Illinois Tech’s Association for Computing Machinery Women (ACM-W) attended the 2018 Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC18) from September 26 to 28 ­­­­in Houston, Texas. AnitaB.org’s goal, to empower women in technology, has transformed a small non-profit event to one being renowned for being one of the largest women in technology conferences in the world; there were over 22 thousand women in attendance!

Deceit and confusion are nothing new to war. In “The Art of War,” Sun Tzu wrote that “all warfare is based on deception.” The pursuit of warfare deceit perhaps reached its zenith during the two World Wars, wherein decoy soldiers, tanks, and even towns were constructed by both sides in attempts to fool the enemy and divert attention away from actual military assets.

On the morning of October 7, runners from around the world warmed up and stretched their legs in anticipation of the annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The event has officially been around since 1977 and this was the 41st annual run, although Bank of America has only sponsored it since 2008. When the event was first created, only 4,200 runners participated. This year around 45,000 runners took on the course that is said to be one of the best for creating personal records

Acapella had their first event of the year on Saturday, October 6. This event was held to let the students here at Illinois Tech get a glimpse into the world of the four performing groups, namely the X-Chromotones, TechTonics, Crown Joules, and the C-Minors.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, how does a mini concert sound? Better yet, a mini concert where you have no idea who is going to be playing until you show up? While not everyone loves surprises, for the adventurous music enthusiasts at heart, Sofar Sounds Chicago (or Sofar), a company that focuses on “intimate gigs all around the world” is the perfect activity to fill an empty weekend with a bit of excitement. Sofar is a company that sets up small concerts in 418 cities worldwide.

Breaking what has been a years-long silence on organized politics, Taylor Swift has thrown her absolute support behind the usurping rebel bad-boy Gaius Julius Caesar. Citing bad blood between herself and the long-standing senatorial party, Swift is ready for a change. Even if it means bracing for a march on Rome, wading across the Rubicon herself, or doing a concert tour in Gaul to drum up support, pop-music’s consul is ready for anything.

In a couple of weeks from now, SeekNow is going to be released to the Illinois Tech community. Although we have been waiting for months for that moment, the culminating excitement leads to some fears. Although we do not have much to lose, we do not want to lose the faith of students at Illinois Tech in the SeekNow brand.

On the evening of Friday, October 12, Prism IIT, Illinois Tech’s LGTQIA+ student support organization concluded its celebration of Pride Week with a workshop hosted by Sam Brinton on the Science of BDSM.

The African country of Nigeria gained independence from Great Britain on October 1, 1960 and lies at the edge of the Gulf of Guinea. The country is rich in culture and tradition, but the citizens are really what gives it life. This was one of the most important takeaways from an interview conducted by one of our TechNews writers with Bright Lesi. Lesi is an Illinois Tech student who was born in the Gokana Local Government Area and moved to Port-Harcourt within Rivers State, Nigeria, where he lived before deciding to further his education at Illinois Tech.

If you're looking for a way to hammer out your feelings, the Blacksmithing Club is here to give you that chance. Blacksmithing Club meets the second and fourth Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. in the basement of Perlstein Hall. If you have any questions, email Jake Bruns, president of Material Advantage, at [email protected]

There are a million reasons for you to fall in love with Toronto. On the northern shore of Lake Ontario, near the US border, lies Canada’s largest city in terms of population. Apart from being home to six million Canadians, it accommodates around 14 million tourists annually. The capital of the province of Ontario, this city is a major economic and social center for Canada.

An ecosystem ecologist at DePaul University, as well as the co-director for DePaul University’s Institute for Nature and Culture, Liam Heneghan presented as a guest speaker at the October installment of the Illinois Tech Office of Campus Energy and Sustainability (OCES)’s monthly Sustainability Forums.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to build a bridge? Is that an idea many people have or just me? Regardless, let's say that you have thought of it. Setting aside the massive logistical and financial challenges one may face when planning and constructing said bridge, do you ever just fear that when the two sides of the bridges meet in the middle, you go up there only to find that the two sides of this massive creation of yours are not aligned to connect together?

You’re made of the stars

Of the fluffy white clouds on a bright summer day

Of the smell of grass after the rain

Of the crisp winter morning air

“Donut County,” developed by Ben Esposito and published by Annapurna Interactive, can best be described as one of the those games you just see around. You know, the ones you see on YouTube thumbnails, briefly mentioned in a couple internet posts you saw, and glanced at on the Steam store page. One might be surprised then to find that its publisher, Annapurna Interactive, is responsible for both “What Remains of Edith Finch” and “Goroga,” two powerhouse indie entries that burst onto the scene as instant classics.

The Champions League is back for the 2018-19 soccer season. Every soccer fan knows that other than the FIFA World Cup, this is as good as it gets.

And boy did we miss it.

On the evening of Saturday, October 7, I made my way over to Armour Square park (which, despite being a short 10 minute walk from Illinois Tech’s campus, I had never been) to attend “Chicago Stories,” a concert put on by the Chicago-based ensemble the “Bach + Beethoven Experience” (BBE).

Although Illinois Tech and the VanderCook College of Music share the same campus, there is oftentimes a large disconnect between the institutions. VanderCook students are active in student organizations, participate in fraternities and sororities, and live on campus, and yet many Illinois Tech students are unaware of what life is like for VanderCook students and what events are occuring.

With claims that it will deliver a game world that is “deeper, more interactive, and more detailed than ever,” what does “Red Dead Redemption 2” have in store for gamers upon its October 26 release date? What kind of story elements, gameplay features, and world-building methods has Rockstar Studios been able to capture in this upcoming Western adventure?

All the way back in August of 2018, Blizzard Entertainment, creators of first-person shooter (FPS) craze “Overwatch”) announced a collaboration with Danish toy company LEGO Group to create a series of plastic brick-based collectible toys based around “Overwatch.”

In keeping with the organization’s biweekly tradition, the Illinois Residence Hall Association (RHA) held its most recent general body meeting (GBM) during lunchtime on Wednesday, October 3. RHA functions as the primary advocacy body for all Illinois Tech students that live on campus, and provides a formalized body through which concerns about on-campus housing and dining can be brought to the relevant figures in university administration.

On Sunday, October 8, the British science fiction show “Doctor Who” made its return to television screens for the first time in more than 15 months with the premiere episode of its 11th series (not season!), entitled “The Woman Who Fell to Earth.” This episode showcased the debut of the new 13th Doctor, played by actress Jodie Whittaker, along with the dawn of new showrunner Chris Chibnall’s era of “Doctor Who.”

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On the evening of Wednesday, October 3, the Illinois Tech Student Government Association (SGA) held its second round of committee meetings. At these meetings, the organization breaks into its various committees (Academic Affairs, Communications, Events, and Student Life) to discuss its ongoing projects. After gathering all of the senators and executive board members in the MTCC Brown Room (and possibly breaking the building’s fire code in the process) for a series of quick announcements, SGA then broke into each of its respective committees. On this particular occasion, TechNews attended the Student Life meeting, led by Vice President of Student Life Lin Abu-Amara.

It's 2018, why are people still playing Guitar Hero?

Call it what you want, but the celebrity figures we may idealize and blindly following in our daily lives are just like us: trying to find a place in this world. They are people, too, and people (and their political stances) change on a very regular basis. Swift’s primary message that she chose to speak now is one of keeping your eyes open and making your own informed decisions. Simply adapting your political views to match your favorite singer is a treacherous path.

The Illinois Tech Student Government Association (SGA) held its third senate hearing of the fall 2018 semester on Wednesday, October 10 at 9:15 p.m. in Stuart Building 113. As a part of their biweekly practice of meeting to approve or deny the formation of new student organizations, receive updates on official reports from executive board members, and converse about senator projects, SGA invites all students to the hearings in order to voice and discuss their concerns.