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An increasing number of University students are learning pedestrians do not always have the right-of-way when crossing the streets - with up to a $90 citation. Since last week, police said they have been issuing citations for jaywalking - or "failure for pedestrian to yield the right of way" - at several intersections on campus. … 15 Comments
Looking for your daily dose of "Get Fuzzy"? Then we've got some bad news and some good news. The Red & Black has stopped carrying "Get Fuzzy," but we're letting you choose its replacement. Comics being considered for inclusion in the paper are Dilbert, F Minus, Peanuts, Reality Check and Pearls Before Swine. … 8 Comments
According to the University Athletic Association, more than 640,000 football fans will visit campus this football season. After the tents are packed away and fans go home, thousands of pounds of garbage will be left behind. A crew of 200 paid workers collects more than 35 tons of waste from campus following games, said Bill Fox, president of American Stadium Services. … 0 Comments
Donation made to increase equine research The University's College of Veterinary Medicine received a donation of $1 million in July. The donation was made by Marguerite Hodgson, an Athens native and life-long horse lover. The donation will be used to endow a chair of equine studies at the University. … 0 Comments
University Police officers will be at a vehicle checkpoint today to maintain safety on the road, according to Lt. Lisa Boone of University police. Boone did not say where the checkpoint will be or how many officers it will involve, but she did stress police will be looking for offenses other than driving under the influence of alcohol. … 2 Comments
Karen A. Holbrook, who left her provost position at the University in 2002 to serve as president of Ohio State University, is a candidate to become the next president of Florida Gulf Coast University. Holbrook affected the direction of academics during her four year tenure. … 1 Comment
University students face an increase in prescription birth control prices if their insurance does not cover it, officials at the University Health Center said. Liz Rachun, health communications coordinator for the University, said the effect of the increase in birth control prices depends on whether insurance will help pay for prescriptions. … 1 Comment
Ever felt depressed on a rainy day? One University professor is pursuing research to discover why. Alan Stewart, an associate professor of counseling and human development in the University's College of Education, developed the term behavioral climatology to describe the interdisciplinary field of study involving psychology and meteorology. … 0 Comments
Brittany Barnett (clockwise from left), Kathryn Ewing and John Drevic browse through posters at the poster sale in the Tate Center Wednesday. The sale ends Friday. … 0 Comments
Students needing help in the classroom have many different options. The office of the Division of Academic Enhancement offers free appointment-based tutoring at the Milledge Academic Center. The tutoring provides help in math, foreign languages, English and business courses. … 2 Comments
