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UGA Alarm Yields No Trace of Fire
There is not always fire. University of Georgia police responded to a smoke detector alarm on Sanford Drive Wednesday afternoon, but found no fire. Melissa Jackson of the University of Georgia’s communications department told Grady Newsource that the exhaust from a generator triggered the alarm, but did not elicit any flames. The alert…
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UGA Study Discovers Exercise Enhances Diabetic Medicine
ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia graduate student Melissa Lynn Erickson discovered that exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes and not for a reason you would think. The solution was exercise — specifically the treadmill located in the Kinesiology lab on UGA’s campus. “The role that exercise can…
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What You Need to Know About UGA Fetty Wap Concert
Rapper Fetty Wap will be performing at Stegeman Coliseum at the University of Georgia April 26 as part of University Union’s spring concert series. Here are a few things to know about his performance. \t How to buy tickets UGA students can begin buying tickets Wednesday at 10 a.m. using…
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Taking Action on Sexual Assault Awareness
The University Health Center’s Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention group is taking action today to help prevent sexual assault. The Association of American Universities reports that 1 in 5 women will be sexually assaulted at a university or college. “We’re doing a lot of education and you know, showing ways you can impliment…
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Recent Terror Attacks Spark Questions from Study Abroad Students
The University of Georgia is taking steps to ease any concerns about study abroad programs in the wake of recent terror attacks in Europe. The Office of International Education set up a press conference to ensure students’ health and safety abroad. Study abroad advisors hosted the conference to answer students’…
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Teal Is The New Black: Sexual Assault Awareness Marked on UGA Campus
Students at The University of Georgia will take the pledge to become an active bystander by pinning a ribbon to their chest this Tuesday in support of sexual assault awareness month. College students are one of the most vulnerable age groups when it comes to sexual assault.  According to…
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How Athens Fared in Southern College Towns Bracket
A winner will be crowned later today involving bracketology, college towns in the South, and democracy at its purest form. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Garden & Gun Magazine is running a March Madness style bracket featuring 32 southern college towns ranging from the Midwest to cities along the eastern coast. Wins are determined…
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Students React to Spring Concert Performer
University Union announced the 2016 spring concert performer at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Students immediately reacted in praise of its decision.
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University Union Announces 2016 Spring Concert
ATHENS — Fetty Wap will be performing live at Stegeman Coliseum April 26. University Union is sponsoring the annual event as part of its spring concert series. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday and can be purchased here. Doors open for the event at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins…
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Gather Round for the Rodeo: Great Southland Stampede Opens
The 42nd Great Southland Stampede Rodeo opens tonight. While the rodeo is a big fan attraction, the agriculture industry that supports the rodeo is experiencing some difficulties. Reporter James Thompson has more: Click here for the full story.