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The Pricey Chocolate Culture in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
July 2, 2022
The Pricey Chocolate Culture in Copenhagen
Whenever I go abroad, I try to find what dish is native to the region, and although Denmark has its classic meals, nothing beats it pastries and chocolate. Danish chocolate is considered a delicacy, especially when inside a pastry. It is delicious to consume and even better to enjoy. The…
The Tour de France Finally Comes to Denmark
Copenhagen
June 30, 2022
The Tour de France Finally Comes to Denmark
The Tour de France is set across Denmark for its first time starting in Copenhagen on July 1 and ending in Sønderborg on July 3. This is the most north that the competition has ever taken place. Senior communication consultant for Sport Event Denmark, Eline Andersen, says this has been…
Just One of the Guys: UGA Female Golfer Breaks Glass Ceiling for Many
Gender
June 27, 2022
Just One of the Guys: UGA Female Golfer Breaks Glass Ceiling for Many
Soundbite from Griff Moody, former UGA men’s golf athlete Over the past five decades, thousands of women on athletic scholarships at the University of Georgia can be traced back to one woman: Terri Moody Hancock. Golfing in her DNA Growing up, Athens native Moody Hancock learned the sport of golf…
Food Waste is Fought in Denmark Via Too Good To Go App
Copenhagen
June 25, 2022
Food Waste is Fought in Denmark Via Too Good To Go App
Too Good To Go combines the convenience of online food ordering and the environmental consciousness of today’s public, connecting consumers with affordable food options that would otherwise go to waste. While in Copenhagen, the prevalence of sustainable options is everywhere, and the Too Good To Go app is thriving. In…
The Allure of ‘Hygge’ and How It Attracts Denmark’s Tourists
Copenhagen
June 22, 2022
The Allure of ‘Hygge’ and How It Attracts Denmark’s Tourists
While planning an upcoming trip to Denmark, tourists often stumble upon a unique Danish term important to the county’s culture: “hygge.” With no American cultural equivalence, the concept of hygge (pronounced hoo-guh) piques the interest of tourists who want to know more about Denmark’s customs. “When we were researching the…
The PWI Experience: Black Students Building Forms of Community at Georgia’s Flagship Institution
Diversity
June 20, 2022
The PWI Experience: Black Students Building Forms of Community at Georgia’s Flagship Institution
College dropouts have a grip on the U.S. economy, amounting to $6.2 billion in taxpayer money lost after students make the decision to call it quits. A substantial 30.6% of those dropouts are Black students, according to the Education Data Initiative and the American Institute for Research. That’s nearly double the…
The Creation And Curation of Graphic Design in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
June 18, 2022
The Creation And Curation of Graphic Design in Copenhagen
The meshing of history and innovation is clear in Copenhagen, Denmark, where 400-year-old buildings stand across from new shops lining the streets. Though the city is filled with history, new signs advertise along every block. This constant influx of media can be as overwhelming as it is informative, especially as…
GoBoat: A Sustainable Way to See Copenhagen
Copenhagen
June 16, 2022
GoBoat: A Sustainable Way to See Copenhagen
GoBoat is a company that was founded in Copenhagen in 2014 with the intention of giving people the freedom to explore Copenhagen on your own by boat. The idea is simple: you can rent a boat with eight friends and be your own captain. The founders are Anders Mørck, Kasper…
The Person, the Student, the Athlete: Who Comes First in Georgia High Schools?
Education
June 13, 2022
The Person, the Student, the Athlete: Who Comes First in Georgia High Schools?
Corrie Collier, the Atlanta public school assistant athletic director, has his priorities set when it comes to his students, “We care about you as a person first, then we care about you as a student, and then we care about you as an athlete,” he said. The National Football League…
Underserved and Underwhelmed: Reality of Education Has Changed for Many Georgia Teachers
Athens-Clarke County
June 6, 2022
Underserved and Underwhelmed: Reality of Education Has Changed for Many Georgia Teachers
What was once a highly rewarding career is no longer for some educators. “I taught in the 90’s, throughout the whole 90’s… I had a lot of autonomy when I was teaching,” said Greg Davis, who taught fourth grade for 16 years, and now serves on the Athens-Clarke County…