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The Arts Open Our Eyes to the Good and Grotesque Realities of Southern Culture
The American South is buried in stereotypes. It is a region confined to the pits of its past and a perceived discomfort to its changing present. To understand the realities of this region defined by legacy, the complexities of Southern culture cannot be trapped in a cycle of myths and…
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Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Holds Anniversary Celebration Hours After Pivotal Election
The Georgia Writers Hall of Fame, an organization dedicated to recognizing writers whose work reflects the voice of Georgia, celebrated its 20th anniversary less than 24 hours after the Associated Press called the 2020 presidential election. During the virtual celebration on Nov. 8, the voice of Georgia Democratic voters was…
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Imam Brings Past Religious Leader Into Present Day Anti-Racism
As a Sunni imam, Omar Suleiman, who completed doctoral studies in Islamic Thought and Civilization, balances issues of faith, culture and social unrest. Following the death of George Floyd, he advocated for a reckoning with American police brutality and drone strikes abroad. By speaking at multiple webinars a week, Suleiman…
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Body Neutrality Movement Makes Its Way To Social Media
Almost every college student uses social media — 98 percent of them to be exact — and a large portion of them compare themselves and their bodies to what they see online. While this influence can be negative, many well-known account users are using their platforms for the better, including…
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Class of 2020 UGA Graduate Gets World Series Opportunity
In May 2020, Pete Gottschalk graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in marketing. Five months later, Gottschalk is now the man behind the camera at the 2020 World Series. Gottschalk’s title for the MLB is a VCC, or “video content creator.” Between shooting videos and editing videos,…
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‘We Have a Responsibility:’ Local Jewish Groups Respond to Injustice, Racial Oppression
As a people group with a horrific history of discrimination, Jewish groups in Athens have explained why pursuing issues of social justice are paramount to their religious identity and urgent after the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Ellie Reingold, a junior interdisciplinary theater and animation major at…
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Local Groups Promote Breast Cancer Awareness in October
National Breast Cancer Awareness month is October, and the disease, which is when malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast, is the second-leading cause of death among American women. At the University of Georgia, to honor all who have been affected by the cancer, a “pink out”…
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Zoombombing Attacks Leave Lasting Consequences For Student Groups
Multiple organizations at the University of Georgia have been targeted by Zoombombers using hateful language against minorities, leaving leaders of these organizations responsible for damage control. Zoombombing is when uninvited participants intentionally join a Zoom or virtual meeting with the goal of disruption. These acts typically are prejudiced and are…
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UGA Organizations Recognize Lack of Diversity in Media, Racial Injustice in Virtual Discussion
Whether it is lack of representation in newsrooms or stereotyping in the media, aspiring young journalists are calling for a revamp in the system as journalism faces a reckoning with racism. Fifty people joined the Women in Media Organization in an online conversation on Oct. 7 to discuss diversity in…
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Competitive Comradery: Members of Esports@UGA Build Friendships On, Off Screen
Esports has broken into mainstream media and become a $1 billion industry over the past few years. Leagues have formed around individual games, like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and Overwatch, attracting six-figure investments that finance teams or individual players. This has led to the formation of smaller groups and…