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WatchDawgs Want You to Become an ‘Active Bystander’
By Shaunteri Skinner WatchDawgs at the University of Georgia want people to know how to intervene and trust their own instincts in high-risk situations. Members of the organization provided tips to students on Tuesday in a training session at Tate Student Center. This is one of eight programs WatchDawgs will host this…
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5 Things to Know About ‘Frat Beach’ This Year
Many University of Georgia students spend the Friday before the annual Georgia/Florida football game in Jacksonville partying on the beach at St. Simons Island. This tradition known as “frat beach” usually involves a lot of underage drinking, but this year Glynn County law enforcement officers say there will be a zero…
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Mini-Segways Gain Popularity with UGA Athletes
By Sammy O’Brien Mini-segways are appearing all over UGA’s campus. Athletes have taken to the mini-devices most fondly and even use them to get to class and practice. Senior guard Tiaria Griffin rides her mini-segway all over campus to get to class fast and to get to practice on time.…
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Reading, Writing, and Metallica: Grady Newsource Profiles Dallas Cowne
By Kristin Miller The Madison County High School Teacher of the Year uses Metallica music as a way to connect with his students. Dallas Cowne teaches American Literature and AP Language Arts. Since students are constantly consuming media, Cowne hopes they will apply the lessons to their daily lives. Relating to his…
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ICYMI: Grady College Challenges Missouri School of Journalism
Will we soon see Missouri’s School of Journalism Dean David Kurpius wearing the Georgia red and black? Last week, Dean Charles Davis of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication issued a challenge; the loser of the Georgia-Missouri football game has to wear the opposing team’s colors on Monday. The Bulldogs defeated the Tigers by…
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Black Alumni Association Forming at UGA
Black alumni at the University of Georgia now have an official body to call their own: UGA Black Alumni. The UGA Alumni Association agreed to form this affinity group to be more inclusive of minority groups and to reconnect all students once they leave the university. “(Our) organization really wanted…
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SDT Greek Grind Raises Record Amount for Charity
Sigma Delta Tau’s 11th annual Greek Grind raised nearly $90,000 on Wednesday for Prevent Child Abuse America.
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Dancing Dogs and Flash Mobs
By: Chelsea Beimfohr “Smiley” is the spokesdog for the Super Smiley Flash Mob for Kindness. Smiley was adopted by pet lifestyle specialist and entertainer, Megan Blake, who began the flash mob campaign in 2012 to raise awareness for pet adoption. The pair travels around the country promoting animal kindness and…
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UGA Homecoming Parade Route
The University of Georgia Homecoming parade begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 16. Temporary road closures are to be expected. According to the Downtown Athens Parking System Office, participants need to be in the loading area on Dougherty Street by 4:30 p.m. and should come from the North Avenue…
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Paisley to Perform at UGA
By: Chelsea Beimfohr The UGA Homecoming Committee and University Union are presenting country music superstar Brad Paisley tonight at the UGA Intramural Fields. The concert is only open to currently enrolled UGA student. It begins at 7:30. Here’s what you need to know for tonight’s event. Parking All UGA students are…