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Drunk Sports Trivia Now Career Path for Students
Athens-Clarke County
June 7, 2024
Drunk Sports Trivia Now Career Path for Students
For most people, a typical day on the job wouldn’t consist of a man pulling a beer out of his pants while being interviewed about sports trivia, but for content creators Joe Felix and Carter Stumpf, this is just another day in the office. It’s 9 p.m. when Felix and…
UGA Campus Compost Program Gives Waste a New Purpose
Athens-Clarke County
June 3, 2024
UGA Campus Compost Program Gives Waste a New Purpose
Among the hustle and bustle of the University of Georgia, a bright orange tricycle transports dark green compost containers throughout campus. Emme McCumiskey, an intern at the UGA Campus Compost Program, arrives at various offices and residence halls on her electric-powered trike. Walking in empty-handed, she often leaves these buildings…
Swap Shop at UGA: Turning Trash to Treasure
Northeast Georgia News
June 1, 2024
Swap Shop at UGA: Turning Trash to Treasure
Picture a mountain of discarded material, towering as big as the University of Georgia’s 200,000-square-foot Miller Learning Center, destined for the landfill. That is the size of the 10 million pounds of materials UGA sends to the landfill each year. But through the doors of that same building is a…
The Lead Bonus Episode: Introducing Alexis Derickson as Host
Doing Journalism
May 31, 2024
The Lead Bonus Episode: Introducing Alexis Derickson as Host
In this season 16 bonus episode, outgoing host Jacqueline GaNun passes the mic to Alexis Derickson. Alexis tells us how she plans to use her previous journalism experience and what she hopes to learn — and bring to listeners — as host of The Lead. Guest: Alexis Derickson Host: Jacqueline…
Tackling Food Waste With Farmers Markets
Environment
May 29, 2024
Tackling Food Waste With Farmers Markets
Grocery stores play a significant role in the staggering amount of food waste generated annually. With over 63,000 of them scattered across the United States, they contribute to the disposal of 16 billion pounds of food each year. Thirty percent of all food in these establishments ends up…
How AWLN is Changing Atlanta Communities One Watershed at a Time
Education
May 23, 2024
How AWLN is Changing Atlanta Communities One Watershed at a Time
The Atlanta Watershed Learning Network is a program that promotes environmental change through the power of education. The program brings residents of Metro Atlanta together and helps them gain the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for equitable development. Through the use of training modules and a six-month course, students…
Putting Pieces Back Together: Breaking Stigma of Men’s Mental Health
Gender
May 21, 2024
Putting Pieces Back Together: Breaking Stigma of Men’s Mental Health
When Cale Ledford was a junior in college, he decided to seek out therapy. His anxiety, which stemmed from the expectation to be successful in a high-pressure environment like the University of Georgia, had worsened. At first, Ledford told himself that these feelings would simply get better, so he…
The Fading Gobble of Georgia’s Wild Turkey
Issues in Sports
May 18, 2024
The Fading Gobble of Georgia’s Wild Turkey
Brock unscrewed the turkey from the wall and plopped himself down in a wooden rocking chair, bearhugging the bird, a wide grin on his face. He traced his finger gently down the spine of the bird as he talked about his greatest passion in life: hunting wild turkey. For…
Speed, Thrills and Community Spirit: Inside Athens’ Twilight Criterium
Athens-Clarke County
May 16, 2024
Speed, Thrills and Community Spirit: Inside Athens’ Twilight Criterium
As the sun slips behind rooftops, cyclists perform their last-minute rituals: checking tire pressures, securing shoe cleats and giving a tight-lipped camaraderie to their competitors. Golden rays, now soft and hazy, bask the streets of Athens in a warm glow, shimmering lightly off the chrome details of lined-up bicycles. A…
From Roadsides to Oceans: How an App is Making Waves in Litter Abatement
Athens-Clarke County
May 15, 2024
From Roadsides to Oceans: How an App is Making Waves in Litter Abatement
https://youtu.be/J42fZIb8jX8 By adopting a highway, KACCB and its volunteers are driving positive change one mile at a time. (Video/Harper Lawson) Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful (KACCB), a local 501c3 nonprofit organization, is at the forefront of environmental stewardship with its innovative Adopt-a-Highway program. This initiative involves local volunteers adopting stretches…