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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…
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Edward R. Murrow Program Visits Grady
By Jordynn Abernathy Journalism students from the University of Georgia served as hosts to a group of international journalists Monday morning as part of a prestigious government media program. The Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists is a collaboration between the U.S Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and…
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Cheating Violations Rising at UGA
By Nicole Castrellon and Zack Sims Reports of cheating at the University of Georgia are on the rise, but not for the reasons you may think. Deborah Bell, executive director of student academic honesty, said professors are getting better at catching cheating and students sometimes don’t realize they are doing…