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Nestled in her sunlit and airy studio, Maria Dondero puts her head down and molds clay for hours a day. Born in Yaounde, Cameroon, into family that loved art and food, Dondero made a career out of her art. Dondero recalls when her family would eat meals cooked by her…

Over a week ago, the Backlight Student Film Festival took center stage at the Morton Theatre and Live Wire Athens. From March 28-29, student filmmakers across Georgia came together in celebration of their achievements. From the red carpet to the awards ceremony, here are photos from Sunday’s events captured by…

Most campus protests don’t just happen by chance. At the University of Georgia, student organizers plan each demonstration, coordinate volunteers and manage legal and social risks to make sure their message is heard. For many students, protesting isn’t necessarily an act of rebellion; it’s a way to take a stand…

Ruth Ann Tesanovich, retired scientist and certified Adopt-a-Stream volunteer, wades through the stream behind her Madison County home with a lifetime’s experience in a lab. She tests for oxygen levels and combs through to identify critters that indicate stream health. The task is more than scientific. Her family has almost…

The Clarke County Board of Education reviewed Thursday the proposed 2027 fiscal year general fund budget, which includes almost $261 million in expenses. It’s a 2.37% increase from the previous year. Members highlighted the $6 million difference in expenditures and noted enrollment-related funding as a concern. This difference was attributed…