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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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A commercial directed by Ben Callner, an alumnus of the School of Literature, Media, and Communication, was one of two finalists to win the Doritos "Crash the Super Bowl" competition. As a part of the prize, the commercial aired during the Super Bowl. Callner also is up for a substantial cash money prize and the chance to work with director Michael Bay. Source: Business Insider, February 3, 2013