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Fireworks trick us into patriotism

I’ve never been particularly patriotic or necessarily fond of my country, so this time of year is always somewhat lackluster for me. As a child I was tricked by the bright lights that permeated the night sky on the Fourth of July — you’re a kid, what can you do but stare up at them [...]

Blockbuster hits feature cliché actresses

I have a bit of a Twilight problem.At the risk of sounding like an overeager tween — always a risky proposition when discussing the dreaminess of Taylor Lautner — let me explain just why I harbor my secret affection. The books-movies-and-all franchise may deal in overheated romantic tropes and clichés, but it’s an enviably slick pop [...]

Let’s take a shot to being in college

The next time you’re out on the town or winding down at a house party, raise a glass to me. To yourself. To that guy sitting next to you. Years have been spent getting us to this point, learning how to cut corners and not get into too much trouble.  We are students of the [...]

Red & Black used poor word choice

I would really like to see more professional wording than “BOOBIES,” “BOOTY” and “BOOZE” on the front of this newspaper. This disturbs me as an adult, as a woman, and as a parent. Consider taking a different approach to your audience. We are generally a smart bunch of readers who are interested in your news [...]

Student on the run from ACC police: Offender charged on multiple crimes (w/documents)

He might be a stranger to most University students, but the name Austin Michael Norris is all too familiar to University and Athens-Clarke County police officers. Norris, a 23-year-old student from Manchester, had a warrant put out for his arrest on May 8 after a string of on-campus incidents connected to him. According to ACC [...]

Our Take: UGAmail follies

While many of us probably do not care and/or are blissfully ignorant about the changes our e-mail server has undergone, the members of the editorial board are, quite frankly, frightened. I find myself with a frightening case of apathy as I wonder, what the hell? Should I even care? These were the growing clouds of [...]

Businesses cope with the slowness of summer

Summer — the season when classes are more relaxed, studying in Europe is common and fewer students are in Athens to frequent their favorite downtown establishments. “Most businesses are affected quite a bit,” said Ricky Vaughn of the Mayflower Restaurant. “Not only are the Georgia students gone, but also a lot of local students are [...]

Police to underage drinker: ‘Urine’ trouble (w/documents)

The high price of pee Kathleen Anne Bugnitz, 20, was arrested and charged with underage possession or consumption of alcohol on June 26, according to a police report. A taxi driver called the police on Bugnitz after she reportedly urinated in his vehicle and refused to pay a $90 punitive fee for doing so. On [...]

Power outage crashes campus

The University had a chance to experience the California lifestyle this week when a brownout swept across campus. Beginning Sunday night and lasting into Monday, the outages affected buildings from South Campus to the high-rise dorms. Rumors abound as to the root of the problem — everything from rogue e-mail to chemistry lab mishaps have [...]

Old Bulldog teaches new tricks

Former University baseball player Jasha Balcom may not be in professional baseball anymore, but it is possible in the near future you may see a player he groomed playing in the MLB. Balcom founded HittersBox Baseball Inc. a little over a year ago. “I just decided to start my own baseball training company because I [...]

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