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You’re in a car with a beautiful boy,
and he won’t tell you that he loves
you, but he loves you.
- Richard Siken
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Dodgers play in their Pride Night been lost on the Sisters either. Fortunately, it seems they are but forcing a conversation can
MLB FROM PAGE 5
game, are from the home city of They’ve chosen to focus on how aware of that. It would have been spark real change.
LGBTQ+ individuals and events the Sisters and a frontline in the Kershaw hasn’t boycotted the easy for them to deny the re-invi- On a night where the focus
— such as their anniversary pa- AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. game to show his opposition and tation, but they chose to see the is on supporting the LGBTQ+
rades on Castro Street in San As a result, the Sisters have an acknowledge his beliefs. Dodgers’ gesture as what it is — community, it would have been
Francisco and youth dances— especially large footprint in Cali- If the Sisters are going to draw an attempt to draw attention to hypocritical to shun a group at the
that empower LGBTQ+ youth. fornia, hence the reason for them attention to themselves and the the issues that the LGBTQ+ com- center of that support. Even if you
The context of the game and being honored by the Dodgers. causes they support through hu- munity faces and the work being disagree with their methods, you
the Sisters’ response to the protests The significance of that honor, mor, they must be prepared for done to combat it. cannot deny the Sisters of Indul-
also support their presence. The despite the Dodgers’ disinvita- people to get offended. Not ev- Changing a company logo is gence’s results.
San Francisco Giants, whom the tion and re-invitation, hasn’t eryone sees a joke the same way. simple and often performative, I’m glad the Dodgers haven’t.
Life
LIFE EDITOR: technique
Queer Jacket safe space
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Jessamyn Lockett
The Technique sits down with the Yellow Jacket Roller
ASISSTANT LIFE EDITOR:
Ashika Srivastava Derby (YJRD) for an interview on what it looks like to be a Friday,
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Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Aanya Sawhney
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:
Emily Piper Friday,
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EMILY PIPER
ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Spider-Man is a never-ending
phenomenon that excites all ages.
After the global success of its pre- Photo courtesy of imdb.com
decessor, “Spider-Man: Across A picture of Spider-Man lunging from a building. Since his debut in 1962, Spider-Man has been one of the
the Spider-Verse” lived up to its most prolific superheros to date. Appearing in movies released by both Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios.
name and shattered expectations.
Through visual, musical and the biggest threat Spider-Man and cultural identity. Its variety Thanks to the multiverse, audi- This film focuses on color-
narrative storytelling, the adven- has ever faced. of representation matches the di- ences experienced hundreds of theory as a way to merge art and
ture of Spider-Man comes to life Luckily, the emergence of versification of art styles. Aside variations of digital art and ani- emotion. Whether between father
through the trials and tribulations an elite Spider-Society brings from the visual art, the music mation styles, such as stop motion and daughter or best friends, col-
of Miles Morales. help and hard truths that is also of note. and line drawings. or exaggerates the situation.
Continuing the story of Miles change how Morales views his “Spider-Man: Into the Spider- Not only does animation ex- As characters grew apart
Morales, the sequel builds on the powers and himself. Verse” gave a stunning mix of ist in the imagined world, but the or forgive, their colors change.
struggle to belong and the power The return favorites Miles Mo- songs, and, thanks to the sequel, film includes live action scenes “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-
in being oneself. rales (voiced by Shameik Moore) a new album will be on repeat for seamlessly edited together. Verse” utilizes the elements of
High school sophomore Mo- Gwen Stacy (voiced by Hailee thousands of people. Cameos from previous Spider- hue, brightness, contrast and
rales lives as Spider-Man on Steinfeld) mix well with the in- “Spider-Man: Across the Man films, such as Andrew Gar- transparency to narrate the story
Earth-1610, but strives to reunite troduction of newcomers Miguel Spider-Verse” continues to push field from “The Amazing Spider- through visualization.
with his crush Gwen Stacy, the O’Hara, Spider-Punk and Spider- animation into the limelight. Man” and Tobey Maguire from Whether a superhero lov-
Spider-Woman of Earth-65. Woman, voiced by film veterans What once was seen as childish “Spider-Man,” the incorporation er or an art connoisseur, ev-
Unable to juggle his studies, Oscar Isaac, Daniel Kaluuya and transitions into a euphoric ex- of the SpiderMan meme and ery moviegoer will be amazed
family and superhero responsibili- Issa Rae respectively. perience filled with artistic flare. scenes with Donald Glover re- how “Spider-Man: Across the
ties, Morales meets his newest vil- This mash-up of all the Earths’ While “Spider-Man: Into the veal a deep understanding of the Spider-Verse” melds artistic flair
lain: The Spot. This new nemesis Spider-Men creates a unique com- Spider-Verse” opened the door, different demographics within and the hero’s journey into a s
fumbles his way into becoming munity of diversity in gender, race this sequel elevated expectations. the film’s audience. torytelling masterpiece.
SUDOKU PUZZLE
GOLF FROM PAGE 14 though Tai made the turn one up,
Biondi flipped the momentum
ter a short miss from Forrester on and put himself in the driver seat.
the 17th green, Kreiss made a ter- On the drivable 17th, Biondi
rific birdie on the 18th, arguably made a fantastic birdie to give
the most difficult hole, which sent him a one up lead going into the
the match to extra holes. On the difficult 18th. Biondi figured par
first extra hole, Forrester and Kre- would win the national champi-
iss both made solid pars, but on onship and that is exactly how it
the following hole, Kreiss found played out.
trouble and made double giving Biondi lagged his birdie putt
Forrester the opening he needed up to a couple of feet and Tai,
to put the first point on the board already laying four, decided to
for the Jackets. properly concede the match and
In the third match, while the team title.
Forrester was grinding out extra While the Jackets could not
holes, Howe was battling John take home the first place hardware
Dubois in an extremely close in Scottsdale, the team still fin-
contest. For the majority of the ished off an incredible campaign.
match, the largest lead either of The season was full of amazing
them held was two up, a rarity for moments highlighted by wins
collegiate match play. at the ACC Championship and
After 17, Howe was tied with NCAA Salem Regional Champi-
Dubois but bogeyed the 18th giv- onship as well as individual titles
ing Dubois the win and forcing from Tai and Lamprecht.
the Jackets to win the last two The Jackets will lose seniors
matches. Steelman and Howe to pro golf. Photo courtesy of GTAA
The difficulty for the Jackets Steelman will play in the Korn Ferry Sophomore Hiroshi Tai sunk the clutch 20 foot putt that was on a 19th hole which pro-
was that Florida Head Coach J.C. for the remainder of its season be- pelled the Jackets over Pepperdine to secure a spot in the NCAA quarterfinals of match play.
Deacon had strategically placed cause of his top five PGA TOUR U
his two most experienced golfers ranking and Howe will be playing see a larger role next year as well as Steelman, one of the Jackets’ stars will be playing in high level ama-
Biondi and Castillo in the four on PGA TOUR Canada. It will be freshman Aidan Tran. for the year, was actually a transfer teur tournaments throughout the
and five slots. Biondi, the individ- interesting to see how Heppler han- Heppler may also decide to ex- from the University of Missouri. Summer including the events in
ual title winner, had control of Tai dles the team next year. Sophomore plore options in the transfer portal Apart from the Jackets who the Elite Amateur golf Series as
for most of the back nine. Even Benjamin Reuter will most likely to try and fill gaps in the squad. are turning pro, all the others well as the U.S. Amateur.
Lenny Snow
(1946 - 2023)
Former Tech super star Lenny Snow’s biggest career moment
Snow passed away at the of age of came in his first season where he
76 on Sunday, May 28th. Snow torched the No. 10 Texas Long-
played running back at Tech and horns in the 1965 Gator Bowl for
amassed 2,049 yards with 19 total 136 yards and a score in a 31-21
touchdowns in his three season victory, naming him the MVP of
career that ran from 1965-1967. the game.
Snow stands as the 24th all Snow was drafted by the Min-
time rusher in Tech history books nesota Vikings following his col-
and has earned more accolades legiate career in 1968; however,
since that. he never played a game there due
He was inducted into the Geor- to injuries.
gia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in The star running back moved
1976 and finished his career as a on to work in construction,
first-team All-American athlete real estate and precious metals
awarded by the Football Writers throughout his life and always
Association of America. shared his love for Tech.
Sports
SPORTS EDITOR: technique
Matthew Kistner Golf’s Historic Title Bid
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR:
Rohan Raman
Continuing their storied legacy, Tech
Golf finished as runner-ups in the
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