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Visual Journalism
Momentos of Home
Students in the advanced photojournalism course captured two photos — a portrait of a first-year student at the University of Georgia and one object that student brought from home. These freshmen were also asked what they hoped to accomplish in their first year in Athens. See and read their stories…
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Q&As
Home for Everyone: Inside a UGA RA’s Room of Refuge
Walk into Julia Randall’s room in Brumby Hall, and the calm hits before anything else. Soft creams and cool blues wash over the space. The blinds are pulled all the way up, not just for the light, but for the wide view of campus. The gold accents running through the…
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Home & Garden
Students Search for Perfect ‘Cool Crap’ at Tate Poster Sale
Alyssa Fallon is always in the market for a cat poster. So when the University of Georgia senior walked through the Tate Student Center poster sale on her way to the bookstore, a small poster featuring a cat was enough to make her stop. The poster may end up in…
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Visual Journalism
Caribbean Culture in the Classic City: Students, Residents Reflect on Their Experiences in Athens
Even though it’s hundreds of miles away physically, Caribbean culture can be found in the Classic City. Caribbean students at the University of Georgia make up a small population of the majority white student body. Despite this, residents and students get creative to find Caribbean culture in Athens. The Caribbean…
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Education
Visa Changes, Uncertainties Put UGA International Scholars, Science at Risk
Shifting Federal Landscapes At the University of Georgia, 3,120 international students are building futures that depend on timelines they do not fully control, potentially jeopardizing their academic paths. As federal immigration policies governing student and work visas continue to shift, international scholars at UGA are studying, teaching and conducting research…
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Education
Students Navigate Spring Schedule Changes
Students at the University of Georgia returned to the classroom this week to an unfamiliar feeling. UGA implemented a new class schedule this semester headlined by an increase in class length, later start times, and a reduction of the semester from 15 to 14 weeks. Students’ feelings vary, with some…
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Athens-Clarke County
Provider Shortages Limit Mental Health Access in Athens
Athens-Clarke County is facing a growing shortage of mental health care providers, leaving both college students and local residents struggling to find prompt and affordable treatment. Athens Mental Health Resources Fall Short of Demand Athens is officially marked as a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area, meaning the demand for providers…
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2024 Election
Mobilizing the Next Generation: How Young Voters Impact Georgia’s Future
As the 2024 elections approach, all eyes are on Georgia, a key battleground state where young voters could potentially have a significant impact on the outcome. That is, of course, if they show up to the polls. A Look at Past Turnout Historically, the 18-24 age category is the least…
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Diversity
‘Generational Curse Broken’: First-Gen College Students Reflect on Graduation
Siham Ahmed, a fourth-year student at the University of Georgia, emigrated from Ethiopia to the United States at the age of 1. The move away from culture and community was difficult, but Ahmed said her parents made the decision “because of the opportunities that exist in America Where can I…
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Education
Art Students Face High Costs for Necessary Supplies
College students, especially those from low-income families, face a wide range of financial obstacles on campus. For those majoring in art, one of the biggest obstacles might the cost of supplies and other materials necessary for class assignments. Depending on a student’s school and major, there is a vast inconsistency…