The Red and Black

Groups support African schools

Illiteracy can spread AIDS

By MANDY RODGERS

For some University students, graduation is quickly approaching. For others, the warmth of summer is right around the corner. But for everyone, the hassle and irritation of selling textbooks back for little to no money is inevitable. Better World Books has partnered with Books for Africa to give students across the country another option: donate your used textbooks for underprivileged children in Africa. … 0 Comments

Flush hour: the best and worst of downtown bathrooms

Two Red & Black writers boldly went into restrooms all over downtown Athens to identify the pinnacles and pitfalls of public facilities, rating their findings on a scale of A-F - plus-minus included. Men BESTFIRST PRIZE: BARBERITOS No bathroom downtown is a nice place to spend any extended amount of time, but this single occupancy restroom is tolerably clean, sports hardwood floors, and has not only a plug-in air freshener, but also an entire bowl of fresh potpourri sitting on the convenient (and clean) end table. … 9 Comments