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Q&As
Q&A: UGA Women in Economics President Considers Global Impact of Tariffs
Isabel Hardy, a fourth-year economics major and president of Women in Economics at UGA, sees her knowledge of economics as a way to move through the world. Q: Has learning about economics throughout college changed your perspective on global issues? A: Yeah. Economics is great because it’s a frame of…
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In-Depth
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In-Depth
How Germany’s Emerging Extremist Party Clinched the Internet
German researchers are intrigued by a new phenomenon: the majority of all political discussion on social media is coming from a party with only slightly more than 10% control of the Bundestag, the national German parliament. The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has rapidly developed a massive social media presence.…
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2018 Election
‘That’s Why I’m Running’: Kemp Says Growing Up in Athens Led Him to Race for Governor
For Republican gubernatorial nominee Brian Kemp, the opportunities he was given as a child in Athens have set the tone for what he wants for the rest of Georgia. “So this whole area, like many areas around our state, is just an awesome place. For me to grow up…the opportunities…
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2018 Election
President Trump Expected in Macon this Sunday in Show of Support for Kemp
President Donald Trump is expected to visit Macon on Sunday to campaign for Brian Kemp in Georgia’s heated governor’s race. This would be Trump’s second visit to Macon this month. On Oct. 15, the president met with Red Cross relief workers and farmers to talk about the impact of Hurricane…
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Athens-Clarke County
How ‘America First’ Budget Could Affect Athens
Athens, Ga.– Federal funds used for everything from affordable housing to free job training are up for elimination in President Trump’s proposed “America First” budget. The federal government provides a portion of these funds to Athens each year through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The $3 billion program is…
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UGA
First a Dawg, Now an American Citizen
Dreams can take a month to achieve, a year, a decade or never happen. UGA student Rafael Paz Abromson, from Brazil, achieved what he’s been dreaming of for 12 years. He finally became a U.S. citizen two weeks ago. Abromson has wanted to be a U.S. citizen since he was…
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Northeast Georgia News
Watkinsville’s La Parilla Participates in “A Day Without Immigrants”
Local restaurant employees who intended to make a statement found themselves the victims of racist remarks last Friday. La Parilla, a mexican restaurant in Watkinsville decided to close for the day last Thursday after many of their employees took the day to recognize a national protest called “A Day Without…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA students join the conversation on Trump immigration ban
ATHENS, Ga.—Students at the University of Georgia participated in a ‘March For Immigrants’ last Friday to protest against the ban on immigration posed by President Trump. The event was created by the Muslim Student Association in partnership with the UGA chapter for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored…
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2016 Election
UGA Counseling Center Offers Help For Post-Election Stress
While some UGA students are joining other groups across the country in protest, there’s one thing they aren’t doing. They aren’t seeking university counseling like students at some other schools. Kristine Groft, a Public Relations Coordinator for the the University of Georgia Health Center, said Thursday that the Center has…