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The next president of the United States should close the Guantánamo Bay military prison, five former secretaries of state said Thursday. Henry Kissinger, James Baker III, Warren Christopher, Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell said they agreed the next U.S. … 7 Comments
Students and faculty continue to react to the possible deactivation of the Spanish minor for a two-year trial period, which was passed in by the University Council curriculum committee March 21. Connor McCarthy and Nicki Batelli, Student Government Association president and vice president, wrote a letter to University President Michael Adams expressing their opposition. … 0 Comments
The following incidents were reported to the Athens-Clarke County Police: Kathleen Basslo reported an entering auto that occurred on 3/24/2008 at 290 S. Milledge Ave., in which contents from her pocketbook were stolen. According to a police report the front window on the driver's side was broken and a digital camera, check book ($1), credit card ($1), driver's license ($1) and Tommy Hilfiger purse ($25) was taken. … 0 Comments
- Relay for Life Benefit Concert. Hosted by Phi Sigma Pi. There will be a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses. All ticket proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Must be 21 or older to enter, but all ages welcome to purchase raffle tickets. Sideways Bar 10 p. … 0 Comments
Speakers will discuss today how social workers can help the black community at a conference about families. Judge Glenda Hatchett kicked off the two-day conference Thursday, speaking about the status of children at risk. "Triumphs and Challenges: African Americans Moving Forward" aims to educate social work practitioners on strategies to assist the black community. … 1 Comment
No tail lights, a moped and a beer made for a bad combination for a University student arrested Thursday. Jonathon Daniel Arnold was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after police pulled him over. After being searched, police later charged him with possession of cocaine, Oxycontin, medicine not in its original container, open container and no tail lights, according to an Athens-Clarke County police report. … 5 Comments
The Federal Railroad Administration and the Great Walton Railroad will prosecute individuals who enter the property, University Police Chief Jimmy Williamson wrote Thursday in an e-mail to the Arch listserv. Police have received complaints that University students and staff were parking at the railroad, inappropriately crossing tracks and climbing on railcars, the e-mail states. … 2 Comments
