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New Roompicks IHC Announcement

New Roompicks IHC Announcement

The new system for room picks has officially been implemented, and all of the information is available online, along with a full schedule. The important changes are as follows. The lottery for summer housing is happening first. This is the same process as previous years…
When Will This Show End?

When Will This Show End?

To recap, I have been writing reviews on episodes of the Apple TV+ series, Lessons In Chemistry. Honestly, I don’t know why people subscribe to Apple TV+. I’ve tried watching The Morning Show—awful.
ASCIT Winter Elections

ASCIT Winter Elections

Hey everyone! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Jonathan Booker. I’m a junior in Ricketts Hovse studying Physics and Computer Science. During my time here at Caltech, I’ve had the privilege to serve in many campus-wide leadership roles and have been deeply invested in the well-being and future of our community.
Title IX Case Delays Are Not Isolated Occurrences

Title IX Case Delays Are Not Isolated Occurrences

In the January 16th issue, the Tech reported on a 16-month-long Title IX Case regarding a hidden camera incident. Since then, more students have contacted the Tech to share their experiences with Caltech’s Title IX Office. In the interest of privacy, their identities will not be disclosed. Students who filed Title IX complaints will be referred to as complainants, and the subjects of the complaints will be referred to as respondents.
Housing in Pasadena: A Zero-Sum Game?

Housing in Pasadena: A Zero-Sum Game?

While Caltech is able to house all undergraduate students who wish to live on campus, this is not the case for graduate students. Only G1’s are guaranteed housing from the Housing Office; thereafter, graduates must enter an extremely competitive lottery to live in Caltech-owned apartments.
The CRC is Back

The CRC is Back

It’s no exaggeration to say life as we know it would not be possible without the Honor Code. We often take this implicit trust between students, faculty, and staff, for granted. But as in any relationship, this trust can start to degrade over time if it is not reassessed and reaffirmed.