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UGA Students Propose Virtual Minecraft Graduation Ceremony
COVID-19 Coverage
April 6, 2020
UGA Students Propose Virtual Minecraft Graduation Ceremony
As the coronavirus continues to spread, schools across the world have been trying to come up with safe ways they can give seniors a proper graduation, whether that means postponing the ceremony or coming up with a virtual one. The University of Georgia has canceled the 2020 Spring graduation ceremony…
Local Coffee Shop Responds to Automation Trends
Athens-Clarke County
April 6, 2020
Local Coffee Shop Responds to Automation Trends
ATHENS — As automation continues to become the new industry standard for larger corporations streamlining production, nearly one-third of small businesses are also embracing automation in their own markets. At 1000 Faces in Athens, Georgia, music plays quietly in the background as baristas grind coffee beans, steam milk and…
RUOK? Watkinsville Offers Call Program During Coronavirus Quarantine
COVID-19 Coverage
April 2, 2020
RUOK? Watkinsville Offers Call Program During Coronavirus Quarantine
When quarantine hit the city of Watkinsville, Georgia, City Police Chief Shannon Brock was quick to implement a program to keep residents safe and connected to one another during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city’s “Are You Okay?” (RUOK) program is for anyone who lives in Watkinsville and would like someone…
East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s Students Creatively Sell Plants Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19 Coverage
April 1, 2020
East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s Students Creatively Sell Plants Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
An initial statement came out on Feb. 28 from Jackson County Schools Superintendent April Howard concerning coronavirus. Less than two weeks later, it was announced that Jackson County Schools were closed, and updates on how long they will be closed keep being posted on their website. East Jackson…
The Lead: Laura James On Global Cultural Trends
Doing Journalism
April 1, 2020
The Lead: Laura James On Global Cultural Trends
Welcome back to another pre-recorded episode of The Lead amid the developing COVID-19 crisis. I was really excited to revisit this episode along with our final episode of the season because they both feature a topic not frequently discussed on the podcast: culture and lifestyle journalism. This episode features Grady…
Can You Recycle That? An AI Bot Can Let You Know
Environment
March 31, 2020
Can You Recycle That? An AI Bot Can Let You Know
Greasy pizza boxes, single-use coffee cups and plastic bags are commonly used items, and people often wonder whether these types of items can be recycled. Now, an artificial intelligence bot on social media may be able to answer the question—“Can I recycle this?” Misplaced materials are common, and these incorrectly…
University of Georgia Student Shares Experience with COVID-19 in Italy
COVID-19 Coverage
March 30, 2020
University of Georgia Student Shares Experience with COVID-19 in Italy
Paige Faucett experienced Italy’s COVID-19 outbreak while she was in Turin for a University of Georgia study abroad program. According to the World Health Organization, Italy currently has the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the European region. Faucett said she had planned to stay in Italy for the rest…
Link Between Representation and Identity: How Self-Embodiment is Fueling Gender Fluidity
Gender
March 27, 2020
Link Between Representation and Identity: How Self-Embodiment is Fueling Gender Fluidity
From a young age, some choices as basic as color schemes are used to separate one gender from another—blue for boys, pink for girls. In a cultural, societal and political world that is increasingly gender-fluid, however, the line that divides males and females within the fashion sphere has blurred significantly,…
How the Current Cultural Landscape is Revitalizing Male Cheerleaders
Gender
March 25, 2020
How the Current Cultural Landscape is Revitalizing Male Cheerleaders
It was one of the most highly anticipated days for Georgia football in the 2019 season, but Colin Beecham wasn’t nervous. The morning and afternoon leading up to the game were filled with an appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay and later, time at the Dawg Walk. When he and the rest…