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For the Kids: Phi Mu President Sarah Horner Leads With Purpose
Clapping hands, screaming girls and viral “rush toks” may seem to define sorority life, but reality is different for University of Georgia Phi Mu President Sarah Horner. Horner honors Phi Mu’s motto, “for the kids,” and actively works to create a difference in the lives of families battling pediatric illness. …
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UGA Miracle Dance Marathon is this Weekend — Here’s What You Need to Know
UGA Miracle, the University of Georgia’s largest student-led philanthropic organization, will host its 31st annual Dance Marathon at Stegeman Coliseum on Saturday, following a record-breaking fundraising year. The event serves as the organization’s final fundraising push to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The dance marathon runs 13.5 hours featuring live…
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Rodeo Thrills Crowds, Builds Lasting Relationships for Block and Bridle
The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo held its 51st annual rodeo from March 19 to March 21 this year, featuring events such as calf roping and bull riding, and also a strong sense of camaraderie among the hosting student group, the UGA Block and Bridle club. Thousands were in attendance…
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Athens’ De-Icing Chemicals Raise Waterway Concerns
Winter storms bring more to Athens-Clarke County than snow and ice. After the slush melts, salt crystals and sand linger on streets and sidewalks until the next rainstorm washes those materials toward storm drains, ditches and nearby waterways. During the two winter storms in Athens during 2026, Athens-Clarke County Emergency…
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Hyperlocal Forecasting Sharpens Winter Storm Predictions in Athens
When winter storms threaten Athens, accurate forecasting can be crucial to the safety of thousands. Georgia’s varied landscape stretches the limits of broad, statewide forecasting, often prioritizing metro areas like Atlanta over smaller cities. At the University of Georgia, students in the Weather Dawgs are closing that gap by using…
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Chasing Eight: Lauren Neace’s Perfect State Lineup
For Lauren Neace, “good enough” was never the goal. This season, the Cedar Shoals sophomore became the first swimmer in school history to qualify for all eight state events — a goal she announced during her freshman year, half-joking, half-daring herself to try. By the middle of this season, it…
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UGA Student DJ Russo Powers Athens Nightlife
Streams of neon lights flashed at downtown Athens bar Updawg on Feb. 7 as the crowd of more than 85 dance to the beats of Daniel “DJ” Russo. “Every time DJ Russo is at Updawg, his energy is right there,” said Chase Landmesser, an employee at Updawg. “He sets the…
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It’s Finally Time for the Grammys: Here’s What You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest night in music before your favorite artist takes the stage at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday. What are the Grammys? The awards show is held annually by the Recording Academy to commemorate and honor the best music from the past…
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Eligible But Uninterested: Why UGA Club Women’s Lacrosse Team Prefers to Stay Club
One of the most successful teams at University of Georgia does not play under the lights at Sanford Stadium or on the court at Stegeman Coliseum. Instead, it plays at the Club Sports Complex. Last spring, Georgia’s women’s club lacrosse team made its 10th straight appearance in the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates championship…
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‘People Are Fed Up’: Community Members Protest Against ICE, Trump Administration Policies
Chants mixed with passing car honks at the Arch in downtown Athens on Jan. 20, as approximately 100 protestors rallied against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Trump administration policies. The protest was a part of a larger movement across the U.S. “People are fed up and they want…