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SGA Releases Letter, Supports Missouri
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Thursday morning the University of Georgia Student Government Association released this letter taking a firm stance against racial injustice. The letter comes after the University of Missouri president resigned this week amidst student protests over racial tension. Some students didn’t agree with SGA’s stance. “I definitely…
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5 Ways to Protect Your Bike or Scooter
By Zack Sims Scooter theft is on the rise according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. They recommend that you owners lock their scooters and bikes to an immovable objet like a fence or lamppost. Along with always locking them to an immovable object, here are some other tips. \t Get a…
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Problems Social Networking Apps Present on College Campuses
By Zack Sims Yeti is the new social networking app making waves at the University of Georgia. It provides a similar platform to Yik Yak, except it allows students to post anonymous pictures and videos instead of just text-only messages. It then compiles these posts into a campus story based on…
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Tate, The Land Down Under
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Things are hopping at Tate! Tuesday morning the University of Georgia’s Tate student center transformed into the land down under. UGA Discover Abroad brought two kangaroos to campus to promote their study abroad program to Australia. “We just wanted to bring kangaroos out today because we…
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Protest Disrupts Board of Regents Meeting
By Dillon Richards Update | 5:15 p.m. A representative for the Georgia Board of Regents told Grady Newsource that the Board gave student protesters a chance to speak, but they declined. “We respect our students’ right to free speech,” he said. He also said the students were allowed to continue their…
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Have You Been Counted? UGA Survey Measures Social Climate, Comfort on Campus
By Madison Keiger and Kalyn Wilson Have you ever felt targeted, uncomfortable or unwelcomed on the University of Georgia’s campus? If so, now is your time to share your voice. The University of Georgia has created a study to better understand the social climate of UGA through the eyes of…
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Young Democrats, College Republicans to Discuss Politics in Great Debate
By Danielle Herman Collegiate representatives from two national parties will go head to head Wednesday night on the University of Georgia’s campus. Moderated by the Georgia Debate Union, student leaders from the College Republicans and Young Democrats will debate many of the current political issues on the national and state level. Audience…
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UGA’s Spotlight in the Arts Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow
The University of Georgia’s Spotlight on the Arts Festival begins Nov. 4th and will last until Saturday, November 14th. The festival will feature more than 50 various events, and everyone is welcome to attend. Here is a list of the highlight events occurring this week: Wednesday, Nov. 4th – Kickoff: \t Opening Celebration @…
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Renowned Professor Shares Election Predictions with Award-Winning Journalists
By Abby Jessen Dr. Charles S. Bullock III shares his predictions on which party will win the House of Representatives and who he thinks has the best shot at the presidency come Nov. 2016. Bullock presented at the Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists, which is funded by the U.S.…
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Frat Stars and Empty Bars
By Katya Riedlinger Many UGA students put on their funkiest outfit and flocked to Frat beach over the weekend, but this year was a little different. According to Glenn County Commissioner Dale Provenzano, attendance to the beach was was down by almost 40 percent and many locals said they felt the…