State budget reductions to cost Tech millions

On August 22, Interim President Gary Schuster sent out a campus wide bulletin stating that because of a state of Georgia tax revenue shortfall, all state agencies, including public schools like Tech that report to the Georgia Board of Regents, are being required to control their spending for the 2009 fiscal year. This means that Tech will experience a minimum six percent cut in state funding, with a 10 percent funding cut being the worst-case scenario.

Library construction results in Stingerette service extension

Many Tech students were surprised to find the library parking lot fenced off when they arrived on campus this semester. The lot has been closed to prepare for the construction of the Clough Learning Center, which will replace the parking lot.

'Nique launches outreach initiative

Greek Rush Week experiences increase in participation

Management’s Acuity Plaza nearly complete

Dining introduces new meal plans for students

Athletic Association: Football ticket sales up

Football forces multiple parking closures

News Briefs

Council Clippings

Breaking the Bubble

Jackets triumph in Johnson's first game

Tech’s first game under Head Coach Paul Johnson was a success, topping the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 41-14 Thursday night at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets’ victory makes Johnson the fifth straight Georgia Tech head coach who has won his opening game. But the Jackets victory did not come without some errors.

Volleyball serves up new season

This year’s volleyball team brings an extreme amount of experience to the courts. The team features five seniors and strong leadership and coaching staff.

Coaching changes prove difficult on players

Rule changes focus on players’ safty, game tempo

2008 ACC Football Preview

Sports Shorts

Budget troubles

Tech is industriously preparing for an expected mandated state budget cut of about six to as much as 10 percent. With limited information from the governor’s office in hand, the Institute is taking preemptive measures to soften the blow that this budget shortfall could bring.

Olympics place focus on China

Success at Tech requires adaptation

Tradeoffs between time, money shaped by tradition

OUR VIEWS: Hot or Not

Students understand need for fiscal responsibility

For many people, college signifies a level of independence, from the on-campus boarding to the less forgiving classes, and the looser schedules.

Presidential hopefuls take firm stand on foreign policy

Tech welcomes its newest sorority, Alpha Phi

Nick Wellkamp, Student Body President

Tropic Thunder electrifies

Summer movie season has come to an end, and luckily it ended on a solid note. Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Robert Downey Jr. have brought a satire worth seeing to the screen. Thanks to a clever script, great performances, and Ben Stiller’s directing talent, Tropic Thunder is a treat.

German Bierfest intoxicates Atlanta with culture

The House Bunny shows the lighter side of humor

Two Bits Man gives advice to students about the do’s and dont’s of fashion

City Scene