of
Victorian corset covers becoming
As the elections for the next Student Gov- addressing these issues within this adminis- 1980s blouses becoming tank tops
ernment Association (SGA) president and tration rather than pushing them to the next. being sold by American Eagle to-
day reflects a larger trend; many
executive vice president come to a close, we One initiative that we wish to highlight is the fashions of the late 1970s and ear-
at the Technique wanted to take a moment to SGA emergency fund, which attempts to sup- ly 1980s were deeply inspired by
Victorian fashions as a whole, and
reflect on the work done under Aanjan Sikal port events of financial crisis in students. The these trends have come around
and Harrison Baro’s term as undergraduate fund provides up to $500 in aid for students once again. Laura Ashley and
president and executive vice president, re- to bridge gaps in paying for necessities such as CAROLINE BETZ Gunne Sax reflect this occurrence
STAFF WRITER perfectly. Gunne Sax was a line
spectively. While they were not the endorsed housing or textbooks. We agree that donors of prairie dresses for teenage girls
candidates of the Technique last year, we were — here, other students — want to see where One of the truths of fash- that was popular between the late
highly impressed with the work they were able their money goes, and strongly believe in the ion is that trends are cyclical, to 1960s when it was started until
the point that many people joke the mid 1980s. While some spe-
to accomplish alongside their capable cabinet. sentiment surrounding students helping other that you should hold onto your cific design elements of the dresses
We sincerely felt that each cabinet mem- students. We also found it encouraging to see old clothes because they will be changed, including much larger
trendy again in just a few years. shoulders in the 1980s to fit more
ber was truly an expert in their field and the cabinet working on initiatives that did While the trend cycle is no lon- specific trends of the time, they
demonstrated a thorough understanding of not simply rely on administration agreeing to ger truly on the 20-year cycle remained extremely reminiscent
the needs of students, as well as avenues to help students. The initiatives of Derin Alade- that it once was, microtrends have of spring and summer fashions
made the current state of fashion from the second half of the 19th
achieve those needs. The work of Dae’Shawn sanmi, vice president of well-being, will likely nearly unrecognizable. the clothes century. From the puffy sleeves to
Taylor, Speaker of the House of Representa- have lasting impacts throughout campus, spe- that are currently being sold in the defined waistlines, long flow-
tives, and that of Chisom Onyia, vice presi- cifically surrounding sexual violence, men- stores and that are being worn by ing skirts and the lace detailing to
young people still have their roots the dainty floral prints, the dress-
dent of student life in cultivating communi- tal health and public health. We specifically in many of the trends that our es were extremely similar. A few
ties for underrepresented communities on commend her work with the Georgia Harm mothers, grandmothers and even years ago when the “cottagecore”
campus stood out in particular. Reduction Coalition and their joint efforts great-great-great grandmothers style took off, these vintage dress-
once participated in. es became wildly popular once
Taylor’s focus on lowering the barrier of to pass out Narcan, advocacy and tabling to One of the overarching trends more, to the point that ModCloth
entry for Undergraduate House of Repre- spread resources for sexual and domestic vio- of the last year or two has been released a collaboration with
“Y2K,” drawing back to the styles Gunne Sax where they produced
sentatives (UHR), boosting house mem- lence and period product availability in public of the early 2000s by bringing more prairie dresses, now in a
bership and establishing the Black caucus bathrooms. Some very tangible changes were back the dreaded combo of dress wider range of sizes, in 2023.
demonstrated his dedication to promoting provided by Amanda Johnston, vice president and jeans or people literally wear- The same style evolution and
ing shirts from their childhood recycling has taken place with the
accessibility and representation within stu- of campus services. Her work resulted in the and calling them baby tees. How- empire waist dress, now known as
dent government. Onyia’s work surround- extension of dining hall hours to 11 p.m. and ever, some of the clothes sitting on a babydoll dress. During the Re-
ing the completion of the Divine Nine Plaza, specialty vending machines, as well as remedi- racks at the mall right now have gency era, the style heavily favored
some quite interesting roots back by women in Western countries
spearheading Underrepresented Groups in ation of clashes between religious and cultural to the Victorian and Regency eras. was an empire waist dress, where
Education (URGE) town halls and increas- identities with gender-inclusive bathrooms. For example, American Ea- the waistline sat just under the
gle’s latest collection features the bust line as opposed to near the
ing accessibility to Ferst Center are only a Going forward, we would like to see a bit “boho” vibe that most spring col- natural waist. This style drew its
few examples of her immense efforts in pro- less focus on Greek groups around campus. lections typically have which is inspiration from the styles worn
moting student engagement within all groups For example, the overdosing-Narcan program generally attributed to the fash- in the Greek and Roman empires
ion of the 1970s, but some of the and was meant to evoke a sense
and raising awareness of groups like the Di- should be expanded beyond Greek organiza- specific pieces in this collection of pastoral simplicity. This was a
vine Nine on campus. We appreciated both of tions. We were impressed by how every cabi- reflect much older trends. In fact, result of the Romanticism move-
their commitments to creating a safe space for net member was able to factor well-being into one particular tank top they cur- ment that likewise drew inspira-
rently have on sale is nearly iden- tion from empires of the past. This
underrepresented students on campus. their work. However, we feel this was not tical to a Victorian corset cover, waistline was revived several times
We were also highly impressed with the the case for diversity, equity and inclusivity an undergarment that was used throughout the 20th century in
to smooth out any lines created the babydoll dress, particularly
work of Maxwell Oglesby, joint vice president (DEI). We would like to see DEI initiatives, from the structured corsets. This in the 60s and 90s, and has once
of finance. His new budget policies were suc- such as those realized by Taylor and Onyia, particular style of tank top is no- again regained popularity today.
cessful in maximizing equality and equity as part of every cabinet member’s focus. We where close to being a new, cre- Though the specifics of how
ative top, as the iconic designer pieces are styled and acces-
across the board, especially given the current hope to see the next administration con- Laura Ashley partnered with sorized may have changed, cloth-
financial circumstances, and we appreciate duct themselves as successfully as the cur- McCall’s to release some sewing ing styles rarely disappear in the
any efforts to push external sponsorships and rent, and confidently affirm that the work patterns. These patterns included way that we might imagine they
McCall’s 7981 in 1981 (which has do — they are often simply re-
funding resources. We also offer our kudos to done under Sikal and Baro has had a notably since been re-released as McCall’s cycled and reimagined into the
those involved with the budget overhaul for positive impact on Tech’s student body. 8306) featuring a sleeveless blouse pieces that will be on the shelves
that is nearly identical in style to at the malls of tomorrow.

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An open letter to the next SGA administration

ter to emphasize that this is not and one-on-one meetings with Black, Hispanic and Native busi- Fall 2022 and has since collabo-
enough. To make it abundantly President Ángel Cabrera. SGA ness owners as they look to add rated with GT NAACP and the
clear, unless you are intention- is often criticized for its lack new businesses to Tech Square library to create the U.R.G.E fo-
al about it, it will not happen. of inertia, however perception after I questioned their plat- rums/town hall in the wake of
However genuine, a pledge as may not match reality. form’s potential for gentrification Affirmative Action’s overruling.
undefined as “working to ensure Baro spoke of a passion proj- during the Technique debate. The Black caucus was first
diverse perspectives are heard” ect of his: the recently created However, this attention to pitched earlier this semester and
falls by the wayside to more tradi- Emergency Fund, a “rainy day” the issue was not internally mo- has since worked to organize and
tionally represented issues such as account of $30,000 for Jackets tivated for any of the three tick- gather Black representatives with-
dining, budgeting and athletics. to use in emergency situations. ets at the time; it was a direct in UHR and increase Black par-
Atlanta is a unique city as it First pitched in Spring 2023 by result of someone else speaking ticipation within SGA.
has a strong legacy of Black own- 2022-2023 EVP Grace Swift, the out. Be that voice and be that I bring this up to highlight
ership that has been used to uplift project was able to lock in fund- person to speak out when you that change can happen and
our community post slavery and ing before the end of the spring meet with influential parties. does happen, often quickly —
segregation — two atrocities we semester and was available for For the last two years, I’ve it just has to be on your mind
JESSAMYN M. LOCKETT never received reparations for. use in the Fall 2023 semester. served the Technique as Life when the time to decide comes.
LIFE EDITOR Point blank, there have been Baro explained that to present Editor. As my section covers Closing out, when I spoke
so few opportunities for African the fund has helped over 20 Jack- campus life, I’ve had an amaz- to Sikal and Barrow, it seemed
At the Technique, we have Americans across the country for ets by providing approximately ing time getting to know Tech’s there was definitely support
a dramatic tradition for a staff economic empowerment; laws $8,000 of emergency funding. many campus organizations, within Tech admin to expand
member’s last editorial piece that prevented homeownership While the passion projects are both large and small. It’s been a without displacing residents.
before graduation. We call it a and loans persisted well into the often the luxury of the EVP, Si- blessing and a privilege meeting For example, the pair out-
“swan song” because it is said 20th century, and when our com- kal shared a major advocacy tool with students from all corners of lined several policies the Insti-
that a swan sings most beauti- munities did somehow manage to the SGA president has: monthly, Tech to interview them on their tute currently has including an
fully before it dies (told you it was thrive, they were simply massa- one-on-one meetings with Ca- passions and happenings. agreement with the city of At-
dramatic). We typically reflect cred, looted and burned to ashes brera. During these meetings, Of the many I’ve spoken with, lanta to not expand into Home
on our time at Tech, impactful like in Tulsa, Okla. in 1921. the student body president has a few stand out as entities I recom- Park and buying from Black
experiences and even words of The existence of a city like an hour of uninterrupted time mend cultivating strong relation- owned businesses like yAAAs!
advice for future Jackets. My swan Atlanta represents hope, op- to address major issues with ships with as you advocate for Black Cookies for campus events.
song is an open letter to the next portunity and the American the Institute’s president. I’m sure Georgia Tech’s (BGT) needs: the It’s no secret that the execu-
student body president and vice Dream to my community. One the candidates are already aware GT National Association for the tive president and vice president
president at Tech. At the time of city for the entire country. We’ve of this meeting, however, have you Advancement of Colored People spend much of their time in
me writing this letter, Monday, worked tirelessly to carve out given thought to using these meet- (GT NAACP), GT Organization meetings with Tech admin.
March 11, election results have the city as a place where we can ings to advocate for the sustainable for Social Activism (GT OSA) Sikal and Barrow both showed
not been released. This letter is thrive. This success is some- expansion of Tech? and the Undergraduate House of me entire days on their calendars
not directed at any one ticket, thing we’ve welcomed others Sikal and Baro made it clear Representatives’ Black Caucus. blocked out for meetings with
but rather it is a message for to partake in and contribute during our conversation that In my opinion, these orga- admin and other stakeholders, so
both tickets to consider as one of to. It’s a beautiful relationship housing is a leading issue for the nizations represent some of the for Sikal to say, “I truly believe
them eventually steps into office. in the city famously coined Institute that comes up on a regu- most passionate, driven and goal- that Georgia Tech cares about
When looking at the candi- as being too busy to hate. lar basis; Sikal even recently met oriented leaders on campus when its community and understands
date platforms, it was clear that However, as the city continues with a Georgia state representative it comes to social and political that it cannot be the university
each ticket had put significant to reach new levels of accomplish- at the capitol to discuss the issue. activism within the Black com- it is without the Atlanta com-
thought into their ideas for im- ment, its legacy residents and I spoke earlier of initiative and munity. Additionally, organiza- munity,” I have full confidence
proving Tech. However, all four business owners (predominantly proactivity because while you are tions like Caribbean Student in his judgment and in turn,
of the original teams neglected Black) are being pushed out. in these meetings, people may Association (CaribSA), African your ability to work with the ad-
arguably one of the most impor- The phenomenon itself is not overlook the significance of an is- Student Association (ASA) and ministration to make a positive
tant, ongoing issues: the gentrifi- the fault of the Student Govern- sue like gentrification. If a plan is all of the National Pan-Hellenic impact on gentrification.
cation of Atlanta, or more specifi- ment Association (SGA). How- not presented to you or the issue is Council (NPHC) organiza- With a supportive community
cally, Tech’s role in gentrification ever, as Tech looks to expand, the not mentioned, the responsibility tions do an amazing job in rep- both from admin and campus
as it looks to expand housing issue does fall under your scope. of advocacy falls to you. resenting the needs, opinions organizations, all that is needed
and increase enrollment. I recently had the pleasure of Since I transferred to Tech and social life within BGT. is your intention and initia-
I genuinely appreciated AP speaking with current Student and took on the role of Life Edi- Harkening back to my point tive; the journey may not be as
and Cole’s initiative in prioritiz- Body President Aanjan Sikal, tor, I’ve been in so many rooms about the ability to enact change uphill as it is thought of.
ing correspondence with the re- fourth-year IE and Executive Vice full of well-intentioned people within a short period of time, I sincerely wish you the
cently formed Black Caucus as President (EVP) Harrison Baro, who believe in social justice and all three of the political activist best of luck as you transition
part of their platform in response third-year ENVE who confirmed equity and want to make the groups I referenced were all cre- into the role. Feel free to email
to Affirmative Action’s overrul- that they have been in at least four world a better place, but often ated within the last two years. me at life@nique.net for any
ing. This is the kind of initiative separate meetings with Tech ad- forget this charge as decision Additionally, all have already follow up questions you may have.
needed to represent the under- ministration (admin), alumni and time presents itself. had measurable impact on Tech’s To the Institute, it’s been
represented. Similarly, Julia and field experts where the expansion I think this election cycle is a campus and the Atlanta area: amazing serving as your Life
Shivani’s platform briefly men- of Science Square and Housing great example; I’m confident all GT NAACP officially received Editor for the last two years. It’s
tioned engaging with the Under has been addressed. parties care about Tech’s role in its charter in May 2022 and been a major part of my Tech
Represented Groups in Education Sikal and Barrow explained gentrification. Candidates Ju- was recognized by the national identity and I’m so glad I’ve been
(U.R.G.E) forums. Both tickets three avenues that the president lia Haley, third-year PUBP and chapter of the NAACP for be- able to experience the many cor-
made general statements pledging and vice president can use for Shivani Virani, third-year NEU- ing a top-10 university in voter ners of Tech through the position.
to work with underrepresented impact: general meetings with RO, even amended their plat- registration in their inaugural Signing off,
groups on campus. I write this let- stakeholders, passion projects form to emphasize working with year. GT OSA was founded in Jessamyn M. Lockett
// OPINIONS technique • March 15, 2024 • 7

Creating luck for yourself

trol over and how I made use of life at Tech not because of what I
them. When I came to Tech, happened to find and experience,
my good fortunes continued. but from what I sought out.
From quickly making friends Finding or creating op-
to always getting an ideal portunities for myself to
class schedule, my luck sus- grow, academically, socially or
tained my experience in the professionally, paid off in spades.
first couple of years of college. I began to find my previ-
I thought there was no prob- ous contentment in life again,
lem at all with just being happy- but this time I had done the
go-lucky, positive and taking work to actually earn it.
Strands Siesta Potter Pessimist each experience as it came. While I could wake up feel-
New York Times Games Professor Sprout does not As you may expect, eventually ing like the luckiest woman alive,
lovers are ecstatic! The New support “Harry Potter” fans! my luck seemed to sour. Towards I also felt like the most accom-
York Times has put an Fans of the series were outraged my fourth semester of college I plished woman alive.
exciting twist on the classic when Miriam Margolyes, who MORGAN WHITTEMORE started to find the things I previ- I kept moving forward, mak-
crossword puzzle, revealing played Professor Sprout, a HEAD COPY EDITOR ously relied upon failing me. ing small bets to increase my
a game reminiscent of word professor at Hogwarts School My classes suddenly got harder success in many areas of my
search puzzles, Scrabble and of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Ever since I was little, I have and my previous study strategies life and seemingly winning
Boggle. The game provides a the fantasy world, said “adult never had trouble finding a four- couldn’t keep up. the lottery with each one.
theme for words and expects fans should be over that by leaf clover in a patch of grass. My main friend group got busy Things were, and still are, go-
players to think through the now.” Margolyes expressed Within a few minutes, I and had less time to hang out and ing well, viewing luck not as
clues to find clever forms of concern over those who are could always pluck one out of a breakup left me without a large something to stumble upon, but
word play. The New Games still a little too invested in the the uniformity of other clovers, part of my support system. to create opportunities for.
squad creates the game. fantasical wizarding world. and eventually I would surren- Suddenly, every little Putting in effort to get in posi-
der any ones I found to those thing I had taken for granted, tion for a lucky break, whether it
around me to spread a little luck. things I still had an influence occurs or not, has given me great
In addition to finding four-leaf on, were going the wrong way. experiences and lessons in college.
clovers, I would be a menace at The worst part was that As I’ve approached the
card games I barely knew how to I just let them. I believed so end of my time at the Insti-
play — I’m still at a net positive strongly that things would tute I’ve worried how my luck
from times I’ve bought scratchers fix themselves, as luck would outside of school will go.
and I’ve never broken a bone. have it, and I didn’t need to do Will I like the new place
Football Fan Club Mary Mac Monsoon Essentially, I’ve always been anything to help myself. I’m living in? Will my job
Atlanta United Football Club There won’t be Mary Mac’s a pretty lucky person, and I Eventually, I realized some be exciting and fulfilling?
fans are filling Mercedes Benz fried chicken for a little while! was fine knowingly taking this lucky rabbit’s foot would not How will life be as a real, func-
Stadium! Atlanta United holds The roof of Atlanta staple, for granted. However, I do appear and restore things tioning adult? Whatever may hap-
every spot in the top 10 regular Mary Mac’s Tea Room, know that I am very privileged to their previous manner; pen, I know that I’ve grown to
season attendance record list in partially collapsed following in many parts of my life. I had to fix things myself. overcome many challenges that
Major League Soccer history. last week’s inclement weather. Certain things come easier I stopped relying on luck have come my way. I will
Last Saturday, the football club A spokesperson on behalf of to me not because of some in- and planned out how I was be able to prevail over any
beat FC Cincinnati 2-1, with Mary Mac’s stated that the nate sense of luck or any de- going to improve in areas opposition I might have to face.
high attendance of 69,301 fans storms caused part of the terministic efforts, but be- that had been lacking. Maybe I’ll always have an in-
in the crowd! The top spot is Skyline dining room roof to cause of other beneficial factors I developed new strate- nate edge spotting that lucky clo-
held by the club’s 3-0 win over collapse. Luckily, they are outside of my control. gies for studying, reached out ver in a patch of grass.
the LA Galaxy in 2019, which dedicated to continuing the I am extremely thankful for to and made new friends and However, I now know to
was attended by 72,548 fans. restaurant’s 75-year legacy. these things that I may take for tried to be more intentional seek out that grass on my
granted at times, but this story is about my life in general. I soon own rather than waiting
about the things I do have con- found myself comfortable with my year after year to stumble upon it.

The jeans and a going-out top phenomenon

fashion-forward to understand ing sweatpants?” a few times a delight if she found herself and the ebrate individuality, and thus
this apparent faux pas. month. It is a constant battle, girl next to her wearing the same it pays to be a socially ept but
In the realm of appearance, except when it is not a battle. light-washed jeans and black tank outstanding individual.
women face an intricate prob- Although I am far from a top. Some may argue that such a Appealing to the most people
lem — a pressure for women trend expert, I have found one in- relationship whilst not
to be unique, but paradoxi- stance exempt from the pressure exists sim- being aver-
cally the same, conforming to to wear different-but-the-same ply because age.
certain standards. clothes at events. there are At a par-
Wear similar clothes, but not This getup defies the fashion few outfits “Jeans and a going-out top ty, women
the same clothes. The relentless rules that demand an unattain- that fit the represent women coming are a team.
pull to stand out, but also fit in, able ordinary extraordinariness demands The conven-
all while navigating the constantly and unites us when we are waiting of a night together, rejecting the tional social
accelerating trend cycles. in line to use the lone gender neu- out (cute, expectation to be constantly rules do
There are hundreds of wom- tral bathroom at a frat house. This comfy, rea- not apply
en that have said this before, outfit is the tried-and-true jeans sonable in working for our partner, kids and to women,
MARGARET KHAYAT often far more eloquently and and a going-out top. cost, ma- career and instead work with and as such,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER from a far more educated posi- It is easy to poke fun at such chine wash- the rules do
tion when it comes to clothing a ubiquitous outfit, especially the able). How- each other.” not apply.
When Kelly and Chloe wore (cue the Ann Taylor LOFT dress). cyclical dialogue of “Well, what ever, with To wear
the same Urban Outfitters dress Of course, these expectations are you wearing? Jeans and a the rise of jeans and a
to the eighth grade dance, it was extend to all clothes, far beyond going-out top? Jeans and a going- athleisure, going-out
all anyone could talk about. dresses for the out top? I many outfits fall into all of these top unify us. Getting ready in a
This gossip had a choke hold eighth grade am wearing categories, opening up end- crowded bathroom and trading
on our grade, despite the fact that dance. From jeans and a less alternatives, and making accessories and secrets is often
Urban Outfitters is a major re- the perfect “Womanhood is complex and going out it clear that the reason is not the best part of a night out.
tailer and there are approximately white sneak- top!” the outfit itself, but the context It is a distinctly feminist
two eighth-grade-dance-appropri- ers to the most beautiful but can also be at Yet, jeans in which women wear the outfit. moment in a world that forc-
ate dresses available on their site at striking sun- least partially summed up as and a going- In a party setting, every es women to be the perfect
any given moment. dress, it must be out top tran- girl is each other’s best friend, wife, mother and girlboss.
It was the talk of the locker a woman’s own texting a group of girls, “Are scends prac- mom or bodyguard depending Jeans and a going-out top
room in Physical Education, and while also ex- y’all dressing cute or wearing ticality and on the night’s trajectory. represents women coming to-
the conversation-starter the fol- actly as stylish style. Jeans From a young age, people gether, rejecting the expecta-
lowing Monday at lunch. as her friends. sweatpants?” a few times a and a going- warn women to travel in groups, tion to be constantly working
I, being the sophisticated Woma n- month.” out top is an to cover their drinks, to watch for our partner, kids and career
14-year-old that I was, sported a hood is com- emblem of out for not only themselves, but and instead work with eachother.
business casual dress from Ann plex and beau- womanhood the girls around them. Jeans and For a rare moment, fe-
Taylor LOFT (“Because you will tiful but can and femi- a going-out top is not just an male friendships are at cen-
be able to wear it to other places!,” also be at least partially summed nism, turning matching outfits outfit; it is a uniform. ter stage, and jeans and a
my mother reassured me). Need- up as texting a group of girls, from disastrous to a bonding mo- At school, dance or work, going-out top are the dress code,
less to say, I was not sufficiently “Are y’all dressing cute or wear- ment. Any girl would squeal with bosses, teachers and parents cel- the female college experience.
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Housing screens “Barbie”, hosts feminist panel

munication and Zita Hüsing,
PARKER AVERY Brittain Postdoctoral Fellow and
STAFF WRITER assistant director of Writing &
Communication.
On Thursday, March 7, stu- Ruiz and Bischoff opened the
dents and faculty gathered in questioning by asking the panel for
the Atlantic Theatre of the John their views on how “Barbie” im-
Lewis Student Center for an af- pacted how our culture discussed
ternoon of celebration and dis- feminism and shaped the feminist
cussion around the “Barbie” movement since its debut.
movie. The event gave attendees The panel expressed a range
a chance to consider women’s is- of sentiments on how the movie
sues in history and discuss recent impacted feminism. Hüsing con-
developments in feminism. veyed initial concern that the
The gathering, organized by a movie would only express a su-
partnership between the Housing perficial version of feminism but
and Residence Life department said she was surprised that Greta
and the Women’s Resource Cen- Gerwig, director of the “Barbie”
ter, was also held in recognition movie, was able to go beyond the
of Women’s History Month, cel- surface level for a deeper analysis.
ebrated throughout March. “When there was this big
Chris Ruiz, Coordinator of craze about going to the Barbie
Belonging and Inclusion for movie, I felt like, ‘Okay, what is Photo by Alexey Tatarinov Student Publications
Housing and Residence Life, and this all about?’ I didn’t think it Students focus intently on the screening of Greta Gerwig’s film ‘Barbie.’ The 2023 film took
Taylor Bischoff, Assistant Di- was going to be feminist. I guess on a satirical view on the issues of patriarchy and the role of the Barbie doll in feminism.
rector of the Women’s Resource I thought it was going to be very
Center, led the planning of the superficial. And then, when I in every state and brought the is- feminist. We’re just, you know, saw the influence that the movie
Barbie event and served as the did see it, I was surprised by this sue back into the spotlight. aware of more conversations had last July, and we want to con-
masters of ceremonies for the pop cultural movie that pushes The panel agreed that the mov- about gender discrimination, tinue to talk about those topics we
night’s proceedings. boundaries and tries to engage in ie capitalized on and continued whether that’s in terms of pay are seeing for the first time in the
Students were encouraged to new conversations in this funny the discussions that the Supreme disparities or whether it’s this sort media,” Bischoff said.
don pink, stylish outfits to match way,” Hüsing said. Court decision brought back to of overwhelming question that The pair also said they wanted
Barbie’s style from the hit “Bar- Colatrella pointed to Gerwig’s the forefront of the American the overturning of Roe v. Wade to incorporate an educational side
bie” movie, which garnered na- ability to change the perception cultural conversation. has brought to the foreground,” to the event to expand the student
tional attention and captivated of feminism in American culture. “I think the movie is especially Dean-Ruzicka said. experience and recognize the ex-
audiences worldwide last summer. Colatrella said that Gerwig con- important right now during a The group did question how pertise and experience professors
Part of the movie’s appeal was its tributed to making feminism a time when we have all these de- well the movie encompassed the at the Institute have.
star-studded cast and over-the-top more approachable topic. bates over women’s reproductive feminist movement since it effec- “Tying in faculty was a big
style, but the work also brought “Greta Gerwig is a great direc- rights. I know it’s a very fun take, tively served as an advertisement component of this event. We
discussions of women’s issues and tor, well known as a feminist di- but in a way, it is serious. The for, the company that makes Bar- wanted students to take away
equality to the limelight. rector, and she created a feminist movie came out at the right time bie dolls. Ultimately, however, the something educational to under-
Before attendees entered the movie that is fun. I think that’s and moment,” Hüsing said. group gave the movie substantial stand Barbie and her impact. We
theater, volunteers and organizers not a word you often hear people The panel also discussed that praise for its advancements in fem- tried to merge ways to build and
served light refreshments, includ- associate with feminism, fun. So, the notion that politics played a inism and for bringing women’s create belonging and inclusion in
ing cookies, popcorn and drinks. I think it has changed people’s role in the movie’s success. When issues to the forefront. both offices while also connect-
A trio of panelists then took the ideas about what a woman could the movie came out last summer, “The movie also has this re- ing it to the academic side of the
stage to discuss issues related to do, and she has been very success- the American public was ramping ally good message about moth- student experience. It is also im-
the movie and the feminist move- ful,” Colatrella said. up for the next presidential elec- erhood. There is this motherly portant to give the professor an
ment. Participants then played a The panel also discussed how tion season in 2024. figure in the movie, and she’s a opportunity to lend their voice to
Barbie-themed trivia game for a prevalent the issues that the movie As the American electorate working mother who struggles to the conversation,” Ruiz said.
prize provided by the organizers. brought to the table were at the started thinking about who they balance that. I think the struggle Bischoff added that the event’s
Organizers chose three women time and how the cultural tim- wanted to lead them for the next is also something that is increas- educational component prepares
from the School of Literature, ing of the movie may have been a four years, the “Barbie” movie ingly addressed for women in the students for the next steps in their
Media and Communications to factor in its success. raised issues of the male-domi- real world. I liked how the movie careers. As students progress and
sit on the panel and give their ed- The year before the movie’s re- nated business and political class. brought that out,” Hüsing said. eventually enter the workforce,
ucated opinions on the “Barbie” lease, the United States Supreme Colatrella felt that the movie The panel also discussed how they will face challenges of inclu-
movie and modern feminism. The Court released a landmark deci- raised political questions through the movie effectively reminded sion and understanding.
panelists were Carol Colatrella, sion that effectively relegated the Barbieland’s change in leadership. the public of the symbology “It is really important because
professor and co-director of the issue of abortion to individual “I think a lot of the political and meaning behind the Barbie belonging, community and in-
Women, Science and Technology states. The decision has received stuff does have questions of gen- doll’s creation and use. clusion are things that our stu-
Center, Rachel Dean-Ruzicka, much criticism from abortion der equality and feminism, even if “The film reminds us that Bar- dents will still have to interact
senior lecturer for the School rights groups since it stripped a you’re not in a place in your life bie is a symbol of empowerment with in their lives as they enter
of Literature, Media and Com- previously held right to abortion where you identify publicly as a and equity, as well as collabo- the workforce. They are go-
ration and cooperation among ing to meet people who are not
women. This idea is what femi- the same as them. We want to
nism is about — collaboration give them those tools to interact
among women for all people. It’s successfully,” Bischoff said.
about trying to be as inclusive as The “Barbie” movie created
possible,” Colatrella said. a opportunity for conversation
After the panel discussion, pro- in America’s cultural landscape,
ceedings culminated with a “Bar- and almost eight months after its
bie” movie screening as attendees release, the public and scholars
enjoyed their snacks. continue to discuss its signifi-
Before the event, the Technique cance. As the feminist movement
met with Ruiz and Bischoff to evolves, Ruiz believes remember-
learn more about their work and ing the individual stories that
what they hoped to contribute to make up every person’s life is the
campus life. Bischoff explained best way to make a more inclu-
that Barbie dolls are an important sive, caring community.
part of women’s history, and it is “I think a lot of times, we for-
crucial to recognize them during get that we all have stories, and
Women’s History Month. there is opportunity in any space
“It’s important for us to not that we occupy, whether it’s the
only talk about how Barbie is a part residence hall, the campus, the
of women’s history but also how classroom, the workforce, where
Barbie has influenced women’s we can share those stories and
Photo by Alexey Tatarinov Student Publications history and continues to influence communicate those stories with
The Barbie-themed event was planned by Chris Ruiz, Housing’s Coordinator of Belonging and our lives to this day and how we others to enhance the work envi-
Inclusion. The showing was followed by a panel that encouraged thought on the movie’s themes. can move forward with that. We ronment,” Ruiz said.
// LIFE technique • March 15, 2024 • 9

Club spotlight: Women in Music Technology

CLARE CHUNG Peer-sharing workshops are While music programs and
ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR hosted by students who want to clubs, such as the Georgia Tech
present or share a topic of choice, Glee Club, have had a long his-
Women in Music Technology music related or not. Sun recounts tory on Tech’s campus, the degree
(WiMT) aims to help students one from last year’s Halloween, program is relatively new, with the
fine-tune their artistic passions where participants programmed Master of Science in Music Tech-
with technological innovation Arduino boards to compose and nology being approved in 2006.
through community outreach create themed spooky sounds Arts and technology are often seen
and campus events. The Technique connected to motion sensors. as opposite ends on the academic
spoke with Qianyi Rose Sun, Sun also invites various guest spectrum, but the Music Technol-
second-year graduate MT and speakers from both industry and ogy program proves otherwise.
the current president of WiMT. academic backgrounds to host “It’s the intersection between
Sun, along with Rosa Westfall talks with the organization. Some creative pursuits, like music, and
and Sophia Mehdizadeh, char- have included people from Tech’s technology that could be used to
tered WiMT in 2021 after the own faculty and more informal help people understand, learn and
organization died down during talks with creative musicians. One consume music. I think it is really
the pandemic. It had previously that she is currently organizing for a diverse field because it’s kind of
been founded in 2016 by two later this semester is a panel with an on the cusp of everything, and it
masters students in MT, Léa Ik- engineer who works with Spotify. really depends on what you wanna
kache and Anna Xambó. They “We’re also engaged in re- pair. If you want to pair music with
wanted to increase the num- search and projects that contrib- mechanical engineering, then you
ber of female students enrolled ute to the field in general, when- get robotic musicianship, where
in the relatively young major. ever we have little funding to fund you build a lot of really cool ro-
“Our mission is different from women to go to like conferences bots. If you pair it with electrical
when it first started. Now, our [or] whenever you have a side proj- engineering that you get digital
mission is mainly to help women ect that you really want to do or signal processing … and you deal
and other marginalized groups whatever experiment where they a lot with audio information. And
thrive in the technology field by need people to sign up, you just if you pair it with CS, then you get
creating the space for them to so- holler within the community and music information retrieval where
cialize, share information and to then we come help,” Sun said. it’s trying to get information and
support each other. I think a lot The WiMT’s community-cen- then building audio software like
of our activities fit well within tered spirit is one of the reasons Apple Music or Spotify,” Sun said.
these three categories,” Sun said. why active engagement is impor- The endless possibilities of fus-
The events hosted by tant and successful for the orga- ing different aspects of music and
WiMT aim to contribute to nization. This is not just limited technology together make way
the growth of new technolo- to the border of Tech, however, as for a truly versatile and special-
gies by creating a community WiMT also emphasizes nurturing ized field. WiMT organizes with
that supports the involvement and supporting the local com- the objective to give individu-
and recognition of women. munity and younger students. als with creative visions a chance Photo courtesy of Computational & Cognitive Musicology Lab
“The activities that we do the “One other thing we care about to share, learn and expand these Qianyi Rose Sun serves as WiMT’s current president. As a
most often are peer-sharing work- is inspiring the next generation of ideas beyond the traditional set- newer student organization, WiMT recieved its charter in 2021.
shops and guest speakers. For the women scholars because we were tings most often seen in academia.
workshops at the School of Mu- all inspired by our women men- “I feel like a lot of us would like WiMT is not limited to stu- want to share something, we’re
sic and in the music technology tors … every year we have a table a creative outlet or just an urge dents in the Music Technology definitely open to just these gen-
program, everybody comes from at the Guthman Music, Art and to share with other people or an program. Unlike other major or eral things and happy to talk
different backgrounds, so every- Technology Fair [which] is part urge to learn from other people, department-specific Tech organi- to them about it,” Sun said.
body just kind of wants to learn of the Atlanta Science Festival but a lot of a lot of the time you zations, it is open to all who have Aside from workshops, guest
from everybody, so we thought and a lot of K-12 students attend, cannot really do that in class or a passion for music and learning speakers and other special events,
that we could provide a platform and we’ll always just be there to just with your research, so we al- more about pushing boundaries. WiMT holds monthly gen-
for them to do that,” Sun said on inspire them with many possi- ways try to provide this certain “Whoever loves music, if eral body meetings for all. Stu-
the program’s support system. bilities in music tech,” Sun said. platform for them,” Sun said. they want to perform, if they dents can learn more on Engage.

W@CC hosts hackathon to promote gender diversity

“We have a hackathon to cel- short amount of time to develop
SABRINA FARLEY-ALLEN ebrate communities and diversity. a project that is then presented to
CONTRIBUTING WRITER We call it ‘hack like W@CC.’ This a panel of hand-selected judges at
is something that used to be done the end of the competition.
This past Saturday, March 9, in the past, but a lot of things “I think it is a very unique op-
the Klaus Advanced Computing stopped because of COVID, and portunity that participants might
atrium was filled with partici- we are trying to bring it back. It not otherwise have. To have that
pants for the Women at College is catered towards people that foundation and resources to get
of Computing (W@CC) hack- identify as women and non-bi- started on a project. And even if
athon developing projects from nary, but really it is just to foster they aren’t able to complete it,
as a text-to-ASL software to com- community and a chance for peo- because it is a short timespan, we
munity forums websites. In honor ple to develop their passion proj- just wanted to give them the plat-
of Women’s History Month, the ects,” Gelivi said. form to develop these ideas and
hackathon was catered as a space Mundkur elaborated on why a potentially move forward if they
for women to participate and net- women’s specific hackathon event are interested,” Gelivi said.
work with other women in the was important to her and why she At the end of the hacking pe-
compter science realm. believes that this kind of event is riod, participants’ projects were Photo courtesy @Waccgt on Instagram
“Hacking started at 9 a.m. and necessary at Tech. She emphasized evaluated by a panel of all-woman W@CC members pose at a recent College of Computing
went until 5 p.m. Participants are that often in technical spaces, judges from the Institute’s College fair. The organization is dedicated to empowering women.
free to build a one day project men have much more experience of Computing (CoC). Winners
for GT and W@CC. Some ideas which can be intimidating for received instant cameras for their not just a class project or class as- they are a part of,” Benedict said
we saw were community forums, young women to explore the field. quick thinking and hard work. signment,” Mundkur said. on W@CC’s evolution.
so like a website where people of “I wanted to bring this ini- Mundkur explained the next Shirley Benedict, third-year Benedict is not new to hack-
a similar community can talk to tiative back to give that space to steps that a participant could take CS and Vice President of External athons. She participated in
each other. Another group had an women in computer science who after the hackathon was over. Affairs for W@CC commented “HackGT” as a first-year where
idea of doing an ASL application, might feel intimidated, but we “If people really resonate with on her experiences and thoughts she was part of a group that devel-
so converting text into sign lan- want to show them that there is what they worked with, they can about this year’s hackathon. oped an app for students to meet
guage and application for that,” nothing that they can’t do. This take the next step to make it a “Our theme is celebrating at Brittain dining hall.
said Divya Mundkur, third-year place is a way for them to create real thing, bring the project to life communities so it’s basically a way “I was a freshman and I didn’t
CS and W@CC president. something that they’re passionate and make it a product. At the end for most of our younger members want people to sit alone. It was for
This year’s event was not the about, or even just explore ideas of the day I think it builds con- who haven’t done hackathons be- people to meet up,” Benedict said.
first time a women’s hackathon that they’re interested in as well fidence, you have something to fore or don’t have a lot of techni- W@CC continues to have
has been held, but it was the first as meet other women in computer work with, you have something cal experience to get experience, initiatives for gender diversity in
one since the COVID-19 pan- science who want to build a proj- running. And in interviews or to create something that is ap- computer science including work-
demic. Harshika Gelivi, third- ect with them,” Mundkur said. even when you are just talking plicable to the real world and not shops and corporate network-
year CS and Vice President of A hackathon event is unique with people, you can talk about necessarily classroom work, and ing events. To learn more, visit
Finance explained their motives. in that participants only have a something that you did, and it is to celebrate the communities that women.cc.gatech.edu/.
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CaribSA brings Caribbean cultures to Institute

Ultimately, Kimbro explained
JESSAMYN M. LOCKETT that the experience of learning
LIFE EDITOR about others, inspired her to learn
more about herself, “learning and
Flags of all colors, hot food, watching them knowing so much
games, music, dance, laughter, about where they came from … it
community and smiles filled the makes me interested to see where
second floor of Exhibition Hall on I’m from,” Kimbro said.
Sunday, March 2 as the Caribbe- Other students like CaribSA
an Student Association (CaribSA) Public Relations Officer Kamori
celebrated Caribbean culture at Sawyer, third-year BMED came
the “Homesick: Back to the Is- to the event looking for a sense of
lands” event. belonging and familiarity. Sawyer
The festival, which ran 2-6 described her experience as an in-
p.m. welcomed students of all ternational student, having moved
backgrounds to come out and to the United States for school
learn more about Caribbean cul- when she was just 17.
tures. Students were able to come “It’s really hard being Caribbe-
up to eight different stations that an at Georgia Tech because there
each represented a Caribbean are so few of us. In terms of Baha-
country with an activity and in- mians there are very few of us. And
formation on the culture. it kind of felt hard at times to feel at
Barbados native Kayla Kirnon, home,” Sawyer said.
third-year CS and external so- Although Kirnon praised the Photo by Jessamyn M. Lockett Student Publications
cial chair of CaribSA spoke on Institute for the opportunities it Members of Georgia State’s CaribSA dance team came out to support CaribSA with a Caribbean
the event’s niche role at the In- has afforded her, she spoke about fusion routine. The two chapters often plan events together in solidarity to support the community.
stitute. She explained that Car- a lack of support that marked her
ibSA wanted to create an envi- transition to Atlanta at age 18.
ronment of comfort and good “There’s not that much support
times for international students after you arrive. During the pro-
from the Caribbean. cess to get here you have to deal
“This event is a celebration with a lot of things yourself. And
of Caribbean culture. It’s called then when you get here, there are
‘Homesick’ because as a Carib- a lot of struggles that you have
bean student myself, when you’re to face on your own, unless you
on campus, you struggle with personally know another inter-
homesickness because America is national student that has been
nothing like the Caribbean. So through it,” Kirnon said.
we just wanted to bring splashes Both Kirnon and Sawyer
of the food, the music [and] the pointed to CaribSA as a major
dancing. Just a very fun event to source of support in their aca-
uplift members and the general demic journeys as international
public and show off Caribbean students studying at the Institute.
culture,” Kirnon said. “[CaribSA has] been amaz-
In line with the organiza- ing. CaribSA is my family. The
tion’s objectives stated on their e-board [executive board] is my
Engage page to “provide a wel- family. I love everybody that
coming environment for free comes to support our events,
cultural expression by Caribbean to support our culture. It really
students” and “help students of makes you feel like you belong
Caribbean descent to connect here when people are interested in Photo courtesy of @aniyahs.anklets on Instagram
with their roots,” they also aim learning more about where you’re Aniyah Bussey, second-year CS, was one of the vendors at CaribSA’s event and sold her jewlwery.
to raise awareness of Caribbean from, who you are, the things you The student organization created space for small Black-owned businesses to promote themselves.
culture outside of the commu- do, things like that. So CaribSA is
nity. CaribSA was able to achieve everything to me,” Kirnon said. “I used to play [Chinese skip sugarstitches on Instagram) ex- Information for other vendors
this objective as students from all Of the activities avalaible for rope] when I was younger since plained how the invitation from who attended the event can be
backgrounds attended the event; atendees, Jamaica’s Chinese skip it came from my childhood, CaribSA provided an opportunity found on Instagram @aleessas_
some to get a taste of home, some rope was among the most popu- which we usually play at home. for economic empowerment with- artifacts and @aniyahs.anklets.
to learn something new like Jaila lar. The intricate arrangement re- The name, ‘Chinese skip rope’ … in the Black community at Tech. Although they have not re-
Kimbro, first-year CMPE. quires two, long elastic bands and it might sound [confusing] cause “I think it’s been so great just leased the official dates for their
“It’s been a unique learning a minimum of three people: two the name is Chinese, but it’s just having an opportunity to have a upcoming Carnival and Carib-
experience getting to see about to hold each end of the band and a cultural thing. Jamaica has a space for Black creators. Most of SA Sports Day events, CaribSA
the Caribbean culture. The food’s one person to stand in the middle. bunch of cultures put together. us in here [the vendor section] President Kayla Jeffery, third-year
been really great and I really en- The person in the middle must It’s like a melting pot of different are Black women. There’s only so BCHM confirmed both will take
joyed the dance performance,” step, jump and loop the bands cultures,” Pratt said. much I can elevate myself outside place in late April.
Kimbro said. She explained that using their feet, in a specific or- The event also promoted small of my own friends and family. So Those interested can follow
she expanded her palette by ex- der to complete the pattern. Ac- businesses, recruiting local ven- just being able to be at one of these the organization on Instagram @
perimenting with several new tivity operator Gabrielle Pratt dors and allowing them a space to tabling events is really important gt.caribsa for more information
food items that evening and said spoke on her connection to the sell their products. Mayenie Con- for me as a small, Black, woman- on how to get involved in the or-
she enjoyed all of them. game and its history. ton, third-year LMC (@brown- owned business,” Conton said. ganizations and future events.
// LIFE technique • March 15, 2024 • 11

Lecture addresses intersections of Black hair

women out there who love and
JAYCE WALZER embrace their natural hair,” Det-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER rick-Jules said on her mission.
She went on to do just that.
Award-winning photographer, Detrick-Jules started out with vi-
writer and speaker St. Clair De- sual art, initially photographing
trick-Jules took the stage March her close Black female friends who
8 to wow the audiences with the decided to wear their hair natural
vivid retelling of her new book, and then later expanding to reach-
“My Beautiful Black Hair”. Ap- ing out to strangers who might be
preciation of Black hair was the sympathetic to her cause. To her
focus of Black Hair Storytell- surprise, the community response
ing night with Dedrick-Jules was overwhelming and positive
sharing her story and photogra- as many other Black women who
phy followed by a panel sharing wore their hair naturally had gone
their own experiences overcom- through very similar struggles.
ing discrimination and learning Hair is often the first thing
to love their natural hair. people see and is something that
The night kicked off with the makes people stand out in a
introduction of Detrick-Jules, crowd, so it can be synonymous
who in turn introduced the story with one’s identity, explained sev-
of her younger sister, Khloe. De- eral of the panel members. They
trick-Jules explained that Khloe elaborated that this is why prison-
came home crying to her parents ers of war or slaves that survived Photo courtesy of stclairdetrickjules.com
and sister one day, because some the journey from Africa had their Event speaker and author St.Clair Detrick-Jules was inspired after her younger sister was bullied
kids had decided to tease her over heads were shaved, so their identi- for her hair texture. Texturism is dIscrimination against those with coarser, afro-textured hair.
her hair. As a result of the bully- ty along with that knowledge and
ing, Khloe decided she hated her culture were lost. states like Georgia, where it has and for hair-based love is one be- the seminar, Detrick-Jules and
natural hair and did not want to “Going back to the 1700s, in not been passed yet, it would still ing fought on many fronts beyond the event organizers continued to
attend school the following day. places like Louisiana, it was il- be legal for a student to be penal- the U.S. court systems. In places push the message that instead of
Detrick-Jules explained that legal for a Black woman, free or ized for wearing a protective style. in South America, looser curl pat- pushing for homogeneity, there
she was “devastated” upon hear- enslaved, to leave her natural hair Beyond the CROWN Act, terns are seen as more white and must be love for all types of people
ing the news that her little sister uncovered, it wasn’t until 1976, there is still much more work to therefore more beautiful while and all types of hair and celebrat-
did not love something so intrin- which was less than 50 years ago, do to make protective hairstyles tighter curl patterns are called ing what’s different about people.
sic to her and her culture. She when the afro was protected un- culturally acceptable as well as “pelo mal” or “bad hair”. In the Fortunately, by being kind and
continued to explain that the is- der the Civil Rights Act,” Detrick- legally. One demonstrative story military, bans on Black hairstyles learning about the history of is-
sue stemmed from a lack of rep- Jules said on the history of dis- Detrick-Jules shared was about were only lifted in 2015. sues like Black hair, this can be-
resentation in her majority white crimination against textured hair. one of her friends who canceled Hair and identity are close to come an issue of the past.
school, majority white neighbor- Still, discrimination against the day before she booked her ap- interchangeable. Detrick-Jules Those interested can follow @
hood, in a majority white main- Black hair is by no means an is- pointment for the “big-chop”, the explained, “When surrounded gtwrc and @gtnaturallyme on
stream media — even at home as sue of the past. The Creating a act of cutting off chemically or by people who do not look like Instagram for more information,
she had a much tighter curl pat- Respectful and Open World for otherwise treated hair to allow the you, you are seen less by race. future events and to learn how
tern than the rest of her family. Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act) natural hair to grow. Humans are visual creatures, so they can get involved with sprea-
“I decided to do something to was only recently passed in a cou- Her reason was a common one: it’s nearly impossible to separate ing the message of acceptance.
show her that even though she ple states which fully criminal- she feared her natural hair would first impressions.” She elaborated In line with the event’s theme,
may not see herself exactly in her ized discrimination on the basis disrupt her career as it would be that this is a message not of dis- the speaker and hosts emphasized
everyday life, there actually is this of race-related protected hairstyles too “unprofessional”. The fight crimination, but instead an urge that the CROWN Act is on the
really huge community of Black like corn-rows, dreadlocks, etc. In against hair-based discrimination for greater diversity. Throughout ballot in Georgia this year.

Lavender Graduation and intersection on campus

Individuals with varying mar- Amidst second-wave feminism
NOA YOUNG ginalized identities have a unique was a rising exclusion of queer
CONTRIBUTING WRITER experience on a college campus. women and female identifying
Intended to meet needs of com- individuals in the movement. In
On Mach 26, the LGBTQIA+ monly excluded individuals, the turn, a group of feminists formed
Resource Center will hold their resource center works to com- to voice their concerns, reclaim-
annual Lavender Celebration at bat heteronormative and patri- ing and rebutting themselves as
the Midtown Ballroom. Marking archal norms across campus by “The Lavender Menace.” With
its 11th year occuring at Tech, the celebrating the contributions of inclusivity being paramount to
event aims to honor graduating an inclusive environment. advocacy, the Lavender Celebra-
students who have greatly con- “We recognize graduates with tion welcomes anyone to attend,
tributed to a more positive envi- Lavender Awards which are our regardless of sexual orientation or
ronment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, annual awards that we provide to gender identity. The center strives
transgender, queer and asexual in- students, faculty, staff and alum to make a community that is not
dividuals on campus, recognizing who have made significant contri- only inclusive, but welcoming.
attendees with various awards. butions to belonging as it relates “You don’t have to have been Photo by Sabrina Farley-Allen Student Publications
The Lavender Celebration to LGBTQIA communities at involved with the resource center The Graduation welcomes all to celebrate queer students. This
originated when Ronni Sanlo, a Tech,” Myanna said. heavily to engage in the Lavender year’s ceremony coincides with the center’s 10th anniversary.
Jewish lesbian, was refused from The Institute continually Celebration. We try to make it a
attending her child’s college works to honor students on their really open and inclusive event — “‘Alice Júnior’ is the film that student’s identities and accom-
graduation because of her sexual- achievements, and specifically in kind of a celebration of your [stu- we’re watching. We’re going to do plishments at Tech.
ity. Primarily held in 1995 at the relation to overcoming societal dent] accomplishment in the time a discussion after the event with “It’s really important to be vis-
University of Michigan where it adversity. here at Tech,” Myanna said. creators of the film and also trans ible and outspoken in celebrating
honored three graduates, the cus- “I think that it’s very im- The event will be composed of and non-binary actors to discuss in college, because they did work
tom has spread to more than 200 portant to celebrate the queer an awards ceremony and various what it is like to be in the indus- hard for that degree,” Jagun said.
institutions, including Tech. community and specifically as speaker deliverances. try,” Myanna said regarding plans Those who want to attend the
Tegra Myanna, Director of a Black woman,” said Efiotu “It honors the graduates and for the upcoming event. Lavender Celebration can RSVP
the LGBQTIA Resource Center, Jagun, third-year PUBP. we do a ‘queer year in review.’ This Finally, to officially celebrate online via Engage. This can be
oversees the event. They explain Seen in various iterations today year it’s also our [the LGBTQIA the center’s 10-year anniversary, found online at lgbtqia.gatech.
how the ceremony honors those like the Lavender Celebration, the Resource Center] 10-year anni- the resource center is hosting a edu/signature-events/lavender-
who have experienced Tech as a color of lavender has transformed versary, so it’s going to be a decade Center Day at the Smithgall Stu- celebration. To get more involved
part of this community. from a symbol of cruelty into a in review,” Myanna said on the dent Services Building in the resource center, individu-
“It is an opportunity to honor one that celebrates queer resis- event’s happenings and history. “It’s kind of a stop-by, check als can follow the LGBTQIA+
our LGBTQIA and allied gradu- tance to a historically oppressive Beyond the Lavender Cel- out the organizations at Tech re- Resource Center’s Instagram @
ates … whether they were a stu- heteronormative society. ebration, the center continues to lated to queer and trans commu- gt_LGBTQIA and sign up for
dent who was here and is LG- “Lavender has been the color celebrate its decade anniversary nity and engage in what we are. their monthly newsletter to stay
BTQIA and navigated Tech with of the LGBTQIA community for through various events through- It is meant to be very open, very up to date on LGBTQ+ events
that identity or they’re someone a long time. Back in the 70s, there out the semester. On March 29, community focused,” Myanna and programs happening around
like an ally who’s been heav- was the Lavender Menace, an LG- the resource center will be hosting said on the event’s nature. campus. Learn more about the
ily connected or involved in the BTQIA community for a long a film screening during the up- Events like these commence Tech LGBTQIA Resource Cen-
community,” Myanna said. time,” Myanna said. coming global media festival. the coming years of celebrating ter at lgbtqia.gatech.edu/.
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Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Cole Murphy
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Emily Piper Friday,
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March 15, 2024
entertainment@nique.net

“Oppenheimer” wins at Oscars

pecially meaningful award After “Poor Things” near- are difficult and insane,”
COLE MURPHY after his over ten-year run ly swept the below-the- Mulaney said in his distinc-
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR as Iron Man in the Marvel line categories like Best Pro- tive style. “What about that
Cinematic Universe. duction Design, Emma Stone moment in Field of Dreams
The 96th Academy Awards “I’d like to thank my terri- won Best Actress for the sec- when we hear, ‘If you build
came to a close Sunday night, ble childhood and the acade- ond time in her career, with it, he will come’? And then
drawing its highest rat- my, in that order. I would like her first Best Actress Oscar [Kevin] Costner does it, he
ings in four years — and to thank my veterinarian – I for “La La Land.” Her grati- builds a baseball field. But I
for good reason. It was an meant wife, Susan Downey, tude was radiant. guess he doesn’t build it, he
electric night, packed to the over there – you found me, “The other night I was mows down the corn and
brim with awards for mov- a snarling rescue pet, and panicking, as you can kind then there is a field and then
ies that had genuine appeal you loved me back to life. of see happens a lot, that he’s like, ‘I’m gonna watch
with audiences, with sev- That’s why I’m here, thank maybe something like this ghosts play baseball.’” A WREK and Technique collaboration
eral Best Picture nominees you.” Downey said in his ac- could happen,” Stone said, As the night came to a
being the highest-grossing ceptance speech. “Here’s my “And Yorgos said to me, close, though, the real win- WOMEN IN MUSIC
movies of the year. little secret, I needed this job ‘Please take yourself out of ner of the night emerged:
The night opened with more than it needed me,” he it,’ and he was right because “Oppenheimer.” Best Direc-
host Jimmy Kimmel’s mono- said about working on “Op- it’s not about me. It’s about tor went to Christopher No- Leaning On You
logue, followed shortly by the penheimer.” “It was fantastic, a team that came together to lan for the film, giving the HAIM
first award of the night, Best and I stand here before you a make something greater than prolific filmmaker his first He Set Her Off
Supporting Actress. It was better man because of it.” the sum of its parts.” career Academy Award, no- Emily Ann Roberts
one of the only awards that Arguably the most hotly In between awards, Kim- tably winning over Yorgos American Love
seemed like it had a defini- contested categories of the mel entertained the celebrity Lanthimos for the night’s Qing Madi
tive winner before the show night, however, were the audience with a monologue second-most awarded movie, Show Me Off
even started, with Da’Vine two awards for Best Actor and sketches, including one “Poor Things,” and Martin Asa
Joy Randolph receiving the and Best Actress. Best Actor with a seemingly nude John Scorsese for “Killers of the Hangar
award for her performance was a competition mainly Cena. Awards presenters were Flower Moon.” 8485
in “The Holdovers.” between Cillian Murphy for also engaging, with a new And after Murphy won Disco Deewane
“I didn’t think I was sup- his acclaimed performance acting award format hav- Best Actor and Nolan won Nazia Hassan
posed to be doing this as a in “Oppenheimer” and Paul ing previous winners intro- Best Director, it seemed all complex
career,” Randolph said tear- Giamatti for his turn in “The duce each nominee, bringing but inevitable that “Op- Katie Gregson-MacLeod
fully. “I started off as a singer, Holdovers.” Jeffery Wright more stars than ever onto penheimer” would win American Teenager
and my mother said to me: was close behind for his role the stage. Before one award, Best Picture. Oscar-winner Ethel Cain
‘Go across that street to that in “American Fiction,” and Danny DeVito and Arnold Al Pacino read the winner Love on the Brain
theater department, there all three would have been Schwarzenegger, both having aloud, glancing at the card Rihanna
is something for you there.’ first-time Oscar winners. In portrayed Batman villains, and saying, “And my eyes HOT TO GO!
And I thank my mother for the end, Murphy recieved singled out former Batman see ‘Oppenheimer,’” so ca- Chappell Roan
doing that. … For so long I the award, a hint at how well- actor Michael Keaton, with sually that the audience ini- Oh! My Mistake
have always wanted to be dif- liked “Oppenheimer” was all three doing a bit in char- tially didn’t react. Quickly, APRIL
ferent. And now I realize, I among the Academy. Murphy acter. Comedian John Mu- though, the theater erupted Skin
just have to be myself.” was also the first Irish-born laney also gave a memorable in applause, celebrating one Allison Ponthier
Randolph wasn’t the last actor to ever win Best Actor. introduction to sound de- of the most popular Best Pic- The Great War
first-time winner of the night, For Best Actress, many sign, taking the moment to ture winners in years. Taylor Swift
either. Robert Downey Jr., predicted the award would do a short stand-up routine The night, from present- Crush
won Best Supporting Actor be a toss-up between Lily about “Field of Dreams.” ers to winners, was a mag- Tessa Violet
in a highly competitive cat- Gladstone for “Killers of the “Some people say the si- nificent celebration of film, Coal Miner’s Daughter
egory for his performance Flower Moon” and Emma lent movie era is the golden lovingly capturing what Loretta Lynn
in “Oppenheimer,” an es- Stone for “Poor Things.” age of cinema. Those people movies mean to us all. Shadowboxer
Fiona Apple
I’d Rather Go Blind
Etta James
Dreams
The Cranberries
Thursday
Holly Humberstone
girls
girl in red
Chaap Tilak
Hadiqa Kiani
Not Strong Enough
boygenius
Blouse
Clairo
He Won’t Go
Adele
Ex-Factor
Lauryn Hill
Hurtin’ (On the Bottle)
Margo Price
Gloria
Patti Smith
Silver Springs
Fleetwood Mac
Simulation Swarm
Big Thief
Human Behavior
Björk
Don’t Know Why
Norah Jones
Talkin’ Bout a Revolution
Tracy Chapman
Let’s Fall in Love
Diana Krall
Motion Sickness
Phoebe Bridgers

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Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film, “Oppenheimer.” Christopher Nolan won Best Director at the Oscars, as well.
// ENTERTAINMENT technique • March 15, 2024 • 13

Justice Smith and Kobi Libii discuss new film

EMILY PIPER
ASSISTANT EDITOR

Hollywood’s latest controver-

sial film comes courtesy of “The
American Society of Magical
Negroes.” Initially premiering at
the Sundance Film Festival and
releasing in theaters on March 15,
this movie tackles Black discom-
fort through intentionally polariz-
ing situations that incite contem-
plation and reflection.
Kobi Libii’s directorial debut
features lead actor Justice Smith
(“Jurassic World: Fallen King-
dom”), David Alan Grier (“The
First”) and An-Li Bogan (“After
Yang”). The story focuses on Aren,
a struggling Black artist failing to
turn heads with his yarn sculpture
at an exhibition. Aren is a kind,
soft-hearted Black man whose
passion for art does not fit the tra-
ditional masculine Black male ste-
reotype. As the only person of col-
or within the exhibit, a constant
wave of white collectors fawn over
the other traditional pieces while
staring cluelessly at Aren’s work.
When walking around the gal-
lery, he awkwardly avoids getting
in the collectors’ way by apologiz-
ing with a smile through every
step, struggling to connect with
them. After his new acquain-
tance, Roger, saves him from an
altercation, Aren is introduced to
The American Society of Magi- Photo courtesy of Focus Features
cal Negroes, whose sole purpose Director of photography Doug Emmett (left), actor Justice Smith (middle) and writer/director Kobi Libii (right) work
is to alleviate the discomfort of on the set of “The American Society of Magical Negroes. The film will be released in theaters on Friday, March 15.
white people. The rest of the film
follows Aren’s journey within the Smith’s character, Aren, “One of the things I’m writ- and he was obviously using the Libii continued on the variety of
society and how it conflicts with similarly struggles with feel- ing about in this film is about this wrong tactics to get there, but by responses the film may receive from
his own. Libii drew on a protago- ing like an outcast in his life very particular defense mecha- the end of the film, when he finds the Black community.
nist rarely seen before, a gentle, and tries his hardest not to take nism that I was taught quite ex- his strength, he realizes it’s the “There’s also going to be Black
straight Black man, as a reclama- up too much space. “I just got that plicitly as a young Black man on strength to be soft in the face of a audiences who say ‘Nope, never
tion project to bring a new style of vicious cycle mentally of ‘I feel so how to survive America and that world that doesn’t allow that, that done it.’ God bless those people
characters to the foreground. uncomfortable in this environ- was to make white people com- won’t allow that or that wants to because we’re a wonderfully di-
The contention appears in its ment, in this space, so I’m going fortable,” Libii said. take advantage of that,” he said. verse community, you know. But
line between satire and serious- to appease in order to feel less un- He continued with the first Libii added that “there’s also a to me, my job isn’t to calibrate
ness. At its core, the storyline comfortable.’ But then that then thing he was taught as a child. bit of taking up space there too, how each one of those discrete au-
delves into the cost white privi- gives them permission to further “A classic example of that is in terms of he’s unable to defend diences will feel, it’s how to speak
lege imposes. The typical stereo- disrespect me, which then makes how you talk to white cops, this his work, which is a stand-in for my truth and try to do it with in-
types are visualized but the way me more uncomfortable,” Smith is what you gotta do to stay alive, his point of view and a stand-in tegrity and … trust that ultimate-
in which they play out differ. said. The movie’s narrative is this is not about your pride, don’t for himself. He’s unable to say ‘I ly there’s going to be healing and
The majority of the film consists meant to reflect the pain that re- worry about it, just do it,” he said. made this and I believe in this. positivity for that.”
of Black people limiting them- sults from staying within this cy- “And I believe I slightly over- This is who I am’ at the beginning The discomfort shown in “The
selves to carry white people to cle and repeatedly compromising learned that lesson, and it inter- of the film, and he’s able to do that American Society of Magical Ne-
their dreams. Black characters oneself for the sake of everyone fered with my ability to take up in the end of the film.” groes” is one few movies dare to
must dehumanize themselves else. It is discomforting yet famil- space and be confident.” “It’s interesting because he discuss. Many people of color can
and lean into prejudices, fearing iar to see these experiences unfold Libii relates to Smith’s char- basically learns how to create relate to times they have had to
outrage from white discomfort. in such a demeaning way. acter and the purpose behind boundaries and protect this sym- adopt a “white persona” or change
The society admits white people Libii’s creative decisions also the magical society. bol of gentleness,” he said. “I their personality so as to not stand
are the most dangerous creatures drove the cinematography to re- “That message, especially for see a dichotomy of strength ver- out in a crowd. What Libii does
on the planet because of their flect this break from the cycle of Black people and I would say es- sus soft, like he’s learned how to differently is reveal, through bru-
unpredictability and ignorance self-compromise, saying “making pecially for Black men, is incred- stand up and assert his need to tal honesty, the ways Black people
to other experiences. sure a story reflects your vision is ibly embarrassing and incred- be gentle. Fighting to be at peace, and people of color compromise
Aside from the magic, the about being honest at every step ibly shameful for me to raise my that’s the dichotomy.” themselves. In the film, it is a rev-
Black experiences within the of the way. And being a director hand and say ‘I was colonized Both Smith and Libii know the elation to Aren that he has a right
society, while glorified and dra- is a million choices.” To connect in the following ways,’” he said. controversy behind “The Ameri- to exist without having to prove
matized, are all too real. Libii Aren to the film’s atmosphere, he “My job is to be incredibly hon- can Society of Magical Negroes,” himself to society or white people.
and Smith traveled to Atlanta explained, “From a look perspec- est about an experience I haven’t especially in the response from From company discrimination
on Tuesday, March 5, to take tive, I wanted the look of the film really heard anybody talk about,” the second trailer that revealed to friends ignorant of their own
part in an interview about the to reflect the main character. And Libii explains. “It feels impor- the society’s mission. implicit bias to personal identity
film and their vision. so it is a very soft, gently lit film, tant to just be incredibly, al- Rather than a fictional society friction due to social expectations,
“I connected with the script. very modern lighting, very color- most painfully, honest about with epic spellcasting battles or a “The American Society of Magi-
I saw myself in it,” Smith said, ful, very artful … and I liked this it and try equally hard to be masterful “chosen one” adventure, cal Negroes” makes the shameful
as he explained how his personal idea that there’s this character that incredibly entertaining.” this film decides to add magical moments and uneasiness of self-
experiences influenced his char- sort of bursting with these gentle, A key characteristic to Aren emphasis to everyday personal compromise more digestible.
acter. “I grew up in a very white beautiful colors but they can’t is his artistry and lack of under- battles that not every audience “The American Society of
community, Orange County, Ca- really be expressed because of standing of himself. The evolu- member agrees with. Magical Negroes” is a conflict-
lif., and I internalized a lot of the how colonized he is.” tion of his yarn sculptures move “I know there are Black people ing watch. It is difficult to suc-
messaging that I received from The lighting and vibrance parallel to his own character de- who see this and say, ‘Hey, that’s cessfully navigate satire through
my white peers. I compromised change within the film as Aren’s velopment. Smith explained these me. It’s really comforting to hear such charged issues, and not every
myself; I made myself small in or- identity becomes less muddled transformations throughout the someone else say that,’” Libii scene flows in an easily compre-
der to survive socially, and it was and more authentic. Libii de- course of the film. said. “I also think there’s going hensible way. Regardless of the
a very dark time for me. It was scribed it as “a subtle journey in “Aren is a soft individual, and to be Black people who see this jarring moments, the message
only after I got out of that com- the same way the main character that’s not welcomed by society for and say ‘Oh s—, is that me?’ in a stands as the highlight of the
munity that I experienced a real is taking up more space and him- Black men to be seen as ‘soft.’ His way that is incredibly uncomfort- film. Beyond the magical society
liberation and real empowerment, self becoming more vibrant.”The art is all about his pursuit of piece able to reckon with consciously, is an epiphany of identity and re-
and I defined my Blackness for film itself is clear about what it is and softness and comfort and or for some Black audiences, flection on past experiences that
myself, and I connected with the like living with a constant defense that’s exactly what he was pur- unconsciously the reckoning challenges your interactions with
community and I healed.” mechanism in being Black. suing in his life the entire time, and a real discomfort.” yourself and others.
14 • March 15, 2024 • technique // ENTERTAINMENT

A year of female empowerment in the arts

Flower Moon” star Lily Gladstone
RISH DESAI (“Certain Women”) became the
TECHNOLOGY EDITOR first Native American woman
nominated for Best Actress.
This past year has been one Recently, Forbes magazine
of the most important years in published a list of the highest-
the entertainment industry. Not earning actors. Of the top names,
only has it evoked thought-pro- Robbie was second and Jennifer
voking and jubilant moments Aniston (“Friends”) was sixth.
for audiences, but it has also had 2023 was a year with power-
large economic benefits. The suc- ful female-driven films that also
cessful year was made possible had meaningful themes. This will
because of the contributions of create a stepping stone for future
female leaders in the industry. years and generations to follow.
In 2023, the highest-grossing Another area within the en-
film of the year was “Barbie” di- tertainment sector that had a
rected by Greta Gerwig (“Little record-breaking year was the
Women”). Through the film, Bar- music industry. This was high-
bie (Margot Robbie, “I, Tonya”) lighted by two main concerts:
explores different aspects of femi- Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Photo courtesy of Danielle Levitt
ninity. She sees that not every- Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour. Claire Foy, Danielle Deadwyler, Emma Corrin, Michelle Yeoh, Jennifer Lawrence and Michelle Wil-
thing is as perfect as it is made out Swift has always been a role liams are all successful actresses in Hollywood, giving numerous award-winning perfomances.
to be in Barbie’s world and how model for fans of all ages. With
the real world contains both suf- over 150 concerts and her large Additionally, for large portions of album “Act II” and released the For the biggest celebration
fering and joy . Along her journey fan base, she has broken the re- the year, Swift’s “Cruel Summer” single, “Texas Hold ‘Em” from the of the year in music, the Gram-
in the real world, she meets Gloria cord for the highest-grossing mu- stayed in the top songs, including album. The song has quickly risen mys, a majority of its performers
(America Ferrera, “Superstore”), sic tour in history, surpassing one appearances at number one. to become one of the top songs on were female, with performances
and together, they bring to light billion dollars in revenue. Swift’s Beyoncé continues to not the Billboard charts, including from Dua Lipa, SZA, Billie Eil-
the everyday parts of life that are tour consisted almost entirely of only be a role model for females appearances at number one. ish, Olivia Rodrigo and more.
often taken for granted. sold-out NFL stadiums. Her con- of all ages but also for the Black While many previous genera- The majority of award categories
The female-led film made certs are full of energy with three community. Beyoncé’s Renais- tions grew up following the likes were filled with female artists.
an impact far beyond the box hours of non-stop performances sance tour became the seventh- of Michael Jackson and Prince For example, in the record of
office. It delivered themes of showing the full admiration of highest-grossing concert of all amongst others, it is inspiring to the year category, six of the eight
women empowerment, ally- her fans in attendance. Swift time and the second-highest fe- see the current generation able to nominees were women.
ship and the idea that coexisting also released a film version of the male concert, behind the Eras see female stars such as Beyoncé The talent of the music sector is
can create a well-balanced soci- concert. “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Like Swift, this was also and Swift reach the pinnacle a testament to women’s excellence
ety. The ground-breaking film Tour” became one of the highest- an all-stadium concert. of the music industry. and ability. The current stars have
sparked conversations through- grossing films of the year. Her tour brought in over half- Many up-and-coming music much more promise left and the
out society on women’s roles She has also continued to a-million dollars. The Renais- stars are female voices set on revo- rising stars will continue to over-
and social expectations. make headlines with her albums. sance tour had over 50 shows lutionizing the future of the indus- turn the industry’s expectations
In addition to the “Barbie” To regain ownership of her mu- with each being nearly three try. The biggest new artists repre- and pave a way for years to come.
movie, two more Academy-Award sic, Swift has been re-releasing hours of elegant costumes and sent a more diverse group,with The successes of the past year
nominated films also starred fe- her albums over the last few years. set designs. As a result of the artists like Ice Spice, Karol G, Sa- are just a taste of what’s to come,
male leads. For her role in “Poor In 2023, she re-released multiple great response from the audi- brina Carpenter, Kim Petras and and the achievements of each
Things”, Emma Stone (“La La albums and was greeted by many ence, Beyoncé also released a film more. One of the biggest and most woman will solidify themselves in
Land”) won both a Golden Globe of her old songs coming back and version of the concert. Recently, anticipated concerts of the year is the memory of the ever-changing
and an Oscar. “Killers of the dominating the Billboard charts. she announced her upcoming Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS tour. entertainment industry.

Cold War Kids delivers a night of nostalgia

crowd. From the moment he
JENNA GUIHER stepped on stage and began his
CONTRIBUTING WRITER first song, he was jumping around
and strumming his guitar with
To celebrate their 20th an unfathomable fervor.
anniversary, Cold War Kids Many concert-goers seemed
rocked Buckhead Theatre. to have exclusively come to see
Fans flocked to their March Joe P. A group of girls at the front
9 show and were greeted by the of the crowd gripped bouquets
band’s timeless tunes that have that they brought for him and
spanned two decades. screamed every word to his songs.
Even though the band has Many more of his fans were in-
shifted and adapted over the terspersed throughout the audi-
years, their unique indie pop/ ence, easily identifiable as they
rock sound has remained con- danced wildly to his lyrics.
sistent. Vocalist Nathan Wil- Joe P played the head-
lett and bassist Matt Maust are banger “Fighting in the Car”
the only remaining members of as well as the newly released Photo by Jenna Guiher Student Publications
the original lineup, and they are “Shadow in the Sun,” and it is Lead singer of the Cold War Kids Nathan Willett plays guitar on stage at the Buckhead Theatre.
joined by guitarists David Quon already a crowd favorite. He is joined by fellow original band member and bassist Matt Maust and other newer members.
and Matthew Schwartz as well as “Off My Mind” was Joe P’s
drummer Joe Plummer. fiery conclusion. It started off a second, and “Miracle Mile” him, and the song built to its dra- ence was quick to vocalize their
The band has had many break- acoustic, but as the tension in the was the ultimate manifestation matic climax. Through the lyr- dismay that the concert was
out songs over their lifespan. song rose, so did the enthusiasm of their energy. The pounding ics, he communicates his struggle over. Quickly, calls for an encore
Their biggest song on Spotify is in the venue. The lights flashed piano and Willett’s powerful vo- with everyday monotony, but he prompted the band to come back
the powerful anthem “First” with fluorescent colors, and Joe P threw cals elevated the song through its decides that he has to carry on for on and end their set with “Love
over 258 million streams. Another himself across the stage, giving resounding chant, “Come up for the sake of his wife and kids. Wil- is Mystical” and “Something Is
noteworthy hit is “Hang Me Up into the passion of his music. The air, come up for air.” lett’s poignant delivery empha- Not Right With Me.”
To Dry,” which premiered on their song came to an abrupt end, and After a series of similarly ar- sized the emotional significance Willett gave a heartfelt thank
2007 album “Robbers & Cow- the enchanted crowd exploded dent songs, the band left Willett of the song to him. you to the crowd, proclaiming,
ards.” The song has recently taken into cheers at the performance. alone onstage to sit by himself After the moving performance, “Cold War Kids loves you, Atlan-
a large upturn in popularity after After the stellar opening act, at the piano. He took a moment Willett brought the energy in the ta!” before making his final exit.
it was featured on the soundtrack Cold War Kids arrived onstage to preface the next song by ex- venue back up by prompting, Cold War Kids delivered a
for “Saltburn.” The band released to their awaiting audience. They plaining that he used to work “Let’s have some fun, okay?” beautiful night of nostalgia and
their self-titled album “Cold War were greeted with boisterous ac- as a substitute teacher in Cali- The band sang the folk-in- exhilaration for all of their fans:
Kids” at the end of 2023. clamation and clamor as Wil- fornia. It was in one of these spired “Hospital Beds” that added the ones who have stuck by the
Alternative indie artist Joe P lett breathed the opening lines classrooms that he wrote the song a stomp and holler element to band for twenty years and the
set the stage at Buckhead The- of “You Already Know” into the “We Used to Vacation.” the show. The crowd got increas- newer ones who have just discov-
atre. His energy was electrifying, mic: “Wake up to blinding light / He began the song in a manner ingly loud, and their enthusiasm ered their music. Each and every
zapping life into the stagnant This is how we start the day.” reminiscent of Billy Joel: just Wil- carried into “First.” person left Buckhead Theatre with
venue and forging an instant, The group’s performance was lett and the piano. As he carried At the end of the song, the a smile on their face, truly invigo-
intimate connection with the dynamic, never standing still for on, his bandmates slowly joined band left the stage, and the audi- rated by the power of music.
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Indie artist Kid Bloom brings life to Purgatory

RMR interacted with the crowd tion of his face. If fans had not
SLOAN SALINAS as much as he could, leading the been there specifically to see
STAFF WRITER room in singing “Happy Birth- him, they might have thought
day” for an audience member, him some random guy.
A little bit past sundown on playing a unreleased song titled Along with his laid-back ap-
Saturday, March 2, the doors “Sweet Divorce,” before which pearance, he also had a very re-
of Purgatory at The Masquer- he asked the audience if anyone laxed demeanor that perfectly
ade were opened to fans of indie had experience being happy about paired with Purgatory’s intimacy.
artist Kid Bloom. With a capac- getting a divorce and telling the Between songs, he joked around
ity of roughly 300 people, Pur- crowd that he wanted to meet with the crowd, at one point ask-
gatory is the second smallest of “every single one of [them].” ing if anyone would be willing
The Masquerade’s performance At 9 p.m., the moment to get him a beer (and appearing
spaces, Heaven, Hell and the the audience had been wait- slightly surprised when an audi-
new “Altar” (set to open in late ing for finally arrived: Kid ence member actually did, not just
March), and offers a more inti- Bloom walked onstage. for him but for the whole band).
mate concert experience than fans Similarly to his opener, Len- Another humorous between-
may find at most venues. non Kloser (who goes by the song moment happened when
While most shows have any- stage name “Kid Bloom”) blends Kloser realized his guitar was
where from two to three head- genres to create his own unique out of tune and asked some-
liners, Sunday night only had sound. However, instead of rap one to play a C. After unsuc-
one: rapper/singer RMR (pro- and country, Kid Bloom merges cessfully messing with it for Photo by Sloan Salinas Student Publications
nounced “rumor”). Garnering elements of the psychedelic rock a few seconds, he quickly put Lennon Kloser, who goes by the name “Kid Bloom,” played
nearly instantaneous fame when of the ‘70s, electronic and indie the drummer on the spot, an- an electric show at Purgatory at The Masquerade last week.
he dropped his first single on You- pop. Though he started releasing nouncing that he would tell jokes
Tube in February 2020, RMR music in 2016, he gained a more while the audience waited. Unpre- and “Backseat Driver” (which light the room with firefly-esque
quickly became known for disre- significant following in 2020 with pared, the other young man resist- he initially said was his favorite pinpricks. Following the display,
garding any rules of genre. his EP “Blood Sugar.” This past ed but ultimately reluctantly took from the upcoming EP but later they played one final song before
The single, titled “RASCAL,” February, he released his newest the microphone. “There’s a reason changed his mind in favor of a thanking the crowd. Unlike many
is a reimagined version of Rascal EP, “Inner Light (Phase 1),” before they don’t give the drummer a mi- different one), there was a small bands, Kid Bloom did not reap-
Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road” embarking on tour (aptly named crophone,” he lamented, laughing interlude, during which the band pear for an encore.
and was just the beginning of a the “Inner Light tour”). Kloser nervously, “this is a nightmare… played “Electric U,” Kid Bloom’s Overall, the night was one of
career that pulls hip-hop, pop himself plays multiple instru- my hands are literally shaking most popular song on Spotify. humor and carefree music enjoy-
and country music together with ments in addition to writing and right now.” Lucky for him, Klos- They finished the “unreleased ment. Kloser was personable and
the artist’s skilled voice and song- singing, and he played guitar at er quickly took the microphone portion” of the set with “Smoke relatable, feeling much like “just
writing ability. From 2020 to late the Atlanta show alongside other back, encouraging the crowd In My Eyes” and “Water.” another person” than many musi-
2023, RMR was an anonymous band members who played bass, to give the unwitting comedian The second-to-last song the cians, which allowed him to con-
artist, always wearing a ski mask guitar, keyboard and drums. a round of applause. group played was “Different State nect with his fans and interact
and giving vague answers about While many musicians don About halfway through the of Mind” from their first EP by with them like friends rather than
his past during interviews. elevated or even theatrical outfits set, Kloser announced that, in the same name. At the begin- people who paid to see him.
However, in November 2023, while touring, Kloser did almost honor of “Inner Light (Phase ning of the song, Kloser asked Though initially scheduled
he decided to unmask for the the opposite, strolling onstage in 1),” they were going to play some the light board operator to turn to end on Tuesday, March 12,
first time. For the Atlanta con- baggy jeans, a plain T-shirt and a songs from the unreleased “Phase off all of the stage lights, plung- the Inner Light Tour will con-
cert, the singer took to the stage denim jacket (which he removed 2,” rhetorically asking the crowd ing the room into darkness for tinue throughout the United
wearing the signature ski mask, after playing the first song). For if that was “okay with them,” a several lines of the song before one States until the end of the month.
though he took it off part of the most of the show, a baseball cap question that was immediately audience member turned on their There is no official date for “In-
way through his set. Throughout monogrammed with the letters met with cheering and applause. phone flashlight; the rest of the ner Light (Phase 2),” but fans
his time in front of the audience, “IL” covered a significant por- After two songs titled “4 the Best” crowd promptly followed suit to excitedly await its release.

“Miller’s Girl” is disappointing post #MeToo

rifle through Sweet’s stuff. Look- Sweet’s plans for seduction
YASHVINI DEVA ing through her books, he picks — the dark energy the thriller
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF out a book she’s reading by Henry so proudly displays in its trailer
Miller, an author that is consis- — dissipates under the eyes of
Editor’s note: This review con- tently referenced back to for his Miller. Suddenly, she is fawning
tains spoilers for “Miller’s Girl.” pornographic material through- over him, going to poetry read-
The trailer for “Miller’s Girl” out the movie. Without even be- ings she knows he frequents to try
promised something new: a rei- ing in the room, Sweet suddenly to stage clandestine meetings and
magination of Hollywood’s fa- is seen as a sexual being. Miller then waxes love-sick about it in
vorite story of an older man and seals the deal on this invasion by her diary. Miller, for his part, does
a younger girl finding love against then rifling through Sweet’s jour- nothing to stop her.
the prejudiced and antiquated nal and declaring that she truly He encourages her, smokes
notions of a society that just has a talent. From here, submitted with her and, in a damning mo-
doesn’t understand. works turn into after-school meet- ment, takes action on his desires.
However, the movie not only ings discussing her future and the None of this is under Sweet’s
failed to offer anything new to the raw talent Miller just has to shape direction. What starts as an em-
genre, it served to reinforce harm- with his own two hands. powering moment where she
ful ideas that women use victim- Now, this is where the movie takes advantage of an older man’s
ization as a tool to pull down men desperately tries to reframe the predatory behavior quickly falls Photo courtesy of IMDb
from positions of power. narrative and falls achingly short. through to her being just a girl Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega star in “Miller’s Girl.” The
“Miller’s Girl” follows the Sweet is concurrently in the pro- who needs validation. film follows the troubling relationship between the two leads.
coming-of-age of Cairo Sweet cess of applying to colleges, in- At the climax of the film,
(Jenna Ortega, “Scream”) as cluding Yale, where she has to where the tensions between Sweet The issue is escalated to the pretending to cry but then smil-
she takes a class with washed- write an essay about her greatest and Miller come to a head, a fight school board, and the situation is ing down on him as if she were the
up author turned high school accomplishment. Reflecting on breaks out in front of the very framed to seem like Sweet’s fanta- executioner all along.
teacher Jonathan Miller (Mar- her life, she finds that valedicto- desk where it all began. Even as sies of Miller have led him to lose “Miller’s Girl” promised a sto-
tin Freeman, “The Hobbit: An rian just doesn’t seem to cut it — the movie physically places Sweet everything: his job, his best friend ry of reversal, allowing a Lolita-
Unexpected Journey”). she needs something better. Sweet on higher ground (standing on a and his wife. However, Sweet esque character to be out for blood
In their first meeting, it is decides that making Miller fall in teacher’s pedestal) over Miller, her never tells a single lie when she for once rather than being bled
already established that Sweet love with her, since Black points arguments all sound childish; she is shown reporting Miller. She is dry. Instead, the story just tells us
is not like other girls: she has a out he is so clearly already infatu- sounds like the hysterical girl, and clear and level-headed; yes, she did that young girls fall in love, and
mind. When her bubbly, girly ated, will be her triumph. Miller is the ever-reasonable adult. see Mr.Miller outside of school, then cry wolf — hurting innocent
friend Winnie Black (Gideon This is a defining moment in When in a rage, Sweet re- and yes, they were physical. men along the way.
Adlon, “Blockers”) comes in the film. It flips the victim narra- ports Miller to the school ad- The scene outside the school In a post #MeToo America,
to take Sweet out with her, she tive on its head; it lets Sweet be the ministration, the moment is board’s office where Sweet and which has seen an increased rise
serves as a perfect foil — show- aggressor, lets her be the seducer not treated as a reclamation of Miller see each other for the first in the sentiment of men hav-
ing the audience that it is only for her own gain. She is not just the narrative by Sweet. Instead, time in months should be re- ing to “protect” themselves
natural that Miller would have prey for an older man looking she is painted, once again, as demptive, but it is cheapened. from false allegations while
an interest in someone as serious for vulnerability and innocence; hysterical and rageful, lashing Miller is seen crumpled on the sexual violence against women
and different as Sweet. she is the predator. However, as out and hurting Miller because steps outside of what may very continues to be a problem, is
With Sweet and Black out of quickly as the movie introduces she cannot deal with the fact that well be the death sentence of his this really the story that Holly-
the classroom, Miller starts to this concept, it dismisses it. he cannot be with her. career, and Sweet looks upon him, wood should be telling?
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Jackets crumble against Cavaliers in season finale

With no timeouts left, Wake For- pulled away in the latter part of
JACOB HAYES est coach Steve Forbes was unable the first half and went on an in-
STAFF WRITER to draw up a play for his squad, surmountable 23-9 run. Ndongo’s
nor was he able to get up a qual- standout performance, alongside
In an electrifying conclusion ity shot as time expired. For Wake contributions from George and
to their regular season, the Tech Forest, the loss has the potential senior guard Kyle Sturdivant led
men’s basketball team experi- to ruin its chances of getting into the way for the Jackets’ with both
enced the highs of a last-second the NCAA tournament, making notching eight points a piece.
victory against Wake Forest, fol- the win for Tech just that much Despite this, the Cavaliers’
lowed by a challenging defeat sweeter. The Jackets shot a blaz- balanced attack and efficient
at the hands of Virginia in the ing 53.7% from the floor, a fac- ball movement, highlighted by
final game of its regular season. tor that certainly contributed senior guard Reece Beekman’s
On March 5 at the Lawrence to their ability to win the game. 21 points and nine assists, kept
Joel Veterans Memorial Colise- It was also the best shooting the Jackets at bay. Virginia’s de-
um, Tech came out victorious in percentage that Tech had since its fensive strategy also paid divi-
a 70-69 victory over Wake Forest, 84-79 loss to Duke on Jan. 13. This dends, holding Tech to just
marking its third consecutive win victory avenged an earlier season 40.4% shooting from the floor.
and fourth in the last five games. defeat to Wake Forest on Feb. 6, With a blend of seasoned ex-
The Jackets also snapped the Wake where the Jackets fell to the Demon perience and young talent, the
Forest Demon Deacons’ unbeaten Deacons at McCamish Pavilion. Jackets have demonstrated their
home record with the win. The The season’s final game at John capability to compete against the
hero of the night was freshman Paul Jones Arena saw the Jackets Atlantic Coastal Conference’s
forward Baye Ndongo, who, face a formidable team in Virginia (ACC) best as they are 8-12 in
with just 0.4 seconds left on the Photo courtesy of GTAA who will likely be in the National Quad 1 games despite finishing
clock, executed a flawless baseline Senior guard Kyle Sturdivant looks for the corner pass Collegiate Athletic Association at 13 out of 15 in the conference.
hook shot off an inbounds play against the Virginia Cavaliers in his final regular season. (NCAA) tournament. ESPN’s Joe Their performance in close games,
to seal the Jackets’ win. Lunardi currently has the Cava- ability to rebound effectively and
The game was a rollercoaster of at the deficit. Led by junior guard peaked when Kelly drove into liers as one of the last four teams improved free throw shooting in
emotions, but it started with Tech Cameron Hildreth and junior the lane and tripped, leading to a that will get into the tournament. recent outings highlight areas of
initially establishing a command- guard Hunter Sallis, the Demon scramble that ultimately resulted The sharpshooting and defensive progress and potential.
ing lead. The game began with Deacons mounted a comeback. in Tech retaining possession for prowess characteristic of coach Tech will look to keep its sea-
the Jackets jumping out to a 12-0 Hildreth, with 13 of his 17 one final chance to win the game. Tony Bennett’s squad was on full son alive as the team heads to
lead, thanks in part to their sharp- points coming after the break, Ndongo’s game-winning bas- display in Virginia securing a 72- the ACC tournament in Wash-
shooting from beyond the arc. Ju- and Sallis, who led all scorers ket was a testament to his com- 57 win on its Senior Night. Vir- ington, D.C., where it will
nior guard Miles Kelly was partic- with 22 points, were instrumen- posure and skill, as he opted ginia’s proficiency from beyond look to get revenge in a first-
ularly lethal, hitting 4-of-4 from tal in Wake Forest’s second-half against a pass back to inbounder the arc proved too much for Tech, round matchup against a Notre
three-point range in the first half push. The Jackets had no answer freshman point guard Naithan despite Ndongo leading all scorers Dame team that has beaten the
and helping Tech establish a com- for Sallis hitting jump shots in George, instead taking on Wake’s with an impressive 21-point effort. Jackets’ twice this year. They have
fortable 40-26 lead at the break. the lane and he gave the De- 7-foot junior center Efton Reid III Tech found itself in a tight played inspired basketball over
However, the second half saw a de- mon Deacons a brief lead with to loft the winning shot over with contest for the first 11 minutes. their recent stretch and have a
termined Wake Forest chip away just 18 seconds to go. The tension just 0.4 seconds left on the clock. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers chance to make noise in the ACC.

Alice Coachman lifted our nation to new heights

fifth-grade teacher, Cora Bailey, not able to compete at either the However, upon returning home, later recounted that “to come
ROHAN RAMAN both encouraged Coachman to 1940 or 1944 games due to World she experienced the same sort of back home … and you can’t even
SPORTS EDITOR keep running. It paid off — she War II. When the 1948 games two-faced treatment that plagued get a handshake from the mayor?
trained with the Tuskegee Insti- came around, Coachman unfor- many Black athletes of her time. Wasn’t a good feeling.”
With the Summer Olympic tute track team as a high school tunately suffered a back injury People were so proud of her ac- She stepped away from com-
Games rapidly approaching this sophomore. Coachman eventually right before the qualifying trials. complishment that they declared petition at the age of 24 and
summer, the best of the United finished high school at Tuskegee It made her hesitant to compete, an “Alice Coachman Day” in went on to earn her degree in
States’ track and field athletes before graduating and going on to but she overcame her hesitation Georgia and organized a 175-mile home economics from Albany
will take their marks at Stade de become a dual-sport athlete (bas- and qualified with a new U.S. motorcade in her honor from At- State University, becoming a
France in hopes of supplement- ketball and track) for the school’s high jump record in the trials. lanta to her hometown of Albany. teacher and coach. Despite her
ing the 335 gold medals won collegiate division. She ended up Her dominance went global on Yet, once Coachman returned relative obscurity today, she was
across all track and field events. winning national championships an August afternoon in Wemb- home, the event fell victim to the named to both the National
That legacy of dominance is in- in the 50 m, 100 m relay and 400 ley Stadium. On her first try, she all-too-familiar segregation laws. Track and Field Hall of Fame in
extricably linked with the Afri- m relay while winning another set the track world ablaze with a White and Black townsfolk sat 1975 and the U.S. Olympic &
can American identity. Pioneers three national titles for the Tuske- record-breaking 5’6 1/8” jump in separate sections as the mayor Paralympic Hall of Fame in 2004.
like Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis and gee basketball team. However, her despite suffering from the same of Albany, J.W. Smith, praised Objectively, Alice Coach-
Allyson Felix redefined the sport true calling was the high jump. back injury that affected her in Coachman for her accomplish- man’s story is one of progress. The
through their blazing speed on Between 1939 and 1948, the qualifier. As King George ment. Still, he refused to shake historical nature of a southern
the track. Owens and Lewis also Coachman won nine straight na- VI of Britain put a gold medal her hand. Coachman was even Georgia town celebrating a Black
set records in the pit as some of tional titles in the high jump. A around her neck, her place among forced to leave her own celebra- woman on the front page of their
the most impressive long jump- clear candidate to represent the the pantheon of American track tion by way of a side door. In an newspaper and throwing her a
ers ever. However, often forgotten U.S. at the Olympics, she was and field should have been secure. interview with NPR, Coachman parade during the Jim Crow era
in that conversation is American should not be discounted.
high jumper Alice Coachman. However, it is equally true
As the first Black woman to ever that her story is a reminder of
win a gold medal, her legacy the dehumanization of Afri-
is a display of both American can American athletes. Neither
perseverance — and hypocrisy. their incredible talent nor their
From the very beginning, perseverance could bridge the
Coachman received little support carefully maintained barrier be-
in her athletic career. Growing up tween them and white America.
in Albany, Ga. amidst the Great When Albany’s mayor refused
Depression meant athletics auto- to shake her hand, it was made
matically took a backseat to work abundantly clear to Coachman
and school. She worked alongside that she would be celebrated as a
her family to pick cotton, plums symbol rather than a person.
and pecans. Jim Crow-era segre- It is important that American
gation laws relegated her first track fans are aware of both the awe-
and field education to running on inspiring and disappointing parts
the dirt paths and through the of Coachman’s story. Being aware
fields of Albany. Still, Coachman of the history and people behind
quickly figured out that she was the medals and competitions
incredibly fast through playing only enhances the appreciation
softball and baseball with the lo- for what they achieve. Therefore,
cal boys. Her father disapproved while watching the Olympics this
of her inclination towards these Photo courtesy of Fair Use summer and cheering on the ath-
“unladylike” activities, but her American high jumper Alice Coachman, the first Black woman to win a gold medal, letes, remember the leaps Alice
aunt, Carrie Spry and Coachman’s competed at a U.S National Women’s Track and Field Meet in 1939. She took first place. Coachman made for the nation.
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Could Tech play a large role in women’s golf?

in prize money. Even with these en’s golf team and play a key role
encouraging signs, the disparity in growing the game.
between the prize money available Currently, 12 out of the 15
in the PGA versus the LPGA is teams in the ACC have a women’s
still over $300 million. golf team. One of those is the
What has been missing from Wake Forest Demon Deacons, the
the LPGA Tour for years has 2023 NCAA D-1 Team Champi-
been the “it” factor, especially for ons. Of those 12 programs, few
American viewers. Many thought have a recruiting pool similar to
Lexi Thompson or Nelly Korda what Tech could access. Not only
could provide just that, but, the could the Jackets tap into the
current focus in the women’s golf thriving junior golf scene in Geor-
scene has turned to LPGA Tour gia and the Southeast, the school’s
DANIEL WOOD rookie Rose Zhang. During her large international population at-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER time as a student-athlete at Stan- tracts players from both Europe
ford University, Zhang surpassed and South America. Aside from
Ten years ago, most golf fans fellow Stanford phenom Woods’ recruiting, a Jacket women’s team
would have been hard-pressed to record of most collegiate wins would capitalize off the existing
name five female golfers. as a Cardinal by winning her Georgia golf market created by The
The lack of awareness was en- 12th tournament last year. Argu- Masters and the FedEx Cup.
tirely due to the limited oppor- ably the most decorated amateur Since collegiate golf teams
tunities to even watch women’s in women’s golf history, Zhang typically have no more than ten
golf. Media deals were small won the U.S. Women’s Ama- players, that would place mini-
and were often overpowered by teur, U.S. Girls Junior, ANWA mal burden on the department.
higher-budget golf, so channels Photo courtesy of Associated Press and was a two-time NCAA Further, the travel, especially
would air the Ladies Professional LPGA golfer Linn Grant putts on the green during the first D-1 Individual Champion. for only about five to seven play-
Golf Association (LPGA) during round of a tournament in Belleair, Fla. during the 2023 playoffs. Zhang’s parallels to Woods ers per tournament, is consid-
inopportune times and on play- are uncanny. Her spotlight was erably less than taking a team
back. Furthermore, the LPGA generated around The Masters, increase in viewership of the pro further solidified when Zhang of 20-30 to an away game.
suffered from not having a pres- ANGC Chairman Fred Ridley game. In 2022, the Chicago Mer- won her first ever LPGA event. One concern that would
ence that could draw attention knew an opportunity existed for cantile Exchange (CME) Group She became the first LPGA Tour almost certainly surface in
in the way that Tiger Woods the women’s game. In 2018, he Tour Championship drew 4.7 member to accomplish that feat any discussions with the pos-
drew attention to the PGA. decided that Augusta National million viewers, but the same since 1951 and finished in the sibility of this addition would
The process to “grow the game” would host the ANWA in hopes event drew nearly nine million top ten for three of the five ma- be space constraints.
was far from simple. Changes of growing the popularity of viewers. These increases have led jors last season. If Zhang can have Currently, the men’s team
needed to be made to the amateur women’s golf for years to come. to arguably the most important any semblance of the same effect practices at Noonan Golf Facil-
game in order to spark growth This year marks the fifth itera- change in the game, an increase in as what Woods had on the men’s ity near Atlantic Station. This
for the LPGA Tour. One of the tion of this tournament and the prize money. In 2024, the LPGA game in the early 2000s, the eco- private facility would likely not
biggest improvements recently event has been sold out since its will have ten tournaments that nomic gap between the LPGA and fit two teams and initially, it
has been the addition of the Au- inception in 2019. After her re- feature championship purses of PGA will continue to shrink. may be difficult to find practice
gusta National Women’s Amateur cent appearance in 2023, Duke over $3 million. Over the last ten years there has facilities close to campus.
(ANWA). Historically, women star golfer Erica Shepherd men- There will be a record $116 been immense progress, but there While currently a hypotheti-
were excluded from Augusta Na- tioned she particularly enjoyed million in total prize money remains a massive opportunity for cal, the athletics department
tional Golf Club (ANGC), the seeing the effect of the tournament throughout the year. The regu- continued growth. Tech has yet to should consider looking into the
host course of the prestigious on young girls across the course. lar LPGA events are not the only tap into that growth opportunity. growth opportunity of the addi-
Masters Tournament each year, The creation of the ANWA, events seeing record-breaking in- While Tech would need to add a tion of a women’s golf program.
with the first woman member along with a large investment in creases, as both the U.S. Open women’s golf team in compliance Given the consistent rise of wom-
not being welcomed until 2012. many other amateur and junior and Women’s PGA Champion- with Title IX, such a team’s ability en’s amateur and pro golf, now is
Given the excitement that was girl tournaments, has led to an ship have surpassed $10 million to have a perennial top-25 wom- the perfect time for exploration.

Jackets beat Panthers in first round, falls to Duke

points in last year’s tournament. usually strong in the paint, was
ANISH KANCHANAPALLY Despite the odds, Tech still had outscored by Duke 16-4 in that
CONTRIBUTING WRITER a chance to pull off the upset. The area during the third quarter. The
game started with an early ex- Jackets got no relief in the fourth
After a solid season, the No. 10 change of solid layups and jump- as Duke dominated down the
Jackets faced off against the No. ers from Blackshear, sophomore stretch to clinch a 12-point vic-
15 University of Pittsburgh Pan- guard Kara Dunn and Morgan. tory over Tech, ending the Jackets’
thers in the first round of the At- However, with three minutes left ACC Tournament run.
lantic Coastal Conference (ACC) in the first quarter, Duke em- The lingering issue with three-
women’s basketball tournament. barked on a nine-point run, leav- point shooting, evident in Tech’s
Neither team held a clear advan- ing Tech scoreless. Duke’s stand- win against the Panthers in round
tage, but Tech had a great chance out freshman and junior guards, one, was highlighted again as the
to avoid the first-round defeat. Oluchi Okananwa and Reigan Jackets only converted 25% of their
The first quarter opened with Richardson, dominated the first three-point attempts through-
a clean jumper from junior for- quarter with a series of three- out the game. Struggling in the
ward Kayla Blackshear, marking pointers and jumpers, setting a paint, Tech found they could not
the start of a tug-of-war between challenging pace for Tech. rely on their shooting in order to
the two teams. The back-and- Six minutes into the second generate consistent offense.
forth trend continued through- quarter, Tech managed to erase Despite the disappointing
out the quarter. By the end of the deficit and tie the game at 20. loss, the playoff performances of
the first, Tech held a one-point Photo courtesy of GTAA Despite this effort, Duke’s offense Morgan, Dunn and Blackshear
lead in a tight affair. They domi- Sophomore forward Inés Noguero drives towards the proved too much, ending the were commendable. While there
nated in the paint, scoring 14 basket and into the paint against the Blue Devils defense. second quarter with a significant is a slim chance that the Jackets
points to Pittsburgh’s six. 12-point lead. The scoring spree get an invite to the Women’s Na-
Within three minutes of the leading by six at halftime. Shoot- 12-8. A fastbreak layup by Mor- included a 17-point run, high- tional Invitational Tournament
second quarter, Tech went on ing 50% to Pittsburgh’s 33.33% gan gave new life to an offensive lighted by Duke sophomore guard (WNIT), this is likely the end of
an 8-0 run fueled by fifth-year from the field, Tech looked firmly explosion in the fourth quarter. Ashlon Jackson. At halftime, the the season for the Jackets.
guard Sydney Johnson. Pittsburgh in control of the game. In a blink of an eye, Tech led by Jackets nearly matched Duke in It also marks the conclusion of
slowly chipped away at the lead The third quarter saw a series double digits with a minute left. points in the paint and second- the graduating seniors’ final game
throughout the quarter. Heading of back-and-forth scoring plays A series of successful free chance points but lagged in three- as the program will be without
into the final minutes, the score where neither team took more throws by Morgan and Blackshear point percentage by nearly 10% Caitlyn Wilson, Anisa Clark, Aixa
was again just one point apart. than a three-point advantage. sealed a 73-60 win highlighted and in bench points, 8-4. In what Wone Aranaz, Avyonce Carter
Sophomore guard Tonie Morgan A dismal overall third-quarter by strong finishes in the paint started as a David versus Goliath and Sydney Johnson for next year.
then pulled off an athletic save shooting performance of 2 of and stellar performance down story, Tech could not take down Head coach Nell Fortner
that led to an assist from Johnson 13 and only 1 of 6 from three- the stretch from the free throw the giant. A clean assist from Mor- and the rest of the team now
to fifth-year Aixa Wone Aranaz for point range by Tech kept Pitts- line. Next up, the No. 7 Duke gan to Dunn for a three-pointer look forward to returning stron-
a wide-open three-pointer that she burgh in the game. Once again, Blue Devils presented a formi- was quickly nullified by six con- ger for the 2024-25 season and
promptly buried. Two successful the Jackets played much of their dable challenge. The Blue Devils secutive points from Duke’s senior making a deeper run in the
free throws by Morgan ended the game in the paint, leading in previously defeated the Jackets by center Kennedy Brown. The mo- ACC post-season — with eyes
second quarter, with the Jackets the points in the paint category nearly 40 points on Jan. 14 and 30 mentum shifted decisively. Tech, on a NCAA tournament berth.
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Jackets pull away from Penguins, bitten by Huskies

and senior second baseman Mike win for Tech in the seventh inning
JOE HENDERSON Becchetti — the trio notched via a score of 17-7.
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR a total of 11 RBIs. The Jackets concluded the se-
The following day, Tech had ries against the Penguins with a
Coming off hard-fought losses a double header against the Pen- game on March 10 and left no
to Georgia, Tech looked to bounce guins. The Jackets would once doubt as to whether they were
back in games against Northeast- again concede the first run of going for the series sweep. Tech
ern and Youngstown State. Unfor- the game but would immediately started the game off strong get-
tunately, the Jackets fell to the respond with four runs of their ting to an early 9-0 lead by the
Huskies 7-0 while only mustering own to make the score 4-1, in third inning. The Penguins an-
five hits. Tech bounced back from favor of the Jackets at the end of swered with two runs of their own
their loss against Northeastern, the first inning thanks to RBIs at the top of the fourth inning to
and would take down Youngstown from Ellis, Becchetti, Jones and make the score 9-2. The Jackets
State in four straight games and Brosius. Youngstown State re- respond with nine runs of their
rack up more than 15 runs in all sponded with a three-run home own to make the score 18-2.
four of those games. Freshman run to tie the game at four at Tech would hold Youngstown
outfielder Drew Burress would the end of the fourth inning. State scoreless at the top of the
continue his red-hot start to the The Jackets regained the lead in seventh inning to secure a run-
season by continuing to lead col- dominant fashion at the bottom rule victory for the Jackets. Tech
legiate baseball in home runs, of the fifth by scoring nine runs. was led by Ellis, who secured four
with 10 in just 61 at bats. The nine runs were highlighted RBIs and senior left fielder Trey
The Jackets came into their by a Burress grand slam. The Pen- Yunger’s team-high three runs.
game on March 6 against North- guins earned two more runs to The Jackets offense was ex-
eastern in a difficult spot. They Photo courtesy of Catey Thurston Student Publications make the score 15-6. The Jackets plosive throughout their series
got behind early thanks to Senior first baseman Cam Jones catches an out against would score one more run in the against the Penguins. Burress
Northeastern securing two hits Youngstown State in a game that was a dominant Jackets win. eighth inning to earn the run-rule notched more home runs to con-
against sophomore pitcher Car- victory with a score of 16-6. tinue leading division one baseball
son Ballard. Huskies second his second home run of the game on the fielder’s choice. The Pen- In the second game of the in home runs with 10 in just 61 at
baseman Luke Beckstein led to make the score 6-0. The Jack- guins answered by scoring in both double-header, Tech started off bats. Ellis had a productive series
the game off with a double and ets would give up one final run in the fourth and fifth to make the the game by scoring 13 unan- against Youngstown State total-
first baseman Tyler MacGregor the sixth to make the score 7-0. score 4-1 in favor of the Penguins. swered runs. The assault was ling 10 RBIs in the four games.
would give the Huskies a 2-0 The game was Tech’s worst of the Tech responded with a home run led by freshman infielder Car- After they take on the Mer-
lead thanks to a two-run homer. season offensively, only mustering from Ellis and RBIs from both se- son Kerce who secured four hits cer Bears in Macon, Ga., Tech is
Tech would fail to respond and five hits and going 0-7 with run- nior first baseman Cam Jones and and four RBIs for the game. looking to keep the offense rolling
the deficit would only grow for the ners in scoring position. sophomore outfielder Parker Bro- Freshman pitcher Tate McKee in the first Atlantic Coastal Con-
Jackets. Northeastern would tack After a disappointing loss to sius to tie the game at 4. excelled in the first start of his col- ference (ACC) series of the sea-
on two more runs in the second Northeastern, Tech looked to Youngstown State scored one legiate career allowing only two son. They take on the No. 13 NC
and third inning to make the score bounce back against Youngstown more run, but Tech responded hits and striking out seven batters State Wolfpack in a four game se-
4-0. The teams would exchange State. The Jackets started the with 11 unanswered runs to put in four innings. The Penguins re- ries from March 15 to March 17
scoreless fourth and fifth innings game off slowly once again, falling the game out of reach with a score sponded with seven runs bolstered at home in MacNease Park.
only for the Huskies to widen the to a 2-0 deficit in the second in- of 15-5. The Jackets’ 10 run lead by a grand slam to make the score The Wolfpack currently lead
lead one more time. MacGregor ning against the Penguins. Senior in the eighth secured a run-rule 13-7 in the seventh inning. The the ACC with an undefeated
would come up to bat in sixth catcher Matthew Ellis halved the victory for Tech. The Jackets of- Jackets fired back with four runs 3-0 record in conference play
with Beckstein on and would hit lead with a run batted in (RBI) fense was led by Brosius, Ellis of their own to secure the run-rule and overall record of 12-3.

Tech softball dominates against JSU and NC State

a run, but a Domingue double out in the sixth to add another
BEN GORNEAU gave Tech a one-run lead but was score. A double play in the sixth
ASSISTANT DESIGN EDITOR matched in the bottom of the combined with a dealing Dennis
seventh with a solo-homer from closed the game 8-1.
Tech’s softball program has junior right-fielder Taylor Ens- Sunday started quickly as Edg-
been electric in the past several ley. Junior RHP Kinsey Norton mon scored off a Dobbins double
weeks, going undefeated in the put away the seventh to send the in the first, and the Wolfpack
11 games since the Clearwater game into extra innings tied 1-1. responded in the bottom with
Invitational. The Jackets hosted Behind double plays in the a two-run homer off Voyles —
the Jacksonville State University eighth and ninth innings, Nor- the only runs for NC State. The
(JSU) Gamecocks on Wednesday, ton continued a dominant sea- Jackets retaliated with a four-run
March 5 and traveled to North son as she completed the game second inning in a two-out rally
Carolina (NC) State University without a run scored. With a where Edgmon scored senior
Wolfpack for their second ACC shot down the left field foul line, shortstop Jin Sileo and sophomore
series of the season. The Game- sophomore right-fielder Paige Vu- catcher Reese Hunter before Allen
cocks came out swinging — the kadinovich sent a run home in blasted a massive two-run homer.
first saw JSU’s freshman left- the eleventh, and with the bases Dennis relieved Voyles in the
fielder Emma Elrod hit a two-run loaded, a pair of runs scored to third allowing only a single hit,
homer off sophomore right-hand- give the Jackets a 4-1 victory. but only pitched three innings
ed pitcher (RHP) Jaidyn Stude- Tech carried their momentum after a five run fourth forced a
baker before retiring the inning into the second game. The Jack- run-rule victory for the Jackets.
with two strikeouts. ets went up 3-0 in two innings. Black sent two home on an out-
The Jackets responded swiftly Photo by GTAA Fifth-year RHP Blake Neleman field shot, and Domingue ground-
behind a three-run homer by ju- Senior Mallorie Black celebrates with her teammates. Black commanded the defense to al- out to a shortstop advanced the
nior left-fielder Madison Dob- hit a grand slam in the 10-2 win over NC State on Sunday. low only two hits and a single bases and scored on Edgmon.
bins, however the Gamecocks run in four innings pitched, as Their eventual 10-2 win and NC
scored three with two outs in the bases with two outs to allow consecutive home win before fac- Taylor Ensley sent her sister, left- State sweep grew Tech’s winning
the second. Senior shortstop senior third-baseman Mallorie ing NC State in a double-header fielder Tori Ensley, home with a streak to 15, the second longest
Emma Jones-Hubbard took a Black to hit a two-run single. on Friday, March 7. Junior right- single. Dennis relieved Neleman in program history. Following
shot down the left field foul line Graduate student second-base- handed pitcher (RHP) Sophia in the fifth and continued to their dominant week, the Jackets
to score two and later scored on a man Tiffany Domingue followed Voyles put on a clinic against constrict the Wolfpack’s offense. are now ranked No. 25 accord-
knock back up the middle from with another two-run single giv- the Wolfpack. Voyles held a no- With two-outs and the bas- ing to the Softball America Top
senior first-baseman Lindsey ing Tech a 8-5 lead. Two double hitter alongside six strikeouts go- es loaded in the fourth, Black 25 poll. After traveling to Athens
Richardson to put Tech in a plays in the final innings secured ing into the seventh. Tech was stepped into the batter’s box and to battle the University of Geor-
3-5 hole. The Jackets began to the Jackets’ victory despite giv- unable to capitalize on Voyles’ sent the third pitch beyond the gia Bulldogs, the Jackets host
climb back, as senior catcher ing up a single score in the sixth. performance despite having a fence for a grand slam to put the the University of Notre Dame
Sara Beth Allen struck a solo The 8-6 victory against the JSU runner on base every inning of game out of reach. Edgmon ran Fighting Irish next weekend to
homer in the third. Allen loaded Gamecocks notched Tech’s 14th the game. The Wolfpack added home off a Domingue ground- defend their winning streak.