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The journalism that appears in the Rwanda section of Travel Journalism on Grady Newsource was produced by University of Georgia students who traveled to Rwanda in mid-May for two courses — history and journalism — that explored reconstruction and reconciliation after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis. During our stay…

Healthcare accessibility in rural Georgia is more than just a premium. For Georgians with disabilities, resources are scarce and the lack of reliable transportation can mean the loss of life-changing care. Some critical barriers for patients include having to travel more than 100 miles to vital resources, such as long-term…

The shoreline of Waikiki looked unfamiliar. The ocean swept in brown waves instead of blue, carrying debris and runoff from weeks of heavy rain. Surfboards that would normally glide across the water were stacked along the sand untouched. Tourists stood back, staring at waves that looked nothing like the clear…

Carrying lifestyle and religion so different from traditional American customs, Muslim Dawgs have created their own version of campus. Explore the hidden Islamic, Athens experience.  Competing Cultures College students across the nation typically have their go-to pizza shops, study spots and daily schedules. Muslim students are no exception to this,…

In Athens-Clarke County, the push toward a 100% clean energy by 2035 is colliding with a stubborn housing shortage. For the people working to solve both problems, the tension is constant. Melinda Lord, director of Housing and Community Development for Athens-Clarke County, doesn’t hesitate when asked whether affordable housing and…

These three stories, by Caroline Feagin, Annabelle Foley and Clarice Henry, were created as part of the Travel Journalism in Hawaii program through the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Hawaiʻi’s Next Tourism Debate Isn’t About Hotels — It’s About Algorithms By Caroline Feagin At sunrise in Waikīkī, the…

Even though it’s hundreds of miles away physically, Caribbean culture can be found in the Classic City. Caribbean students at the University of Georgia make up a small population of the majority white student body. Despite this, residents and students get creative to find Caribbean culture in Athens.  The Caribbean…

Electric vehicles (EV) have been around for decades, but with the growing concerns emissions have on our environment, the question has become, are electric vehicles worth the investment despite the hassles of charging and planning?  At the core of the EV movement is a goal for lower carbon emissions. According…