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Natasha Trethewey wears her poems in her voice and on her body. The 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning University alumnus will read a selection of her work today at the Student Learning Center. "Her poems are just so beautifully phrased and structured," said David Ingle, assistant editor of The Georgia Review, which sponsors the event. … 0 Comments
A woman, buried up to her neck in rubble, about to be consumed by fire. A playmate holding his arms out because the skin had been burned off. These are the images that remain etched in 73-year-old Takashi Teramoto's mind as he recounts August 6, 1945 - the day the atomic bomb was dropped on his hometown of Hiroshima, Japan. … 1 Comment
Tiffany "New York" Pollard may have conquered Flava Flav and gotten her own show, but she still doesn't represent black culture as a whole, some students believe. Now the Freshman Advisory Board of the Black Affairs Council wants to address what one member, Bridgette Burton, a theater major from Stone Mountain, calls "the next big thing" African-Americans must deal with. … 0 Comments
Athens' most unconventional sisterhood is looking for new members. Today at 7 p.m., The Classic City Rollergirls continue the first-annual roller derby camp to knock skaters into shape. Roller derby, a predominantly female contact sport, was introduced in Athens two years ago. … 0 Comments
Whether exposing the community to international music or the sounds of the 1950s, WUOG 90.5 FM, has new programs offering a diverse selection. The student-volunteer station has 31 specialty programs, with four new shows this semester: "Odd Man Out," "Breaking the Ice," Japan Pops" and "Jitters and Rags. … 0 Comments
