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the next four — or five, or six — need some time to yourself to Take failures in stride; fail-
years will be life-changing. relax then that’s okay too! Take ures are the best way to learn.
Let go of all the expecta- care of yourself, but also seek And that’s why we’re here,
tions you had for your college adventure. isn’t it? We take the hard class-
experience because Tech is dif- The most important advice es, we do the time-consuming
ferent. One of the most impor- I can give to you is to surround extracurriculars, we push our-
tant aspects of the Institute is yourself with those who want selves outside our comfort zones
the plethora of options you have to lift you up and see you grow. to make friends so that we can
now as a student. There is a vast Freshman year can be hard, es- learn — not just about our ma-
sea of opportunities for you pecially if you’re coming from jor, but about ourselves and the
now, and it is important to not out-of-state or are wanting to world around us.
let these opportunities pass you start fresh after high school, but With that, I want to welcome
ZOIE KONNEKER by, but equally as such to be sure it gets easier with every friend you to Tech. Like I said, the
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF to avoid burnout. you make. Put yourself on the next few years are going to be
My motto going into col- mailing list, form study groups, life-changing, but in the most
Incoming freshmen and lege was “no regrets.” If you are go to the campus organization exciting and wonderful of ways.
transfer students — welcome to considering skipping out on fairs and never stop meeting Good luck, y’all. Us old guys
your first year at Tech! Whether something, think to yourself, new people. You never know will be here, at least for a little
Georgia Tech was your first “Will I regret not going later?” how these groups will propel while, if you need us.
choice, or you were like me and If the answer is yes, participate! you toward the person you are I’d be remiss if I didn’t also
Tech was your very last choice, But if the answer is no and you destined to be. say… Go Jackets!
“The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper”
The Technique, lovingly nick-
named by the staff as ‘Nique,
printed our very first issue on
Nov. 17, 1911.
Our preoccupation with our
football rivalry with u[sic]GA
was apparently already realized
as the front page previewed an
upcoming game against our old
foe (which, unfortunately, we
lost) and featured an article by
legendary coach John Heisman.
At the time, we were Tech’s
second student newspaper, pre-
ceded by The Georgia Tech.
When the papers eventually
merged in 1916, our name sur-
vived, so we like to pride our-
selves on being Tech’s longest
running student newspaper.
We try our very best to live
up to our epigraph, “The South’s
Liveliest College Newspaper,”
and aim weekly to put out con-
tent that students will be excited Photo by Jonathan Pennie Student Publications
to read and meet the highest The Editorial Board poses on campus during the first Deadline of the year. Deadline is when
standards of quality and ethics. the staff assembles the weekly paper. It takes place every Wednesday night in Smithgall 137.
On occasion, part of our
“liveliness” does mean using our ing thought-provoking editorials age of Tech sporting events, in- and Spring Break. We also have
role as a college newspaper to and providing a vehicle through cluding the 222-0 whopper of a website, nique.net, where the
conduct thorough investigations which other members of the a football victory (the largest staff posts unique online content
to properly inform the commu- community can do the same. college football victory in his- in addition to digital versions of
nity and to keep certain groups We have chronicled every- tory) over Cumberland College our weekly publications.
and people in check by providing thing from the first appearance in 1916. About 30 students keep our
coverage and analyses of news of George P. Burdell on Tech’s Currently, we publish month- paper running, and we always
and events both on- and off-cam- rosters in 1920 to the peaceful, ly during the summer and week- welcome new writers, photogra-
pus that affect the student body. voluntary desegregation of the ly during the fall and spring phers, designers, so please swing
In such situations, we repre- Institute in 1961. And, of course, semesters, with the exception by the Flag building at 7pm on
sent the student opinion by writ- we have kept up faithful cover- of “Dead Week,” Finals Week Tuesday if you are interested!
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LIFE OPINIONS

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News 2 Opinions 5 Entertainment 8 Sports 16

GRAHAM LEWIS

OGLETREE WINS US AMATEUR TITLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Andy Ogletree defeated John Au-

genstein on the 35th hole at Pinehu-
rst this past Sunday giving the Tech
senior the biggest title of his life.
SPORTS The day started with Ogletree trail-
ing throughout the first course. Ol-
getree caught up finally on the 31st
hole, taking a stroke lead on the fol-
lowing hole that he would not yield
for the remainder of the tournament.
The win opens many doors for Ol-
getree moving forward. Ogletree now
has an invitation to next year’s U.S.
Open, the Masters and next year’s
Open Championship, giving the Tech
golfer an opportunity to prove him-
self on the world’s biggest stages. Not
only that, but also with the way the
pairings are set up in Augusta, the
young star will be able to play along-
side Tiger Woods in the Masters.
Being just the third Tech player to
ever win the event and the first in over
20 years, the importance of the win can-
not be overstated. Some other notable
champions of the tournament include
Arnold Palmer, Woods, Tech alumni
Bobby Jones — who won 5 times be-
tween 1924 and 1930 — and Matt
Kuchar, who took home the crown in
1997. Ogletree will head to England
to play in the Walker Cup, where the
amateur American team and the ama-
teur British and Irish team will face off.
The path of Ogletree’s success can
be traced all the way back to Little
Rock, Mississippi. Growing up with a
driving range and putting green in his
yard, golf was always a part of Ogle-
tree’s life. Olgetree trained in the game
from a young age and was a standout in
high school, lettering six times in var-
sity golf and earning Mississippi High
School Golfer of the Year accolades.
The senior phenom has recently
attempted to better manage his time
in training, with more focus being
given to his short game. Ogletree has
never been one to be too distraught.
The calm demeanor of the champion
helped secure him a very big victory
See OGLETREE, page 14
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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Mindhunter’ season two does not disappoint

JOSH TREBUCHON
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Last Friday, Netflix released
season two of its critically ac-
claimed crime thriller “Mind-
hunter.” The Joe Penhall-created
series follows a team of FBI agents
as they study serial killers — a
term they coin in season one — to
document their behavior and de-
velop a protocol for profiling po-
tential suspects in murder sprees.
The Behavioral Science Unit —
as the team is officially known —
conducts interviews with various
real-life killers, from Ed Kemper
to Charles Manson. The first sea-
son focused largely on the unit’s
beginnings, including the initial
interviews and the early develop-
ments in psychological profiling
techniques. Season two of the
show focuses more heavily on the
application of the techniques de-
veloped previously to active cases.
Namely, the second season
follows the story of the Atlanta
Child Murders of 1979 to 1981.
The murders — based on the real
life murders of at least 28 chil-
dren throughout Metro Atlanta
— frustrate the members of the
unit for months as they navigate
tense local politics while attempt-
ing to catch a terrifying killer.
The narrative is fascinating, and
depictions of the crimes in film
and television are so rare that the
season might be worth watching
just for the story it tells.
The season’s strengths do not
stop there, however. The Be-
havioral Science Unit is led by
Jonathan Groff (“Hamilton”) as
Holden Ford, Holt McCallany
(“Sully”) as Bill Tench and Anna
Torv (“Fringe”) as Dr. Wendy
Carr. This core leading cast was
the force which lifted season one
to greatness, and in season two
they only improve upon their per-
formances.
Groff brings Agent Ford’s in-
creasing frustration with the FBI’s
crushing bureaucracy to life as his
character realizes just how diffi-
cult applying the unit’s techniques
to actual cases will be. While
Groff receives the least help from
the writers — his character does
not really have a deep personal
conflict to deal with in this season
— his performance gives Agent
Ford a consistent identity and en-
sures that his character remains
genuine, and more importantly,
interesting.
The writers give McCallany
much more to work with. His
character struggles with a crum-
bling marriage and an increas-
ingly complicated relationship
with his young adopted son while
also taking on more and more re-
sponsibility at the FBI. Still, Mc-
Callany is a reliable vessel for the
emotions which the writers build
into his character, and that de-
serves praise.
Like McCallany, Anna Torv
benefits from a well-written
chacter with a compelling internal
struggle. In Dr. Carr’s case, this
See MIND, page 11
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Class of 2023 student profile

JOSH BOWLING
NEWS EDITOR
Georgia Tech welcomed a new
class of freshmen at convocation
this past Sunday, Aug. 18. While
everyone is settling into their new
routines, especially our RATs,
we thought it would be prudent
to provide a rundown of the in-
coming Class of 2023’s statistics
provided by the Institute, as well
as some research from the At-
lanta Journal-Constitution (AJC).
Tech saw another increase in
applicants this year, rising from
35,613 to 36,926 between 2018
and 2019. This increase follows the
upward trend of total annual appli-
Each year, incoming students attend convocation at McCamish Pavillion. Students don
their RAT caps for the first time and learn Tech traditions at this memorable ceremony.
cants, though the jump this year is
significantly smaller than last year,
falling from a 13% increase to
3.69%.
However, as the number of
applicants grows, the number of
admitted students naturally falls,
and this year’s class saw a stagger-
ing 18.8% admission rate, accord-
ing to the AJC, which puts Tech
squarely level with Emory’s selec-
tivity. This is a major drop from
the year prior, when the Insti-
tute admitted 23% of applicants.
In-state admission is also high-
er this year than in 2018, having
risen from 37% to 40%, while
out-of-state admission fell from
19% to 16%. These changes are
in line with an increased repre-
sentation of Georgia high schools
and a decreased representation
outside the state. Despite this,
the number of states represented
in the incoming class rose from
45 to 47, and nations represented
only fell by one, from 78 to 77.
The Class of 2023 continues
to narrow the gender gap for in-
coming students. This year’s ratio
is 43/57, female to male, a signifi-
cant change from last year’s 40/60.
And so begins the collegiate
journey of a new batch of eager, ex-
cited Jackets. We here at the Tech-
nique look forward to reporting
on the Class of 2023’s experiences
and successes in the years to come.
Photo by Allie Ghisson Student Publications
JOSH BOWLING
NEWS EDITOR
MISINFORMATION MISTAKE
Amid rising tensions with Iran
following multiple incidents in-
volving destruction of military
technology in the region, the U.S.
is ramping up its online media
campaign against the Iranian gov-
ernment.
Targeted hashtags on social
media platforms, which include
“#40YearsofFailure,” represent
American attempts to turn pub-
lic opinion against the Islamic
Republic.
However, Carnegie Endow-
ment for International Peace
senior fellow Karim Sadjapour
argues that, while many Iranian
citizens already view Ayatollah
Khameini’s regime negatively,
President Trump’s online rhetoric
muddies the effectiveness of these
strategies.
“The millions of dollars the
State Department spends on pub-
lic diplomacy and strategic mes-
saging are totally overshadowed
by Trump’s tweets,” he says, “and
Trump’s tweets to Iran have been
totally incoherent, ranging from
pleas [for] dialogue to threats of
military attack.”
The U.S. has perpetrated disin-
formation campaigns against Iran
since the revolution of 1979, but
this recent escalation follows Pres-
ident Trump’s decision in 2018 to
leave the Iran nuclear deal cham-
pioned by the previous adminis-
tration. And since U.S. sanctions
against Iran have been reestab-
lished, the latter can continue to
work on its nuclear weapons pro-
gram without limits.
BLACKENED LUNGS
At the conclusion of the
Earth’s hottest month in recorded
history, Brazil’s National Insti-
tute for Space Research (INPE)
observed more than 9,500 fires in
the Amazon Rainforest between
Aug. 15 and 21.
The fires became so intense
that black smoke covered the city
of Sao Paulo, over 1,700 miles
away from the majority of the
fires, on Aug. 19. Reports from
cbsnews.com indicate that the
immense clouds of smoke can be
spotted from space.
E.U. satellite imaging also in-
dicates that the smoke is migrat-
ing into neighboring countries
Peru, Bolivia and Paraguay.
The Amazon is often referred
to as “the lungs of the world,”
providing about 20% of the at-
mosphere’s oxygen, and clima-
tologists worry that further de-
struction of the rainforest could
exacerbate negative global climate
change. Brazil’s president Jair
Bolsonaro, who is currently under
scrutiny by activist groups for his
announced intentions to commer-
cially exploit the rainforest, dis-
puted claims that he had anything
to do with the fires.
“Crime exists, and we need to
make sure that this type of crime
does not increase. We took money
away from the NGOs. They are
now feeling the pinch from the
lack of funding. So, maybe the
NGO types are conducting these
criminal acts in order to generate
negative attention against me and
against the Brazilian government.
This is the war we are facing.”
Bolsonaro’s unsubstantiated
claims against activists have pro-
voked some backlash online, espe-
cially after Bolsonaro unceremo-
niously fired the INPE’s director
earlier this year after the president
dismissed evidence that deforesta-
tion efforts had increased by 88%
in 2019. INPE maintains that 1.5
soccer fields worth of rainforest in
the Amazon are destroyed every
day.
Ongoing efforts to stifle the
fires will continue until the flames
have ceased.

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EPA issues air quality warnings for Atlanta

research on air quality or pollut- “In late summer, when Atlanta change to some degree and the mowers, and encourages people
POLLY OULLETTE ants. In addition, Tech Facilities is hot and air is stagnant, ozone policy choices adopted by a city to use sustainable methods of
STAFF WRITER Management invests resources concentrations are often high,” or region,” Wang said. “We try transportation such as biking and
into monitoring the air and emis- said Yuhang Wang, professor in to analyze and understand these walking. In order to keep your-
The heat of Atlanta summer sions on campus. the School of Earth and Atmo- interconnected processes using self safe during Code Orange or
has bigger effects on its residents Tech is classified as a major spheric Sciences. sophisticated chemistry, chemi- worse air quality warnings, Kai-
than a little sweat. At least four source of NOx, due to sources of “The question is if climate cal transport and regional and ser has several recommendations.
“Code Orange” air quality warn- emissions across campus such as change increased the frequency climate models on the basis of in “Intense outdoor exercise can
ings have been issued this August steam generated by the Holland of the stagnant weather condi- situ and satellite observations.” cause you to breathe in more
alone. plant to heat buildings and pro- tions in Atlanta’s summer. It is an While Wang says it’s difficult harmful pollution,” said Kaiser.
According to the Environ- vide hot water. Therefore, Tech interesting question to look into.” to attribute even long stretches “During a Code Orange warn-
mental Protection Agency (EPA), is subject to regulations imposed Wang’s work focuses on the of high-ozone days to climate ing, try to plan your outdoor
a Code Orange warning means by the EPA and is under the juris- processes of air pollution forma- change without doing in-depth activities for the early morning,
that sensitive groups such as the diction of the Georgia Environ- tion, including emissions, chemi- research, a few lifestyle changes or take it a little easier and give
very young, elderly or people mental Protection division. Tech cal reactions that produce ozone, will avoid adding more emissions yourself time to rest.”
with certain respiratory diseases works to lower emissions from all transportation and deposition of to the atmosphere. Refer to airnow.gov to stay up
may begin to experience adverse sources for ozone season, which these particles. “All these pro- Wang recommends avoiding to date with the current AQI and
health effects. The general public runs from May 1 to Sept. 30. cesses are affected by climate using fossil fuels in cars or lawn recommendations.
is unlikely to experience negative
health effects.
The EPA measures air qual-
ity using an Air Quality Index
(AQI), which is calculated based
on ground-level ozone, particu-
late matter, carbon monoxide,
sulfur dioxide and nitrogen di-
oxide.
The AQI for a Code Orange
is 101 to 150. Ideally, the AQI
should be 0 to 50, and an AQI
above 151 is considered un-
healthy for all populations.
“The main pollutant causing
Code Orange alerts in Atlanta is
ozone,” said Jennifer Kaiser, an
assistant professor in the School
of Civil and Environmental En-
gineering.
“Ozone isn’t directly emitted
into the atmosphere, but rather
formed from the chemical reac-
tions of other emitted species,
in particular [Nitrogen Oxides
(NOx)] and volatile organic com-
pounds. My work is aimed at
understanding the emissions and
reactions of these precursors so
that we can have more reliable air
quality models.” Photo by Taylor Gray Student Publications
Kaiser is one of several faculty The summer heat combined with fossil fuel emissions occasionally creates an ozone haze over the skyline.
members at Tech who focus their Georgia Tech is just one of the organizations under EPA NOx restrictions in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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OUR VIEWS | Consensus Opinion
Signing up for a new registration
Education is impacted by inefficient interface systems
As first-year students experience the
annual rite of passage that is ‘registration,’
this particular period of time calls to mind
similar episodes for all other students on
campus. It evokes a range of sentiments
across different disciplines, but there are a
few grievances among students that seem
to reverberate louder than the rest.
One commonly voiced issue is the exis-
tence of major-restricted classes. While it
is understandable that opening up certain
classes creates overhead costs and a need
for hiring more faculty, which may not be
feasible, there is also an argument to be
made for not only increasing but facilitat-
ing interdisciplinary study on campus.
Perhaps we at the Technique are some of the
best suited students to push for interdisci-
plinary study, as the very existence of the
publication is owed to an amalgamation of
students across the spectrum of study. Too
often, however, this is a rarity, with stu-
dents tending to aggregate among people
in the same major, with similar outlooks,
leading to homogenized social groups and
communities.
It only takes one class for a student’s
mind to be opened to a new career path
they didn’t know existed, or for career
credentials to be enhanced by the abil-
ity to engage in unconventional thinking.
At any rate, the current class registration
structure discourages students from tak-
ing classes unrelated to their track of study
and may be too specialized for those that
desire more holistic academic exposure.
Other issues include nuances related to
timing issues and increased access to class-
es. For instance, the Add/Drop period for
classes ends on the Friday of the first week,
with students being plunged into classes
that they may still have misgivings about.
It would be ideal for students to be able to
to ‘shop’ around for classes without worry-
ing about space. Although it would be dif-
ficult given the rigor of upper-level classes
and sometimes tight schedules, it does
The Consensus Opinion reflects the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of the
Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors.
technique editorial board
Zoie Konneker EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Will Finch MANAGING EDITOR
Avni Shridhar HEAD COPY EDITOR
Josh Bowling NEWS EDITOR
John Edwards SPORTS EDITOR
Jaimee Francis LIFE EDITOR
Allie Ghisson PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
OPINIONS EDITOR: Vivian Wang
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”
I find my life is a lot easier
the lower I keep everyone’s
expectations. - Bill Watterson
not seem unreasonable for the period to
be extended one week, allowing students
time to get a feel for what the class is ac-
tually like. Additionally, a problem faced
by Tech and other state universities like
Berkeley is the overpopulation of classes.
When it becomes necessary for the fire
marshal to look into fire safety hazards due
to standing-room only classes, we urge the
administration to consider more stringent
enforcement of class sizes to be offset by an
increased number of sections.
The stress of registration might be fur-
ther alleviated by more transparency in
how permits are issued and with the wait-
list system (scores of students claim the
possibility of ‘jumping’ the waitlist or be-
ing arbitrarily demoted). The front-end of
registering is another topic entirely, given
that students from the 1980s also used
OSCAR. Issues of non-intuitive page se-
quences, confusing CRN’s, Buzzport’s
lack of mobile compatibility and stress-
ful instructions given in boldface seem to
be problems that could be solved by stu-
dents. Students looking to gain experience
could contribute code to a long-range or
open-source project incentivized by the
improvement of user experiences for both
current and future students.
However, these issues of registration are
symptoms of larger institutional problems,
and speak to ever-present but understand-
able issues with allocation of the limited
financial resources any large institution is
bound to encounter. While we recognize
that the administration cannot simply de-
liver on every request by the student body,
it also should not be a stretch to ask for a
system that facilitates an improved educa-
tional experience.
Impediments in registration create un-
necessary frustration, and as students who
have gone through several cycles of regis-
tration, we offer suggestions for remedying
a long-standing wellspring of stress based
on cycles of personal experience.
Jahziel Villasana-Espinoza WEB DEVELOPER
Vivian Wang OPINIONS EDITOR
Josh Trebuchon ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Beatrice Domingo DESIGN EDITOR
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Redefining a “Most
Wonderful Day”
What makes a day wonderful? raspberries on top. The great art-
Is it getting that grade you wanted ist then completes her “truly, in-
on your last exam, hearing back dubitably, without question” most
from that exciting job opportuni- wonderful day just as anyone else
ty or hanging out with that friend would; by rolling twelve clemen-
you have been crushing on? tines down the hall, of course.
What about for an artist like Kalman’s video undeniably
Maira Kalman who has published presents silly and even absurd
a score of children’s books, con- moments, but it is nonetheless a
tributed to publications like The video to be taken earnestly. Must
New Yorker and The New York something truly exceptional oc-
Times, spoken at TED confer- cur before a day can be consid-
ences, and filled museums with ered wonderful? Can we look past
her work? What must occur be- mishaps of breaking dishes or the
fore someone in such a position stresses of a demanding job to find
can consider a day wonderful? wonder in the small moments?
The answer can be found in “The “Good,” “fine” or “okay” serve as
Most Wonderful Day,” a four- the most typical responses to the
minute video of Kalman’s that is question “How was your day?”
on display as part of her “Pursuit When I began to replace these
of Everything” exhibit at the High familiar responses with “wonder-
Museum of Art. ful,” I was “truly, indubitably,
“The Most Wonderful Day” without question” always hit with
does not focus on any of the ac- another question: “Why?” To an-
claimed artist’s many triumphs or swer what had made my day so
accolades, nor does it take place wonderful, I had to reflect back
somewhere extravagant. Instead on the small moments of my day
it features a day in the life of the that were otherwise overlooked. “I
artist in her New already ate three
York studio and “Can we look past mishaps apricots before
its neighbor- l u n c h t i m e .”
ing parks. The of breaking dishes or the “The breeze out-
video centers
stresses of a demanding side the Culc
around a letter rooftop was es-
that Kalman job to find wonder in the pecially encour-
writes to a loved
one about what small moments?” aging while I
finished up some
appears to be a
rather ordinary JAIMEE FRANCIS homework (well,
at least tried to
day. She starts LIFE EDITOR finish).” “I talk-
off by making ed to my great-
herself breakfast (“You know how aunt on the phone today.”
much I love toast,” she interjects.) I used to think that these small
Along the way, she causes several moments were nothing more than
dishes to fall to their untimely small; that they were discon-
demise. nected patches of sun in what had
A knock at the door informs been an otherwise rather grey and
her that her piano teacher has uninteresting day. I used to think
arrived. Who better to teach the an entire list of exceptional occur-
famed Maira Kalman music than rences far greater than these small
a chicken named Mrs. Danz- moments must first take place be-
enger? Kalman’s off-key rendition fore I could consider a day won-
of a Mozart sonata continues to derful.
play in the background of the vid- As Kalman’s whimsical video
eo while she moves into her studio reveals, these small moments are
to focus on painting, soon attend- themselves exceptional. These
ing to other things (“Painting is sparks of light reveal the wonder
exhausting!” she exclaims). that can be found in the color-
As she walks through Central ful and interesting happenings
Park, Kalman narrates about the of everyday experiences. People
joy of looking. There is so much to often think that when they have
look at — from trees to people to something — that coveted GPA,
penguins and more trees. dream job or perfect relationship
All this walking works up an — then they will be happy.
appetite for the artist who then Instead, make a change in your
makes herself a very pink cake, mindset — why not make today
not complete without a layer of your “most wonderful” day?
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No such thing as free lunch

Safer Scooter Segue
After several highway in-
cidents, months of complain-
ing drivers and pedestrians,
the city of Atlanta has finally
stopped issuing permits for
additional electric scooter
companies as well as banned
the use of such Scooters at
night. Concerned citizens can
now breathe a sigh of relief
after four people were killed
riding the scooters during this
summer alone.
Invigorated Vending
With the advent of newly
installed debit card readers
in vending machines across
campus, students can enjoy
munching on their favorite
between-class snack or cold
drink with the convenience
of modern banking, rather
than relying on their Buzzcard
or cash to do the trick. Props
to people who hold steadfast
to their cash carrying ways,
however.
Dining Identity Crisis
Several of the dining options
including the kiosk ‘Rotations’
(formerly ‘Auditions’) and
the Mediterranean section
in the food court seem to be
undergoing identity crises as
their names continue to be
changed on students. This has
led to some initial confusion.
Maybe the advent of the new
Student Center will settle
the nerves of the indecisive
restaurants.
Airpod Aloofness
With Apple Airpods hav-
ing finally infiltrated campus
to the point of near-saturation,
it should be brought to every-
one’s attention that airpods are
a hindrance to conversation
and social interaction. Yes,
they are convenient and seam-
less, but they are off-putting to
those trying to make conversa-
tion with you. Take them out
once in a while and smell the
roses! You won’t regret it.
“The Freedom Dividend
represents a dangerous step
towards neo-feudalism.”
JOHN EDWARDS
SPORTS EDITOR
There’s no such thing as a free lating more wealth than any man
lunch. ever should own,” they can say!
When millionaire venture These charitable endeavors do
capitalist Andrew Yang promises little to change the imbalanced
you $1000 a month, be skepti- power dynamics between the
cal. One of many candidates in a wealthy and those that they have
crowded Democratic field, Yang’s stepped on — the wealthy might
core policy is the “Freedom Divi- give away money on their own
dend”, a guaranteed monthly terms, forcing a sort of reliance
payment from the government. on charity while depriving others
It’s what helped him go from of the means to earn their living
long-shot to … well, still a long- themselves. For example, many
shot — the most recent polls have African countries are attempt-
Yang polling comfortably around ing to ban the import of second-
1-3%. But Yang’s importance hand clothing, donated by well-
has not been with his viability as meaning individuals from more
a nominee, rather, it has been to prosperous nations, as the imports
inject the idea of a Universal Basic have harmed the local textiles
Income (UBI) into the discussion. market, making it more difficult
It’s equally important to under- for individuals to earn their wage.
stand, then, the true danger of a When these individuals are de-
UBI and how it arguably speeds prived of the means to provide la-
us along to the culmination of bor, they are deprived not only of
late-stage capitalism. their autonomy, but of their voice
Anand Giridharadas describes at the table when it comes to labor
in his 2018 book, Winners Take power.
All, that philanthropy has be- A universal basic income ac-
come all the rage among the uber- complishes the same thing — en-
wealthy for good reason. In their suring the necessity of billionaires
swashbuckling quest to become without changing the imbalanced
unfathomably wealthy, capitalists power dynamic between the uber-
have found that despite ruining wealthy and everyone else. Yang
entire communities, environments is repeating the same rhetoric
and economies in their wake, by espoused by countless other mil-
using their wealth in a charitable lionaires and billionaires — au-
fashion, they present not only an tomatization is coming for your
argument that they should exist, jobs.
but even that they are beneficial to The truth is far more complex,
society — “Look at all these chari- and a literature review by MIT
table programs that might not ex- concludes that “no one seems
ist had I not destroyed people’s to be on the same page” when it
livelihoods en-route to accumu- comes to how many jobs will be
lost to any automatization in the
coming years. But for capitalists,
removing pesky laborers from the
equation — laborers who might
strike, ask for a living wage, de-
mand a seat at the table, etc. —
may well be worth the price of the
higher taxes used to pay for such
a dividend. It’s no surprise that
noted anti-union billionaire Elon
Musk harps frequently on the no-
tion that automatization will re-
place jobs — if that vision comes
to fruition, it’s far better for his
bottom line, even if he’s paying
more taxes for a UBI.
Members of the non-elite class
should not fall victim to this kind
of rhetoric — the discussed tech-
nology does not in any way create
progress. Having a machine create
your burger at McDonalds will be
little faster or more efficient than
when a human does it — its only
benefit will be to cut costs and line
the pockets of some of the wealth-
iest individuals in the world. The
march of human progress is not
found in a burger-flipping ma-
chine — it is found in improving
the lives of individuals and grant-
ing them the means to make their
own living, a fairer share of the
profits produced by their labor,
and more rights when sitting at
the table with ownership.
The Freedom Dividend — a
step to butter up Americans to
yielding their own power as labor-
ers — represents a dangerous step
towards neo-feudalism.
Understand that labor, despite
years of eroded privileges, still
yields considerable power. Now
understand that in accepting a
universal basic income, accepting
that your job will be replaced by
technology and accepting your
new role as a citizen who lives at
the whim of the wealthy elites,
you yield that power, and there is
little you can do to bring it back.
Now understand this: there is
no such thing as a free lunch.

“Which country should we prioritize

WILLIAM MARCHANT
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The next president must build upon the
relationship with Taiwan in good faith ef-
forts to protect the status quo. Clarity must
be given to the international community
that the United States prioritizes the care
of vulnerable and internationally unrecog-
nized nation states and their people. The
Trump administration’s approach to China
has been flawed and misguided in many
ways; regarding China and Taiwan, it has
supported Taiwan seemingly as a counter-
pressure in working through separate issues
with China.
In an administration with such amoral
and vaguely nationalist forces, there is a
strong desire among many Americans and
abroad for a new era of moral American
foreign policy. It should span across con-
tinents, with a focus on human rights and
democratic values over purely military and
economic considerations. Solidarity with
mending relations with?”
Foreign policy and improving diplomatic relations take
center-stage in this presidential cycle.
Taiwan would foreshadow a new era of
Jimmy Carter-esque focus on peace talks
and human rights, with the US attempt-
ing to arbitrate among Turkey and Kurd-
istan, Israel and Palestine, etc. Progress
must be measured in conflicts and human
rights violations lessened, not by wars won.
With increasing pressure from Beijing, Tai-
wan will be looking to the 2020 American
elections as well as their own for their fate.
The reelection of President Trump could be
good news for Taiwan, one of the few coun-
tries to benefit from his presidency.
According to the South China Morn-
ing Post, the Trump administration ap-
proved an $8 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets
to Taiwan, with an additional $2 billion
arms deal currently underway. There is le-
gitimate doubt that such large tangible sup-
port would be shown by many of the major
Democratic candidates towards Taiwan.
The next President’s first foreign policy
move, militarily or not, must be reassuring
Taiwan of our commitment to protecting
vulnerable populations and democracies.
JOSH BOWLING
NEWS EDITOR
The current president has described our
southern neighbors as “rapists,” criminals,
job stealers, drug traffickers, invaders and
even terrorist harborers. Mexico is, in the
Trump era, the villain of an imaginary war
on the United States that posits one of our
largest trading partners and historical al-
lies as an insidious destroyer, hellbent on
undermining the U.S. by purposely flood-
ing the border. This is an insane fantasy
that should be dismantled at all costs in the
coming years.
To be fair, the U.S. and Mexico continue
to pursue a positive economic relationship:
Mexico is the U.S.’s third-largest trading
partner behind China and Canada, and
Mexico is a favorite international vacation
destination for Americans. However, per-
ceptions of Mexico as a crime-ridden waste-
land persist in American pop culture, even
outside of the vitriol laid out by the presi-
dent. Mexicans in American film and TV
are gangsters and drug dealers driven by
greed and singularly motivated to steal and
even kill. In fact, judging by those represen-
tations of the nation, Mexico may as well
just be a strip of land across the Rio Grande.
The United States and Mexico have
many similarities that rarely arise in discus-
sions about the relationship between the
two nations. Family and religion play large
parts in the everyday lives of many citi-
zens, and revolutionary zeal permeates both
countries’ history. Why then, is Mexico a
socially accepted scapegoat when it comes
to job insecurity, immigration worries and
criminality? Granted, all these things exist
in the context of the relationship between
the U.S. and Mexico, but they are not
unique in that relationship. Is it the physical
proximity? The language barrier? The dif-
ference in ethnic makeup? These questions
lie at the heart of the divide between the
countries, and the path to a stronger demo-
cratic North America lies in confronting
those questions in the post-Trump era.
Life
Aramark Works to Increase Inclusivity:
Additional Kosher Options Now Available
JAIMEE FRANCIS
LIFE EDITOR
With Aramark replacing So-
dexo as the new dining service
provider, students can expect
many changes when it comes to
eating on campus.
The traditional dining halls of
East Campus will feature different
menus, and the micro-restaurants
located on the second floor of
West Village have been exchanged
for other alternatives.
Another change of Aramark’s
is the expansion of Kosher options
to accommodate students who
follow these dietary laws.
Last year was the first year that
featured a Kosher option for the
Jewish population at Tech: within
the Student Center, diners could
purchase a Kosher sandwich or
frozen meal with dining dollars.
This year, hot meals and sand-
wiches will be available per re-
quest in Britain and North Ave as
a meal swipe. The options at the
Student Center will still be avail-
able on dining dollars and will be
delivered with greater frequency
to minimize freeze time.
As part of his position as a
board member of the Jewish or-
ganization Chabad, 3rd-year CS
Eitan Abramovich worked di-
rectly with Aramark to secure
this expansion of Kosher dining.
Noting the popularity of Chabad’s
barbecue dinners on Tuesday
nights as well as the Tuesday bagel
LIFE EDITOR: technique
Jaimee Francis How to Spend a Weekend at Tech
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breaks provided by another Jew- Although both friends look ish holidays around October in their community, Regenbaum
ish organization Hillel, Abramov- forward to using the new din- that prevent Observant Jews extended his desire for a more
ich saw a need to increase dining ing options, Regenbaum re- from attending class and do- inclusive culture to the campus
options for students. He discussed mains cautiously optimistic. ing their work. Having a cul- at large, advocating for wider in-
how he viewed this development “I also know there is a long ture in terms of teachers where volvement.
as an opportunity to increase di- way to go in order to make this this is understood can make it “Everyone needs to try to
versity and inclusion within Tech. something that can accommo- a lot more comfortable for Jew- help the communities they find
“It is no longer a choice be- date the larger Jewish popula- ish students to approach their themselves in,” he said. “I guess
tween being social and eating tion,” said Regenbaum. “One teachers.” we are just trying to find our plac-
Kosher: now students can eat good example is that in the fall Advocating for more students es in a new community, and doing
with their friends and do both,” semester there are a lot of Jew- to help address the concerns with- what we can when we can.”
Abramovich said. “[This] bring[s]
more diversity which is necessary
for the flow of ideas and [for] in-
novation to thrive.”
In alignment with Tech’s Stra-
tegic Plan for Institute Diversity
which aims “to enhance a culture
of collegiality, close collabora-
tion, global perspective, intercul-
tural sensitivity and respect and
thoughtful interaction,” more
students weighed in on how these
new additions to Kosher din-
ing can create a more inclusive
campus.
“People can’t move here if they
can’t eat,” second-year CS Dan Ju-
tan said. “It’s important for Tech
to recruit passionate, talented, and
committed students ... to support
all who want to call Tech home.”
Jutan recalled the dilem-
mas he and 2nd-year APHY
Shaun Regenbaum faced during
their first year at Tech without a
meal plan. Having to miss out on
the social aspects of sharing meals
with other students made it an Photo by Taylor Gray, Student Publications
even harder challenge for them to Dining halls across campus offer new options for this year, which is the first to feature Aramark.
meet new people. The previous dining service provider, Sodexo, received more criticism over their options.
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How to Spend
a Weekend at
Tech
JAIMEE FRANCIS
LIFE EDITOR
For many readers, this week-
end is the first one spent away
from home. While the possibili-
ties are endless, the Technique is
here to suggest some ideas on
how to spend those few days away
from the regular routine of classes.
With such unbounded freedom,
these days can be filled with some
of the most wonderful moments of
a college experience.
GET OUTDOORS
Since the majority of any stu-
dent’s school week is spent in-
doors, the weekend serves as an
opportunity to see the world be-
yond the four walls of the CULC
or the library. With the over
12,000 trees that certify Tech as
Tree Campus USA, spending time
outdoors can be as simple as walk-
ing around campus or throwing a
frisbee at Tech Green.
Other opportunities include
meeting up at the CRC fields for
an impromptu game with friends,
Leading Edge
One-on-One Leadership Coaching
Work with a personal leadership coach
Challenge yourself to be a better leader
Candidates must:
-Commit to meeting with
their coach 5-6 times
-Have at least a
2.50 GPA
joining ORGT for one of their
adventurous outings, cruising at
Lake Lanier with the GT Sailing
Club, or visiting Piedmont Park in
the city. See how a change of scen-
ery can change an attitude!
SEE A SHOW
Sometimes a break from real-
ity is the best medicine for dealing
with reality. The AMC Theater at
Atlantic Station offers all sorts of
packages to allow visitors to enter
into the world of cinema, from
IMAX to VIP. Anyone wanting to
go somewhere closer to the West
Side should venture to Land-
mark’s Midtown Arts Cinema.
This theater is a cozy spot that of-
fers a select number of films, in-
cluding indie and foreign titles.
For those who prefer to forget
their troubles with the drama of
a live action show, the Technique
recommends The Fox Theater or
Woodruff Arts Center. The city
of Atlanta is also home to dozens
of music venues, including The
Masquerade, Terminal West and
The Tabernacle. For a good laugh,
we recommend checking out a
show at Dad’s Garage or hear-
ing a Friday night show from The
Ten Buck Club at Highland Inn
Ballroom.
EXPAND YOUR MENU
During the mayhem of the
week, most students are rush-
ing around campus with no time
to think about details like nu-
trition, palate or variety. While
grab-and-go lunches are easy for
a busy student, the slower pace
of the weekend offers a chance to
up your dining menu. Whether it
is trying out cooking for the first
time or eating at one of Atlanta’s
many restaurants, good food is a
powerful tool.
A happy diet can be a piv-
otal step towards a happy mind –
especially one that is nutritious.
Develop your leadership vision
// LIFE
As part of Health Initiatives, stu-
dents can even meet a nutritionist
at Stamp. In the words of Mark
Twain, “After a good dinner one
can forgive anybody, even one’s
own relatives.”
FORM A STUDY GROUP
While everyone is on a differ-
ent schedule during the week with
classes, work and clubs, the week-
ends provide an opportunity to
get together with the people that
are important to you. For those
who have yet to find their niche,
the weekends also serve as a great
opportunity to meet the people
who will become important in
your life.
That is why when Sunday rolls
around and it finally hits you how
much work you have put off, the
Technique recommends panicking
alongside friends. Before the week
ends, ask the person next to you
in class to help you get a group to-
gether at the library to laugh over
what you all did that weekend —
and eventually take care of those
approaching deadlines.
READ A BOOK
When was the last time a col-
lege student sat down to read a
book — that is not a textbook?
Use a weekend to exchange the
heavy reading of academia with
the intrigue of a good novel. Start
a book club with some friends or
check out the science fiction col-
lection at Crosland.
As part of the Library Next
project, Crosland is also offering
more than just its standard books:
its website features a comprehen-
sive database of different journals
and publications, while its collab-
oration with Emory University has
housed over a million accessions at
the Library Service Center. More
information, as well as access to
checking out books, can be found
at library.gatech.edu.
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Entertainment
Maira Kalman Shows Off
Versatility at High Exhibit
JAIMEE FRANCIS
LIFE EDITOR
A bench that sits by the en-
trance to Maira Kalman’s “Pur-
suit of Everything” exhibit at The
High Museum of Art welcomes
visitors in quintessential Kalman
fashion.
“It is great to walk. It is great
to sit. It is great to think. It is great
to not think,” the bench reads.
Throughout the two-story ex-
hibit, visitors gain more insight
into the duality of this author
famed for both her children’s
books as well as for her adult piec-
es. Her works are both kiddish
and grownup, silly and serious,
routine and singular.
Her versatility is further il-
lustrated by the different modes
of art on display — paintings,
sketches, letters, maps, candy bars
and more line the walls of the ex-
hibit. And in true Kalman fash-
ion, there are lots of dogs.
A focus of the exhibit is the
Max Stravinsky series, a saga that
follows the famed dog and his
career as an artist, poet, traveler
and, most of all, as a friend. As he
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Josh Trebuchon
entertainment@nique.net
travels the world to see great sights
— from the pyramids in Egypt to
the cafes in Paris — readers are
transported into the expressive il-
lustrations of Max’s world.
Kalman describes this beloved
dog of hers as a reflection of the
duality she has found in herself
and in others: “Sometimes in-
nocent and yearning. Sometimes
downcast and confused. Well isn’t
that everybody.”
While Kalman’s avant-garde
character Max focuses on the
more playful moments of life,
some of her other pieces address
more serious topics. Kalman has
spoken out about the way that art
provides a unique form of learn-
ing for viewers of any age, as par-
ticipants are able to look at art and
question what they see. Subjects
of hers include Jefferson’s vision
of democracy, Lincon’s dream of
emancipation, the fight for wom-
en’s suffrage and even the trag-
edies of 9/11.
“Any subject that affects chil-
dren is a suitable subject,” Kalman
said. “And I try to approach the
reader with a sense of compassion.
So I am not trying to make some-
one miserable or frightened. I just
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want to say, here are some ideas,
feelings, thoughts and we can dis-
cuss them. Most of the time, chil-
dren are very receptive and appre-
ciate the truth told in a kind and
optimistic way.”
To give visitors an even closer
look into the thoughts of the art-
ist, the exhibit also offers a tucked
away peek into her studio. This
more intimate and private space
features the personal photographs
and keepsakes of Kalman —
mock-up books, maps, postcards,
paint rags, letters to her grand-
daughter and more allow visitors
to see how such ordinary items
have inspired the whimsical works
of the artist.
When asked what message she
hopes visitors take home from her
exhibit, Kalman alluded to find-
ing the exceptional within the ev-
eryday: “A sense of fun and play,
pathos, curiosity, humor. Toler-
ance of the unexpected. Joy in the
small things.”
Kalman’s“Pursuit of Every-
thing” exhibit will display at the
High until Sept. 15. As one em-
ployee of the museum assured a
visitor, “You’ll want to touch ev-
erything in there.”
Photos courtesy of Hanna Middleton
// ENTERTAINMENT
Thug continues excellent streak with ‘So Much Fun’
MUSIC
So Much Fun
Young Thug
LABEL: 300 Entertainment
GENRE: Rap
TRACK PICKS: “Hot,” “Just
How It Is” and “Ecstacy”
OUR TAKE: «««««
ELI HENDLER AND
ERIK TISCHER
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
After a summer of anticipa-
tion, Atlanta rapper Jeffery Lamar
Williams, better known by his
stage name Young Thug, released
his 13th project, which is his first
studio album — his other releases
are mixtapes. The project, titled
“So Much Fun,” comes almost
exactly a year after the release of
the compilation album, “Slime
Language” and almost a year after
his most recent true solo project,
“Beautiful Thugger Girls.”
While fans have been kept on
the edge of their seats waiting for
a new project, Thug has provided
some meaningful reasons for the
delay. The most notable of these is
that the rapper has been spending
time with his brother, who has a
hearing impairment. With one of
his most recent songs “Anybody,”
from a smaller release before the
new album, Thug highlights his
connections to the deaf commu-
nity by using sign language to
communicate the song’s lyrics in
its music video.
MIND FROM PAGE 1
internal struggle is between two
competing identities: her profes-
sional identity as a “normal” FBI
agent and her private identity as a
closeted lesbian. Still, Torv brings
commendable sincerity to her
character’s struggle to understand
herself.
Where the acting of the lead-
ing cast makes season two of
“Mindhunter” compelling, the
suspense which permeates the
season makes it impossible to put
away. At every turn, the viewer is
The season follows the Atlanta Child Murders, a series killings of young boys in Atlanta from
1979 to 1981. City officials request help from the FBI when local police struggle to find suspects.
Right out of the gate, “Just
How It Is” gives “So Much Fun”
a classic Young Thug feel. The
smooth lyrics and innovative ad
libs are reminiscent of his earlier
“Slime Season” series of mixtapes,
which received critical acclaim.
What really sets Young Thug
apart from current rap artists is
his skillful use of melodic under-
tones. Throughout “Just How It
Is,” the acoustic beat flows in par-
allel with his lyrics.
Scattered across the album
is a wide range of successful fea-
tures from Atlanta rappers as
well as popular mainstream art-
ists. Both “Ecstacy” and “Cartier
Gucci Scarf” utilize well known
artists to create unique songs only
achievable on a Young Thug proj-
ect. “Bad Bad Bad” is another
great example of an incredibly
up-beat song able to move the
crowd onto the dance floor. Lil
Baby shines here, with his style
fitting well with Thug’s. It will
not be long before these tracks
start topping the charts. Constant
bangers like these across the track
list shows just how much fun this
album really is.
The most popular song from
the album to date is the up-tempo,
“Hot.” This instant classics show-
cases quintessential Thugger flow.
Horns sounding off in the back-
ground along with a smart feature
from Gunna produces an incred-
ibly addictive listen. Gunna also
makes another appearance further
down the album on “Surf.” Al-
though not as aggressively hype
as “Hot,” the track plays more to-
wards Young Thug’s creative side
left wondering what the unit —
and the killer — will do next.
The crimes are fascinating, and
the portrayals of the killers are so
unnerving and sinister that at the
end of every episode the viewer
cannot help but click on the next
in the hope that the unit might fi-
nally catch the villain and make
the killings stop.
The show, and season two in
particular, is also thematically self-
aware. While season one focused
on abstract sociological questions
of why killers do what they do,
season two moves into more topi-
Atlanta rapper Young Thug released his debut album last Friday. While the artist has found critical
and popular success with a series of past mixtape releases, ‘So Much Fun’ is his first full album.
letting both Gunna and Thug ex-
periment over the beat.
With 19 tracks, this robust
composition provides a wide range
of Young Thug-style songs while at
the same time giving him room to
grow. Songs like “I Bought Her”
are a little stranger than the usual
cal social commentary, addressing
the intersection of race, politics
and crime-fighting in the context
of the Atlanta Child Murders.
The agents in the Behavioral
Science Unit believe, based upon
their profiling technique, that the
suspect the police should be look-
ing for is a young black male. Still,
the police, facing pressure from
Atlanta’s political leaders, are hesi-
tant to publicly devote resources
to the hunt for such a suspect be-
cause the black community large-
ly believes that the killings are the
work of the Klan.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
main-stream rap hits that top the
charts such as “The London.”
As Thug’s first official album,
“So Much Fun” provides a unique
opportunity to reflect on his place
in the rap game. Young Thug’s
ability to generate something
completely new and unheard of
is unrivaled in today’s rap scene.
While this is an interest-
ing portrayal of racial politics in
early 1980s Atlanta, it is also a
missed opportunity for the show
to ask deeper questions. The series
strongly suggests that the killer is,
as the unit believes, a young black
man.
While this reflects the true
historical conclusions which the
cities’ leaders reached at the time,
even today doubt remains as to
the identity of the perpetrator of
the real-life murders.
The show could have made an
even more powerful statement
about the race-conscious politics
of the city by suggesting that the
perpetrator of at least some of the
murders really was a white Klan
member, as many of the victims’
families believe.
By portraying the killer as un-
ambiguously black, the show pres-
ents a simplistic version of the his-
tory of the case. The plot implies
that Atlanta’s residents are too
caught up in their own racial bias
to understand that the killer could
have been black, while their lead-
ers — and the white FBI agents —
see the true situation clearly, unaf-
fected by their own biases.
If the killer in the show was
white, or if it was suggested that
some of the murders had been
committed by the Klan, the writ-
ers could have acknowledged that
politicians, like concerned citi-
zens, are subject to racial biases.
Additionally, this would lend a
human fallability to the agents in
the Behavioral Science Unit, and
in particular to the sometimes ro-
botic character of Holden Ford.
To be fair, the writers never
directly show the suspect who is
eventually arrested for the kill-
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Photo courtesy of 300 Entertainment
There are scores of artists trying
to mimic Young Thug’s unique
style to get into his distinct genre
of rap, but as this album reaffirms,
there will only ever be one Thug-
ger. Others can copy his work, but
by the time they catch up, Thug-
ger will be onto something even
more exciting.
ings. Still, by portraying the char-
acter in the same unnerving, sinis-
ter light in which they portray the
serial killers of season one, they
imply that he is in fact guilty.
While the writers miss an op-
portunity in their handling of
the race of the perpetrator of the
Atlanta Child Murders, there is
no doubt that “Mindhunter” is
on a plane above the killer-wor-
shipping daytime television shows
which obsess over killers’ intellect
and attractiveness to get cheap
thrills out of their viewers.
The criminals in “Mindhunt-
er” are unmistakably sinister,
and watching the interviews with
them can often feel downright un-
comfortable.
While the show explores the
murderers’ motivations and per-
sonalities, it never crosses the line
into glorifying them. This mature,
nuanced approach to the subject is
refreshing in a field full of often
disturbingly sympathetic depic-
tions of serial killers.
There are a lot of reasons to
watch “Mindhunter,” but one is
enough all on its own: the show is
downright enthralling. Once the
viewer gets his first taste of the se-
ries, he cannot help but want more
and more.
The show is thrilling, chill-
ing and shocking all at once, and
the characters, from the central
agents to the supporting cast of
serial killer interviewees, are relat-
able exactly when they need to be
and off-putting at exactly the right
points.
“Mindhunter” has fantastic
writing, even better acting and in-
triguing themes to go along with
a captivating subject. It is well
worth a watch.
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LIO BY MARK TATULLI

LUNARBABOON BY CHRISTOPHER GRADY

IN THE BLEACHERS BY STEVE MOORE

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SUDOKU PUZZLE
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OLGELTREE FROM PAGE 1
after an unacceptable perfor-
mance, instead choosing to focus
on the next hole. In fact, Ogletree
and his caddy, Tech’s new golf as-
sistant coach Devin Stanton, were
seen cracking jokes as they walked
through the course. The calm de-
meanor of the champion helped
secure him a big victory coming
off of a somewhat mild year for
Tech. Last fall, having played in
three events, the senior finished
in the top-20 in just two of them.
Ogletree was ranked just no. 120
in the World Amateur rankings
entering the tournament, a distant
cry from Augustine at no. 38.
How did Ogletree shock the
golfing world, then? Short game.
Ogletree was unsatisfied with his
performance on chips and putts
entering last year, so with the help
of Tech golf coach Bruce Heppler,
the senior went to work on drill-
ing and practicing his short game
to make it the best it could be.
Ogletree’s improvement contin-
ued quietly and steadily through-
out the year, but it bubbled up to
the surface at the Amateur, where
it proved to be the difference mak-
er on the last holes of the course,
helping Ogletree put away Augus-
tine for good.
What’s next for the reigning
champ? Class. Tech’s school year
started the day after the tourna-
ment finished, and like any stu-
dent-athlete, Ogletree still had to
show up for classes.
Ogletree will hit the links soon
enough, however. While the se-
nior will likely miss Tech’s first
big tournament of the year, the
Carpet Capital Collegiate, he’ll
have good reason for it. Ogletree
will represent the US in the Walk-
er Cup as the team plays against
the Irish/Great Britain team in
England at the same time of the
CCC, in addition to his further
responsibilities as Amateur cham-
pion. All in a days work for a ris-
ing Tech star.
// SPORTS
Men’s Basketball Concludes Trip to Spain
Usher becomes eligible, the USC Italian players Lorela Cubaj and that players are comfortable with
JAKE HLAVATY transfer will help bolster their of- Francesca Pan, core parts of the playing in a further arc can give
CONTRIBUTING WRITER fense with his shooting abilities in program today. While Tech has Tech an edge at the start of next
the later part of the season, and done an excellent job adding lo- season, where other teams may
This summer, the Jackets took fellow transfer Bubba Parham cal talent, Tech has already made be less comfortable. Tech appears
an 8 day trip to Barcelona to brush seeks to give the Jackets additional strides in adding foreign players to confident and ready to shoot with
up on their skills and stay in shape threats from beyond the arc. the roster, such as Norwegian tal- the extended line, and their suc-
during the offseason. Tech played Perhaps Pastner took some ent Kristian Sjolund, and further cess on their trip should hopefully
four exhibition games against cues from women’s basketball in developing Tech as a landing spot bode well for the coming season.
teams put together by the Spanish scheduling the trip — in previ- for European amateurs can reap Tech basketball opens up the sea-
Basketball Federation. By the end ous years, the women’s team has huge benefits for the program. son on Oct. 19 in an exhibition
of the trip, the Jackets won every made multiple exhibition tours of The ability to play competi- match against Georgia College
game and held a 4-0 record. Europe, and heavily recruited Eu- tive games with the expanded before the season kicks off in ear-
The Jackets have made great ropean talent such as Finish soph- three-point-arc also provided ob- nest on the road against NC State,
strides in their offense since the omore Lotta-Maj Lahtinen and vious appeal for the trip. Ensuring Nov. 5.
end of last season. Last year, Tech
ranked last in the ACC in adjust-
ed offensive efficiency and 331st
in three point shooting in NCAA
DI. However, the team played
a much faster game against the
Spanish players and shot better
from beyond the arc, despite the
fact that the international three-
point line is further than the cur-
rent DI line, shooting 34.2% from
the farther distance as opposed to
the 30.7% they shot last season.
Working with an expanded
roster — as transfer Jordan Usher
will not likely be available til the
beginning of next year — head
coach Josh Pastner opted to ex-
periment with his lineups a bit,
to much success. Sophomore
Michael Devoe shot much better
from behind the arc, picking up
12 points from beyond the arc in
Tech’s opener.
Pastner had junior Evan Cole
practicing in the center, as the
player seems to be the likely
backup for senior James Banks III
going into the season. However,
being almost 25 pounds lighter
than Banks, Cole will have to use
his quickness to beat opponents
into position rather than push his
weight around as Banks does in
the paint. Photo courtesy of Georgia Tech Athletic Association
The Jackets have a lot to look Pastner gives his players a quick pep-talk during a timeout while on their overseas trip. Pastner
forward to this season. When took the team on a tour of Spain over the summer as the Jackets took on four Spanish teams.
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Collins’ offseason work to be put to the test

down passes per ramblinwreck. ability in a pro-style offense as ing power and his classic “swag.” Collins, including the events that
EMILY DYKSTRA com. His recent game experience opposed to the triple-option that With a Waffle House cup in his take place the night prior such
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR could make him a more viable op- Tech ran last year. hand, he seems to fit in with the as walkthroughs and additional
tion than the players that have not Other players to watch include team in a way that has created a meetings. The switch in location
As a new-look Tech program seen as much playing time within senior wide receiver Jalen Camp familial bond across the players allowed the team to stay in the
enters its first season under new the last year or two. and redshirt senior running back and coaching staff. Yet despite hotel that they will be at dur-
coach Geoff Collins, questions Oliver has also seen the field Nathan Cottrell. Both players — the hype surrounding the Jackets’ ing home games while creating a
swirl around the program. Should more recently than some of the like many others with the team transition and training this sum- unique feeling to take them out of
Tech fans expect much during other candidates, playing as — have made significant visible mer, ACC preseason predictions their comfort zones. Collins spoke
the Jackets’ first game against Tech’s backup quarterback for the progress in the weight room since consistently listed the team as positively about what he saw dur-
the Clemson Tigers, reigning na- majority of the past season behind Collins’ weight room staff came last in the Coastal division. Tech ing the scrimmage during an in-
tional champs? Who will start, the recently-graduated TaQuon on board, bulking up in anticipa- seems to be having none of it, with terview on ramblinwreck.com,
and where? Has Collins even Marshall. The redshirt sophomore tion of the season. Tech’s coaches players speaking in interviews but it is his team after all.
picked out a quarterback yet? The led the team in rushing touch- have hyped up the players with about their confidence in the team Jackets fans will get to see what
answers will come soon, but the downs and yards per carry despite strength gains on social media, and expectations for the new year. progress has been made over the
questions still linger today. only starting one game in 2018. tweeting out weight-room records The team held a scrimmage pri- past few months when the Jackets
With seven quarterbacks listed It would not be surprising to see and before-and-after pictures for or to the start of the school year at kick off their first season under
on the roster, head coach Geoff Oliver as the starter during the the players this offseason. Pope High School in Marietta to their new head coach on Thurs-
Collins certainly has an ample Clemson game due to his previous Collins has brought new en- prepare further for the upcoming day, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. at Clemson
supply to choose from. After success with the Jackets, though ergy to the Flats in the form of season. The focus was placed on — the first game to ever be tele-
ruling himself academically in- questions still surround his vi- promotional excellence, recruit- the gameday process, according to vised on the new ACCNetwork.
eligible at the end of the 2018 fall
semester, redshirt freshman James
Graham announced on Twitter on
August 2nd that he had regained
eligibility, thus throwing himself
back into the QB question. Gra-
ham joins redshirt junior Lucas
Johnson, redshirt sophomore To-
bias Oliver and true freshman Jor-
dan Yates for the competition for
the starting quarterback slot.
Recently, Johnson was award-
ed a sixth year of eligibility by the
NCAA after redshirting his fresh-
man year and missing last season
due to an injury sustained in fall
camp. He appeared in nine games
during the 2017 season as a back-
up quarterback behind TaQuon
Marshall, and served as a place-
kick holder during the second half
of the season. While Johnson has
yet to throw a pass in the NCAA,
he did record 2,571 passing yards
with 26 passing touchdowns his
senior year of high school. If given
time to exercise his arm under
Collins’ tenure, Johnson could
bring the passing game of the
Jackets back to life.
Yates helped his high school
team, Milton, to the school’s first
state championship while becom-
ing the school’s all-time leader in
career passing yards, career touch- Photo by Taylor Gray Student Publications
down passes, single-season pass- Tech QB Lucas Johnson prepares for a pass during Tech’s spring game earlier this year. Johnson is one of the
ing yards and single-season touch- many QBs fighting for the starting spot on new head coach Geoff Collin’s roster, and the competition is fierce.
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SPORTS EDITOR: Basketball Overseas technique
John Edwards
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR:
Emily Dykstra
Tech wrapped up a 4-0 exhibition
series abroad over the summer, show-
16
Friday,
casing their new-look lineup.423
sports@nique.net August 23, 2019

Trevor Lawrence is entering his second season of college football

with a resume that would put most four-year lettermen to shame. Lawrence
took over for Kelly Bryant for the final 11 games of the 2018 season and
quickly proved that he deserved consideration as one of the most exciting
quarterback recruits in recent years. Passing for 30 touchdowns against four
interceptions, Lawrence became the second true freshman to lead his team
to the College Football Playoff Final in as many years. While Jake Fromm
and Georgia faltered against Alabama in the semifinals, Lawrence and his
teammates made quick work of the Crimson Tide, bringing the Tigers their
second national title in three years and third in their team history.
Some key contributors from that Clemson squad are gone. Defensive
linemen Clelin Ferrell, Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence and Austin Bry-
ant all left for the NFL, as did standout cornerback Trayvon Mullen and re-
ceiver Hunter Renfrow. A less heralded but critical departure was left tackle
Mitch Hyatt, who played in three national championship games and holds
the program record for career starts and snaps from scrimmage, courtesy of
clemsontigers.com. But as long as Lawrence, his excellent receiving corps,
and running back Travis Etienne are on the field and Brent Venables contin-
ues to coordinate the Clemson defense, this team is as imposing as any.
Clemson has two opponents who begin the year ranked in the As-
sociated Press Top 25, and interestingly enough, the Tigers play them in the
two weeks following the Tech game. Nine days after playing Tech, Clemson
hosts No. 12 Texas A&M, and a week after that, the Tigers head to the
Carrier Dome to take on No. 22 Syracuse. The Aggies and Orange came as
close as anyone to knocking off the Tigers last year. If Clemson is too busy
looking ahead, Tech may be able to land some early blows.

Next Thursday, the smoke clears. Geoff Collins took over the pro-
gram eight months ago, and to say the program has changed is an under-
statement. Collins’ staff has allowed the media extensive access, changed up
the approach to practices and team meetings and recruited some players who
likely would not have considered Tech in the Paul Johnson era, including
incoming running back Jamious Griffin. Collins is a natural salesman and if
Tech fans’ attendance at the team’s spring game is any indicator, he has sold
the idea of a new-look football team successfully. Now comes time for Tech’s
biggest salesman and cheerlearder to deliver.
That will start with redshirt junior quarterback Lucas Johnson, who
was recently granted a sixth year of eligibility. Johnson was considered a
legitimate competitor to TaQuon Marshall for the starting job last season
before a foot injury kept him out all year. Now, he is the projected starter
for the Jackets. Although Tech’s move away from a triple-option offense sug-
gests that there will be fewer quarterback runs, Johnson must extend plays
with his mobility to keep plays alive against the Tigers. Win or lose, a good
metric for how Tech’s offense will perform this season is the quality of pass
protection provided by the offensive line in the face of a retooling Clemson
defensive front. Without star guard Parker Braun, who transferred to Texas,
the group lacks a clear standout or much pass-blocking experience.
Defensively, the potential X-factor is the sublime Juanyeh Thomas.
Thomas garnered a number of accolades for his performance as a kick re-
turner last season, and he will likely get to showcase his skills as a defensive
back this season as well. Geoff Collins is known for his ability to mold de-
fensive backs into NFL-caliber players, and if his work with Thomas pays
off, the true sophomore may come away with more than a turnover or two.
That would be just what the Jackets need to keep this one close.
4 • August 23, 2019• technique
1. Touch the Reck after your first year
2. Get lost in Skiles
3. Realize and ignore an addiction to caffeine
4. Sit on the Clough Rooftop
5. Throw a frisbee on Tech Green
6. Change your major (more than once)
7. Get caught in a rainstorm without an umbrella
8. Take a fitness class at the CRC
9. Stock up on bottled drinks for a water advisory
10. Cover your laptop in stickers
11. Wear yoga pants every day for a week
12. Be late to an exam
13. Post on social media how an alternative service break changed
your life
14. Try every food truck
15. Walk through the Wednesday Farmers Market
16. Sleep through a morning class
17. Sleep through an afternoon class
18. Become friends with your PL or RA
19. Disrupt courtesy hours (multiple times)
20. Hear the whistle blow from Piedmont Park
21. Lock yourself out of your room
22. Collect too many free pens
23. Spend hours looking for online PDFs of textbooks
24. Send a loved one a post card from Atlanta
25. Receive too many emails from Canvas notifications
26. Have your laptop die after unsuccessfully locating an open
outlet at the library
27. Leave the library after unsuccessfully locating an open table to sit at
28. Become an expert in the art of parallel parking
29. Almost miss a flight out of the Atlanta airport
30. Find a half-eaten chicken wing on the sidewalk
31. Squash a cockroach
32. Attend a football game at noon (please!)
33. Wait for two hours in the freezing cold for basketball tickets
34. Download no less than 10 different apps on your phone within
the first week of classes
35. Enjoy weekly existential crises
36. Attend a festival or concert in the city
37. Run at every chance for free food
38. Watch the sunset from the seventh floor of Crossland
39. Paint your face for a football game
40. Crush on your TA
41. Learn a new language (CS counts)
420. Don’t smoke behind Skiles
43. Not print enough resumes for the career fair
44. Take a picture in front of the Ramblin’ Reck
45. Take a dip in the Campanile
46. High-five Buzz
47. Tour a professor’s lab
48. Explore the Biltmore Hotel
49. Go to Open Mic Night @ Under the Couch
Design by Beatrice Domingo/Student Publications
BEST OF TECH
50. Ignore your professor’s no cellphone policy
51. Watch a show at Ferst Center for the Arts
52. Pet the pups before your finals
53. Fill your closet with Tech gear
54. Shower in the Clough bathrooms
55. Lose your Buzzcard
56. Go to Six Flags Night
57. Take large quantities of fruit out of the dining halls
58. Not stop at a stop signs on campus (bonus points if on scooter)
59. Nap in the Clough green room
60. Go to the Georgia Aquarium
61. Get pulled over by GTPD while riding a bike
62. Don’t steal the “T”
63. Crawl back to bed after an 8 a.m. final
64. Eat at the Varsity
65. Feel sick after eating at the Varsity
66. Listen to WREK Radio
67. Tell yourself you will become a WREK DJ
68. Post a pic of the cat that lives by the Student Center on Catspotting
69.
70. Brag about the study abroad you went on as a Freshman
71. Leave a scathing, or enthusiastic, CIOS review of your professor
72. Take your favorite professor to lunch
73. “Forget” to study for your exam
74. Miraculously pass that same exam
75. Study hard for the next one, but somehow fail
76. Build something in the Invention Studio
77. Complain about walking from the IC to the Clough
78. Pick up a copy of ERATO and the North Avenue Review
79. Wake up to watch the Cake Race
80. Cheer on your best friend at the Mini 500
81. Go on a blind date
82. Contribute to the Sliver Box on nique.net
83. Eat a midnight snack at North Ave Dining Hall
84. Bowl a strike at TechRec
85. Wait in line at Starbucks for an iced coffee
86. Make friends with a maintenance staff worker
87. Ride every bus route and get confused about which color goes where
88. Put your Airpods in to avoid tablers on Skiles Walkway
89. Go down the CRC water slide
90. Take a picture of yourself with the paper and use #PeekTheNique
91. Nap in the hammocks
92. Get lost in Crosland Tower
93. Visit all of the breweries in Atlanta
94. Go on a road trip
95. Keep HOPE alive
96. Judge people who scooter
97. Try scootering for yourself
98. Send texts in binary
99. Proudly say you’re a Ramblin’
Wreck from Georgia Tech!