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news

SGA election process begins; applications available

Students who wish to run for a position in the upcoming Student Government Association (SGA) elections may now pick up applications in the SGA office located in the Student Center commons.

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by N. Denisse Gonzalez . 2008-03-07

Tech Rec details lane repair funding request

Tech Rec is planning to request $225,000 from the Student Government Association(SGA) to pay for new pinsetters and new equipment to replace the current system running its bowling lanes. The eight current pinsetters were manufactured in the 1950s and 1960s and were previously used before being installed in the 1970s.

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by Corbin Pon . 2008-03-07

Program offers science students teaching opportunities, experience

Council Clippings

From the files of the GTPD...

News Briefs

Breaking the Bubble

Clough Steps Down from President

sports

Men win 87-79 over Wake Forest, lose 76-74 to Virginia

The Jackets fell to Virginia in a heartbreaking buzzer-beater on Monday night 76-74. The game was their make up game from Feb. 21 when the game was cancelled because of a leak in the roof. This is the Jackets’ sixth loss in the past seven games and moves their overall record to 12-16 and 5-9 in conference.

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by Matt Hoffman . 2008-03-07

Women win 76-43 over VT, lose 103-101 to Virginia

Georgia Tech’s women’s basketball team split their final two matches of the regular season, beating Virginia Tech 76-43 and losing to Virginia 103-101.

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by Hahnming Lee . 2008-03-07

Women's tennis bests Clemson, Notre Dame

Baseball tops Western Carolina, Kennesaw St.

Softball loses two in home opener against Virginia

opinions

OUR VIEWS: Consensus Opinion

The Undergraduate House of Representatives was presented with two bills this past Tuesday that have the potential of changing the upcoming elections process for the better. Both bills dealt with the qualifications that a candidate must have in order to run for office. Students now need only to be in the process of completing 30 hours to serve as a major representative and next week the House will vote on a bill regarding the 60 hour qualifications for executive officers.

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. 2008-03-07

Young people finally care to vote

Co-ops provide insights to the office

International women deserve more than Hallmark

OUR VIEWS: Hot or Not

YOUR VIEWS: Letters to the Editor

focus

Laleo

Last Friday the newly formed student organization One Voice hosted Laleo, a benefit concert at Under the Couch. The concert’s purpose was to inform participants of the reality and horror of child sexual exploitation, especially in Atlanta. To emphasize the purpose of the concert, One Voice decided to name the event Laleo, a Greek word meaning “to speak.”

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by Hamza Hasan . 2008-03-07

TBD seeks projects

Students unite in advocacy

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF the new FASET director

Speaker series promotes Islamic awareness

entertainment

Spring Break 2008

Spring Break for a college student is a time for a little fun, relaxation and most of all a break from the stress of school. This can often be a trying task on a college budget, so we’ve come up with a few fun, inexpensive and convenient activities for you Tech spring breakers.

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by Jennifer Aldoretta . 2008-03-07

City of Men enraptures

Trances Arc delivers solid showcase

Bareilles' Little Voice evidences big talent

YOUR Top Hits

Be kind, avoid Rewind

Angst-filled release a disappointment

Noise rock band sets a new standard

Langerado arrives