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Tourism Woes to Post-Pandemic Lows: How Japan-Hawai’i Relations Have Changed
Hawai'i
September 1, 2026
Tourism Woes to Post-Pandemic Lows: How Japan-Hawai’i Relations Have Changed
Anywhere on the U.S. mainland, whether you are at a restaurant or retail store, you would most likely find instructions and directions in both English and Spanish. In Hawai’i, that’s not the case. Walking through the streets of Waikiki, right by the beach, you will find plenty of shops, including…
Photo Gallery: Scenes from South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Diversity
August 30, 2026
Photo Gallery: Scenes from South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Hundreds of thousands of spectators gathered for South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The parade started in at Andrew Square and moved through South Boston, featuring marching bands, Irish themed floats and local community groups parading through the streets. Emily Laycock, a journalism major in…
More than Vacation: Hidden Struggles of Attending University of Hawaii
Education
August 25, 2026
More than Vacation: Hidden Struggles of Attending University of Hawaii
Attending college in Hawaii sounds like a vacation for many on the mainland: crystal-clear water, beaches minutes from campus, and tropical weather. To the local students, however, this picture-perfect postcard comes with complications. In an article published by the University of Hawaii, academic advisor Megumi Makino-Kanehiro explained that although the…
University of Hawaii Swim and Dive Thrives in Silent Power
Issues in Sports
August 22, 2026
University of Hawaii Swim and Dive Thrives in Silent Power
Beyond the University of Hawaii’s high-revenue athletic programs is a team hidden from the spotlight. Quietly and humbly, they build opportunities for an underserved local population through the island’s historical vantage and deep investment in its cultural values. Yet, the university’s media relations primarily hands publicity to high-interest spectator sports. …
Plasma Donation Rising Among College Students
Athens-Clarke County
August 20, 2026
Plasma Donation Rising Among College Students
College student Clint Strickland enjoys going out on the town with his friends — and plasma donations help him pay for it. I make sure I plan ahead just so I could spend money without necessarily spending the money I already have,” Strickland said. Strickland is one of millions of…
UGA Experts Say Artificial Intelligence Growing at Rapid Pace
Education
August 18, 2026
UGA Experts Say Artificial Intelligence Growing at Rapid Pace
The capabilities of generative artificial intelligence are growing rapidly, and so is the frequency of AI-generated content. The increase in realistic yet fabricated content creates serious concerns regarding the information ecosystem and spread of disinformation. Roger Stahl, a University of Georgia professor who studies propaganda and media systems, said…
The Village that Raised Him: Embodying a Father’s Legacy in Rwanda
Rwanda
August 16, 2026
The Village that Raised Him: Embodying a Father’s Legacy in Rwanda
Anastase Irakoze was just 3 when his father died. A trip home on his bright red Yamaha motorcycle, the metal lined with silver and blue tattoos, ended before he could return. He took his last breath before he arrived at the hospital. “I was too young,” Irakoze said with bright…
Unknown Food Insecurity: Learning About Hawai’i’s Need to Import
Food
August 14, 2026
Unknown Food Insecurity: Learning About Hawai’i’s Need to Import
Hawai’i is known for its beautiful scenery, lush green mountains that stretch into the sky and beautiful oceans with crystal-clear water. The land appears rich and fertile, as if every tree would be dripping with delicious fruit, and the ground would be full of perfectly ripe vegetables. In Hawai’i, this…
Global Pipeline Fuels Athens Christian Athletics
Athens-Clarke County
August 12, 2026
Global Pipeline Fuels Athens Christian Athletics
With a one-way plane ticket to Atlanta and dreams to fulfill, Success Nwabude’s journey began over 5,000 miles away in his home country of Nigeria at age 15. About three years later and finishing out his junior year, Nwabude now has more than 10 offers from Division I programs across…
Ubumuntu: The Word That Followed Me Home from Rwanda
Rwanda
August 10, 2026
Ubumuntu: The Word That Followed Me Home from Rwanda
The hem of my black skirt dances with the dust floating up from beneath me. I plant my blue boots in what resembles the red Georgia clay on which I grew up. I close my eyes. I breathe in the warm, dry air, hold it and let go. Never before…