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Lauren Lambert MLK Celebrations on Campus
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Tower in comparison to the Price will find that it does not provide a
Gilbert library. drastic improvement compared to
“The entire building seems like the previous library.
a fresh breath of air for us stu- “Even though it’s open right
dents,” said Justin Wurst, first-year now, the building feels unfinished,
CS. “The seven-story tall building with most amenities unavailable
really allows Tech students to ap- and even some technical glitches
preciate the Atlanta skyline from like an ‘up’ button at the elevator
just within their campus.” on the highest floor,” said Tony
The increased student capacity Kim, first-year CS. “However, the
of Crosland Tower in comparison building shows some promise and
to the previous Price Gilbert li- I hope that Georgia Tech contin-
brary has been a sign of relief for a ues to make subsequent improve-
JAY JAGANAATH few students. This is true for stu- ments to this building.”
CONTRIBUTING WRITER dents like Ishrat Arora, third-year The library does seem to have
ME. gained an upgrade in terms of
On January 6, 2019 Georgia “One of the best benefits of energy efficiency, according to
Tech opened up Crosland Tower, this building is that it now pre- the architecture firm conducting
also known as Library East, after vents the overcrowding of CULC these building renewals, Berkebile
a two-year renovation. The reno- during midterm or finals season, Nelson Immenschuh McDowell
vation was part of the Price Gil- affording all of us a quiet place to (BNIM). After the complete reno-
bert Library Renewal Project, also study,” Arora said. During peak vation, the population using both
called Library Next. study times, many students find buildings will have nearly doubled
Crosland Tower will serve as that the CULC can be too noisy — the 1,250 seats currently avail-
the campus library until 2020, or crowded to accommodate their able will grow to 2,360 — yet the
at which point both Crosland needs. buildings’ total energy consump-
and the Price Gilbert library, also However, some students be- tion will be reduced by about a
called Library West, will both be lieve that at the moment, the new third. The energy consumption
opened for use together. library feels a bit too rushed and per capita will be 80 percent less
Meanwhile, the new opening unfinished. “The floor plan choice than what it is currently.
has garnered a lot of interest from for some of the floors feels a bit So far, it seems that the fresh
students across campus, who have weird and disconnected,” said design, ample quiet space and
flocked to visit it due to its nov- Rohit Ramachandran, first-year rooftop terrace of Library East
elty. The Technique asked a few IE. “It felt like [it] looked like two will provide students with an ap-
students about their views on the rooms joined together, almost like pealing space to study and learn.
Photo by Allie Ghisson Student Publications look and function of the newly a quad dorm room.” Based on these opinions, it seems
Above: View of the Atlanta skyline from the terrace of renovated opened library. Some students also feel that that many students believe the
Crosland Tower. Below: Students study in the indoor quiet space. Some people appreciated the after the initial novelty of the li- Georgia Tech Library has a bright
change in aesthetics of Crosland brary eventually wears off, they future.
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Here are some tips for making way to prevent yourself from be- snack reward. If you’re trying to constant reminder of the goals
2019 the year where your well- ing burned out by January 15. Say study more, take a break, like Dan that you are wanting to achieve.
meaning resolutions last beyond that you want to be able to run Kotten, second-year ME, who cel-
those exciting first few days in three miles, lift a certain amount ebrates goals with “a hot shower, a BE KIND TO YOURSELF
January. or train for a triathlon by the end nap and a night with my friends.” Tech classes are difficult and
of the semester, and then break Intentional, small rewards pave the culture can be competitive.
BE SPECIFIC the resolution down into smaller the way to success in the long run. Some find this is also true of the
Psychologists and health pro- steps with deadlines. world outside of the Institute’s
fessionals alike often recommend While vague mantras about STAY ACCOUNTABLE bubble.
implementing the S.M.A.R.T. living better in the new year can Tech is a campus with many “This looks to be the year of
goals model in order to concretely be inspirational, you can make other students, organizations and the wolves — the year when sav-
accomplish abstract resolutions. sure to follow through with your faculty members who are looking age and previously unimaginable
How do you know you’re succeed- resolutions by staying specific. to help you to succeed. Consider things might happen,” wrote New
ing at getting in shape? Set small- asking a roommate to check in. York Times columnist David
er, specific goals under the larger REWARD YOURSELF Some people may prefer to public- Brooks on New Year’s Eve, in ref-
Keeping resolution to help track your prog- Putting in the work to attain ly share their goals on social me- erence to the tumultuous political
ress. S.M.A.R.T. goals must be your specific resolutions can be a dia. Putting your New Year’s reso- climate.
New Year’s specific, measurable, attainable, difficult task. Making statements lutions out into cyberspace might While building resolute char-
realistic and time-oriented. at the start of the new year is fun; make you more likely to want to acter remains important, you
Resolutions For example, someone who actually going to the gym three follow through. should resolve to make 2019 a year
wants to get in shape could break times a week or giving up social For example, if you post on where you don’t fail to be consid-
LANE ELDER their resolution down into these media for a certain amount of social media that your resolution erate of your limits in regards to
CONTRIBUTING WRITER five areas. A specific way to get time to study is not as pleasant. is to read 20 new books through- your goals.
healthier would be to work on how Reward yourself for meet- out the course of the year, your You will fall behind on your
It’s that time of year again. often you are active, or to master ing your goals to stay motivated friends and followers may respond S.M.A.R.T. goals. You will have
Bold declarations of losing weight, a new workout routine or to adjust throughout this semester. A re- with encouragement and possibly to tell your accountability friends
eating better, reading more, scroll- your resting heart rate through ward doesn't have to be extrava- even give you book recommenda- that you slipped up. You may even
ing less and being kinder are regular aerobic exercise. Goals can gant. Thomas Russ, second-year tions. New Year’s resolutions do have to abandon a resolution all
thrown out the window with the be made measurable by putting CE, stays simple by rewarding not have to be a personal battle; together and choose something
start of the semester. them in quantitative terms instead himself with “literally food, like a letting your friends help keep you more specific or attainable. How-
Who has time to work on lofty of qualitative. Perhaps make your Sourpatch Kid or a sip of soda.” accountable can make sure you ever, that does not mean that you
resolutions when it is day four of goal to reach 10,000 steps a day For Casey Wood, third-year ISYE, still have the energy to tackle your have failed, and certainly does not
classes and somehow you are al- instead of “move around more.” “junk food and Netflix” is the an- resolutions come later in the year. mean that you are unable to try
ready three assignments behind A large part of why students swer. Mary Hartness, second-year Accountability might also again.
on everything? What is the point fail at resolutions is because they LMC, prefers going towards hob- take place in the form of creat- January 1 is an arbitrary date
of New Year’s resolutions when are not attainable or realistic. As bies and company. “Sometimes ing goals in the context of a group for resolution-making after all.
everyone knows that they are just a Tech student, you may not have I’ll treat myself to a coffee, or re- setting. Achieving goals is easier Yes, it would be ideal if your re-
a feeble joke to feel better about time to train for a marathon dur- ward myself by doing something when it is done as a social activity solve to do better in 2019 is suc-
yourself for a couple of days in the ing the semester, so don’t make I enjoy,” she said, “like spending amongst friends and family. Start cessful. Travel, become healthy,
new year? that your resolution for 2019. In- time with friends or painting.” a running group, a book club or try new things, dedicate yourself
In the words of Cavett Robert, stead, decide not to take the buses The key is to make sure the a healthy dinner club with people to academic success and excel in
a motivational speaker, “Char- when having to walk to west cam- reward isn’t counterproductive to that share similar goals. whatever else you resolve to do.
acter is the ability to carry out a pus, or perhaps choose to visit the the work you’ve done. If your reso- In addition, writing down your But most importantly, strengthen
good resolution long after the CRC in between classes. lution is to eat healthier, you could goals in a journal or creating a vi- your resolve to be kind to yourself,
excitement of the moment has Finally, making sure your reso- treat yourself some fancy trail sion board might help them come no matter what the new year may
passed.” lutions stay time-oriented is a sure mix, rather than an unhealthy to fruition. They will serve as a bring.
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Our Shared
Aquatic Center
This reception serves as the
opening event for the 2019
Future:
King holiday observance and
an invitation to the public to
join us in honoring the life
and work of Martin Luther
Changing the
King Jr.
Contact:
tgrey@thekingcenter.
World, Together
org
January 11-13
Civil Rights Journey
to Alabama
The 2019 King celebration
begins with a trip to Selma,
Montgomery, and Tuskegee,
Alabama, to explore the
history of the civil rights
era and visit sites that were
major flashpoints in the civil
rights movement. There
are 70 student ($130) and
30 ($230) faculty spots
available.
Faculty RSVP: https://
orgsync.com/139436/ EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE GEORGIA TECH COMMUNITY UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
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orgsync.com/139436/ January 16 January 21 January 22 January 25-26 February 9
forms/342125 Distinguished Lecture: MLK Day of Service MLK Lecture featuring Komansé Dance Break Free from Poverty
Einstein on Politics • 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dr. Mae Jemison Theater: Skid 5K Walk/Run
January 15 featuring Dr. Robert • Student Center • 7 p.m. • 8 p.m. • 8 a.m.
Students with King: Schulmann Ballroom • Ferst Center for • Ferst Center for • Campus Recreation
Celebrate Differences • 3 p.m. During Georgia Tech’s the Arts the Arts Center
• 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Student Center ninth annual MLK Day of Jemison, an engineer, Komansé Dance Theater, The Georgia Tech
• Location TBD Ballroom Service, which honors physician, and NASA led by Georgia Tech MLK Student Board,
the life and legacy of astronaut, will discuss in conjunction with the
The purpose of Celebrate Schulmann, former student Raianna Brown,
Martin Luther King Jr., King’s legacy and the
Differences is to teach director of the Einstein takes a provocative look African-American Student
participants will serve journey individuals must
students about the national Papers Project and in teams and engage take to change the world at homelessness and Union, will host a 5K walk/
impact of Martin Luther co-editor of Einstein in service projects with together and create a gentrification in the metro run to raise awareness of
King Jr. on the civil rights on Politics, will discuss metro Atlanta community shared future. Atlanta area and beyond. disadvantaged students
movement as well as the interplay of politics partners. Ticket registration for Tickets for this event at Georgia Tech. There is
his global influence. The with Albert Einstein’s faculty, staff, and are $30. no entry fee, but students
RSVP: www.engage. are encouraged to donate
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gatech.edu non-perishable foods and
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worked with Dr. and signing of the Declaration
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gatech.edu/MLK- January 29
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Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Forces Behind For more
thekingcenter.org Visit: http://www. Movements information
einstein.caltech.edu Annual Commemorative
Service January 24 • 6:30 p.m.
January 15 Visit www.diversity.
• 10 a.m. MLK “SUNDAY” SUPPER: • Bill Moore Student
CAMPUSWIDE STUDENT January 17-19 gatech.edu/
• Ebenezer Baptist A Community Meal and Success Center, MLK-celebration
CELEBRATION: Bending Focus Program
Church Conversation President’s Suite A and
the Arc Toward Justice • Georgia Tech Hotel and
The Martin Luther King Jr. • 6 – 8 p.m. Hall of Success Please let the designated
• 7 p.m. Conference Center
Annual Commemorative • Bill Moore Student Join us for a conversation event sponsor know if
• Ferst Center for the Arts
Focus is one of the Service is the spiritual Success Center about women’s activism you need a reasonable
This celebration will feature nation’s premier programs hallmark of the King within the civil rights accommodation to
The Georgia Tech
student speeches, cultural for raising awareness holiday observance. community is invited to movement and other major participate.
performances, and a of graduate education Sponsored by the King come together over a social movements. A
candle-lighting ceremony among the brightest Center for Nonviolent meal and discuss the King reception is included, and TDD
for student organizations. underrepresented Change, 20 spaces will be celebration events, King’s seating is limited to 30. (Telecommunications
Reception to follow. students. available to the Georgia legacy, and creating a device for the deaf):
Tech community through shared future. There are RSVP:
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COLLINS FROM PAGE 1 who served as Temple’s defensive Coastal Carolina and Temple, its defensive line nastier and its
coordinator in 2018 under Col- and he most recently led the 2018 running backs more resistant to
offensive line coach Brent Key as lins. His defense enjoyed a very Temple offense to be ranked No. contact. Minnesota played the
the Jackets offensive line coach successful season with a nation- 24 in scoring nationwide. Collins style of football that Tech had
and perhaps as an assistant head best eight defensive touchdowns bringing his old staff from Temple made its calling card for more
coach. Key coaches one the best scored, 18 interceptions, and 31 to Tech should help the coaches than a decade under Johnson.
offensive lines in the country at total forced turnovers. While transition and solidify their roles Though its ending was uncer-
Alabama, and he is ranked No. 2 Temple’s defense was not facing in the new coaching staff. emonious, it is now time for us to
in the 247Sports Composite Foot- Power 5 offenses, coaching such A final notable addition is run- move past the Paul Johnson era.
ball Recruiter Rankings. While a prolific defense in his first year ning backs coach and Tech alum- Tech’s offense will look very dif-
this hire is not confirmed and Key as coordinator shows Thacker’s nus Tashard Choice, who held the ferent under new offensive coordi-
himself denied having personally potential to be a great defensive same role for an offensively talent- nator Dave Patenaude, who runs
spoken to the team, the AJC’s Ken coordinator at Tech as well. ed North Texas team last season. the sort of spread offense that has
Sugiura expects the move to be Similarly, on the offensive side As Collins and his staff sell become popular across the coun-
made official in the coming days. of the ball, Collins brought his recruits on the idea that the Tech HARSHA SRIDHAR try, even making its way into
With him, Collins also brings offensive coordinator Dave Pat- offense is departing from the tri- SPORTS EDITOR NFL playbooks. Certainly, fans
new offensive and defensive coor- enaude from Temple to Tech as ple-option to a more pro-friendly hope that the defense looks dif-
dinators to round out the coach- well. Patenaude brings six years scheme, Choice, a former NFL Almost immediately after their ferent too; it was consistently the
ing staff. The new defensive coor- of offensive coordinator experi- player, will no doubt be an invalu- matchup against the University of team’s Achilles’ heel under John-
dinator will be Andrew Thacker, ence between his positions at able asset. Minnesota in the everything-but- son, and Collins, a defensively
prestigious Quick Lane Bowl was minded coach, has a shot to turn
announced, Tech players jumped that around.
onto social media to air their dis- Go on an online message board
appointment. “I’m baffled at this and you’ll find three types of Tech
bowl game,” declared quarterback fans. The first camp remains
TaQuon Marshall. “No respect,” fiercely loyal to Johnson, and
complained safety Tariq Carpen- predicts doom and gloom for the
ter. “Feels like a slap in the face,” program now that it moves away
added offensive lineman Scott from the triple option attack that
Morgan for good measure. made it so formidable for years.
Baffling, disrespectful, a slap In the eyes of these fans, Tech has
in the face — all of those words just lost its strongest asset.
did apply after the game was over, The second camp is jubilant
but for a very different reason. The about Johnson’s retirement and
Jackets were shellacked 34-10 at the hire of Geoff Collins, who has
the hands of the Golden Gophers, emphasized recruiting at each of
who had squeaked into bowl eli- his previous stops. These fans see
gibility as the result of a rare win in Collins the chance for Tech
over rival Wisconsin. football to gain the sort of curb
The Gophers looked hungry, appeal necessary to sway elite
prepared to run the ball and stop high school recruits away from
the triple option in perhaps the the myriad powerhouse programs
last time the Jackets would ever in Tech’s backyard.
run it. The Jackets looked like a The third camp, the one I call
team that was unhappy to be play- home, is cautiously optimistic.
ing against a 6-6 team in a sparse- The transition from Johnson to
ly attended game in Detroit the Collins will not be easy — al-
day after Christmas. What should though a great deal of credit is
have been a warm, fond send-off due to Johnson’s staff for con-
for Coach Paul Johnson was in- tinuing to work on the recruiting
stead a nightmarish slog. And per- trail even after his retirement was
haps more disappointing than the announced. It is clear that the
outcome was the reason Tech lost new offense and defense will pri-
Photo by Ariel Bravy Student Publications — the team was just outmanned oritize new skills and players. And
Running back Tashard Choice sprints for a touchdown against Miami. Choice, now back by the Golden Gophers. Minne- though that may be messy, expect
at Tech after an NFL stint, is part of the program’s completely revamped coaching staff.. sota’s offensive line was stronger, excitement.
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