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UGA Mascots: From Then to Now
By Jordynn Abernathy The University of Georgia has a new dawg in town! After our beloved “Russ” retired, his grandson “Que” is now here to take over! Here is a timeline of history of mascots throughout UGA’s history. To see the names of each Uga and fun facts, be sure to click…
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‘Que’ to Replace ‘Russ’ as UGA Mascot
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Uga IX is retiring and Uga X is ready to take over the Dawg house! The University of Georgia announced Thursday that Uga IX, affectionately known as “Russ,” will retire as Georgia’s bulldog mascot at age 11, after working 25 games as an interim mascot from 2009-12,…
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Daily Digital Dash: UGA Students Build a Tiny House
By Abby Jessen and Nicole Castrellon Have you ever seen a tiny house? Watch this video to learn more about tiny houses and see the house that students at the University of Georgia are building for Georgia Organics. Full News Package:
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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.