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Health
UGA Researchers Working on New Cancer Treatment
http://youtu.be/MVcofilBsXw UGA researchers are developing a new cancer treatment by using light. They are in the process of advancing the treatment they found using nanoparticles in cancer cells. “Here what we are trying to do is put a molecule which can be activated using light and then you use that…
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Athens-Clarke County
Tri To Beat Cancer
Tiger Woods, Lebron James, Roger Federer…You’ve heard all their names is their fear of cancer.0 “I’ll be swimming this sunday August 18th in the Tri To Beat Cancer” says Terry Ray. Cancer survivors will have another fight on their hands this weekend. This time in a triathlon. One of those…
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Federal Program Offers Free Snacks for Some Students
One federal program is taking a different approach in fighting childhood obesity. The fresh fruits and vegetable program offers students the chance to eat healthy snacks but only half the schools in Georgia that need the funding are getting it. “It’s for every student in the school…” said cafeteria manager…
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Athens-Clarke County
Bernals to be Tried in Athens
In just six weeks, a former Athens-Clarke County police dispatcher will appear in court for federal charges. Cynthia Ramirez-Bernal and her husband Darley are scheduled to appear at the Athens federal courthouse on Hancock Avenue on September 30. Cynthia and Darley Bernal were indicted in June for their involvement in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Who Should Deal With the Rats?
Tenants trying to keep rodents out of the house may be facing more problems than one. One Athen’s home that looks ordinary from the outside is facing a nasty problem on the inside. Rats. Three have been killed so far, and signs point towards more. Student Zack Osborne lives in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Gas Leak on Research Drive
By Ben Bolton and Avery Smith ATHENS, Ga.–A gas leak on Research Drive blocked traffic on Thursday for several hours. At approximately 11:15 a.m., a construction crew accidentally hit an under-ground gas pipeline causing a leak. The crew was installing a fiber optic line under a driveway when the plastic gas…
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UGA Sports
UGA Fan’s Picture Day To Be Held Saturday
You’ve seen them on the field, but now you have the chance to stand side by side with them. This Saturday is the annual UGA Fan’s Picture Day. “I actually really liked it because you go to the games, you seen them playing on the field and you see…
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UGA Sports
UGA Football Night Scrimmage Update
By Ben Bolton ATHENS, Ga. – The UGA football team held a scrimmage in Sanford Stadium on Wednesday night to prepare for the beginning of the 2013 season. Head Coach Mark Richt was sporting a new haircut for the scrimmage that was set to simulate playing under the lights against…
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Athens-Clarke County
Back to School Safety
By Kendall Forward & Karli Barnett Before settling into your new place this year, Make sure you know how to keep it safe. Students are moving back to Athens. As the population grows, so does the chance for potential burglaries. One new resident, Avery Gardener had to…
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UGA
Is Sanford Stadium Safe?
Fan safety is constantly evaluated by UGA officials. The Turner Field fatality on Monday raised questions about stadium safety all over the country. A UGA Associate Athletic Director explains the mandatory requirements at Sanford Stadium. ” If it’s a seating area where like the first row is like a 300…