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Athens was anything but a sleepy Southern town Saturday night. With 150 cyclists racing through downtown Athens, a crowd of 30,000 spectators wandering the streets, plus sidewalk bars serving drinks to the masses, there was bound to be trouble. It came in the form of one of the worst bike wrecks in the history of Twilight. … 0 Comments
University students can visit an amusement park on campus as classes come to an end. The event at Legion Field is part of the University Union's second annual "Spring Fever" celebration. The purpose is to celebrate the end of the semester and the school year. … 0 Comments
With almost one in three students studying abroad by the time they graduate, the University is home to quite a few Lonely Planet addicts and world travelers. For all of those sky mile junkies, there's a new way to get the up-to-date scoop on the best and worst of student destinations. … 0 Comments
Housed in a revamped bar joint a few paces from 40 Watt on Washington St., Repent attracts its visitors with its gothic black and blue sign, devilish crimson light strand and mohawked chain- and ink-decked punk-rockers, welcoming both the virgin and frequent visitors. … 0 Comments
Before delving into a copy of Young, Foxy & Free, Athens' new addition to the art scene, there are three things to take into consideration. One: Discard all preconceived notions of fashion magazines. Two: The models will be recognizable. Three: Yes, it is free. … 1 Comment
Every Monday at Go Bar, Jena Paradies plays a type of techno called minimal house, which he said makes people want to chill. "It's more of a relaxed night. It's not about dancing as much," said Paradies. JENA PARADIES WEEKLY TECHNO When: 10:30 tonight Where: Go Bar, 195 Prince Avenue Price: TBDJena Paradies is the DJ name of Cornel Novac, a second year international affairs graduate student from Athens, who has been deejaying at Go Bar since November 2005. … 0 Comments
Relay for Life lights up the SPEC Towns Tracks Friday night. The event raised more than $257,000 for cancer research with the help of students, University employees, Athens residents and local businesses. The event lasted through the night and into Saturday morning. … 0 Comments