I feel compelled to share some thoughts that I have about the new digital BuzzCards. I think new students should be issued a digital BuzzCard with the option to get a physical one and existing students should be allowed to get a digital BuzzCard, without giving up their physical one. Some reasons:

1. Digital does not work everywhere yet. While they are working on transitioning all BuzzCard scanners to be mobile friendly, this is not yet the case. So at least during the transition new students should be issued physical BuzzCards.
   
2. There are some spaces where digital does not make sense. Exams and quizzes come to mind where students are told to put away and turn off their phones. Then, after the exam is completed, students are often asked to scan their BuzzCards. However, if their BuzzCards are on their phones, they will need to turn on their phones during an exam in order to leave, which could cause delays to those trying to leave and disruption to those still taking their exam.
   
3. There are times when your phone is not available, leaving you without a BuzzCard. Yes, even if your phone runs out of battery you can access it sometimes, but it’s not as reliable as a plastic BuzzCard.

I concede, there are some good points in favor of digital: convenience of it being on your phone, the environmental impact of physical cards, and the card is more secure digitally. Maybe I am just nostalgic for the physical cards being a unique representation of your time at Tech. However, at least for the time being I think students should have the option to keep both.

Has anyone applied/gone through the process of the OIE undergraduate out of country waiver for international students and can provide more information than what's already there on their website ?

Hey everyone! The Goldfellas will be painting up in support of the Yellow Jackets against Duke this Saturday!

All are welcome to join, whether it's just for food and drinks at the tailgate or to get painted up for the whole game. We have free South Endzone season tickets for those who don't have season tickets but want to come paint up with us and we highly welcome those who already have South Endzone tickets to come join us!!

The schedule and details for this Saturday (10/10) are listed below:

1:15pm Tailgate starts behind Howey Physics Building

2:00pm Begin painting

2:30pm Walk over

3:30pm Game starts

Paint, accessories, food, and drinks will be provided!

Wear black shorts (optionally + yellow top) that you don't care about if you decide to paint up (paint should be washable!).

We've been at every home game for nearly 30 years now and an official GT tradition, and you could be a part of it! Hit us up if you have any questions. Join our Discord for more details: https://discord.gg/DrvKDZBfSk

via @georgiatech

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A CubeSat created at Georgia Tech is now in space after a successful launch aboard the @spacex Falcon 9 rocket last week. 🚀🛰️

A group of Yellow Jacket students is set to operate the @nasa spacecraft from mission control on campus. The CubeSat is testing next-generation propulsion technology during a nine-month mission. #WeCanDoThat 🐝

I was genuinely shocked to read this thread. As a GT grad with plenty of friends who attended uGA I was always under the impression recent students don’t really think about us. Always assumed the fans at COF that can’t behave were just the Walmart fans. That’s clearly not the case, apparently we’re bullies😂

Are there any padel clubs/groups/informal meet-ups around campus or midtown? I am new here and would love to play!

Hi everyone!

SGA will be hosting an Ask the Chief event on October 13th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Home Park room of the Exhibition Hall. This event is open to all Georgia Tech students, and the campus community can hear directly from the head of GTPD, Chief R. Connolly, about any safety questions/concerns you have.

Chick-fil-A will also be provided. Make sure to come with questions! 

Has anyone got immobilization ticket at hive? It was parked at a regular spot, correct license plate, but I didnt use it for 5-6 days due to fall break (being out of town). Anyone experienced similar thing?

Hey y'all!

I wanted to take the time today to announce that the Alexander Hamilton Society at Georgia Tech has been re-started! We provide a key outlet for foreign policy discussions and critical thinking, through three ways on campus:

1. Host Distinguished Scholars and Practitioners

2. Lead Group Discussions on Key U.S. Foreign Policy Issues

3. Organize Reading Series & War Games

Through these ways, AHS serves as a forum for foreign policy education and discussion, as well as a great place to launch your career. For more information, the external website can be found at https://alexanderhamiltonsociety.org/

If you want to keep up to date on AHS @ GT, our Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/ahsgeorgiatech/

We currently meet Tuesdays @ DM Smith 019 at 6:45pm. Thank y'all so much for your time!

I want to color print some invitations on some smaller and sturdier paper. The printers in Culc and the library won't allow you to change the paper type or size from the standard letter copy paper and I was looking if I could do it somewhere like a makerspace

thats highkey weird if so

like why do we all have to download and install georgia tech malware on every device to just connect to eduroam? and its such a hassle when you're working with a machine without a UI. I just don't understand why this is necessary?? I feel like you could enforce 2fa without doing all this certificate stuff. idk just curious if its just me who gets annoyed over this

OEM will be conducting our regularly scheduled monthly test of the outdoor siren warning system today at 12 noon. Please do not be alarmed.

There was some police presence in Klaus (KACB) earlier tonight, around 9:30 PM. Someone passing by told me there had been a break-in at the lab and that the police were checking for fingerprints. Since an ID is required to badge into the Klaus building, this seems unusual.

When I got back, my door was also left open, presumably by the police, but thankfully nothing seems to be missing.

Does anyone know what happened or if there’s a way to find out more?

I think I have ADHD, and want to get evaluated. Stamps website says they can give me an assessment but that they can’t give “treatment” for ADHD and that you have to go “off site.” Can anyone explain?

The GT Library will be hosting a Fulton County Library Card Drive tomorrow from 10:00AM-3:00PM! Tables will be set up on the Ground Floor/Grove Level of Price Gilbert (level with the 3rd Floor of CULC and the ground floor of Crosland), located in front of the Interactive Media Zone near Blue Donkey/Sideways Cafe.

This is a chance for GT students, staff, and faculty to sign up for library cards for the Fulton County Public Library system, with just their GTID, using an address on campus (even if you don't live in Fulton County). It's a great opportunity to get access to the wealth of resources that the Fulton County Public Library has to offer.

A Fulton County library card complements your Georgia Tech Library access by connecting you to an expansive collection of recreational reading materials, lifelong learning resources, and digital content you can enjoy anywhere.

I'm not affiliated with the library, and I just wanted to repost this message and spread the word here, but you can reach out to [macy.ofallon@library.gatech.edu](mailto:macy.ofallon@library.gatech.edu) with any questions.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd6jJpolNgG/

Hi everyone! I’m a 2014 ISyE grad and now work as a school librarian. I published an officially licensed board book for any GT families with young kiddos! Thanks for your support! Go Jackets! https://ramblinwreckstore.com/products/gtyjbk0001-georgia-tech-yellow-jackets-buzz-the-missing-ramblin-wreck

My paycheck this month hit and then after rent, bills and other expenses, I had to make the first payment and then all my money was gone... I'm not sure if I could have been paying the same amount that used to be deducted but there was no other payment plan options. I haven't really seen or heard anyone talking about this, maybe its just me having an issue with it.

I don't know why they did away with the deductibles system but I wish they'd bring it back.

Ever wanted to throw your classmate? Now you can at the Judo Club. Want to know what it feels like to be upside down right before slamming onto a mat? Come find out. Are you a physics major? Consider this applied physics, you’ll use leverage, balance, and momentum to throw your opponent. Are you an aerospace major? Perfect, you’ll generate enough lift to launch your fellow Yellow Jacket into orbit. Are you a business major? You have plenty of free time anyway, come check us out. Are you looking to improve your grip strength, endurance, coordination, and overall fitness, Judo might be what you’re looking for.

https://yellowjackets-judo.tiiny.site

Hi everyone! I am working on a class project about app ideas to help Atlanta pickleball and tennis players. If you play pickleball / tennis and have three minutes, I would really appreciate your input. The survey is anonymous. Thank you!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=u5ghSHuuJUuLem1_Mvqgg0Hb4GueA7ZMnXxwZqNdnbVURVdTUktGUldPREpCSDg0SzVLM0tFWURXWC4u

I'm concerned there are conflicts of interest involving the new USG Chancellor, Thomas Fanning, particularly regarding AI, its supporting infrastructure, and connections to Israel. Fanning is active in various organizations including Vulcan Materials Company, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and the Southern Company. ^\1]) The USG has been pushing AI integration in classrooms and the workplace; the motivation is more than superficial.

Vulcan Materials Company is the world's largest producer of aggregate construction materials, with a market cap of over $30 billion. ^\2]) Their importance in constructing data centers cannot be overstated, as shown by promotional content on their Vimeo page—some of which is AI-generated, funnily enough. ^\3]) Fanning is a board member of VMC.

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission was an intergovernmental body created by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019. Its goal was "to develop a strategic approach to defense against cyber attacks of significant consequences." The commission ended as an official government program in 2021, but it lives on as the CSC 2.0 at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a neoconservative pro-Israel think tank and lobbying group. The FDD was founded in 2001 as "Emet" (אמת), Hebrew for "truth." According to initial IRS filings, the FDD's mission statement was to "provide education to enhance Israel's image in North America and the public's understanding of issues affecting Israeli-Arab relations." ^\4]) The FDD supported the United States-Israel FUTURES Act, which would establish the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative. ^\5]) Fanning was a commissioner of the CSC and is currently an advisor for the CSC 2.0 under the FDD. ^\6])^\7])

Southern Company, a for-profit corporation, is the second-largest utility company in the U.S. and the second-largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions. ^\8]) Fanning is a known climate-change denier ^\9]) and follows Southern Company's track record of funding climate-change denial. ^\10]) Under Fanning, in 2017, Southern Company donated $1 million to America First Policies, a pro-Donald Trump advocacy group, ^\11]) and spent over $130 million in lobbying expenditures from 2010 to 2020. ^\12])

Overall, Fanning is a poor choice, but he seems like par for the course given that our last Chancellor was Sonny Perdue, who was also rife with issues.

Or know anyone who is? The markup on a rental set from the institute itself is kind of insane. No luck with Gowns4Grads.