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The Georgia Redcoat band's home field might be Sanford Stadium, but they will look to defeat Georgia Tech once again in the Band Bowl. ALLISON LOVE/Staff

Redcoats ready for Band Bowl on Feb. 11

By on February 6, 2012

If you think Georgia Redcoat rehearsal consists of marching formations, note memorizing and breathing exercises, you might be surprised to know that practice — led by sousaphone player Brett Johnson — is more focused on play-calling and strategy. This is because they are preparing for the highly-anticipated Band Bowl — an annual game played between [...]

Following a LISTSERV email from November of last year, Locker 150 was changed to a place where students and faculty could leave anonymous concerns about the pharmacy school. JULIA CARPENTER/Staff

Pharmacy school email says college ‘plagued by ethical problems,’ Dean insists otherwise (w/document)

By on February 6, 2012

The College of Pharmacy may be experiencing “ethical” problems including “cheating in the classroom to sharing of controlled substances to illegal drug use among [the] student body,” according to an email from Alan Wolfgang, associate dean of student affairs. In the LISTSERV email dated Nov. 23, 2011, the afternoon before Thanksgiving Day, Wolfgang wrote he was [...]

Betsy Kingston knew Joseph Dinnan before they started a band together, and that familiarity has enhanced their debut as part of Betsy Kingston & The Crowns; and their debut enhances Kingston's affinity for bluesy, emotional sound. Courtesy Betsy Kingston

‘All or nothing’ artist celebrates album release

By on February 6, 2012

A rock band came from a conversation about vending. The relationship between Joseph Dinnan and Betsy Kingston’s families span about 50 years; Dinnan’s father knew Kingston’s grandfather. “Our families go way back,” said Kingston, singer, songwriter and frontwoman for Betsy Kingston & The Crowns. “I moved to Athens to pursue music.” In a conversation about [...]

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EDITORIAL CARTOON: Feb. 6

By on February 6, 2012

Lauren Herring returns the ball with a forehand. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

PHOTO GALLERY: Women’s Tennis versus Florida International University

By on February 5, 2012

               

Without the benefit of a huge following or a huge budget, freshman Kevni Woodside is nonetheless persistent in the production of his YouTube-set series. HILARY HOGG/Staff

Student turns ‘Diva’ online for fun, fame (w/video)

By on February 5, 2012

Kevni Woodside has a personality big enough for two. In high school, his alter ego “Believah Dah Diva,” gave him the confidence to be himself. As a college freshman, Woodside’s alter ego is gaining YouTube popularity for the low-fi, high-wattage closet-confessional-style narratives that surround his character. But before propping up his video camera to film [...]

Rusk Hall and the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative law hosted "Striking the Right Balance: Energy Security in International Law." ELIZABETH STOWELL/Staff

International conference brings big names in energy security to the University

By on February 4, 2012

The Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law hosted the conference “Striking the Right Balance: Energy Security in International Law” Friday at Rusk Hall. William Ostendorff, the Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner, delivered the keynote address to students and professors about the emergence of renewable energy and sustainability for the future. “Given the environmental and economic concerns associated with using energy, [...]

The Corduroy Road played at the Georgia Theatre on February 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: The Corduroy Road

By on February 3, 2012

     

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PHOTO GALLERY: Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi State University

By on February 3, 2012

The Georgia women’s basketball team defeated Mississippi State University 70-60 at Stegeman Coliseum on Thursday, February 2, 2012.

Three Bulldog players kicked off team

By on February 3, 2012

Three Georgia freshman football players have been dismissed from the team for violation of team rules according to an announcement by Bulldog head coach Mark Richt. Wide receiver Sanford Seay, cornerback Nick Marshall of Rochelle, and defensive back Chris Sanders were dismissed Friday morning after meeting with Richt. Seay was redshirted in 2011, Marshall played [...]