CMF returns to Tech with new categories, prizes

Spring not only marks the beginning of Hollywood’s award season, but also awards season for college filmmakers across the country. Campus Movie Fest (CMF) kicked off its Atlanta regional competition on Jan. 8 at Tech. Hailed as the world’s largest student film festival, CMF is a competition started by college students, for college students. The competition includes short films made by student-created teams, and also showcases a variety of musical artists, companies and film editing products.

Students discuss possibilities for 2008 general elections

In the midst of a chaotic start to a new semester, the 2008 presidential race is in full swing. With only one caucus and one primary out of the way, Democratic presidential hopefuls Joe Biden, Chris Dodd and Bill Richardson have dropped out of the race for the White House. As the first election without incumbents since the 1928 presidential election, “change” is the theme dominating the campaign trail. The issues are as diverse as the candidates themselves, and it is imperative that everyone heads to the polls this November.

Rubik’s Cubes return as a modern phenomenon

The rise of commercially available high-speed internet led to a revolution in online do-it-yourself projects. People quickly learned things from tying a tie to cooking gourmet meals. Of all the various activities, one quickly became a fad and a trend, especially among the younger demographic: the process behind solving a Rubik’s Cube.