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Kudzu Bug, A Soybean Killer
Athens, GA – There is a new bug in Georgia and and its affecting Soybean crops. Mache Kane has more about this pest which is actually called the kudzu bug. In 2009, the kudzu bug was first found. Now, its called the kudzu bug because it eats kudzu, but the real…
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UGA’s Only Female to Complete Mountain Warfare Course
Athens, Ga–Uga’s R-O-T-C unit is awarded the annual MacArthur award. Reporter Hannah Patrick has the story about one of their outstanding cadets in this program. The MacArthur award is given to 8 out of 273 ROTC units nationwide.This award came right after Kayla Lechance became the only female from UGA…
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UGA Spring Concert 2013
By: Brittany Chenelle There was an unusual amount of people in the Tate Center today linked to the annual Spring Concert. Tickets went on sale this morning at 9am for this year’s concert which features rapper Kendrick Lamar. The line wrapped throughout the Tate Center full of students eager to…
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Reed Hall Is Giving An Interactive Underground Railroad Tour
Athens, GA – UGA’s Reed Hall is giving campus and the athens community a look at the underground rail road through the eyes of a slave. Glory Bound is an interactive guided tour of the underground railroad. The event starts in the lobby of Reed and tourists are guided throughout…
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Chi Phi Cut-a-thon Benefits Hurricane Sandy Victims
One group of hairdressers is not only cutting hair, they’re cutting a lot of costs for East Georgia’s Red Cross chapter. Grady Newsource Reporter Mary Grace Fisher was able to see UGA’s Chi Phi fraternity get a makeover for a good cause. Jesse Codner’s mother has probably cut his hair…
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Outcome of National Court Case Could Affect UGA
Athens, GA– An Indiana farmer is going head-to-head this week with one of the largest agricultural companies over seed infringement. Reporter Iris Garrett tells you how this particular Supreme Court case is significant to the University. This is not a unique occurrence. The Monsanto company has been a Goliath to farmers…
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Student Sues Professor For $1.3 Million
A Lehigh University student is suing her professor for 1.3 million dollars in lost earnings over a grade. The girl claims that the 1 point 3 million is what she would have earned if she would have been allowed to complete her degree. I went around campus to hear what…
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Don’t Miss a Chance to Join the Domestic Student Exchange
By: Brittany Chenelle Studying abroad is not the only way students can experience education at a different university. UGA offers a program that allows students to discover their academic potential at another school in the U.S. A year ago UGA student, Morgan Poole, participated in the National Student Exchange. Through…
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UGA’s Top Talent Competition
Athens, GA— Freshman and Sophomores had a unique opportunity this morning to go job hunting. Its typical for Seniors to be thinking about their careers but only underclassman were allowed to participate today in UGA’s Top Talent Competition hosted by Terry College. The students were competing for potential internships and…
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UGA Students Sell Hugs to Fund Mission Trip
A hug can go a long way, and two students at the University of Georgia have proven that a simple hug in exchange for a dollar can turn into something much greater. Hannah Adams, a UGA senior, carried a sign from class to class today. The sign promoted the…