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Radio talk show host Neal Boortz told students Monday night the "things they won't teach you at the University of Georgia." Boortz discussed teachers' unions, voting rights, global warming and tax policies with a crowd of about 800 people. He referred to Zaid Jilani's column in Monday's Red & Black multiple times during the speech. … 66 Comments
After a week of voting, students approved eight amendments to the Student Government Association's constitution. "All the amendments passed and about 700 people voted on each amendment," said Katy Bowers, president of SGA. Amendments included the creation of a General Assembly, adding the office of treasurer to the party ticket, creating a Freshman Forum program and establishing a Finance Committee. … 0 Comments
A water main break early today on Cedar Street has caused water to be shut off to Conner Hall, Poultry Science, and Food Science. Repairs are expected to take several hours Activities in those buildings will proceed as scheduled, but occupants should be aware that water is unavailable. … 0 Comments
Two University students were arrested last week and charged with felony possession of cocaine. Police arrested Timothy Sanders Wallis, 22, and Julianne Robbins Tamplin, 22, after midnight Saturday at the Classic Center. According to the police report: Officer K.
Athens-Clarke County Police are looking for two men who struck and killed a pedestrian early Sunday then drove away. Police released a report at 4:32 p.m. Monday with a description of the vehicle. According to the news release: At 1:51 a.m. a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on Oak Street near the intersection of Inglewood Drive. … 2 Comments
The real and virtual worlds were separate entities - until now. At the University, Second Life is utilized in the New Media Institute, which owns an island. Director Scott Shamp teaches a class on Second Life. Similar to Web sites such as MySpace and Facebook that offer social networking opportunities, Second Life is utilized at universities nationally as an experimental educational tool. … 0 Comments
