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The 2026 spring semester at the University of Georgia introduced a schedule change, which entails different obstacles and opportunities for professors.  “It’s going to make the weeks themselves a little bit longer, a little bit more challenging,” said Colin French, a political science professor at UGA. The increased amount of…

Students at the University of Georgia returned to the classroom this week to an unfamiliar feeling.  UGA implemented a new class schedule this semester headlined by an increase in class length, later start times, and a reduction of the semester from 15 to 14 weeks.  Students’ feelings vary, with some…

  The Sweet Pea Club is a weekly event run by the State Botanical Garden of Georgia’s education department that teaches young children about the importance of environmental stewardship. The club meets on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden, with each week focusing on a…

With more than 6,200 first-year students enrolled in 2025, the University of Georgia’s growing freshman class presents both excitement and sustainability challenges. The Eco-reps program is using that growth as an opportunity to educate students on environmentally friendly habits. Sadie Eubanks, a second-year EcoRep, joined the program her freshman year…

  With national box office sales struggling to return to pre-pandemic highs, Ciné continues to serve as a cultural beacon for the Athens community.  Just last year, Beechwood Cinemas permanently closed after serving Athens movie-goers since its opening in 1962. But Athens’ only arthouse theatre, Ciné, is still thriving in…

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger introduced Georgia Registered Voters Information System, or GARViS, in March 2023. This system provided a database for elections officials showcasing voter information, including status, reasons for vote denial and voting method. “GARViS is a tremendous step forward in the security and accuracy of Georgia’s voter…

Peter Dale, owner of Five & Ten and Maepole in Athens, has built his menus around one idea: sourcing food close to home. Sustainable sourcing is a manner of obtaining ingredients in ways that support the environment and local communities. According to an article from the Global Seed Initiative, this…

As more Americans opt to watch new movies from home, independent theaters like Athens’ Ciné are working to keep the traditional cinema experience alive. Roughly three-quarters of U.S. adults said they streamed a newly released movie at least once in the past year, according to a recent survey conducted by…