Chris Jordan is a man’s man. On any given day, you can find the long-time boxer and fitness fanatic throwing punches, lifting weights, or teaching sweat-inducing boxing and kick-boxing classes at Ramsey. For Jordan, exercise is more than a hobby, and from the looks of his muscular frame, it’s his life. But the boxing vet [...]

Athens service organizations are on a mission to feed those who need it and they’re looking for volunteers. In 2009, 36.3 percent of people in Athens-Clarke County were below the poverty level, which was more than double the rate for the entire state, according to the United States Census Bureau.   The Food Bank of [...]

With Halloween creeping around the corner, we figured it was time to take a look at a few local bands that treat fashion just as seriously as their music ­— or not that seriously at all.   Casper and the Cookies SOUND LIKE  B-52s, Apples in Stereo, Flaming Lips DRESS LIKE  A macabre cast of [...]

Not every Athenian takes advantage of all Athens has to offer. Get rid of the déja vu feeling and go ahead and get lost! ARTinis Art Lounge Even if you’re no Picasso, there’s no reason to limit your artistic horizons. Grab a buddy and hit downtown art studio ARTinis, which offers group painting classes for [...]

Wonder why Old Athens Cemetery is still on campus? Or why it shares human body counts with Oconee Hill Cemetery? Or perhaps you want to know where you can get the best spot for you and your future spouse. Read on as I share my grave travel accounts. Old Athens Cemetery (Jackson Street Cemetery) Here [...]

The fall air is slowly setting in, making us thankful for cooler temperatures and reminding us that yet another year is flying by. And as we get into the swing of the school year, freshmen are finding their routines while seniors are faced with the reality of graduation. This is my favorite time of year, [...]

The most prevalent argument I hear is that “good beer is just too expensive.” To this I say, “Make it yourself.” People save money on all sorts of things by doing it themselves — learning how to fix their own cars, plumbing, computers, grow their own food, even roll their own cigarettes. Why not make [...]

Every girl and guy needs the one drink that caters to their alcoholic taste for the month. As ampersand’s certified bartender, I have a few highball recipes that will keep your Halloween spirits alive. A Killer Kool Aid for Him Also called a Jim Jones, this drink is for 151 risk-takers. Kudos to your high [...]

Although Georgia has an open primary system (cheat sheet: that means you can vote in the primary of either party no matter your registered political affiliation), not every one of you on campus will participate in electing a Republican candidate for president. This is a national trend — far fewer voters participate in primaries than [...]

This month’s theme put football on our brains. So we thought we would ask the staff a question. Here’s the answer. RACHEL G. BOWERS EDITOR IN CHIEF Answer: “I always tailgate with my family by South Deck.” Rachel is a senior newspapers major MEGAN SWANSON MANAGING EDITOR Answer: “If I tailgate, you will find me [...]