{"584354":{"#nid":"584354","#data":{"type":"news","title":"\u0027Twas the Week Before Finals ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe weeks surrounding final exams can present a tough time for students at Tech. Luckily, student organizations across campus are ready to help.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out one of these stress-free events to relax and de-stress in the midst of\u0026nbsp;finals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1071699839609236\/\u0022\u003EResidence Hall Association Presents: Jump World \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Friday, Dec. 2\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E12 \u0026ndash; 3 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Instructional Center Lawn\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Residence Hall Association will host bounce castles, boxing rings, jousting stadiums, and obstacle courses. Head out to the Instructional Center Lawn to jump around, enjoy hot chocolate, and relax before finals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1808559392695336\/\u0022\u003EFreshman Activities Board\u0026rsquo;s (FAB) Destress Fest\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Friday, Dec. 2\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E5 \u0026ndash; 7 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Georgia Tech Connector\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0026rsquo;re feeling stressed about finals, head out to this event for puppies, color smash, games, s\u0026rsquo;mores, and prizes. Relax, destress, and have a good time with friends.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/354439678237450\/\u0022\u003EThe Merry Go Rounds Last Show\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Friday, Dec. 2\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E7 \u0026ndash; 11 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Under the Couch\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESupport the Merry Go Rounds, a Tech student band, in their last performance. Tickets are $5 or free with BuzzCard. Listen to their music \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/merrygoroundsatl.bandcamp.com\/\u0022\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1808360492778130\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Dance Association December Swing Dance\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Friday, Dec. 2\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E8 p.m. \u0026ndash; midnight\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Georgia Tech Student Center Ballroom\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDance to the tunes of Swing DJ Jim Wheatley\u0026rsquo;s Vinyl Experience and Blues DJs Emily Nybo and Benjy Thomas. There will be two free beginner swing dance lessons from 8 \u0026ndash; 9 p.m., followed by open dancing. Admission is $5 for students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1799969490243536\/\u0022\u003EThe Final Stand \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Friday, Dec. 2\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E10:30 p.m. \u0026ndash; 2 a.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Campus Recreation Center\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Final Stand is the oldest tradition of FreShGA, the first-year arm of the Student Government Association, and typically has more than 2,000 students in attendance. The event includes basketball, soccer, dodgeball, volleyball, poker, trivia, and more, and is completely student-run. There will be free pizza, drinks, T-shirts, and prizes at stake.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1166199250112115\/\u0022\u003ENothin\u0026rsquo; But Treble \u0026ndash; Fall Concert\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Dec. 2 \u0026ndash; 3\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E10:30 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Georgia Tech Student Center Theater\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHear one of Tech\u0026rsquo;s leading female acapella groups, Nothin\u0026rsquo; But Treble. Tickets are \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/squareup.com\/store\/nothin-but-treble-2\/\u0022\u003E$7 in advance\u003C\/a\u003E or $10 at the door. The performance includes a variety of new songs and is sure to entertain.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/334178223622489\/\u0022\u003EDestress Donuts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Dec. 5 \u0026ndash; 6, 10 p.m. to midnight, and Dec. 8, midnight to 2 a.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: First floor of Clough Commons\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmerging Leaders will hand out free Krispy Kreme donuts for these three nights. All are welcome to stop by for a treat while learning about mental health and how to destress for finals week.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1809795599232709\/\u0022\u003ECollege Night at Chick-fil-A West Midtown\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Tuesday, Dec. 6\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E6 - 9 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: 1110 Northside Drive NW\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHead to Chick-fil-A for a special college night. Breakfast will be served and there will also be opportunities to wrap holiday gifts for the Atlanta Mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/womenscenter.gatech.edu\/upcoming-events\u0022\u003EChili Drop In\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Wednesday, Dec. 7\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E10 a.m. \u0026ndash; 1 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Women\u0026rsquo;s Resource Center\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStop by the Women\u0026rsquo;s Resource Center to take a break from studying during your reading period. Enjoy chili (vegetarian options provided), and feel free to bring a side dish. Come and bring a friend!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/admission.gatech.edu\/content\/freshman-first\u0022\u003EFreshman First\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Wednesday, Dec. 7\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E3 \u0026ndash; 4 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Yellow Jacket Alley\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheer on, high five, and encourage first-year students as they approach their first round of final exams. Show your support by lining Yellow Jacket Alley to spread the \u0026quot;good word.\u0026quot; Free food and drinks will be provided.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/583912\u0022\u003EFree Finals Week GIT\u0026nbsp;Fit Classes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Dec 8 \u0026ndash; 16\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Campus Recreation Center\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a break from studying and decompress by attending a GIT\u0026nbsp;Fit Class at the Campus Recreation Center. The schedule of classes is available \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/gitfit\/\u0022\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E Bring your BuzzCard for admittance. 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