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UPDATE: Autopsy Completed, Results Still Unknown
The GBI says the autopsy has been performed, and a blood alcohol test was also conducted. However, the results of that test and the autopsy are not due to be released until June 19th.
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Yik Yak Changes Follow Racial Comments
Founders of Yik Yak say they are looking for a way to better the app by preventing threatening comments and racial slurs. Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington say they have a basic filter for words like rape on their app already, but some yaks still get posted. They hope to partner…
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UGA Group Campaigning for New Women’s Center
A group at UGA wants to open a new women’s center. UGA already has a women’s clinic as part of the University Health Center, but the group Dawgs for a Women’s Center wants a space that is more of a safe zone for counseling and relaxation. Reporter C.J. Gaan will have…
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Amy Robach to Deliver UGA Spring Commencement Address
University of Georgia graduate and “Good Morning America” anchor Amy Robach will deliver the commencement address at UGA’s spring commencement ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on May 8 in Sanford Stadium. “Amy Robach is a veteran television journalist with national and international recognition. She also is one of…
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UGA Students Respond to Controversial Yik Yak Comment Following UGA Student Death
University of Georgia students are responding to a social media post (below) that has stirred up cause controversy and anger for some groups.
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UGA Student Death Numbers in 2015 Lower Than Average
Reporter Kevni Woodside is following up with UGA officials to see how the death numbers in 2015 compare to past years. Vice President of Public Affairs Tom Jackson said that as devastating as these deaths have been, it’s not the first year the university has mourned the loss of multiple…
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UPDATED: Funeral for UGA student to be held today
The funeral for Mikal “Miki” Ghirmazghi will be held on Monday, March 23 at 11 a.m. The service is scheduled to be held at Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home at the Avondale-Scottdale Chapel in Scottdale, GA. Carrie Campbell from University Housing asks that people please be respectful of…
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UGA President’s Statement Addressing Racial Comment
UGA President Jere Morehead sent out a statement to all of the Multicultural Services and Programs via email last night around 9:00 PM. Morehead addressed the recent racial comments made on social media outlet.
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A GoFundMe for Mikal Ghirmazghi Started to Help Family
A GoFundMe has been started for Mikal Ghirmazghi. Ghirmazghi was found dead in her dorm room in Russell Hall yesterday. The goal is $10,000.
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UGA Administration Reacts to Racist Yik Yak Post
Dean of Students Dr. Bill McDonald says UGA is very concerned about a racist Yik Yak comment that was posted shortly after the death Mikal Ghirmazghi.