A List of Not-So-Mid Things We Enjoy
Unlike finals, we don’t get the week off for midterms, so this season is particularly mid. To all of you reading this article, keep pushing through! We are proud of you, and you are doing really well. The light is at the end of the tunnel, I promise.
An Interview with Tim Ryan
Caltech alum & entrepreneur Tim Ryan enrolled in Caltech in 1973. Initially a physics major – his advisor the famous Richard Feynman – Tim soon found himself swept up by the then-hot field of electrical engineering…
Athletics in Admissions - Open Office Hours Recap
On Monday, November 4, faculty representatives hosted open office hours for students who wanted to hear more about the changes to Caltech’s undergraduate admissions practices. These changes involved reinstating standardized testing and reducing the role of athletic recruitment in admissions.
Caltech in 2024: A Year of Milestones, Achievements, and New Frontiers
2024 has been one of the most important years for Caltech, which continues to build on its legacy of scientific discovery, innovation, and academic excellence.
Caltech Swim & Dive Wins First Dual Meet
On Saturday, November 2, Caltech Swim & Dive defeated the Occidental College Panthers at De Mandel Aquatics Center.
Caltech Y Hosts Community Service & Advocacy Fair
The Caltech Y Community Service & Advocacy (CSA) Fair on Friday, November 8, 2024, drew an impressive turnout on San Pasqual Walk…
Can we detect an Earth-like-Exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like-Star for signs of life?
The search for life beyond Earth is a key priority for both the public and NASA. The observation of billions of galaxies in our universe has led us to ask: “Are we alone?” “Is there life out there?”
Crossing Over: An Arts and Sciences Fusion at Caltech
Crossing Over: Art and Science at Caltech, 1920–2020 (PST ART), an expansive public exhibition, unfolds across Caltech’s campus, offering visitors a unique exploration of the intersection between art and science.
Dean's Corner: On Athletics
Since before the Institute bore its present name, athletics has played a vital role in the Caltech experience as a means of supporting students’ overall health and wellbeing.
e-plegona: Red Door Cafe's Interactive Art Installation Brings Yamaha's Vision of Kando to Caltech
“e-plegona is designed for both musicians and non-musicians to experience the joy of group play without needing musical skill. It’s about intuitive, collaborative play that even children can enjoy.”
Engineering TESLA, a Futurist Radio-on-Stage
A vivid exploration of Tesla, his genius, and his struggles, the play takes a panoramic view of its mystifying title subject.
Hand Drill Hannibal Strikes Again
In a shocking turn of events, the elusive “Hand Drill Hannibal” has struck again, this time pilfering hand drills from both Blacker Hovse and Page House within the last week.
History of the Other Mascot
The Turtle Club’s mascot campaign aims to help differentiate Caltech from MIT and have a mascot reflective of our campus.
Man vs. Mannion: Casa Bianca Pizza Pie Review
I’m in scarcely any position to assess Italian-American dining for The Tech; yet, last Thursday the 26th was I appointed by Mannion himself to do this exactly at Casa Bianca Pizza Pie, in the nearby suburb of Eagle Rock.
New Security Cameras to be Installed at Undergraduate Residence Entrances This Fall, Live Starting January
Caltech Campus Security and the Facilities Department have begun the process of installing outdoor cameras at all entrances to undergraduate housing.
Return of Question the Quail!
A SATIRE advice column about alive, ahaha, and everything in between!
Blended Worlds: Art x JPL
“Blended Worlds: Experiments In Interplanetary Imagination,” an exhibit at the Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, seeks to elucidate the universe through collaborative works by artists and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists and engineers.
Caltech Hall Pond Bridge: Art or Annoyance?
For the astute eyes on campus, you may have noticed something different about Caltech Hall, specifically the bridge across the pond. But for those who may not know, the bridge going across Caltech Hall Pond has been completely covered in gold leaf. To put it simply, the bridge across Caltech Hall Pond will be closed essentially until the end of Fall term (December 13th), and many of us will have to wait until after the holidays until we can use it again.
The Growing Legacy of Caltech's Trees: A Technological and Sustainable Environmental Revolution.
In the heart of Pasadena, nestled between the evergreen dotted hills and the sprawling cityscape, stands a campus symbolizing human ingenuity and environmental harmony: Caltech. Remarkably, what was once a patchwork of open chaparral and agricultural land has transformed into a living laboratory where science meets sustainability.
A (Very) Warm Welcome to Caltech
The email stated the air conditioning system in the South Houses was down due to a broken chilled waterline. This by nature was already grim.
Caltech Faces Backlash for Outsourced Online Bootcamps; Community Reacts
Many who paid for these courses were extremely dissatisfied with both their poor quality and lack of transparency about Caltech’s involvement.
Caltech Spinoff Virtualitics Gives Back with $100,000 Pledge for AI Research
In a heartwarming story of alumni giving back, Caltech spinoff company Virtualitics has pledged $100,000 over five years to support cutting-edge artificial intelligence research at its alma mater.
Dean’s Corner: Academic Year Welcome
Welcome to the beginning of a new academic year! I hope it brings discovery, friendship, joy, and the right kinds of challenges—the ones that help you grow into your talents and feel a sense of pride upon accomplishment.