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An autopsy report released Monday stated the cause of death for Michael Hendrickson was not bacterial meningitis, according to the county coroner. Hendrickson, a University student, died Saturday. "The cause of death was Neisseria meningitidis," said Bobby Tribble, coroner for Athens-Clarke County. … 2 Comments
Despite four student deaths during the past three weeks and an overbooked counseling center, the University has no plans to offer additional counseling. Creating or joining Facebook groups has been one coping method. The Counseling and Psychiatric Services at the University Health Center serves as another way for students to deal. … 0 Comments
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation included the University's Marine Institute in its 10 "Places in Peril" for 2008. The Marine Institute, located on Sapelo Island, was founded in 1953 as a center for nearshore and geological research, according to the institute's Web site. … 0 Comments
A student was charged with possession of a weapon and bribing a police officer after laying drag in the West Campus parking deck at 3 a.m. Sunday. Talmon "Trey" Eugene Harber III, 19, was arrested and charged with felony possession of a weapon on school property, driving under the influence of alcohol, underage possession of alcohol, possession of drug-related objects, possession of marijuana, possession of a fake ID, laying drag and bribery. … 2 Comments
Professors tell students since course evaluations are anonymous, students should say what they want. But a recent example of a student writing offensive statements about a professor showed that is not always the case. As course evaluations fill time before finals, thousands of University students are asked to evaluate instructor's performance and teaching methods with the promise of anonymity. … 2 Comments
University student Aaron Blake Reynolds was buried Monday in his hometown of Columbus after dying from an aneurysm Thursday in his apartment. Senior Kelly Ann Archer of Dacula witnessed the loss of her boyfriend. "He was just a great person, great student and a great gentleman," said Archer, who dated him nine months. … 6 Comments
Meredith Holland Jones, 29, of Athens, died Friday after battling cancer. She was a doctoral student in education who was named Rockdale County Teacher of the Year for 2005-2006. She earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from the University. For the past four years, she taught music at Honey Creek Elementary School in Conyers. … 0 Comments
