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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.
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UGA Instructor Responds to Nike’s Kaepernick Ad
Nike released an ad this week featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, known for kneeling during the national anthem prior to NFL games. There were strong reactions to the ad. Some people posted videos of themselves burning their Nike gear, while others, in the military, posted pictures of their Nike…
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New Student IDs Come With New Features at a Higher Price
University of Georgia student ID cards have gone contactless. Starting this semester, the cards have an embedded chip that allows cardholders to scan their IDs. Scanners were installed in several buildings on campus, including the freshman dorm, Hill Hall. Jade Adhola had to upgrade her old student ID to the…
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Providing Bikes to Those in Need of Transportation
Bike Athens and UGA reCYCLE are eager to get you on the road again if you don’t mind biking. Thousands of volunteer hours go into making the program possible. Grady Newsource reporter Michella Chester learned first hand how these volunteers are making a difference.
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Marking 25th Anniversary of the HOPE Scholarship
The first HOPE scholarships were awarded a quarter-century ago. Sept. 1 marks the 25th anniversary of the landmark program to benefit high-performing students. It’s gone through changes over the years. Students told Grady Newsource reporter Cheyenne Brown they couldn’t go to school without it.