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Rearview Mirror: A Race for Cake

Yep, it’s that time of the week again - time for a rambling history of another homecoming tradition. This one, the oldest of the three, is probably the most controversial throughout its history, but, ultimately, I believe it has done the most good. Why, you ask? The answer is varied, from baked goods to track stars and from pure Tech spirit to a feeling of belonging. This is the story of the Freshman Cake Race.

I’ll be the first to admit I filled out the bill of my RAT cap wrong. Upside down, to be exact.