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Sharing a 15' x 12' box with another human wasn't exactly how you pictured starting your college career. Well, why not make the most of it and throw a party? Hosting a party in your dorm is a great way to meet people, and can give you something fun to do while you get adjusted to life in college and learning your way around Athens. … 0 Comments
The Red & Black photo staff spent part of a night, and part of a day, roaming around the streets of Athens to see what they could find. Here, then, is a pictorial of 12 hours in Athens. … 1 Comment
THURSDAYAugust 9 Gallery Talk: More Than Words w/ Ashley Callahan, curator of decorative arts and Paul Manoguerra, curator of American art, Carlton Street. 2 p.m. "Once" (Winner of Sundance Film Festival Audience Award 2007) Athens Cine. 5 p.m. $8. Sleepy Horses and Thrift Store Cowboys Tasty World. … 0 Comments
While Athens is a great college town, sometimes it's nice to get away for the weekends. With so much available, and all within a few hours' drive, why not? The biggest nearby attraction is Atlanta. At a mere hour and a half drive up Hwy. 316, this capital city has plenty of activities that will satisfy anyone's tastes. … 1 Comment
A distinctive blend of modern culture and sophisticated Southern charm, Athens is a bustling college town that offers endless possibilities for fun. By day, downtown provides amazing food and shopping and by night, the city comes alive with an abundance of bars and clubs that offer a variety of entertainment. … 0 Comments
Students are often faced with the dilemma of trying to balance the rigors of an academic and a social life. Many are involved in student organizations which cater to a variety of interests. Some of these organizations offer members the opportunity to spend time volunteering within Athens. … 0 Comments
As a freshman in college, the money may not exactly be pouring in. It's more like a very slow trickle. However, if you are raking in sufficient funds to pawn some off downtown in a legal way, be aware that this journey down Clayton Street may lead to the demise of your first college paycheck. … 0 Comments
It is a sure bet that the majority of the University's newest ladies are not saving up for retirement just yet, whether you have heard the "it's never too early to start" speech or not. It is also safe to say that the many downtown clothing stores will not be aiding in this area of business upon the freshmen's arrival. … 0 Comments
If you're not on the meal plan, there is no shame in yearning for a stale, half-eaten Moon Pie next to your apartment door. Or there is, I'm lying and you're too hungry to care. Regardless, your food budget may need some tweaking. Consider the following: When you're able to cook without setting fire to the complex, think about buying pastas, chicken broth and rice in bulk. … 1 Comment
The lead singer of an Athens-born band by the name of R.E.M. once sang about losing his religion in a popular 90s rock ballad. With more than 40 religion-based student groups in Athens alone, chances are this song was not made in their hometown. The concept of spirituality is often fleeting or even absent for some college students. … 0 Comments
Athens offers coffee shops in bulk, but that doesn't always mean a caramel latte at Jittery Joe's will make you as happy as the one at Starbucks; keeping a list of what 'caffeine fix' to get at each of these shops is key. Starbucks, the powerhouse of coffee, is the first place that comes to mind when a java craving calls, and although they make a wonderful cinnamon-soy-chai latte, their overall café selection is less than extraordinary. … 2 Comments
Going away to college does not mean giving up your childhood dreams. If you have always wanted to become a ballerina, instead of replacing your wish with books, add it into your schedule. The University offers a variety of dancing classes - you can become professionally trained in between English 1101 and pre-calculus. … 0 Comments
Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society celebrates 30 years of honoring academically talented black students. ABK was founded in 1977 by Dr. Leroy Ervin, Dr. Ron Mc Fadden and a group of students. Abeneefoo Kuo means "circle of honor" in Swahili. The purpose of ABK is to provide scholarship, leadership and service to students, faculty and staff of the University and the surrounding community. … 0 Comments
Amidst all the chaos of your academic life (or lack thereof), you'll find yourself visiting the Ramsey Center with regard to achieving your physical goals. Your body-building, muscle-toning and cardio goals, that is. Achieving these goals, however, is far less impossible if you take advantage of Ramsey's diverse set of options catering to exactly what you want to do, while having fun doing it. … 0 Comments
I am about as far from being a morning person as I could possibly be, so very few events in my life have actually motivated me to get up in the morning, at least of my own free will. Yet for red seersucker pants, black dresses, a hot autumn sun, cozies, tailgates and masses of crazy football fans overwhelming my college campus, I can roll out of bed at the first pulse of my alarm. … 0 Comments
The Classic City hosts many sites for local art; start painting your heart out and you may find yourself in one of them. Paintings fill the rooms of many downtown eateries, providing a nice ambiance for hardcore studiers. If a new camera was among the birthday presents you received this year, warm up the flash because photography does not go unnoticed. … 0 Comments
Lights, camera, action! We all love going to see movies, and Athens has many locations to choose from. For the Hollywood blockbusters and flops, there are two traditional movie theaters. There is a theater either side of Athens. Carmike 12 is close to downtown and campus, on Lexington Road. … 0 Comments
Are you a new University student in search of a radio station that fits your musical sensibilities? Since there are a considerable number to choose from, and it is a nuisance to scan multitudes of stations, here are a few good ones to look for in your quest. … 0 Comments
The on-campus meal selection is less than fruitful when it comes to planning a tasty or healthy vegetarian diet, unless unsweetened tea, dressing-less salads and dry cereal sound appetizing … every day. However, there are places nearby that will make any non-meat lover's mouth water. … 1 Comment
There are two kinds of music you can go see in this town: Athens music and the School of Music. Athens music has a lot to do with the distribution of bars and clubs across the arches, known as downtown. When you enter this territory, music comes at a cost. … 0 Comments
Drama is all over the place and is growing almost as fast as Shia LeBeouf's career. It can be quite a daunting task for the hopeful theater major who strives to beat the odds and pave a path out of Athens. But fear no more the heat of uncertainty, and remain calmly aware of the people and places who will help you get started. … 0 Comments
You've had a great night downtown at a concert, enjoying awesome music and hanging out with your friends. But wait, what's that piece of paper on your car windshield? Nothing can ruin a night out like a parking ticket. The good news is, they are fairly easy to avoid if you know the basics of downtown parking. … 0 Comments
As August draws to a close, so do the blockbuster movies and sold out summer concerts we all love or love to hate. However, just because there is a lack of sun and 90 degree weather does not mean all is lost for entertainment. Here's a preview of some of fall's most hyped and much-anticipated releases in movies, music and television. … 2 Comments
