The Arts
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Sean Christopher: The New Face of Trap Soul
Sean Christopher’s Wikipedia page might tell you that the Atlanta singer is signed to Drake’s record label October’s Very Own with the likes of Majid Jordan and ILoveMakonnen, but Christopher isn’t signed to OVO – yet. Although his sound fits the mold built by other artists on the label, the…
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Members Perform Step Show Before Bernie Sanders Rally
ATLANTA, GA — Bernie Sanders made his debut at Morehouse College Feb. 17, but the Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. had something else up their sleeve. Minutes before Sanders took the stage to speak, the Ques put on their own performance that made the crowd go crazy. The…
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58th Annual Grammy Awards Results
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were held Monday night. Here is a list of of the major winners, noted in bold. Album of the Year “Sound and Color”: Alabama Shakes “To Pimp a Butterly”: Kendrick Lamar “Traveller”: Chris Stapleton “1989”: Taylor Swift “Beauty Behind the Madness”: The Weeknd Song of the year “Thinking Out…
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AthFest Educates Awards Winter Grants for Music and Arts
ATHENS, Ga. – Athens has a legendary music scene, and its next batch of musicians is getting an early start, thanks to AthFest Educates, which is giving money to local school programs to support the music and arts. While bands at AthFest and runners at the AthHalf half-marathon provide plenty…
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Holidays in December (that aren’t Christmas or Hanukkah)
By: Blis Savidge It’s the most festive month of the year, but there’s more to December than just Christmas and Hanukkah. Here are some of the more obscure December holidays celebrated around the world. \t Feast of St. Nicholas and Krampussnacht: In parts of Europe The Feast of St. Nicholas…
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Justin Scott-Wesley
Once a standout wide receiver for the Georgia football team, Justin Scott-Wesley is now pursuing a career in the music industry. Number 86 on the field, he was a major piece of the Bulldogs offense during the 2013 season; having huge plays versus both South Carolina and LSU. Scott-Wesley’s 2013…
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Cyber Monday: Watch Out for Deals, Danger
By Jordynn Abernathy Senator David Perdue warns consumers to tread carefully with their credit card information. Senator Perdue revealed what consumers don’t know about holiday deals in a recent column. Senator Perdue is concerned about consumer data being collected by the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), an agency that collects,…
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Nov. 19 Marks World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is a day coordinated by UN-Water to spread awareness about the people who do not have access to a toilet. It may seem basic to most, but there are 2.4 billion people in the world do not have improved sanitation, or facilities that ensure hygienic separation of human excreta…
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Weekend Events Nov. 20-22
Want to know what’s going on this weekend? Here is a calendar with a few events you can attend.