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Athens-Clarke County
Some Students Say No to Guns on Campus
Students at the University of Georgia will hold a protest against a bill in the Georgia Senate that could lead to allowing carry of concealed firearms on campus. A march for UGA students and Athens’ community members will start at 6:15 PM tonight at the UGA Arch on Broad Street. The march will…
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Athens-Clarke County
Alternative Spring Breaks Offer New Experiences
Service, fellowship, and community they’re not the words you usually hear describing college student’s spring break. For some University of Georgia students, though these words are guiding their alternative spring break. From March 5-12th, students who sign up will leave their communities in hopes of impacting another corner of the world. These trips are…
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Athens-Clarke County
Eight Bulldogs to Participate in NFL Combine
Eight Georgia Bulldogs will go from between the hedges in Athens to under the dome in Indianapolis to participate in the NFL Combine. The combine gives college football players the chance to showcase their skills for NFL teams, and their performance can make or break their chances of being drafted. The…
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Athens-Clarke County
How Much Do College Students Really Pay Each Semester?
ATHENS, GA — The Board of Regents announced yesterday that tuition will not increase in the 2016-2017 school year. Many parents and students believe this announcement is long overdue, as tuition rates increased last year between 2.5 and nine percent, per the University of System of Georgia. These semester breakdowns from…
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Athens-Clarke County
Will Kirby Smart Fill Sanford for G-Day?
ATHENS, GA — Georgia’s annual spring football game, G-Day, is going to be a special game this year. For the first time in 15 years, Georgia is led by a new head coach, Kirby Smart. Kirby Smart has big plans for the football program. At Tuesday’s Athletic Association Board Meeting,…
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UGA
Board of Regents Work to Pass Due Process Policy
State representative Earl Ehrhart (R) is pushing for a due process policy for college students. The representative from Powder Springs spoke at the capitol today. He wants a policy that would allow university-system students the right to due process when facing a punishment from the school. This gives students fair…
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UGA
Shop with a Bulldawg Program Continues
by: Katya Riedlinger For hundreds who normally wouldn’t have presents under the tree this year, one organization is rallying students to make a difference in their Christmas day. This Saturday, Dec. 5, Shop with a Bulldawg will take almost six hundred children shopping for Christmas presents. Each kid gets two…
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UGA Sports
Blackout Planned in Support of Coach Richt
By Savannah Brock Georgia Public Service Comissioner Tim Echols is calling for “Blackout” for Coach Mark Richt this Saturday, Dec. 5. Echols ask for fans to show their solidarity for Richt by wearing a black hat or shirt throughout Saturday. If you decide to particpate in the “Blackout” on social media, use…
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High School Sports
Daily Sports Wrap-Up: Dec. 2
By Nicole Castrellon UGA: \t UGA Men’s Basketball (3-2) defeated Oakland Tuesday night 86-82. J.J. Frazier lead the team with 23 points with Yante Maten close behind with 21 points. Team also got a big offensive effort from freshman Mike Edwards, who came away with 14 points for the night.…
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Health
What Vaccines are Doing for Public Health
By Abby Jessen Vaccines are improving public health, and experts from the UGA College of Public Health and Athens Regional have teamed up to talk about it on Wednesday night. They will explain the reasons for and science behind vaccine use, address vaccination safety, and discuss the role vaccines have played in…