November 28, 2023

Caltech’s rigorous academic environment is well-known, but to shed some new light on the actual daily grind of undergraduates. At the California Institute of Technology, a campus known for its intense academic focus, the life of an undergraduate is often seen as a mystery of time management and intellectual endurance. To understand this better, I decided to conduct an unofficial survey (N=12) to shed some new light on the actual daily grind of undergraduates. It focused on their academic worklo

INTRODUCTION In mid-October, the Caltech Undergraduate Admissions Office held their annual Caltech Up Close (CUC) event. This year the program accepted 194 high school seniors, nearly double the 103 present the previous year. According to the Undergraduate Admissions website, the program is designed for “students of exceptional promise and will focus on the experiences of students from historically underserved backgrounds in STEM.” Selected participants have opportunities to “Explore Calte

PASADENA, CA — In a based and green-pilled display of social responsibility, the California Institute of Technology reported its first year of carbon neutrality since 1898, according to a press release issued by the CalTech Sustainability Council on Monday. “It wasn’t an easy transition. We all had to acknowledge our privilege and make sacrifices,” said Simone Delgado, the transient who lives in the spare closet in Arms Laboratory. “But as much as I miss devouring the copious amounts of leftove

For long-time fans of the Five Nights At Freddy’s (FNAF) franchise, the creator Scott Cawthon’s departure from video games as a medium to film was a highly anticipated one. In between false positives and speculation, the FNAF movie finally released on October 27, 2023, just in time for the Halloween season. While generally positively received, there was still some controversy surrounding the movie regarding changes to the canon storylines of the original game, and a low rating from the film crit

Looking to get your holiday light fix? Check out these locations: Holiday Light Spotting in the Neighborhoods: Christmas Tree Lane Free, drive or walk 5:30 pm - 12 am Santa Rosa Avenue, Altadena, CA Come enjoy the true holiday spirit at one of the oldest Christmas light displays in a tradition going back over a hundred years. The all-volunteer group bedazzles nearly a mile of the street with lights lining all the trees in a beautiful display of community. Be sure to come to t

The most fundamental tenet of a Caltech undergraduate education is training students to collaborate effectively in order to solve the most difficult problems in science and math today. And yet, the sanctity of every common lounge space in every undergraduate house, the home of collaboration, is at risk due to a recent renovation effort by the Housing Office. House stewards are students responsible for facilitating communication between the houses and the Housing Office. Stewards were initial

Introduction: In the dystopian world of Panem, where each choice defines destinies and the division between good and evil is blurred more often than not, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” dives into the core conflicts present in the entire Hunger Games franchise. Themes of desperation, morality, and the human condition are revisited by diving into the origin story of the tyrannical President Coriolanus Snow, the originator of the state of the Games that we saw in the main

In a shocking development that has significantly impacted the political scene, Congressman George Santos from New York’s 3rd congressional district is under intense scrutiny due to allegations of fraud and deceit. This situation has led to a thorough investigation by the House Ethics Committee. George Santos, the first openly LGBTQ+ Republican elected to Congress, has been engulfed in controversy following the discovery of his fabricated biography and employment history. Investigations ha

Q: “I’m stumped on what to get for my significant other who seems to have everything. Any unique gift ideas that show thoughtfulness?” Mary Juana A: I offer thou a poem: I’m a mystery man, known far and wide, My special packages, they bring joy and pride. To all my friends, I send them away, Wrapped with care to brighten their day. Some contain laughter, some hold a big big surprise! But all are cherished, no matter their size. I’m the sender of parcels, the bearer of glee, Guess who

RUMORS “Students run for the Board of Control so that they can acquit their friends of Honor Code violations.” “Faculty think I’m lying when I say I’m sick.” “Houses send out answer keys so that everyone can get the answers.” “Students sit down in large groups and collaborate on exams.” “Professors intentionally create tests and problem sets which are impossible to finish.” “Administrators are actively working against students.” **WHAT IS THE PROBLEM ** These rumors, whic

There has been a lot of buzz about the vague spectre of “admin” banning undergraduate house events, both during and outside Rotation this year. In continuing this discussion between tradition and inclusivity, the Tech interviewed Dr. Kevin Gilmartin, Vice President for Student Affairs, to get his perspective on the matter. Our conversation focused on two specific issues: Blacker Hovse’s Potato Cannon, and Ricketts Hovse’s Rotation Dinner Skits. Blacker’s Potato Cannon, built for a Ditch Day s

If you are a friend, an enemy, or even a vague acquaintance of mine, you have likely heard me tell you to write for the Tech. And yet my research has shown the vast majority of you have never written for the tech! What utter disgrace, frankly I’m disappointed. So in an effort to convince more of you to write for the tech I have written a very comprehensive guide about how to write for the tech. Step 0. Find a topic (optional). Find something you’re passionate about or something you think

Hey Caltech! Ever wanted to mess with MIT, the city of LA, or the entire school but never knew how? Look no further than the Caltech Prank Club—pranking the Mid Institute of Technology since 1891! (probably) What do we do? Pranks! (Duh) Caltech has a long history of prank culture: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/why-caltech/student-life/traditions-pranks/pranks [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calt

From the athman of a house that never shows up Interhouse basketball just finished, and I would like to reflect on the season. Dabney showed up to a full 3 out of our 7 games and proudly lost all of them. Personally, I scored a whole one point for my team which is more than I ever could have imagined given basketball is my least favorite sport and I don’t actually know all the rules. Despite all this, I still had a lot of fun. Sure, getting dunked on repeatedly across