Q&As
-
Get to Know: Clarke Central Softball, Wrestling Coach Will Lance
As an alumnus of Clarke Central High School, Coach Will Lance cares deeply about the community at the school. Lance is the winningest softball coach in Clarke Central history and finished 11-14 this season. Recently, he has transitioned to coaching the wrestling team, which has brought challenges but also familiarity.…
-
Get to Know: Michael Kaspro, UGA Women’s Basketball Practice Player
Michael Kaspro is a 6-foot-5-inch sophomore at the University of Georgia. Originally from Buford, Kaspro was a multi-sport athlete in high school, playing basketball and running track and field. Last year, Kaspro was recruited to be on the women’s basketball practice team, and he now practices with the team multiple…
-
Get to Know: UGA Hockey’s Isaac Haugen
After a season-ending leg injury in 2023, UGA hockey goaltender Isaac Haugen has been a force in net this year. Georgia sits at No. 1 in the national AAU Division I rankings, and Haugen’s return is an integral part of the team’s dominance so far. The Ice Dawgs are preparing…
-
Get to Know: UGA Track & Field’s Elena Kulichenko
After finishing seventh in the high jump at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Elena Kulichenko is gearing up for a highly anticipated senior season at Georgia. Kulichenko finished as a bronze medalist in the high jump at the indoor NCAA championships and SEC championships last season, and had a record-setting performance…
-
Get to Know: UGA Swimmer Luca Urlando
With several school records and an Olympic debut already under his belt, it’s safe to say that Georgia senior Luca Urlando is making a name for himself in the world of swimming. Now that the collegiate swim and dive season is in full swing, the Sacramento, California, native discussed his…
-
Get to Know: UGA Volleyball Player Bianna Muoneke
The Georgia volleyball team has had an up-and-down season. While the overall record of 12-14 may not have been the Bulldogs’ goal, there were several standout players on this year’s team. Among them is former SEC All-Freshman Bianna Muoneke, who transferred to Georgia from Texas A&M. In her first season…
-
Get to Know: Clarke Central Senior, UGA Football Commit Hezekiah Millender
Hezekiah Millender, a 3-star quarterback at Clarke Central High School, has caught the attention of the local community and college football recruiting with his recent commit to the University of Georgia. After transferring to Clarke Central from Goodyear, Arizona, Millender has backed up his skills with results. He was named…
-
Q&A: Student Band Shares Ambitious Plans
The Squatches, a student cover band that debuted in April and has performed at events including Porchfest, shared their beginnings and plans for the year. Q: What went into the making of this name — what inspired it? Harry Greenspan: Freshman year, we would hang out in the dorms, me,…
-
Q&A: Target Store Director Says ‘We’re Part of the Community’
Claire Guest, a University of Georgia alumna, serves as store director of the Target store on Atlanta Highway in Athens. Q: What part of your job do you enjoy the most? I’m actually quite introverted but I do still enjoy being around people. And so whether it’s my team members,…
-
Q&A: Disabilities Advocate Voices Concerns About Obstacles to Voting in Athens
Garrick Scott is executive director of the Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living, an organization in Athens that focuses on providing resources, advocacy and support to people with disabilities across 10 Georgia counties. Q: What are your thoughts about general accessibility for people with disabilities in Athens? On a scale…