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The Lead: Emily Curl on Chasing a Dream
Doing Journalism
October 21, 2020
The Lead: Emily Curl on Chasing a Dream
Is there a dream you want to chase but feel like the odds are against you? Do you have a clear goal but question what steps will take you there? Dreams can be daunting. First steps can be elusive. So where do we begin? On today’s new episode of The…
‘We Have a Responsibility:’ Local Jewish Groups Respond to Injustice, Racial Oppression
Athens-Clarke County
October 20, 2020
‘We Have a Responsibility:’ Local Jewish Groups Respond to Injustice, Racial Oppression
As a people group with a horrific history of discrimination, Jewish groups in Athens have explained why pursuing issues of social justice are paramount to their religious identity and urgent after the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Ellie Reingold, a junior interdisciplinary theater and animation major at…
Jackson County Schools’ Nutrition Program Sees Participation Decline During COVID-19
COVID-19 Coverage
October 19, 2020
Jackson County Schools’ Nutrition Program Sees Participation Decline During COVID-19
The Jackson County School system recognizes the importance of healthy food options for children by providing nutritious breakfast and lunch options for their students every day. The nutrition program provides meals that consist of “at least two-thirds of the recommended daily dietary allowances,” according to the Jackson County Schools website.…
Local Groups Promote Breast Cancer Awareness in October
Health
October 18, 2020
Local Groups Promote Breast Cancer Awareness in October
National Breast Cancer Awareness month is October, and the disease, which is when malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast, is the second-leading cause of death among American women. At the University of Georgia, to honor all who have been affected by the cancer, a “pink out”…
Georgia High School Football Continues: Tonight’s Northeast Georgia Matchups
High School Sports
October 16, 2020
Georgia High School Football Continues: Tonight’s Northeast Georgia Matchups
Even with coronavirus, game cancelations and strict safety protocols, high school football is still being played in Georgia this season. Here’s a look at tonight’s matchups for some Northeast Georgia teams. Clarke Central (3-2) vs. Eastside (4-1) The Gladiators play in their new stadium for the second straight week against…
Zoombombing Attacks Leave Lasting Consequences For Student Groups
COVID-19 Coverage
October 16, 2020
Zoombombing Attacks Leave Lasting Consequences For Student Groups
Multiple organizations at the University of Georgia have been targeted by Zoombombers using hateful language against minorities, leaving leaders of these organizations responsible for damage control. Zoombombing is when uninvited participants intentionally join a Zoom or virtual meeting with the goal of disruption. These acts typically are prejudiced and are…
UGA Organizations Recognize Lack of Diversity in Media, Racial Injustice in Virtual Discussion
Diversity
October 15, 2020
UGA Organizations Recognize Lack of Diversity in Media, Racial Injustice in Virtual Discussion
Whether it is lack of representation in newsrooms or stereotyping in the media, aspiring young journalists are calling for a revamp in the system as journalism faces a reckoning with racism. Fifty people joined the Women in Media Organization in an online conversation on Oct. 7 to discuss diversity in…
Teachers Navigate Self-Expression In Era of Zoom, Social Movements
Athens-Clarke County
October 14, 2020
Teachers Navigate Self-Expression In Era of Zoom, Social Movements
Traditional classrooms have turned into scheduled Zoom calls, and in 2020 when social and political movements are on the rise, teachers must navigate what they are allowed to express in a classroom environment, especially when there are additional ears listening besides students. In August 2020, at Alton C. Crews Middle…