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Beyond the Grade: Some UGA Students Question Sincerity of Mental Health Language in Courses
Shelby Dickerson’s experiences with mental health as a college student informs the way she teaches and communicates with students as a chemistry lecturer at the University of Georgia. When she was a graduate student at the University of South Carolina, she had a sympathetic instructor who directed her to campus…
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UGA Men’s Lacrosse Club Winning for Absent Coach
When the Georgia club lacrosse team logged onto Zoom on Dec. 14, head coach Holin Axley had news that would shift the course of the season. On Dec. 4, Axley and his wife had welcomed twin boys born five months premature after a sudden medical emergency. What was expected to…
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Sweet Tea Pedigree Breaks Out at Jam in the Streets, Georgia Theatre
Concertgoers still trailed into Paloma Park as five University of Georgia students walked onstage. But the crowd erupted into rowdy applause when an electric guitarist ripped the first notes of “Layla” by Derek and The Dominos. Sweet Tea Pedigree’s pop-up show on March 27 launched Jam in the Streets, a…
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UGA Alum Uses Journalism to Prepare Youth
Rick Dunn enrolled in the University of Georgia in 1971, and he said he faced adversities for being a Black student at a predominantly white institution during his time at UGA. He ended up leaving college and started working as a radio host for WXAG — for more than 30 years. Later,…
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Visa Changes, Uncertainties Put UGA International Scholars, Science at Risk
Shifting Federal Landscapes At the University of Georgia, 3,120 international students are building futures that depend on timelines they do not fully control, potentially jeopardizing their academic paths. As federal immigration policies governing student and work visas continue to shift, international scholars at UGA are studying, teaching and conducting research…
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Inside Turning Point USA’s Athens Tour Stop
A Turning Point USA event featuring Vice President JD Vance drew hundreds inside of Akins Ford Arena in Athens on April 14. The event saw a smaller-than-expected turnout, with many seats in the arena left empty, but a large number of protesters gathered outside of the venue in opposition. The…
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Protesting 101: Inside Student Activism on UGA’s Campus
Most campus protests don’t just happen by chance. At the University of Georgia, student organizers plan each demonstration, coordinate volunteers and manage legal and social risks to make sure their message is heard. For many students, protesting isn’t necessarily an act of rebellion; it’s a way to take a stand…
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UGA Student Calls Bahá’í Faith ‘Religion for the Times’
Melyssa Munn has been exposed to the Bahá’í Faith all her life, but this exposure is not what solidified her place in the faith. After both her parents died of cancer when she was 15, Munn took the time to explore her belief in the existence of God. As a…
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UGA Addresses On-Campus Food Waste with New Sustainability Initiatives
With five dining halls in every corner of campus, University of Georgia students have convenient access to food at a moment’s notice. However, this comes at a cost. On-campus dining halls produce thousands of pounds of food waste each week. The UGA Office of Sustainability is hoping to reduce waste…