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A campus ministry is hosting its first 5K race to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS in South Africa for World AIDS Day Saturday. UGA Crossroads organized the Crossroads 5K Run for Hope+ to raise money to send members to Durban, South Africa, to do relief work in addition to ministering. … 0 Comments
A University student died Saturday morning at St. Mary's Hospital of what has been diagnosed as bacterial meningitis, according to a release from the University Heath Center's top official. According to the Athens Clarke County coronor's office, Michael Jeffrey Hendrickson, a senior from Martinez, was identified as the student that died. … 4 Comments
Daniel Averso experienced his share of awkward situations since coming to the University, but the 6:30 a.m. urination sessions have to be the worst. As a jumper on the University track and field team, Averso is subject to drug testing administered by the Athletic Association. … 2 Comments
University graduate student Israel Stephen Tyree is remembered by friends and family for his love of bodybuilding after his death Nov. 13. Tyree was found dead in his home by his wife, Leslie Ann Tyree, 28. The Athens-Clarke County coroner ruled his death a suicide. … 6 Comments
Suicide is "the number one concern on college campuses in the U.S.," according to Gayle Robbins, director of the University's Counseling and Psychiatric Services. Robbins said students who feel depressed or suicidal need to seek counseling immediately. "I know it's really scary to tell someone," Robbins said. … 0 Comments
The University may approve 85 percent of Water Conservation Task Force recommendations to save water, President Michael F. Adams said Thursday. Adams spoke to more than 100 members of the Academy of the Environment on University sustainability. "Sustainability is not a special interest, not a minority interest," Adams said. … 0 Comments
The University hosted an Israeli dignitary Thursday amid Middle East peace talks. Ambassador Reda Mansour, consul general of Israel to the southeastern United States, met with student groups during his visit. "I think in this globalized community you can't say anymore, 'This is a Middle Eastern conflict and I have nothing to do with it,'" Mansour said to The Red & Black. … 0 Comments
Students violating University policy on illegal downloading said they wish they were educated sooner but think the infractions are resolved. Since spring, more than 150 students were identified and informed by the University of their illegal downloading activity - some are facing the threat of legal action by the Recording Industry Association of America. … 2 Comments
