retail and restaurants
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Q&As
Q&A: Athens Area Chamber Leader Shares Restaurant, Retail Outlook
Marissa Chastain is the vice president of operations for the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, a position she moved into in 2021. Chastain spent eight years as a chamber member prior to taking her current position. She served as an ambassador and small business committee leader during that time, which…
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Education
More than Vacation: Hidden Struggles of Attending University of Hawaii
Attending college in Hawaii sounds like a vacation for many on the mainland: crystal-clear water, beaches minutes from campus, and tropical weather. To the local students, however, this picture-perfect postcard comes with complications. In an article published by the University of Hawaii, academic advisor Megumi Makino-Kanehiro explained that although the…
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Issues in Sports
University of Hawaii Swim and Dive Thrives in Silent Power
Beyond the University of Hawaii’s high-revenue athletic programs is a team hidden from the spotlight. Quietly and humbly, they build opportunities for an underserved local population through the island’s historical vantage and deep investment in its cultural values. Yet, the university’s media relations primarily hands publicity to high-interest spectator sports. …