By: Briana Hayes In speaking with certain higher-ups, particularly those in frequent correspondence with the Board of Regents about an opt-in pass/fail system, I have come across the common argument that opt-in pass/fail would, and I quote, “reward the less motivated students to the detriment of the more scholarly students.” I would like…
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Medical Marijuana Farms on the University of Georgia Campus a new Possibility
By Tyree Brown Over 1100 pounds of marijuana could be grown on the University of Georgia campus. On April 17, 2019, the Georgia Hope Act was signed by Governor Brian Kemp making Georgia the 34th state to allow the production of medical marijuana. The new bill would let six producers cultivate medical cannabis preparations in…
Discomforts of the 8%
By Tylar Norman You know that feeling when you walk into a room full of people, and there is no where left to sit. You are actively looking, but there is no room for you. The room is crowded, uncomfortable, and everyone stops and stares at you…as if you have intruded. Sometimes as 1 of…
Senior Sit Down: University of Georgia Class of 2019 (A Short Film)
By Lyndsey Jackson Producer’s Note: “A Letter to My Freshman Year Self” Senior Sit Down Dear Lyndsey, Freshman year was hard. You dealt with stress, home sickness and the loss of a grandparent all in one year. You didn’t know what to major in or what you wanted to do after college. However,…
Netflix, No Chill
By Patrick Hamblett Netflix was one of the first available direct-to-consumer video streaming services developed and since their conception they have been quite the disturbance in the media industry. In 1997 Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, two American entrepreneurs founded an online DVD rental service that has evolved the way people around the world consume…
Rocky Horror Picture Show! A Recreation of a 70s Classic at UGA
By Jayla Johnson “Let’s do the Time Warp agaiiin!” The annual production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show from University of Georgia’s University Union was outstanding. It was a modern comedic production of a 70s classic film. With a dynamic student cast of amazing actors and actresses and interactive audience in the production, you can’t…
There’s Still Hope
By Sydney Gibbs Well, the Georgia Bulldogs were finally tested after going against the Louisiana Tigers down in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. However, the outcome wasn’t what the fans expected nor wanted. After a disappointing 36-16 loss in Death Valley, the Bulldogs dropped from No. 2 to No. 8 in the AP Top 25 Poll. They…
Café Soul — What is it and why you should have bought your ticket?
By Tylar Norman WHAT EVEN IS CAFE SOUL? Each year with a fresh set of talent and a dazzling theme, the Black Affairs Council hosts their annual talent show. Lindsey Cohen, the co-cultural social programming chair, describes Café Soul as a talent showcase designed for all to express themselves and showcase their talents. You did…
“Put the N-Word In!”: Being a Black Student at a UGA Football Game
By Jasmine Monroe As a University of Georgia student, I am hyper aware of my privilege to experience many things. I understand the heated debate over Jittery Joes coffee vs. Starbucks coffee, I know how difficult it is to find an empty study room in the Miller Learning Center, and I know that O-House is the…
Russell Hall renovations create complications on campus
By Cheyenne Brown The renovation of the high-rise dormitory, Russell Hall, has called for several adjustments within the freshmen community at the University of Georgia. The $44.5 million renovations began in May 2017. The decision was made by the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia. The regents approved a plan which UGA will…
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