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UGA Transfer Student Creates Connections With ‘No Friends Meetup’
Aiden Gallagher is brand new to UGA. That’s why he took meeting people into his own hands. Gallagher posted fliers throughout his apartment complex and UGA’s campus to promote his event, The “I Have No Friends” Meetup in Athens. Gallagher, a junior transfer student, decided to host the event because…
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UGA Student Briefly Hospitalized After Bird Scooter Accident
A University of Georgia student was sent to Athens Regional Medical Center after a bird scooter accident last week. Christina Conner was riding down Sanford Drive when she says she lost her balance and hit her head on the concrete. “Apparently I fell twice, and I don’t remember falling two…
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East Broad Street Bridge, Road Closure Starts Sept. 18
The East Broad Street Bridge and surrounding roads were initially set to close Monday morning on Sept. 17, but due to weather concerns, there was a minor delay in closing preparations and installments. The Athens Clarke-County Government says the bridge will be closed by Sept. 18. The bridge and approaching…
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UGA Marks Constitution Day with Guest Lecture
Today is Constitution Day, marking the 231st anniversary of the signing of the document that officially established the U.S. government. In celebration of the national observance, the American Founding Group and the School of Public and International Affairs hosted a guest lecture at the UGA Chapel by Carol Burkin, Presidential…
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Lake Herrick Set to Reopen After 16 Years
Lake Herrick at the University of Georgia is set to reopen after being closed to the public for 16 years. Lake Herrick originally opened in 1992, and was used for experiential learning and outdoor recreation. But with urbanization and development in the watershed, storm water runoff, including oils metals and…
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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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UGA, Bird No Closer to Negotiations, Scooter Status Same
UGA and Bird are not any closer to negotiating a solution for the use of the electric scooters on campus as of Sept. 11, according to UGA Division of Marketing and Communication Public Relations Manager, Rebecca Beeler. “Nothing has changed regarding the status of scooters on campus. Those individuals who choose…
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When One Bus Door Opens, Another Closes: Athens Transit Reroute Benefits Some, Inconveniences Others
The Athens Transit System, otherwise known as “The Bus,” has undergone marked changes to 10 of its 20 routes as of July 1 this past summer. These adjustments were made with the intention to expand ridership, increase cost-effectiveness and decrease the length of wait times at hundreds of bus stops throughout…
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5 Resources for Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention resources in the Athens area: \t UGA Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) (706) 542-2273 \t UGA Psychology Clinic (706)-542-1173 \t Nuci’s Space Resource Center (706) 227-1515 \t You’re Not Alone UGA Student Organization samfordyna@gmail.com \t The ASPIRE Clinic at McPhaul Center (706) 542-4486
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Milledge Bus Route Change Leads to Petition
This school year, changes were made to the Milledge bus route. Some UGA students are not happy about it, and one UGA student began an online petition. Grady Newsource reporter, Janie Bohlmann, talked to students about how the route changes have affected their day-to-day lives.