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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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While the fan-less Tokyo Olympics isn’t shaping up to be the joyless games some predicted it might be, the games have been a little more subdued than usual. Out of concern for rising Covid-19 cases, spectators were banned from the usually bustling venues and stadiums of the Olympics at the eleventh hour, putting pressure on coaches and teammates to supply even more supportive cheering than usual. Bruce Walker, professor in the Schools of Psychology and Interactive Computing, gives his take on how that may impact athletes and the competition.
