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Beta Theta Pi suspended after hazing reports

Photos by Kevin Brawley / Student Publications

The Gamma Eta chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity was suspended for two years. As a result of the suspension, residents of the house were told to vacate by June 1.
By Alex Sohani News Editor

e O ce of Student Integrity (OSI), as well as the Beta eta Pi Fraternity national o ce, have informed the members of the Gamma Eta chapter on Techs campus that the organization will be suspended and disbanded for two years. According to an o cial statement by the Beta eta Pi national chapter, a culture of hazing has permeated the [Gamma Eta] chapter which is incongruent with the values of Beta eta Pi and Georgia Tech. e decision to suspend the or-

Stamps to evaluate budget after rejected fee increase

By Alex Sohani News Editor

ganization comes as a result of an investigation into student misconduct conducted by the OSI beginning in April. Initially, the chapter was placed under an interim suspension during the investigation, meaning that all organizational activities were required to be stopped until further notice. e OSIs investigation eventually came to a close, concluding that there had been hazing occurring within the organization, based on the o cial statement made by Beta eta Pis national chapter. Upon the o cial decision to issue the suspension, the Institute

released the following statement on May 17. Georgia Tech and the National Chapter of Beta eta Pi have taken disciplinary action against the Georgia Tech chapter of Beta eta Pi for violations of the student code of conduct and the national chapters rules and policies. e fraternity has been ordered by the national chapter to disband and discontinue operations on the Georgia Tech campus. Individual members are also subject to possible disciplinary action related to violations in Georgia Techs student code of conduct ranging from expulsion to dismissal of charges.

With the recent hazing allegations, other student organizations such as the Interfraternity Council (IFC) have taken steps with various campus leaders and the administration to try to prevent student misconduct cases such as these from happening in the future. We are currently planning quite a few ideas from anti-hazing committees to holding many more educational programs, and inviting speakers to help younger members understand their rights as fraternity men. In the future, IFC hopes to give positive reinforcement to those who are acting admirably, said Prateek Kumar,

President of IFC. e recent suspension serves as a reminder to the Greek community that hazing will not be tolerated on campus, but signs point to hazing becoming a less common trend. In the past, we have seen a few delinquent cases of hazing at Georgia Tech, but overall Greeks here know we are more aware and understanding of these rules, Kumar said. As the years pass, there will continue to be hazing allegations nationally, but as a proud Georgia Tech Greek, I have faith in our community and wholeheartedly believe hazing is a dying tradition.

Photo by Sho Kitamura / Student Publications

The Board of Regents rejected a proposal for a $6 health fee increase. As a result, the Stamps Health Center is looking at reworking their budget.

After the rejection by the Board of Regents of a $6 increase to the Tech student Health Fee, Stamps Health Center will be evaluating some of its operations in order to account for the smaller budget. e rejected increase to the health fee would have brought in approximately $250,000 of additional revenue to cover a variety of expenses for Stamps Health Services, according to Senior Director Dr. George Moore. Decisions by the Board of Regents such as health care insurance only being provided to employees working 75 percent of full time have created greater expenses for Stamps that could be covered by the extra revenue. With the extra expenses, Stamps is looking at raising money internally while being more e cient with their

expenses. With salaries increasing in the Atlanta medical market and Tech salaries remaining the same for four years, Stamps has faced a challenge in losing doctors and nurse practitioners. e lack of funds to pay for increased personnel costs has given concern to the Stamps Administration. Every year we dont get a raise we are falling behind in the market. Its hard to keep up when you are four years behind. It has an impact nancially, but it also has an impact on morale. People want to be rewarded for their work, said Director of Health Operations John Scuderi. Moore and Scuderi cited that the Health Center is looking at many options such as restructuring the pharmacys business model in order to increase funds. We are looking at ideas like increasing the price of the drugs

that we sell around wholesale by another dollar or two, or looking at how the pharmacy is sta ed We could look at both sides, at how much were making and how much cost we have and expanding that concept around the whole organization, Moore said. Despite the smaller than expected budget, the administration at Stamps have expressed that these initiatives are just under consideration and feel con dent that they are in a reasonable nancial situation for the 2012 year. ere are a number of initiatives we are looking at, but most are just under review for now for options, Scuderi said. eres no great need this year to make any signi cant changes. e Stamps administration plans on proposing another fee increase in the next year in order to continue expanding their services for the student body.

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that he had fallen on the ground and hit his head on the pavement. He was still conscious when the ambulance transported him to Grady Hospital. A GTPD o cer observed a car on Tenth Street, NW, and Fowler Street, NW, with an expired registration decal. After stopping the vehicle, the o cer found that the tag had expired a couple of weeks before and had no valid insurance coverage. Furthermore, the drivers license had been suspended in the state of Georgia in February. e driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, no insurance and an expired registration. She was transported to the Fulton County Detention Center, and there, she called a friend to pick up her young child who had been in the vehicle with her. A car with red ashing lights running across the hood was observed by a GTPD o cer between Hemphill Avenue and Tenth Street. e o cer conducted a tra c stop, and after he found no wants or warrants for the subject, the driver got out of the vehicle without being asked. e o cer asked the driver to get back in the car multiple times. Hold on, I need to go talk to my friends back there, said the driver to the GTPD o cer, ignoring his requests. e driver was handcu ed for the obstruction of a police o cer. With no identi cation, the driver gave a false name, and the subsequent ngerprint test came up with no results. Once he was nally identi ed, he was found to have 11 suspensions and two arrest warrants.
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In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 19, a GTPD ofcer observed three individuals taking pictures inside the construction site of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority house. e individuals told the o cer that they were students working on a photography class project and that they had received authorization to be in the construction area from the director of the Student Center. e two females and the male gave the o cer false identi cation, and when the male admitted to falsifying their information, he claimed that they were scared and did not know what to do. Upon giving their valid identi cation. the individuals stated that the male was a photographer and one of the females was a model. e male photographer had thought the construction zone would be a good place to take pictures of the female model. e individuals were issued criminal trespass warnings, and the GTPD o cer advised them that they were not allowed back at the location without authorization from a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. A GTPD o cer observed a male individual on Williams Street, NW, and North Avenue, NW, walking with a small plastic cup and asking for money from drivers in random cars in the late afternoon of Saturday, May 19.
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e individual and another companion had previously been apprehended by this o cer for the same activity. After the rst incident, the two individuals were given warnings that they would be arrested if they were observed for this activity in the future. Because of this second incident, the male was arrested for pedestrian in the roadway and pedestrian soliciting rides or business. No contraband was found in the search of the suspect. In the late evening of May 17, a group of males approached a GTPD o cer near the Curran Parking Deck and the basketball courts. One male stated that he and his friends had engaged in an argument while playing basketball, and another male punched him in the face. is second male acknowledged the argument, but claimed that he did not initiate the physical ght. Neither party pressed charges, and the o cer informed the group that they could be arrested for ghting in a public place and disturbing public tranquility. A GTPD o cer was dispatched to the Wa e House in Tech Square during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 15. ere, a male was lying on the ground with an open wound on his forehead. e man stated
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e Board of Regents (BoR) recently approved a proposal for the addition of equal annual installments of $166,666 in deferred compensation to Institute President G.P. Bud Peterson. If approved by the Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc., these funds will be transferred from the Foundation at the end of every scal year, but will not vest before June 30, 2018, and will only be e ective upon a rmative approval from the Foundation, according to a recent BoR resolution. e Foundation will review the proposal this weekend. e BoR approved salary increases and deferred compensation packages for presidents at other University System of Georgia members, including UGA, Kennesaw State and the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

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ere should be a librarian dedicated to making single people move from large tables. Pretty girl who looked at me in under the couch today, Hi - e guy working at Under the Couch dear random girl: do you not know the rules of study rooms? you dont just barge in and set up shop when someone else is in here... EVERYBODY LOBBY SCPC TO GET WASHED OUT FOR HOMECOMING CONCERT! LIKE, RIGHT NOW! Single people at group tables: go die. Its group project week, wtf is your problem. And we thought the Board of Regents was throwing us under the bus. anks, Bud! I used to wonder what friendship could be Until you shared its magic with me Big adventure, tons of fun, a beautiful heart faithful and strong, sharing kindness its an easy feat, and magic makes it all complete nal sliver of the year? Its been fun tech Just kidding, I hate this place and what I have turned into I hear there are colleges where people are happy :/ is whole place is fratholes and sorostitutes Let the angler ow through you I spike my Shirley Temples.... anks for erasing my clock jerkwad. google onsite interview = win you say battery acid like a bad thing Alzheimers Website: I forgot my password Some men just want to watch the world burn calories Graduation present: a massage Remember when only little girls obsessed with ponies? Girls who o ered me 3 beers after saying my Senior design project look like a bomb: youre the best! How do all those kids on Xbox live know Im gay? I love you, Katie! Dear ISyE department. GET MORE PROFESSORS Australian guys on 5th oor CULC... PLEASE keep talking! I love your accents! ~Girl whos listening to music

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FLICKS ON FIFTH 2012

Central banks pressure other institutions to act in global recession

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Internet switches from IPv4 to IPv6

On Wednesday, June 6, hundreds of technology companies made the switch from IPv4 to IPv6, a new protocol that expands the number of Internet addresses from 3.2 billion to 3.4 x 1038. e new protocol was established to accommodate todays exploding number of Internet users across dozens of interfaces, including computers, smart phones and tablets. With this constant expansion of Internet usage, very little time remains before the Network Address Translation method, which basically allows users to share Internet addresses, no longer sustains the volume of users. Furthermore, as the availability of Internet addresses declines and users are forced to share, the quality of video game applications and other high-power uses for the Internet will decline as well. Some users may have to upgrade their hardware, but otherwise, the change to IPv6 should not a ect an average user. Several top technology companies are currently pushing this initiative, including Internet service providers, such as Comcast and AT&T, and websites such as Google, Yahoo and Facebook. - e New York Times

The Student Center Programs Council kicked o the Flicks on Fifth series on Wednesday, June 6, with a showing of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. The festivities included a rock climbing wall before the showing as well as candy and beverages being provided. The event will continue to be every Wednesday in June and will feature the movies The Vow, Footloose and Happy Feet Two.
Photos by Kevin Brawley / Student Publications

With last weeks stock market fall, central banks around the world have begun to take measures to attempt to revive global economic growth. Central banks in China, Australia, Brazil and India lowered rates for the rst time in a few years, but neither the European Central Bank (ECB) nor the United States Federal Reserve made any promises to do the same. Both Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and ECB President Mario Draghi have been pushing politicians in their respective realms to do more for monetary policy to revitalize the global economy. Monetary policy is not a panacea. I would be much more comfortable if Congress would take some of this burden from us, Bernanke said in a speech to Congress in which he appealed to the legislature to cancel spending cuts and tax increases slated to hit at the end of the year. - Wall Street Journal

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Pending approval by the Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc., Institute President G.P. Bud Peterson will receive an annual deferred compensation package of $166,000, which is an additional 25 percent to his current salary. is increase in salary is funded by the Georgia Tech Foundation, which describes its role in its mission statement as promoting higher education and improving Techs role as a leading educational and research institution. e truth of the matter is that $166,000 is a large amount of money. While Petersons hard work and achievements are not undeserving of the pay raise, the Foundations money could be allocated elsewhere, as there are many other venues for the Foundation to use alumni donations to directly impact and visibly bene t the Tech student experience. An example of how alumni donations and long-term planning have improved the Institute in the academic arena is

Opinions Editor: Maddie Cook We rarely get from Point A to Point B without going through a lot of the alphabet. Father Cavanaugh

Technique
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Presidents salary increase

Allocation of funds could be reconsidered
the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons (CULC). is building, a plethora of study spaces and state-of-theart classrooms serving students, faculty and sta , represents money well-allocated and highly appreciated by the student body. New construction and, more feasibly, renovation projects would hugely bene t older classroom buildings, such as Van Leer and the Instructional Center. Outside of undertaking major renovation and construction projects, the management of operations and facilities often goes unnoticed, but plays a signi cant role in the daily experience and Techs image. Finally, alumni dollars would be most appreciated in scholarships, fellowships and endowments. With the increases in tuition and fees, the price to attend Tech is becoming a nancial challenge to Tech students. Investing funds in excellent students is a bene cial gift that will keep on giving.

GUEST EDITORIAL | UWIRE

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Mitt Romneys Russia

e Consensus Opinion re ects the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of the Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors.

Technique Editorial Board

Kamna Bohra, Editor-in-Chief Anna Arnau, Sports Editor Ian Bailie, Focus Editor Kevin Brawley, Photography Editor Maddie Cook, Opinions Editor Vijai Narayanan, Production Manager Jonathan Peak, Entertainment Editor Alex Sohani, News Editor

MADDEN CURSE BY CASEY TISDEL

(UWire) For a candidate whose foreign policy expertise was presumably sharpened by his two year mission in Europe, Mitt Romneys pronunciations on the Russian Federation are especially surprising. In recent weeks, Romneys views on Russia have come into focus and become more widely scrutinized, notably in recent articles in e New York Times and e Washington Post. In one exceptional and already notorious case, the Republican candidate elect stated that Russia was the United Statess number one geopolitical foe. Although he would admit that states like Iran and North Korea pose a greater immediate threat to global stability, Romney appears to cling to the implicit assumption that a post-Soviet Russia still poses the gravest danger to American interests. In particular, he has cited Russian support for rogue nations at the United Nations; given Russias status as a permanent member of the Security Council, the Kremlin is able to shield regimes such as Bashar al-Assads despotic and cruel regime in Syria from international censure. e logical fallacy behind Romneys conception of Russia as Americas greatest enemy is apparent. Despite Romneys determination that the anchor of the former Soviet Union remains a serious threat to American freedom, the reality suggests otherwise. Admittedly, Russia is mistrustful and suspicious of American motives, particularly regarding the construction of a missile shield in Central and Eastern Europe. At home, Russia is far from free; managed democracy, a term too often used by Western media outlets, has served as a byword for Vladimir Putins United Russia partys domination of the political sphere for more than a decade. But Russia hardly quali es as the U.S.s most pressing adversary. Rather, both the modern Russian Federation and the United States face similar challenges: both struggle, though in di erent ways, with the threat of Islamic-inspired fundamentalist terrorism. While the United States may face the impending question of how to deal with rising Chinese economic power, Russia has already been forced to accept economic second-power status. Unlike the U.S., Russia faces acute immediate challenges: she must confront an imminent demographic crisis arguably worse than anything faced by the least fecund Western European countries. While Russian GDP growth had been phenomenal under the rst few years of Putins administration, the long-term outlook for an extractive-resource and, speci cally, petro-state economy seems uncertain. Both Russia and the United

States face similar challenges, albeit to di erent extremes, of how to reduce large nuclear arsenals, push back terrorism, and address long-term competitiveness issues. In the post-Soviet era, the two countries have been on remarkably good terms considering their Cold War relations. With that in mind, the Republicans apparent desire to return to imminent-nuclear war rivalry is quite ba ing. Mr. Romney would do well to avoid characterizing Russia as evil. His own understanding of Russian relations can in part be informed or explained by the suggestion that he views foreign policy as a zero sum game. Such an outlook bears a depressing resemblance to former president George W. Bushs pronouncement that you are either with us or against us. Good or evil, blessed or satanic; these are the kinds of counterproductive, black and white judgments that Barack Obama, however successful or not he has been at foreign policy, has avoided in his administration. It would be a shame to revert to this good-evil divide. Instead, Romney and the American public would do well to recognize who is working to deliver reform and democracy in Russia and who is hindering this e ort. Transparency Internationals Corruption Perceptions Index regularly lists the worlds largest country as among the most corrupt. In many cases, large-scale corruption has also turned Russia into a violent and lawless state. Witness the now well-known death of Moscow lawyer Sergei L. Magnitsky and the U.S. Congress subsequent e ort to pass the Magnistsky Act aimed at targeting corrupt bureaucrats and security o cials thought to be behind Magnitskys death after he exposed a massive fraud. Romney and the Republican Party would do well to draw the distinction between an ill-informed view of a Russia driven by ulterior motives and the reality: the desire of Russians to secure a more ethical and democratic future for their country. Russia is not the U.S.s best friend, but neither should the two states be anything approaching real enemies. Romneys conception of Russia is indeed confusing to todays generation of young Americans who have grown up in a post-Cold War era, and who in many cases knowor are amongthe millions of former U.S.S.R. immigrants who have moved to the United States. Russia has changed and modernized considerably since the fall of the Soviet Union. Any visitor to todays Moscow would surely balk at the idea that the capital represents Washington D.C.s top adversary. Romneys own misguided stance re-emphasizes the need to interact with contemporary powers through diplomacy and understanding rather than jingoistic and uninformed nationalism.

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Reevaluation of NBA draft rules necessary

While I love college athletics, I have never been able to get into college basketball unless its the wild and unpredictable postseason. Generally, I nd it boring, because 90 percent of the players that play at an elite level are one-and-done guys who will only be in a school for a year before deciding to go pro. While it is fun to watch these guys absolutely smoke their competition, it doesnt provide for an interesting college landscape like we see in college football or baseball when guys are coming and going all within the span of one or two seasons. is problem could easily be solved in two steps. First, the NBA and NCAA need to omit the rule that players cannot be drafted directly out of high school. While it can be problematic that some kids coming out of high school will be hot headed and enter their name into the draft too early, there has been plenty of evidence in the NBA today that players drafted directly out of high school pay huge dividends. Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard are just some of the examples of players who came straight out of high school and are performing at the highest level. All four have made appearances on the AllNBA ballot. Scouts and general managers from every team in the league have an eye for

Alex Sohani
News Editor

nding potential talent, even in teenagers who have just entered high school. ese teams should be able to take a risk on these young players and not have to wait an extra year to start developing them in their system. e second clause that could be changed would be that if a player were elected to play basketball in college, the player would be required to stay in school for at least three seasons. is is the rule in place in football and baseball (unless the player turns 21 before their third season), and it works well for both sports. Sometimes a player is not ready to go straight to the NBA and needs that adjustment period to continue to grow his game. ere are countless examples of stars who took their time in college, including the greatest player of all time, Michael Jordan. Jordan often credits his success to the time he spent and what he learned as a player at the University of North Carolina. Jordan learned lessons

through the elevated competition, such as playing on a big stage and hitting clutch shots that resulted in him having an easy transition into the professional world. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, two more NBA Hall of Famers, both stayed in school for multiple years as well, and even ingnited their respective rivalry in the NCAA Tournament. By keeping players locked to the college level, you not only ensure that they dont leave too early in many cases, but you also give the fans something to be more excited about. Could you imagine what the NBA would look like if every roster was full of oneand-done players like we see at the University of Kentucky? Fans would be less excited to watch their team. eres a novelty to having a player established on a team, even for the short four-year period that the college landscape allows. eres an example that hits very close to home when it comes to this. Tech managed

Well-rounded education has greater value

Its ok, we go to a technical school. Ive heard this phrase countless times defending anything from someones nerdier slips to grammatical ga es. I love the aspect of this statement that plays into the quirky Tech stereotype, but the more I hear it used, the more I see it used to justify a one dimensional academic experience. Even in an institute predominantly populated by math, science, and engineering majors, there is value in a well-rounded education. I understand the mentality seen among many Tech students that social science classes are a waste of time. Its easy to get caught up in trying to t six years worth of classes into four, and the minimal social science requirements certainly dont make that feat easier. Its important, though, to look past what few hours the classes actually take and to the wealth of skills such classes provide. Logical reasoning plays a pivotal roll in the oft-feared history essay. Drawing concrete conclusions from multiple, seemingly disconnected, events is not a simple task; making such arguments requires a higher thought process, a thought process with countless applications in the engineering world. Professional engineers connect many data points every day to diagnose and x a myriad of problems, from manufacturing defects to ight delays. Yes,

to have one of its best recruiting classes in years in 2009 after picking up the number two prospect in the country, Derrick Favors. While Favors had a strong freshman season, he was by no means a completely developed player. While he has shown sparks of brilliance in his time as a member of the Utah Jazz, he remains a work in progress, and could have bene tted from either entering the NBA earlier and learning in the pros, or gaining a higher skill set with an extra year or two in the ACC. While this was the rst year that we saw a roster lled with freshmen and sophomore superstars win a national championship, it seems like the sports world sees less and less veteran teams making deep runs in the NCAA tournament. e top recruits who are NBA ready out of high school become freshmen lling up powerhouse rosters like Kentucky, UCLA and Kansas and absolutely blow the competition away. By allowing super talented guys go to the NBA early and using the college playing eld almost as a developmental league, I feel we would see a lot more parity through college basketball. With the need for coaches to really develop players instead of accommodating to superstar divas, I feel like keeping players around in college would really make the postseason even closer and more exciting.

Whats your reaction to Beta eta Pis two year suspension?

Hassan Saeed Fourth-year ME

Two years might be a little bit much, but they de nitely need some punishment.

Jonathon Carroll ird-year ME

history is decidedly more subjective than pure numbers, but the analysis of the big picture prevails in both situations. Whats more, a historical understanding can provide an understanding of surrounding people and cultures. Con ict in work groups often arises over di ering perceptions of a situation, and simply knowing factors behind how a person acts or why they feel a certain way can help di use such disagreement. For example, business in the U.S. tends to place emphasis on a persons ability to perform a task. To say it di erently, we proclaim to operate in a meritocratic business world. In Mexican business,, employers tend to investigate an entire person, not just their simple job-related accomplishments; it tends to be a more holistic approach. To an American businessman, this idea can seem like favoritism and, in some cases, nepotism. Knowing the underlying factors (like the added value Mexican culture generally places on

understanding and knowledge is nothing if Mr. Powersuit cant understand it. Herein lies the value of English classes. Even though we, as non-liberal arts majors complain over having to anaIan Bailie lyze seemingly insigni cant aspects of our writing (like Focus Editor target audience), we gain the ability to target our communication to speci c people. interpersonal relationships), Our choice of vocabuthough, changes the percep- lary, our sentence structure, tion of the situation. and data points we choose to English also falls under a include in a presentation all Tech students avoid at all factor into how our communicosts list. But, rather than the cations are processed and unmore tangential skills gained derstood. And that is what can from studying Napoleons con- make the di erence between quest of Europe, general com- scrapping a project and receivposition provides explicit com- ing funding. munication skills vital to any On an even more concrete professional. I see a prevailing level, such classes help improve mentality at Tech that simply the basics like grammar and knowing and applying a set of spelling that we all supposedly knowledge is su cient to be learned before coming to colsuccessful. While it is reason- lege. Every time a simple misable to assert that in a strictly take like saying, the concenacademic environment, once tration e ects reaction rate, students have to justify their is overlooked in proofreading, projects to future bosses, sim- the perceived intelligence of ply spouting o numbers and the author is diminished. I derivations will not cut it. have personally witnessed this I question the ability of mistake in a white paper for an many students to e ectively equipment manufacturer. is and eloquently communicate made me question their entire their great ideas. I often see a product. After all, how reliable lack of awareness of a target will their conveyors be if they audience, a vital part of ef- dont have the ability to catch fective communication, espe- and x minor grammar errors? cially in the workplace where a Im challenging myself and single persons understanding my fellow Tech students to (or lack thereof) can sink an invest time in classes that can engineering project. Technical provide these many bene ts.

Punishment was necessary but the one chosen was a bit severe.

Summit Patel Fourth-year CS

...any sort of hazing that poses a serious health threat shouldnt be allowed.

Sangita Sharma Fourth-year AE

Where are they going to live now?

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OPINIONS

HOT or NOT
Tech athletics had a successful spring with ACC Championships in softball, baseball and golf. It was the fourth consecutive year for the golf team, and they have either won or shared the trophy for the past six out of seven years. Both the softball team and baseball team advanced to the NCAA tournament regionals this summer before ending their 2012 seasons, and both teams had players selected as the ACC Player of the Year.

OUR VIEWS | HOT OR NOT

ACC Champs

Einsteins Bagels are o cially departing from the Tech campus as the Student Center reorganizes the food court. Students will no longer be able to enjoy freshly toasted Honey Whole Wheat with Honey Almond shmear or Asiago bagels with a Chive and Onion shmear. However, Subway will be moving from its location in the downstairs food court to ll this space, and Chik- l-a will be expanding its space to serve the large demand for the all famed chicken sandwich.

Shmear no more

Flicks on Fifth made their debut this past Wednesday with the Hollywood lm, Mission Impossible 4. e upcoming schedule includes lms e Vow, Footloose and Happy Feet 2. Fifth Street will be closing down at 6 p.m., activities begin at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 9 p.m.

Wednesday nights heat up

e Gamma Eta chapter of the Beta eta Pi Fraternity has been suspended for two years due to hazing. According to the national chapter of the fraternity, a culture of hazing has permeated the [Gamma Eta] chapter which is incongruent with the values of Beta eta Pi and Tech.

Hazy days

I havent always been a big TV watcher, mainly because there are few shows that catch my interest enough for me to sit down on a weekly basis. Reality shows havent cut it for me, because quite frankly, they arent relatable to my life. I havent been able to identify with American Idol because Im not the most gifted singer, nor do I have the chance to become a star like Kelly Clarkson. Im not from New Jersey and dont like to lead the lifestyle of a Jersey-shore-er. However, I have been brought to discuss this topic because of the new show called Girls. On the HBO network, the series premiered this past April 15 and has quickly become part of my Sunday schedule. Directed and written by lead actress, Lena Dunham, the show focuses on a group of four twenty something girls trying to make it in New York City. While this plot line may sound clich and trivial, I have left each episode feeling like I am actually a living character in the show itself. It is incredibly realistic to women in their early twenties. Dunham plays the role of Hannah, a newly graduated gal who struggles on a day-to-day basis. e opening scene of the pilot shows Hannah having dinner with her parents who are visiting her in NYC. She is taking full advantage of the free meal paid by the padres as she stu s her face with every item on the table. All the while, her parents share some upsetting news with her; they are no longer going to support her nancially. As a fth year approaching graduation this December, I can identify easily with Hannahs re-

HBOs Girls raises self-awareness for twenty-something women

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action to her parents. Responsibility is beginning to play a larger role in my life every day and the best way I can approach it is to simply embrace it. e four main characters are Hannah Horvath, Marnie Michaels, Shoshanna Shapiro and Jessa Johansson. ese characters allow young women an outlet to share the pain of growing up and reveal the truth that growing up is something we all have to do. is show tends to grasp the realistic ups and downs of life. By no means is Hannah perfect and gets everything she wants in life. But she keeps on keeping on, which not only helps me look forward to the next episode, but also allows me to realize, its all going to be okay. I sincerely believe that it is difcult to be a twenty something woman in todays world. ere are so many expectations for students as they wrap up their college degrees, questions like, what are you going to do after graduation or rather the rest of your life postgrad arise from every personal thought and bit of advice we receive. e thoughts of nding the right partner suddenly becomes a relevant point of discussion and the question of, where do I want to begin my career, near my family? Its not all going to be glamor-

ous as many TV shows portray the lives of some characters. Yeah, I enjoy watching How I Met Your Mother, but the characters age group is in a di erent stage of life than my current stage. e stage of their lives is further down the road, whereas mine is just beginning. Girls has targeted a vulnerable audience. Young twenty-something women need an idol or some added optimism to their lives. is show does that. It depicts the reality that we are all about to face after graduation, but at the same time it is comforting seeing these women go through the creepily similar situations and turning out alright. e experiences these characters encounter are either already happening to us, or going to in the next few years. is show highlights those instances in our lives where we are going to need support from our friends and family. is show reminds us that we are not alone in these seemingly unfortunate life changes coming our way, very soon. In a doctors appointment at the OBGYN, Hannah spills her thoughts on being unemployed and poor. e doctor blatantly responds, You could not pay me enough to be 24 again. Hannah retorts, Well, theyre not paying me at all.

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Why do the MoSE elevators allways smell so dank? where do i apply to write for the nique? at awkward moment when you hear a roommate close and then lock their door... welp, no co-op wanted to hire me, i guess im worthless i dont think my body understands what sleep or food are anymore... Michael and Michael: Im so glad were a family :) i am ready to end it : pATEL Whats wrong Ronald-kun? Could it be that you are craving my McNuggies? Chivalry is not dead. You wont even look at me when I hold a door open for you. Cute redhead boy that always sits in front of me on the bus...talk to me already! Its almost the end of the year and the cute tall redhead that always ends up on the same bus as me hasnt even spoken to me. Tall cute redhead boy tall cute blonde girl = adorable! Guy playing LoL in the CoC is having an over the top nerdgasm I always feel a little better when I try to look up what I learned in a 2000 level class, and nd it @ another university, but a 4000 level course. DG Besides healthcare, college tuition is the only thing to have consistently risen over the past 50 years. Girl in my algorithms class... Want to work on the cut property sometime? :P i swear the guys above us riverdance to dubstep with 6 inch heels on... some times I wish Madame Pince works at Techs library Dont forecast or you will forecast in Brunswick You know its dead week when youre slammed with projects and stay up late enough to watch Good Day Atlanta You can only make fun of someone when its false and to their face gamer girl in 1331 with the pixielike hair, EVERYONE can hear you whisper.

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By Aaron Tumulak Contributing Writer

Studying abroad. Taking a road trip. Teaching for America. ese are all things Tech students participate in over the summer. For those stuck on campus, though, dont worry; Atlanta has countless sights to see and events to attend. For those looking for a way to enjoy the sunny weather, Piedmont Park is located just north of Midtown. e site of the rst UGA vs. Georgia Tech game, the park has a long history and many opportunities for outdoor activities. roughout its 211 acres, Piedmont has 7.1 miles of paved walkways for jogging or biking, providing a contrast to urban Atlanta. e park also just opened a $41.25 million dollar expansion. e 53 acre expansion added two

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new plazas, an interactive fountain, the Lower Meadow, and an expanded dog park. e Piedmont Park Aquatic center was also a part of the expansion. e center includes features such as lap lanes and a current channel to oat in. Adult admission is $4. For budget-conscious parkgoers, the Piedmont gives free Bird Walks on the rst Saturday of every month and History Tours every Tuesday. A number of events and concerts are also held in the park annually. e Peachtree Road Race and Atlanta Pride Festivals are among the varied o erings. A calendar of events can be found on Piedmont Parks website at www. piedmontpark.org. For a more cultured experience, the High Museum and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra provide a variety of programs.

is summer, the Highs exhibitions include Hale Woodru s murals portraying the Amistad mutiny and its aftermath, golf-related art from e Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, works of Brooklyn-based artist KAWS, and acclaimed photographer Richard Misrachs presentation of environmental damage along the Mississippi River. Just across from the High, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra hosts a number of musical events covering a wide variety of genres and musical tastes. Performances this summer include A Flowering Tree composed by minimalist John Adams, conductor Michael Krajewsky leading Musical Magic of John Williams, and ARRIVAL From Sweden performing an ABBA tribute with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Apart from Piedmont and Woodru , Atlantic Station pro-

vides a retail experience close to campus. More than forty bigname retailers, shops and restaurants are laid out in a pedestrianfriendly mall with bench-lined streets to sit and enjoy the day. e IMAX eater also provides a venue to see this summers latest blockbuster. Little Five Points provides a more locally-oriented shopping experience, though it is farther from campus. In whats been called Atlantas answer to HaightAshbury, there are many food and music venues tucked away, though some venues are harder to nd than others. More accessible locations also exist. e Junkmans Daughter sells a wide variety of odds and ends, or junk as the name suggests, and can be found right on Moreland Avenue. Visitors can also eat award-winning burgers at the Vortex. e skull-shaped en-

trance to the local restaurant can be spotted right o Moreland as well. Closer to campus, situated just across from the connector, is Techs own Tech Square. By now, students are familiar with the culinary o erings so close to campus. ough Tech Square is lled predominantly with restaurants, the area hosts other events during the summer. e Student Center Programs Council hosts Flicks on Fifth with four weeks of free movies outdoors at the intersection of Spring Street and Fifth Street. is years lineup includes Rango and Just Go With It among other movies. e activities covered in this article are only a fraction of what Atlanta has to o er. Visit accessatlanta.com or atlantabuzz. com for even more things to do around Atlanta.

Hundreds of Tech students study abroad each year, many during the summer semester. Different programs o er a myriad of opportunities, allowing students to select a program right for them. For Maggie Kellett, a thirdyear BA major, the Georgia Tech Lorraine (GTL) program provided a way to simultaneously ease into studying abroad and improve her French. I wasnt quite ready to do a full exchange on my own, Kellett said. I couldnt take classes in French since I didnt speak enough of it. Other students used studying abroad as a way to begin what they hope is a life-long experience. I have always envisioned myself living all around the world, and what a better way to start [than studying abroad], said Caitlin Simmonds, a fourth-year BC major. Despite the fact students often travel during their study abroad, all still take classes. e di culty and quality of the classes, though, vary. I expected classes to be easier than they actually were, Kellett said. She took di erential equations, intermediate French, global

economics and material science. ough Kelletts classes were letter grade based, some programs o er the opportunity to take classes on a pass/fail basis. ID grad student Kristin Hare participated in a Sweden exchange program and took only pass/fail courses while abroad. While [taking courses on a pass/fail basis] was wonderful, I didnt get as much out of the classes as I had hoped, Hare said. Beyond classes, study abroad programs o er students the opportunity to experience cultures outside of their own, often in multiple locations. Corey Aitken, BA alum 12, for example, studied at GTL and did internship in Germany. rough cultural immersion and adaptation, Ilearned immensely about other cultures, Aitken said. Other students, like Ali Kimm, a fth-year MGT major, also noted the cultural insights she gained from studying abroad. I foundI could nd commonalities with the citizens in unexpected ways, Kimm said. In addition to the cultural experience studying abroad provides, some programs even encourage students to travel, scheduling classes such that travel is possible. e GTL program, for

example, o ers students three-day weekends, making longer trips through Europe possible. According to Kellett, even program instructors understood students travelled during the weekends. e fact that the program was working to get you to travel meant a lot to me, Kellett said. ough the students learn about other cultures through their travels, studying abroad often allows students to develop personally. [Studying abroad] taught me to be independent, self-su cient, and open to new experiences, Kimm said. Despite these bene ts to studying abroad, some students opt to pursue other forms of career development and education. Often, the cost of such programs is prohibitive. Study abroad is expensive, Hare said. Some students abroad miss out on other fun opportunities because they simply cannot a ord to do extra trips and excursions. Other students cite a prevailing party mentality as a detractor from the study abroad experience. Many study abroad programs take place in locations where the legal
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Studying abroad presents students with the opportunity to see many historically signi cant sites, such as the Coliseum in Rome.

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drinking age is younger than 21. [I think] the majority of college students treat study abroad like a drinking tour of whatever country they are visiting, said Lisa Altshul, a second-year BA major. To study abroad, students must meet certain requirement. According to Georgia Techs O ce of International Education (OIE) website, students must meet minimum GPA requirements and be in good academic and disciplinary standing. Individual program requirements may vary. Some foreign language based programs require certain course prerequisites, for example. As with requirements, the costs of study abroad vary by program and depend on the location, length and other associated fees of each program. Scholarships and other incentives do exist to help students pay for program fees and tuition. Also, out-of-state students pay the reduced in-state tuition fee during study abroad semesters. OIE has nancial aid resources for students. Students interested in studying abroad in future semesters can nd several resources to research both Tech sponsored and independent programs. OIE specializes in Techs study abroad programs and is located in suite 211 of the Savant building. e OIE website can also be found at oie. gatech.edu. Regardless of students opinions of studying abroad, most agree the experience is unforgettable. Kellet recalls her experience in Venice. During Carnivale, nightly concerts were held in San Marco Square in the city and she said she saw a memorable disco cover band. It was really funny to me that they were playing our music from the 70s, Kellett said. It was so much fun.

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Snow White and the Huntsman
GENRE: Fantasy STARRING: Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron DIRECTOR: Rupert Sanders RATING: PG-13 RELEASE DATE: June 1 structure of the classic tale is still evident. Snow White (Kristen Stewart, Twilight) is the princess of some unnamed fairy tale land who is imprisoned as a child by her evil-sorceress stepmother (Charlize eron, e Road) after the death of her father. Years pass, and when the evil queen learns that Snow Whites beauty will soon surpass her own, she vows to consume the heroines heart and attain immortality. However, when Snow White escapes to the dreaded Dark Forest, the queen hires a rugged huntsman (Chris Hemsworth, or) to track her down and retrieve her. It is at this point that this latest adaptation begins to branch o from the original story. Rather than bunking in a quaint cabin in the woods with the seven dwarves (although the dwarves do make an appearance in the lm), Snow White instead teams up with the huntsman, raises an army and plots to end the reign of the evil queen once and for all. As mentioned before, the cast of Snow White and the Huntsman is what drags the lm down the most. While eron certainly does a ne job of portraying the power-hungry and slightly neurotic evil queen, Stewart and Hemsworth regrettably fail to reach such levels. Stewarts acting skills have certainly improved since her recent liberation from

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A new spin was put on the most classic of Grimm fairy tales this past week with Snow White and the Huntsman, which opened in theaters on June 1. From the producer of Tim Burtons Alice in Wonderland, this lm provides a darker, more warlike look at the world of Snow White in order to play to a slightly older audience than the original Disney cartoon did; the heroine herself is depicted as more of a warrior than a damsel in distress. However, despite this reasonably original perspective on the story, poor casting choices and an inconsistent plot fail to make this latest adaptation of Snow White memorable. ough Snow White and the Huntsman does depict some more mature elements, the basic

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the melodramatic world of the Twilight franchise, but she and Hemsworth combined cannot match the performance of Oscarwinner eron, and as a result, the lm seems somewhat one-sided in the acting department. e plot has some areas in which it succeeds and some where it leaves much to be desired. e new makeover of the story is refreshing with its darker tone and more realistic characters, and there is still enough of the original fairy tale there to give audience members a nostalgic shout-out

Chesney, McGraw and company play long, yet thrilling, night

Brothers of the Sun Tour
PERFORMER: Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw LOCATION: Georgia Dome DATE: June 3

to their younger, Disney-infused days. However, there are parts in Snow White and the Huntsman that seem to have been thrown in just for the sake of relating back to the original Snow White story, one example being the abrupt and practically unexplained appearance of the seven (or in this case, eight) dwarves. It is these scenes that sap the strength and individuality of the lm, turning it into a simple remake with a twist rather than an action lm that can stand on its own. Snow White and the Hunts-

man de nitely earns its place as a kicko to the summer blockbuster season. Its visuals are great, and there are certainly more than a few scenes that are both stunning and haunting. However, viewers may nd that the lm takes a few too many liberties with its plot, and that the story is wrapped up a little too quickly. But even if it will never achieve the timeless status of the original animated Disney lm, this new adaptation of the well-trod fairy tale is de nitely a step, albeit a small one, in the right direction.

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Red Bull Soapbox Derby

e Red Bull Soapbox Derby returns to Atlanta this Saturday, June 9, after a two-year hiatus. Teams create their own works of engineering and hope they hold together on down the bumps and turns of the course down 10th Street along Piedmont Park. Businesses around Atlanta from Sweetwater to the Cheetah Lounge to Publix will participate alongside private citizens, each with their own unique design for a vehicle. Pits open for viewing at 10 a.m. with races beginning at noon.

East Point Possums Show

What began years ago as a simple dare has morphed into a major fashion show of sorts, drawing hundreds to witness the travesty of bad drag. e Possums Shows featured queens walk the runway, earning tips for charity. e show bene ts local non-pro ts, and this years main benefactor is e Phillip Rush Center. So come out to the Southeasts premier and most attended drag show. e Possums Show will take place beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, at the Commons in Downtown East Point.

What could make the Brothers of the Sun tourfeaturing Jake Owen, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney rocking out a nearlypacked Georgia Domeany better? Why, a surprise appearance by Zac Brown of course. On June 3, tens of thousands of fans were treated to seven hours of nonstop entertainment by four or rather surprisingly, veof the countrys current chart-toppers. Opening the show at in the late afternoon was Jake Owen, warming the audience up with classic favorites such as Barefoot Blue Jean Night and Eight Second Ride. As the masses were just nding their seats, the Florida native belted out his most popular hits that made the subsequent act a slight disappointment to the country-loving crowd. e next artist featured was Grace Potter and the Nocturnals,

an American rock band from Vermont known for popular radio hits including Paris (Ooh La La) and Falling or Flying. While the pure raw talent of Grace Potters vocals was undeniableand created pure magic later, when combined with Kenny Chesneys for an unforgettable performance of You and Tequilathe full set list of the incongruous rock band created a long lull among the mob of cowboy hats and leather boots. However, fans were soon standing back up on their feet when it was Tim McGraws turn to take the stage. McGrawpresently standing as the eighth best-selling artist in history and the third bestselling country singersported white jeans, a white v-neck and the classic country smile that has made him famous in the Hollywood acting circle as well. With a perfect mixture of new tunes from his Emotional Tra c album and old classicsincluding an extremely well-received performance of Live Like You Were Dyinthe whole arena was instantly booming once again. And just in time for Kenny Chesney to take the stage. With feel-good summer songs such as Beer in Mexico and Summertime, the show was in full swing when Chesney took a rare break to speak directly to the crowd. Suddenly, the spotlight expanded to show Kenny Chesneys friend,

the one and only Zac Brown. Over six hours into the show, this surprise appearance by the Georgia-native, beanie-wearing star was the perfect boost to energize an already-invigorated audience. Following a duet rendition of Knee Deep, Chesney proceeded to close the show with some of his most popularized tunes, including Out Last Night, When the Sun Goes Down, Dont Happen Twice and Boys of Fall. But the encore performances were what the crowd had truly been waiting for all nighta reuniting of the dynamic touring duo and old friends that once traveled cross-country with George Strait many years ago. e powerful pair teamed up for Feel Like a Rockstar, showcasing their individual talents, genuine friendship, and palpable chemistry. And as the day came to a close, the admired country crooners took a bow and nished the second stop on their summer-long tour. As Kenny Chesney anticipated a year prior, To go out there on the road with a guy youve been friends with for a long time and made a lot of music with already, with all the songs and music that will be played next summer, this is going to be real special for me and Tim. But, to be honest, I think the people that are going to bene t the most are the fans. Well, they sure did.

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Baseball sees postseason success

e Jackets baseball team had an unexpected end to a season that was perhaps even more unexpected. e team, which began in February ranked 9th in the nation, nished the regular season under .500 in ACC play with just 12 victories against conference opponents, their worst record since 1985. Despite early season injuries, the team nished the season as ACC champions and a spot in the NCAA Gainesville Regional. With one game left in regular season play, Tech needed a victory against Miami or a loss by Virginia Tech in order to get a bid to the ACC tournament. e Jackets clinched the game with a 2-1 victory and started the tournament as the No. 8-seed on May 23 in Greensboro, North Carolina. No. 1 ranked Florida State fell to the Jackets in the tournament opener 5-4. Jake Davies began his MVP-worthy performance in the rst game with two double-run homers, followed by a three-run home run in the 7th inning the following day against Virginia in a 17-5 Tech victory. Davies recorded his fth homer of the tournament in Techs 5-1 victory over Clemson, and Tech advanced to the ACC Championship game against the team they had defeated to reach the tournament. Miami fell 8-5 and Tech secured its eighth ACC title and became the rst No. 8-seed to be named ACC Champions. Jake Davies was named the MVP of the tournament and the Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week for his solid tournament season-high winning streak of six games and put the Jackets in the losers bracket, pinning the team against the Cougars for Sunday afternoon. Sophomore pitcher Alex Cruz started Sundays game for Tech and pitched a careerhigh six innings, shutting out the Cougars and allowing just two hits. Zane Evans, also a sophomore pitcher, closed the game for Tech and gave up a single hit in the nal three innings. e rst score came in the sixth inning when Charlestons out elder lost an Evans hit in the sun, leading to a score by omas. Freshman catcher Connor Lynch hit his rst career home run and pushed the Jackets ahead 3-0 to kept hope alive as the Jackets headed into the Regional title game for the fth year straight in a matchup against the Gators. e Gators took the lead early on with four runs in the rst inning and would go on to score eleven more times. Senior out elder Evan Martin nished his college career scoring twice with a homer and a triple and Sam Dove had the only other score for Tech o a home run. e nal score was 15-3, a loss that ended a strong postseason for the Jackets who nished the season 38-26. e exciting end of the season for Tech baseball makes for a more optimistic approach toward next spring at Chandler Stadium. Coach Danny Hall signed eight players back in November and is con dent that they will all be on campus in August this school year. With four new pitchers, an out elder, a catcher and two in elders, the 2012 signing class looks to strengthen the baseball program on all fronts.

Tech named John Sisk the new Director of Player Development on June 5. e position will call for Sisk to work speci cally with the football team, but he will work with more than 350 student-athletes on campus. Sisk has worked with the strength and conditioning programs at Vanderbilt, Furman, and Clemson. In 2011, the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association named recognized Sisk as one of eight Master Strength and Conditioning Coaches in the country.

Sisk named Director of Player Development

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Jake Davies shakes ACC commissioner John Swo ords hand. Davies earned the MVP award after four solid games. performance of four home runs, seven runs scored and 11 RBI. e team next ventured to Gainesville, Fl., to begin bracket play in the NCAA tournament regionals as the No. 2 seed in a bracket featuring Florida, the No. 1 ranked team in the country, College of Charleston, and BethuneCookman University. Tech rst faced College of Charleston, who scored early in the rst inning but wouldnt hold onto the lead for long. Davies sent a pitch from starting pitcher Christian Powell sailing over the right eld fence and brought in two other runs with the hit. Although the Cougars were able to tie the game o of a home run of their own, a single from Sam Dove drove home sophomore outelder Paul Kronen eld from third and Tech held the lead for the remainder of the game. Junior center elder Brandon omas sealed the deal with a three-run homer that also went over the right eld fence o of Powells rst pitch. e victory placed the Jackets in the winners bracket game against the Florida Gators on Saturday night at McKethan Stadium. Sophomore right elder Daniel Palka led the Jackets, going 3-4 at bat and scoring both of Techs two runs. e 6-2 loss ended a

Four players from the ACC Championship team were drafted in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft including Luke Bard, Brandon omas, Jake Davies, and Kyle Wren. Bard went 42nd overall to the Minnesota Twins and became the 16th rst round pick in Techs history, 13th under Coach Hall. omas went to the Pittsburgh Pirates as the 136th pick, Davies to the Boston Red Sox and Wren to the Cincinnati Reds.

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Tech golf program established as national power

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Senior third baseman Kelsi Weseman was named the ACC Softball Player of the Year for the second straight year. Weseman is only the third player in conference history to have received the award for consecutive seasons. Weseman leads the conference with six home runs and 23 runs scored in 2012 conference play.

Weseman named ACC Player of the Year

e Tech golf program nished another successful season with their fourth consecutive ACC championship. e golf program is grabbing headlines on both the collegiate and professional levels. Tech headed to New London, N.C., for this years ACC tournament. On the rst day, the Jackets posted an 18-under 270 with a comfortable six-stroke lead over Virginia. Junior Bo Andrews and sophomore Ollie Schniederjans both strolled into the clubhouse at 6-under, combining for nine birdies and an eagle. After two days of work, Tech stretched its lead to eleven thanks to Richard Werenski who birdied seven times on his way to the top of the individual leaderboard at 9-under. Tech relinquished

four strokes in the tournaments nal round, but the Jackets held on to the lead and captured the title. One month later, Tech looked to carry the momentum of their ACC title into the NCAA Southwest Regional. e Jackets nished the opening round in eighth place after shooting a 2-over 290, looking up at front-runners Florida State and eventual champion Texas. ings seemed to brighten up for the Jackets after jumping three spots to fth place overall; however, a nal round 307 dropped them to sixth place for the tournament and ended their season. Tech did not dwell on this loss for very long though, as the team signed Shun Yat Hak, who is currently the No. 1 ranked junior golfer in the nation. Hak is now one of two big-name prospects to sign with the Tech. Joining

him is Michael Hines who is ranked No. 2 in the state of Georgia and No. 48 in the nation on the junior circuit. Given the teams success this season combined with these two huge signings, Tech is prepared not only to defend their conference title, but also to contend for their rst ever NCAA National title. While the program is strong on campus, there are also talented alumni from the golf program competing in the PGA tour. Matt Kuchar, Class of 2000, won the Players Championship, his rst title since 2010. Having nished in the top twenty in ve out of the last eight majors, Kuchar is set to make a legitimate run at this years U.S. Open. Georgia tech alumni Roberto Castro, Kyle ompson and Stewart Cink will also play in the tournament in San Francisco, Cal., June 11 to 17.

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Head coach Bruce Heppler holds up the golf teams fourth consecutive ACC Championship trophy. The team beat out runner-up Virginia by seven strokes.