The Arts
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Hip-Hop Scene in Athens Blends Music, Politics to Drive Social Activism
When artists set foot on The 40 Watt Club’s stage, washed in hues of green and white, they bring with them more than beats and bars. They bring the baggage from recent headlines addressing another black child shot. They bring a fever for equity, reparation and for acknowledgement of the…
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Art Exhibition Reaches Across Divide to Marry Science, Humanities
Delicate molecular models rest on the window sill of Yohanna White’s one bedroom apartment, catching the light and casting a shadow of webs onto the crown molding. Miniature dragons and air plants are carefully balanced on the beams and elbows of the models, creating a sort of medley of science…
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The New Sp0rt L@ndscap3: UGA eSports, Industry Continue Growth
ATHENS — The University of Georgia esports club started with 50-60 people in 2015. Three years later, the club’s grown to more than 300 members and multiple teams for different video games. Once just thought of as a hobby, esports is evolving into a legitimate phenomenon both in the…
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Bowing Out of the Spotlight: Trio Gallery Provided Experimental Art Spaces Before Closure
In between the six permanent art galleries and museums in Athens, short-lived galleries remain in the dialog of art in the Classic City. Trio gallery is the most recent of the temporary art galleries to stick around just long enough to make an impression before falling off the radar again.…
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Locals Describe Evolution of Athens Music Scene
Athens, Georgia is home to music legends such as R.E.M, the B-52s, and Widespread Panic. Many people consider the heyday of Athens music to be the 80s and 90s. However, the Athens music scene has greatly evolved since then. Melanie Fincher is a fourth year majoring in journalism and international…
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Esports at UGA Hosts Overwatch Tryouts
Esports at UGA recently hosted tryouts for its competitive Overwatch team. The student organization is forming a new team for the popular online game. The last day of Overwatch tryouts was Sept. 27. William Rohrbach, a freshman biology student who was trying out for the team, played his first game…
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New Exhibit Highlights Women in World War One
The Special Collections Library at The University of Georgia is celebrating the centennial anniversary of World War One. Grady Newsource got an exclusive tour by exhibition coordinator Jan Hebbard. “The gallery we’re in now is hosting a traveling exhibition called Poppies: Women, War, and Peace.” The exhibit is the work…
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Gaming Center Coming to Tate
Students will soon be able to relax and play video games at the Tate Student Center. A planned video arcade may open as early as this fall, according to Stan Jackson, director of student affairs communications and marketing initiatives at UGA. Jackson told Grady Newsource the arcade might be located across…
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Athens Rap Community Reflects on Mac Miller
The Athens rap community remembers Mac Miller for his style and business strategy, as the rapper died last week in Los Angeles from an apparent drug overdose. “I was surprised at how many people were so hurt by Mac Miller’s death,” said Athens-based rapper Will Rittmeyer, whose stage name is…
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Athens Music Through 19 Years of Experience
John Kiran Fernandez has worked at Wuxtry Records for the last 19 years. For today’s broadcast story on music and Athens and the protection of music for local musicians, he walked reporter Enya Spicer through the record store while he shared his story and knowledge. Here is the full active…