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Movie Preferences and Adaptations Taking Control of Literary World
In-Depth
April 19, 2022
Movie Preferences and Adaptations Taking Control of Literary World
What do you prefer — the book or the movie? If you answered movie, you’re right there with the majority of people. Most people say they like the film adaptation better than the book — and authors are taking notice of this trend. Based on data from Goodreads and Netflix,…
Valerie Boyd Recognized For Her Impact on Writing Community by Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
Athens-Clarke County
April 16, 2022
Valerie Boyd Recognized For Her Impact on Writing Community by Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
On April 12, the personal journals of Alice Walker — Georgia native, literary revolutionist and the first-ever Black woman to receive a Pulitzer Prize in fiction — will be released to the public. Walker chose a University of Georgia professor to work with her to publish “Gathering Blossoms Under Fire:…
Athena Studios Bringing Film Industry, New Opportunities to Athens
Athens-Clarke County
April 14, 2022
Athena Studios Bringing Film Industry, New Opportunities to Athens
Compared to Atlanta, there has never been much of a film industry presence in Athens, but the introduction of a new soundstage development could change that. According to a press release from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, there are currently 2.1 million square feet in purpose-built stage space…
Female Athletes Require More Attention When It Comes to Injury Prevention
Gender
April 12, 2022
Female Athletes Require More Attention When It Comes to Injury Prevention
Women in athletics are more prone to injury, including bone, tendon and ligament damage even in non-contact sports, according to Penn Medicine. They report that the rate of injury for women is slightly higher than the rate for men across several categories. In the sport of track and field, injuries…