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Watering worriesWater restrictions don't seem to apply when it comes to University lawns An old cliché tells us the grass is always greener on the other side. Apparently, the same goes for University property during this summer's drought. At least, that's what it looked like Monday morning when, according to a story published in today's Red & Black, students walking through central campus discovered sprinklers watering the well-manicured grass outside the Student Learning Center, in direct violation of the watering restrictions imposed by Athens-Clarke County on Aug. … 0 Comments
Michael Vick is going to jail. Let that sink in. The highest-paid player in the highest-rated sport in the nation will, in all likelihood, spend a year or two of his prime in a federal prison. Six months ago, we were wondering if Michael Vick was good enough to lead the Atlanta Falcons back to the playoffs. … 4 Comments
Now that I am a junior at the University, the Question has changed. No longer does everyone I meet ask, "So what's your major?" Now they want to know-"What in the world are you planning on doing in two years?" Recently, an acquaintance and I were going through the getting-to-know-each-other conversation, answering almost robotically with the same responses we had already given a hundred times. … 0 Comments
I would like to take the time to respond to Jeremiah Johnson's Aug. 21 letter, "SGA crucial to Key changes, campaign." Johnson's letter made me laugh when I read it because our student government association has done absolutely nothing to "Save the Key." Johnson did create a group on Facebook that did bring to light the issues with The Key to many students, but that is the extent of anything that even remotely could be contributed to our illustrious SGA. … 0 Comments