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As many in the Bulldog Nation gear up for Homecoming, this year's celebration will feature a new addition - Blackout2k8. Inspired to establish pride in Homecoming within the University's black community, a group of current and former students organized a week-long series of events, concerts and seminars. … 27 Comments
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of stories to highlight senior administrators at the University. The public's perception of the University is critical in a year when spikes in size and caliber are contrasted by a falling budget. But if there's one man to tell alumni, donors and prospective students that the University will withstand a deteriorating budget, it's Tom Jackson, the University's vice president for public relations, whose involvement in the University spans more than three decades. … 0 Comments
Capitalism isn't helping the economy, vice presidential candidate Alyson Kennedy for the Socialist Workers Party told approximately 20 students Monday. The pro-union, pro-working class platform is represented by the unlikeliest of candidates. Presidential candidate Roger Caleró was a Nicaraguan meatpacker holding a green card, and Kennedy worked in coal mines in the United States fighting wage and sex discrimination. … 1 Comment
A group of University students not afraid to discuss controversial issues on campus decided to form an group called Sustained Dialogue. "We will cover topics like sexuality, race, gender, socioeconomic issues and all the difficult things that are hard to talk about," said Cynthia Polk-Johnson, director of Multicultural Services and Programs. … 4 Comments
With smoking-related myths ever prevalent, it's easy to be led astray about the dangers that may come with being a smoker, according to a study. Even occasional smokers can develop arteries that are less responsive to blood flow changes than those of nonsmokers. … 2 Comments
- Research Workshops. Drop in to a Research Workshop today or Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Miller Student Learning Center room 370 for one-on-one help with finding scholarly sources and citing them right. - Phi Kappa Literary Society debate. Young Democrats and College Republicans will discuss health care, the economy and foreign policy. … 0 Comments
The number of violent crimes in Athens has ballooned and will continue rising, but crime at the University decreased in 2007, police said. "What I use as an indicator is what we see in rest of Georgia, where we're seeing huge spikes," University Police Chief Jimmy Williamson said. … 3 Comments
Phi Kappa put on "Pie the Pres," an event to promote the upcoming election. Cullen Timmons, chemistry major, posed as Obama (Above). Senior anthropology major and Phi Kappa president Siavash Samei posed as McCain (below). … 0 Comments
Budget cuts continue to hit all areas of campus - including child care - but the University may be able to propose on campus child care plans by November. The UGA Child Care Needs Assessment Study conducted earlier this year was presented to faculty and staff, but the administration had to postpone child care ideas to examine the financial side. … 10 Comments
